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Equipment Rules for the Season 2005/2006
Children selected to the British Children's Team
must ensure that their equipment complies with the international rules. Note
the new rules for Children II SuperG skis.
Draft
Equipment Rules for 2005-2006
**Skis must be marked with the length and
turning radius as indicated**
| Type of Rules |
2005/06 |
2005/06 |
Observations |
| Children |
Minimum Radius** |
Minimum Length** |
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| Children 1 GS |
14m |
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Applicable at FIS
International races; at national level by NSA national rules |
| Children II GS |
17m |
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| Children's minimum length |
|
130cm |
Minimum length applicable to all
disciplines including in particular slalom |
| Children II SuperG |
27m |
175cm |
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Maximum heights are:
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2005/06 |
| Standing Height |
Ski/binding/plate |
Ski boots |
| Children 1 |
50mm |
45mm |
| Children II |
50mm |
45mm |
Length measurement will be carried out as in the
past based on the total 'developed' length ('abgewickeite Lange'), and in
accordance with ISO Norm including a measurement tolerance of +/- 1cm (new
precision).
The FIS rules regarding Children's equipment,
in particular those regarding length and radius of curvature, have been brought
in with the safety and protection of children in mind.
Equipment used at
all children's international events must conform to these rules.
One further point - an important one. Our coaches here are responsible for
the preparation of skis for the races, and I must ask parents to respect this
fact. The coaches will check all skis that have been prepared at home, and
will do further work if they feel it is necessary. That is why they are there,
and it is important to recognise that this is their job and their
responsibility. Conditions may not be what you expect, and preparation
will depend on the snow and weather at the time of the race.
The coaches have commented that children should be encouraged to take a more
professional approach to the care of their equipment.
Please take note of these cautions!
1 July, 2005.
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