Carrying out skiing competitions. Ski race. Basic types and rules of cross-country skiing competitions

Classic style Technique of alternating and simultaneous moves, herringbone lift without a sliding phase, technique of descents and turns. Skating is not allowed. The turning technique involves steps and pushes to change direction. Performing a turn with a skating push-off is prohibited both with and without a cut ski track. The same rule applies to athletes walking on a turn without a cut ski track.

Course markings Course markings should be such that the athlete is in no doubt where to go next Kilometer markers should indicate the total distance covered on the course Forks and intersections on the course should be clearly marked and unused parts of the course should be fenced off

information Near the stadium there should be a board showing the temperature of the snow and air. These temperatures must be displayed 2 hours before the start, one hour before the start, half an hour before the start, during the start, half an hour after the start and one hour after the start. Temperature measurements must be carried out in the stadium and in areas of the track where extreme temperatures can be expected (low points, high points, windy, shady or sunny locations) Scoreboards should be used to display intermediate and unofficial results

Participants The Organizing Committee must receive a complete and final list of participants in the competition no later than 24 hours before the start of the first draw. It is prohibited to enter one athlete for more than one competition during the day. The distribution of competition participants into groups cannot change during the draw. Starting numbers within each group are determined by drawing of lots All competition participants must be insured against accidents

Substitutes and late participants In competitions of the 2nd and 3rd categories, replacement is possible no later than 2 hours before the start. The starting position of the athlete after replacement is determined in a race with a general start at the end of the starting list of all participants, for a separate start - determined by the jury. In this case, the athlete puts on the start number of the person he is replacing. The jury may give permission to a late participant to start if there is a good reason. The starting time of participants admitted to the start cannot be set with any advantage over other participants. If two or more latecomers start, their numbers will be determined by drawing lots.

Drawing The drawing of lots can be carried out manually or computer-based. The drawing of lots by hand is carried out in groups using participant cards, using a random selection method. The drawing of lots using a computer can be used if there is a special program. The correctness of the drawing using a computer must be controlled by a member of the jury. The computer method requires that the names of the athletes and start groups were entered into the computer in advance

Split Start Split start (usually 30 sec intervals), the TD may approve the use of shorter or longer intervals to create the fairest conditions for all competitors. The starter gives a warning: “Attention” 10 sec before the start. 5 seconds before the start, he begins the countdown: “5 -4 -3 -2 -1”, followed by the starting signal “March”. If electronic timing is used, an electronic signal sounds simultaneously with the start command. The start clock must be positioned so that the athlete can clearly see it. The athlete must place his feet in front of the start line and remain stationary until the start command is received. The poles must be stationary in front of the starting line and/or in front of the starting gate.

Start time violation If the time is recorded manually, the athlete who started early must be brought back to start again from the start line. In this case, his starting time is considered to be the time specified in the start protocol. If the time is recorded by electronic means, the athlete can start at any time within 3 s before the start signal and 3 s after it. If he starts earlier than 3 seconds before the start, it is considered a false start. In this case, the athlete returns back, after which he must cross the extension of the starting line located outside the electronic starting gate. If an athlete starts later than 3 seconds after the start signal, the time from the start protocol is counted. An athlete who delays his start must not overlap in time with other athletes. If the jury considers that the delay in the start is caused by force majeure, the actual start time may be counted time when using both manual and electronic timing

General start The mass start is organized using an angled starting line (arrow-shaped). This means that the athlete with starting number 1 is in the most advantageous starting position, followed by the athlete with number 2, etc. All participants are located at a certain distance from each other. The first number is in the middle position, even numbers are on the right, and odd numbers are on the left. The ski track numbering is located on the right or in the middle. Starting procedures for the general start begin two minutes before the start signal. The last instruction invites athletes to take their positions at the start and announces “one minute until the start”. The next command is "30 seconds to start". When all athletes remain stationary and in their positions, the starting command, shot or signal follows. The starter must take a position so that all starters can clearly hear the starting signal, but cannot see the starter. In case of a false start, the assistant starter, standing 100 m after the starting line, reacts to the starter’s signal, blocking the athletes’ path, after which the starter prepares a new start

RELAY Mass start procedure must be applied. At Category 1 competitions, the starting order is determined based on the placings of previous Category 1 competitions of similar status. For those teams that do not have results in these competitions, a draw is held. The relay handover area is a rectangle of sufficient length (about 30 m), wide enough, well marked, fenced, placed on a flat surface or a surface with a slight rise, located near the start and finish. Start numbers of different colors should be used for different stages of the relay: 1 stage - red; Stage 2 - green; 3rd stage - yellow, 4th stage - blue Submission of an application to the chief secretary no later than 2 hours before the start, a list of athletes with their starting order (by stages) is submitted, which cannot be changed later. After this time, replacement can only be made in case of force majeure.

Transfer of the relay is carried out by touching with the palm of your hand any part of the body of the starting athlete of your team, while both athletes are in the relay transfer zone. In case of violation of the rules for handing over the relay, both athletes return to the area where the correct handover should occur, and only after that the starting athlete continues the relay. The starting athlete may only enter the transfer area when called upon. Pushing the starter in any form is prohibited.

Types of protests Against the admission of competitors or their equipment before the draw Against the course or its condition - no later than 15 minutes after the end of official training Against another competitor or official during the competition - within 15 minutes after the last athlete finishes Against the calculation of results - in within 15 minutes after the publication of the unofficial results report Against the decisions of the jury - within 15 minutes after the publication of the unofficial results report

Protest technology Place of submission - in the place indicated on the official notice board or at a meeting of team representatives. Form of protests - written, with detailed justification. Evidence must be provided, as well as any testimony. A protest may only be submitted: on behalf of the regional office of the FLGR or a team representative

Consideration of a protest The jury meets to consider protests at a certain place and at a certain time, which are announced in advance. Only members of the jury are allowed to vote on a protest. The TD manages the process of considering the protest. A transcript of the process of considering the protest must be recorded, after which the protocol is signed by all voting members of the jury.

Making a decision Making a decision requires the consent of all voting members of the jury, and not all those present. In case of an equal number of votes, the vote of the TD is decisive. The decision must be published on the official notice board immediately indicating the time. The protest can be withdrawn by the protesting party before the publication of the jury's decision. It is not possible to withdraw a protest if the jury or a member of the jury makes a preliminary decision

The competition rules are approved by the International Ski Racing Association. Tournament organizers have the right to determine suitable disciplines and make other amendments that do not contradict the basic rules.

Route requirements

A cross-country skiing track is a specially defined area of ​​terrain that is prepared accordingly and has a width of three or more meters, which allows the passage of special equipment for compacting snow and laying ski tracks.

As the official rules state, cross-country skiing is held on tracks that for this sport must be located in such a way that there is an objective possibility of assessing the technical, tactical and speed training of skiers.

The difficulty coefficient of the competition should be selected depending on the level of competition, age category and skill of the participants.

The route has turns, descents, ascents, sections passing through the forest, as well as other features to avoid monotony. All natural obstacles should be in harmony on the track and not disrupt the overall rhythm of the race.

Downhill areas are arranged so that skiers can overtake, and athletes with different speeds can pass through sections without interfering with each other.

Starting position

In the sport in question, several types of starts are used:

• Personal (at 30 second intervals);
• Group;
• General.

The procedure for notifying the start of the start is as follows:

1. The start judge gives the command “Attention” 10 seconds before;
2. After 5 seconds it starts counting down;
3. At its end, the command “Start” or “March” follows;
4. In the case of electronic timing, a signal sounds synchronously with the start command;
5. The clock counting the starting seconds must be placed in good visibility for the athletes.

The skier should position himself at the starting position as follows:

• The skier’s feet are in front of the starting line, the participant himself remains motionless until the command “March”;
• The poles are installed statically in front of the starting line.

In case of a false start and the time is counted manually, the skier who was at fault returns to his place, the countdown begins again, and the start time is considered to be the data specified in the protocol.

Fixing the start time by electronic means allows the athlete to start within three seconds before and after the signal. An earlier movement is considered a false start. The skier returns to the starting position, crosses the line located behind the electronic gate and tries again. If a late start occurs three seconds after the signal, the time is recorded in a protocol manner. A participant who delays his own start does not have the right to match time with other athletes.

If the jury's opinion is that the start violation was influenced by uncontrollable forces, the actual starting time may be counted.

The general start is the position from which the highest ranked athlete leaves first. The remaining participants start in descending order of ranking positions.

Finish Features

The front of the skier's foot crossing the finish line determines the time to complete the distance.

The electronic timing system records the finish when the contact of the electronic chronometer is interrupted. The photocell should be placed 250 mm above the snow level.

Most cross-country skiing events use a photo finish. It consists of a pair of video cameras, one of which is located at the edge of the finish line, the second is placed at a certain angle in front of the participant. Sometimes an additional camera is used to record the finishing numbers of athletes. This approach helps to avoid misunderstandings in the event that several athletes finish the race almost simultaneously.

If several skiers cross the finish line with photo recording synchronously, the time is determined in the sequence in which the feet of the participants' front legs overcome the vertical line of the finish line, the width of which should not be more than 100 mm.

Walking the distance

The rules of cross-country skiing stipulate that when covering a distance, a skier is prohibited from using other devices for movement, except skis and poles.

The athlete must adhere to the intended route and go through all checkpoints. A skier is prohibited from shortening the race distance by taking shortcuts. You must not enter the middle of the turning arc if there are such markings at the turns of the route.

If marking of skis is provided, the entire route must be covered with equipment under one marking (changing skis is prohibited).

It is prohibited to accompany an athlete from the front, behind or from the side as he passes the course.

A skier who violates the rules while covering a distance is removed from that particular course. It is unacceptable for an athlete to receive any assistance not provided for by the current rules.

Cross-country skiing is one of six sports (also figure skating, ski jumping, hockey, Nordic combined and speed skating) that have been included in the program of all Winter Olympic Games. Women's competitions have been held at the Games since 1952.

The main styles of skiing are classic and free. The classic style includes those types of movement in which the athlete passes almost the entire distance along a pre-prepared ski track, consisting of two parallel lines. Freestyle is essentially synonymous with skating.

In Vancouver, 12 sets of medals will be competed - six each for men and women - in the following disciplines: individual sprint, team sprint, individual race, duathlon (pursuit), mass start and relay race.

At the 2006 Games in Turin, the women's winners were Estonian Kristina Smigun (duathlon, individual race), Canadian Chandra Crawford (individual sprint), Slovakian Katerina Neumanova (mass start), the Swedish team (team sprint) and the Russian team (relay). Among the men, the victory was celebrated by Russian Evgeny Dementyev (duathlon), Estonian Anders Veerpalu (individual race), Swede Bjorn Lind (individual sprint), Italian Giorgio Di Centa (mass start), the Swedish team (team sprint) and the Italian team (relay).

In addition to two gold medals, the Russian team won two silvers in Turin (Yulia Chepalova in the mass start, Evgeny Dementyev in the mass start) and three bronzes (Evgenia Medvedeva in the duathlon, Alena Sidko in the individual sprint, Ivan Alypov and Vasily Rochev in the team sprint) .

At the 2010 Games in Vancouver, Russia received the maximum possible representation - 20 participants (maximum 12 of the same gender).

Women's sprint. Ekaterina Chuikova, Elena Turysheva, Evgenia Shapovalova.
Women, distance. Irina Khazova, Natalya Korosteleva, Evgenia Medvedeva, Olga Zavyalova, Olga Rocheva, Olga Shchuchkina.
Men's sprint. Nikita Kryukov, Nikolay Morilov, Alexey Petukhov, Alexander Panzhinsky, Mikhail Devyatyarov.
Men, distance. Alexander Legkov, Maxim Vylegzhanin, Petr Sedov, Nikolai Pankratov, Sergei Novikov, Sergei Shiryaev.

Individual race

It takes place over a distance of 10 km for women and 15 km for men. Athletes start one by one with an interval of 30 seconds. The one who shows the best time wins.

Mass start

Athletes start the race at the same time, with skiers with a higher rating taking more advantageous places at the start - on the first line. The distance is 30 km for women and 50 km for men. The first one to cross the finish line wins. In a mass start, the winner often has to be determined by a photo finish.

Duathlon (pursuit)

Athletes start at the same time (skiers with a higher rating take more advantageous places at the start). They cover the first part of the distance in the classic style, after which they change skis and run freestyle. The distance for women is 15 km (7.5 km classic style, 7.5 km free), for men 30 km (15 km classic style, 15 km free). The first one to cross the finish line wins.

Individual Sprint

First there is a qualifying round, during which athletes, starting at 15-second intervals, run one lap (1.5 km for women and men). The top 30 skiers advance to the quarterfinals. Starting from this stage, skiers set off for the distance from a common start - six people per race. 12 athletes advance to the semifinals - the best two from each quarter-final six, as well as the two skiers from all the remaining skiers who showed the best time. The selection for final A is carried out in a similar way, where the six best skiers get to. They play for medals among themselves. The first one to cross the finish line wins. In addition, Final B is held, in which places from 6th to 12th are played out.

Team sprint

A team consists of two athletes. During the race, they take turns replacing each other after each lap, for a total of six laps (three for each team member). One lap - 1.5 km . When passing the baton, the skier must touch his teammate without interfering with the passing of the baton from competitors. First, two semi-finals are held, following which the top five teams advance to the final. The team whose representative crosses the finish line first wins.

Relay race

The race takes place over a distance of 20 km for women (four laps of 5 km) and 40 km for men (four laps of 10 km). Teams consist of four people, each of whom runs one stage. In this case, the first and second stages must be completed in the classical style, and the third and fourth - free. All teams start at the same time. When passing the baton, the skier must touch his teammate without interfering with the passing of the baton from competitors. The team whose representative crosses the finish line first wins.

Additions to the Rules of Skiing Competitions 2001-2005. adopted taking into account recent changes in the rules of FIS ski competitions. The work on the additions was carried out with the participation of the editorial group consisting of: Shchelkanov N.A., Batalov A.G., Bukotkin V.B., Kubeev A.V., Oganesyan A.A., Belomestnov I.V., Bagin N. .A., Kadykov G.V., Ivanov V.A., Ivanov O.A., Sokovikov S.S.

Current Rules for cross-country skiing competitions 2001-2005. and the amendments adopted to them are a single official document prescribing the procedure for organizing and regulating cross-country skiing competitions held on the territory of the Russian Federation during the upcoming 2005-2006 ski season.

1.1.1. Classification of international competitions FIS (Federation Internationale de Ski - International Ski Federation): Winter Olympic Games, FIS World Championships and FIS Junior World Championships, FIS World Cup, FIS Continental Cups, FIS International Competitions (FIS Races), competitions with a specific contingent of participants and /or qualification, competitions involving non-FIS organizations.

1.1.2. FIS competitions organized on the territory of the Russian Federation are held according to the rules and regulations of the FIS.

9.1. Table of distances and track lengths

This table is valid for multi-lap races, but if a short course with more laps is selected, the total distance, start format and track width may be revised.

Individual sprint competitions may take place over one or more laps. Team sprint competitions usually take place on one lap.

9.2.2. At the OWG and World Championships the competition program is as follows:

9.2.2.2. The pursuit race is held without a break, one set of medals is played out, the order of styles is as follows: first - classic, then - free. Competitions in relay races are held using the classical style in the first two stages, and free style in the subsequent stages. Sprint competitions are always held in free style and, finally, competitions at distances of 10 km for women and 15 km for men are always held in classical style.

9.2.3.1. The World Cup season program is determined annually by FIS and is based on the competitions listed above. Distances and styles are determined annually. In order to further develop skiing, the World Cup competition program may include trial disciplines. Long distance competitions may also be included. In the team sprint, each country can be represented by a maximum of 2 teams. Pursuit competitions can be held on the same day or on different days, with varying styles at both the same and different distances.

9.2.4. Junior and youth (under 23 years old) PM.

9.2.4.1. At the World Junior Championships the competition program is as follows:

9.2.4.2. The technique (style) of time trial competitions and sprints alternates every year.

11.2.2. Lift table

11.4.2.1.Width of tracks

The width of the tracks must correspond to the table below from the “homology instructions”.

Width requirements are taken into account when measuring to prepare the course and its fencing for the competition.

11.4.3. The distance for the pursuit race without a break must take place on two separate tracks for the classic and free style and have homologation category E.

13.2.5.2. addition :

Organizers of 1st category competitions must prepare the course with heavy equipment.

14.1.1. Completely removed.

16.1.2. addition :

The transit area must not pass through the start or finish area.

16.1.10. For the computer timing group, a separate room is provided with an indoor temperature of at least +10.

17.1.1. Dividing participants into groups by age and gender:

Girls and boys of younger age up to 14 up to 3-5

Girls and boys of middle age 15 - 16 to 10-15

Girls and older boys 17 - 18 to 15-20

Juniors and juniors 19 - 20 to 30-50

Youth 21 - 23 Any distances

Women and men of general age 24 and older Any distance

18.1.10. Participation in competitions of the 1st category is carried out only if there is an agreement (original) on insurance: accidents, life and health, which is submitted to the credentials committee. Insurance of competition participants is carried out at the expense of the organizations sending them within the framework of the current legislation of the Russian Federation and constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

19.1.1. At all-Russian competitions with a limited number of participants, teams after the draw are allowed to make a replacement participant only if the athlete who participated in the draw cannot start for a good reason (injury, illness, confirmed by a doctor, etc.), and the jury has given permission to replace it from among the spare ones. If the withdrawing athlete is selected for doping control, he is required to undergo it, as is the athlete who replaced him. If the withdrawn athlete's test results are positive, replacement is not allowed.

In mass start competitions, substitutions are possible no later than 2 hours before the start. However, in this case the athlete loses his starting place and starts at the end, from the last starting line.

In time trial competitions, substitution is possible, but the starting position is determined by the Jury. In this case, the athlete loses the starting position of the eliminated athlete. Late participants are not allowed to start.

22.1.4. During the official warm-up on competition day, athletes must wear their bib numbers.

23.2.11. In pursuit races, mass starts, and team sprints in FLGR competitions, athletes or teams that are a lap behind must stop competing. In the team sprint and relay, teams will be qualified in the final standings (not counting time) according to the position they held on the course before withdrawal. In other competitions the athlete will be disqualified.

26.2.4. When using electronic equipment, a competitor may start at any time between three seconds before and three seconds after the start signal. If he starts before the three second interval before the start signal, this is a false start, in which case the athlete returns back, after which he must cross the extension of the starting line located outside the electronic starting gate. If he starts later than within the three-second interval, his starting time is credited according to the starting protocol.

26.4.9. Pursuit race without a break.

26.4.9.1. A pursuit race without a break consists of a first part with a mass start, followed by a change of skis in a special box in the stadium without a break, and the second part begins. Each part uses its own technique.

26.4.9.2. A handicap starting system (arrow >>>) must be used.

At all-Russian competitions, the starting position of athletes is determined in accordance with the distance RUS points in the list of RUS points valid on the day of the competition. In other competitions, starting positions may be determined by group or general draw.

26.4.9.3. Skis for classic and free style must be marked before the start.

26.4.9.4. Freestyle equipment must be placed in the appropriate box before the start of the mass start. It is prohibited to leave clothes in the pits during the race.

26.4.9.5. Box for changing skis: length 2 m - 2.5 m; width 1.2 - 1.5 m, height 30-40 cm.

26.4.9.6. The width of the entry into the pit area must be at least 4 m, the width of the exit must be at least 6 m.

26.4.9.7. Overtaking in the pit entry area is permitted only on the far side of the pit.

26.4.9.8. Skis must be replaced. It is possible to replace boots and poles. Equipment is replaced by the athlete himself, without outside help, only inside his box. Replaced equipment must be left in the box until the athlete finishes the competition.

26.4.9.9. Coaches and service personnel must leave the pit area to change skis no later than 5 minutes before the start.

26.4.9.10. The entry of lagging athletes into the second round is closed immediately after the finish of the first athlete. For those who are late for the lap, the rule in clause 23.2.11 applies.

26.4.9.11. Intermediate results in the race are recorded at the time of entry and exit from the equipment replacement area (pit stop results). A sample of the results of the pursuit competition without a break (duathlon) is presented in Application?

26.5.1. addition

At all-Russian competitions of the 1st category, the starting order of qualification is determined in accordance with the sprint RUS points in the list of RUS points valid on the day of the competition. For those athletes who do not have sprint RUS points on the day of the sprint, a draw must be held.

If the qualifying times match, then the athletes qualifying for the quarterfinals will be placed according to their sprint RUS points. Athletes with the same qualifying time who did not qualify for the final will take the same places.

26.5.2.2. A second false start in the same race (by any athlete) means that the athlete who committed it must stop participating in the competition. This athlete is awarded the last place in the given final, quarter-final or semi-final.

26.5.2.3. In each race, the athlete must complete the entire course after starting to qualify for that race, otherwise he will be awarded last place among all qualified finalists.

26.5.2.4. If a competitor does not complete a race due to force majeure, he will receive the last place in that race.

26.5.2.5. If an athlete does not advance to the next round due to a collision, and the athlete who is at fault for the collision is disqualified, then the injured athlete will be allowed to compete in the next round. In this case, the athlete starts from the second line, behind, at a distance of 6 m. This rule only applies in cases where the collision was intentional

26.5.2.6. In cases of initiation of a collision, it is possible to remove the athlete from the competition (in this case the athlete is awarded the last place in this race) with the issuance of a warning in writing.

26.5.2.7. Due to the strict time schedule of consecutive qualifying rounds, protests during the quarter-finals and semi-finals will not be considered. Protests will be considered after the finals (as is customary in other competitions).

31.1.1. The system for calculating RUS points was developed in accordance with the Rules and regulations for calculating RUS points, approved by the FLGR.

32.2.1. addition:

If in the finishing area an athlete catches up with the one in front and moves to the next ski track, he interferes with the racer walking along this ski track.

32.2.1.1. An athlete is disqualified only if his mistake resulted in an improvement in his final result.

A maximum of 20 teams may participate in the semi-final heat or final.

33.7.4.1. At competitions of the 1st category, additional applications and re-entries after the draw are not accepted. At other competitions, the jury makes decisions regarding additional entries and re-entries.

33.12. Team Sprint Competition Guidelines

33.12.1. Team composition. The team sprint is carried out as a relay race with two athletes who take turns replacing each other, running 3-6 laps of the track each. The number and length of laps must be published in the official regulations.

33.12.1.1. In a team sprint, semi-final rounds can be used to qualify teams for the final. The structure of the semi-finals and finals of the team sprint is based on the same principles and standards as the individual sprint. A maximum of 20 teams may participate in the semi-final heat or final.

33.12.2. Starting order. At All-Russian competitions of the 1st category, the team with the least amount of sprint RUS points starts number one, the team with the next lowest number of sprint RUS points starts second, and so on. If several teams have an equal number of sprint RUS points, the team that includes athletes with the fewest sprint RUS points starts first. If the starting order is immaterial, it is determined by a draw.

33.12.3. Changes in the team composition can be made no later than two hours before the start. However, in this case the team loses its starting place and starts from the end of the court. If more than one team is to start from the end of the court, they will be placed in the original starting order. The original starting positions will be left empty.

33.12.4.1. Protests during the semi-finals will not be considered. Protests will be considered after the finals.

APPLICATION

Recommended samples of competition results reports for all-Russian competitions of the 1st category:
1) time trial competitions;
2) competitions with mass start;
3) individual sprint;
4) team sprint;
5) pursuit race without a break;
6) relay race.

SKI RACE

1. General Provisions

1.1. Ski races for 1,2,3,5 and 10 km are held in free or classic style, as indicated in the Regulations on the competition.

1.2. The competition route must have elevation changes, ascents, flat sections and descents that comply with the Rules.

1.3. There should be no sudden changes in direction of movement. Changes in direction should occur before the descents, not after them.

1.4. Slopes must be safe even at high speed and on icy tracks. Icy turns, sharp corners and narrow passages must be avoided.

It is important to comply with these requirements when preparing trails for children, women, and participants with insufficient training.

1.5. The width of the track should be 3-4 m for laying two ski tracks in a classic style and for passing snow-compacting machines. On the descent, the width of the tracks must be at least 4 m, and in places of turns on the slopes - at least 6 m.

1.6. A ski slope is considered compacted if there are no traces of a pedestrian’s shoes left on it. After compacting the snow to a width of 2.5 m on the track, two ski tracks are laid on the track using special machines. They should be located at a distance of 1 m - 1 m 20 cm from each other (measured from the middle of the ski track).

1.7. Two separate tracks of one ski track should be located at a distance of 17 - 25 cm from each other (measured from the middle of the ski track). The track depth for each ski is at least 2 - 3 cm.

1.8. For racing using skating, one ski track is laid on the right or left side of the track and the width of the track must be at least 4 - 6 m.

1.9. It is prohibited to lay routes through poorly frozen rivers, lakes and swamps, railway tracks, or highways with heavy traffic.

1.10. At air temperatures of -20°C for adult competitions -15°C for children's competitions and moderate wind (2-6 m/sec), the State Jury and a representative of the Organizing Committee must, together with team representatives, decide on the possibility and conditions of ski racing (reducing distances, postponement of the start, cancellation, etc.), taking into account the general impact of the cold factor on the participants, their physical and technical preparedness, hardening and equipment.

2. Measurement of traces

2.1. The course is measured with a steel tape measure, a 50 m long metal cord or a distance meter.

2.2. On measuring the tracks, a report is drawn up, which is signed by the official measurer of the competition (at level 2 competitions - an inspector), deputy chief judges for sports issues and cross-country skiing, the head of the tracks and his deputies. A diagram and profiles of the routes are attached to the act.

These documents are approved by the chief judge before the start of the competition.

3. Height difference

3.1. The height difference between the lowest and highest points of the distance should not exceed:

At a distance of 5 km (boys, women, older men) - 100 m;

At a distance of 10 km (for men 16-39 years old) - 200 m.

3.2. The height difference on a maximum climb of at least 200 m in length should not exceed 60 meters at a distance of 5 km, and 80 m at a distance of 10 km.

3.3. At level 1 competitions, the courses must consist of one-third climbs with a steepness of 8 -12° and short climbs with a steepness of up to 18°.

3.4. The required amount of elevation differences (MT) for the route to meet the classification requirements of level 1 competitions:

For women, for a distance of 3 km - 30 m, for a distance of 5 km - 150 m;

For men, the 5 km distance is 150 m, and the 10 km distance is 300 m.

3.5. Level 1 competitions must be held on trails that have a passport, trail layouts (scale 1:10000) and their profiles (1:50000 for length; 1:5000 for height), approved by the Russian Ski Racing Federation.

4. Trail equipment

4.1. The entire route is marked with flags. To mark descents and turns, it is recommended to hang garlands of flags. Flags are placed on the inside of the track at a distance of 1-1.5 m from it.

The course must be marked so that the participant has no doubt as to the direction of movement.

4.2. Ski markings, arrows, colored flags and garlands are used to mark the trails. The flags are placed at such a distance from one another that when passing a flag, a participant can see the next one. On average, there should be at least 30 flags per 1 km of the route. Flags on the course must be of different colors for different distances and gender of participants.

4.3. Starting from the start, at the end of each kilometer signs are placed 1,2,3.4 km, etc., and 500 and 200 m before the finish signs “500 m to the finish”, “200 m to the finish” (yellow signs, numbers on them black).

4.4. Before difficult descents and turns, clearly visible yellow flags or signs with an exclamation mark should be installed.

4.5. At level 1 competitions, communications equipment is installed on the course.

5. Start and finish equipment

5.1. The start and finish points must be located on the same level, no closer than 10 m and no further than 100 m from one another. The finishing place is located in such a way that the participant approaching it is visible at least 50 m away and that at the last

There were no descents for 50 m of the track.

5.2. At level 1 competitions, a place for marking skis is equipped before the start. After marking, the participant immediately goes to the start.

5.3. Starting protocols, diagrams and route profiles must be posted in the starting town, and a temperature board must be installed.

5.4. When conducting cross-country skiing, you must have:

Transport for the evacuation of injured participants (cart, snowmobile, ambulance);

Stretchers mounted on skis (“volokush”) and blankets;

Individual dressing bags (from the controllers).

5.5. It is necessary to inform the judges on the courses, participants and team representatives about the medical aid points and indicate their location on the circuit diagrams posted in the starting town.

The following types of starts are allowed at competitions:

Single (participants start one at a time with an interval of 30 seconds or 1 minute);

Doubles (participants start in twos with an interval of 30 seconds or 1 minute);

Group (participants start in groups (teams) of 3-5 people with an interval of at least 1 minute; the starting order is determined by drawing lots);

General, in which all participants start at the same time (the first stage of the relay);

a single start can be given at intervals that are multiples of the difference in points scored by participants in previous types of program; in this case there is no draw, the starting rules are the same as for a single start.

7. Start rules

7.1. Starting participants register immediately before the start.

7.2. A participant whose costume and number do not comply with the Rules, or (according to the start conditions) whose skis are not marked, is not allowed to start.

7.3. The participant starts at the time established by the start protocol. If one or more participants fail to show up or are late for the start, the start time of the remaining athletes does not change.

7.4. For single, double and group starts, the starter, being on the starting line on the side of the participant, 10 seconds before the start gives the command “10 seconds left!”, 5 seconds before the start raises the flag to the level of the participants’ chest or holds his hand on the participant’s shoulder and starts count: “5-4-3-2-1”, and then with the command “March!” gives a start. If the start is given according to an electric chronometer, an audible start signal (“Buzzer”) is given.

The starting clock must be installed in such a way that it can be seen by the starting competitors.

7.5. Before the starting command, the rider's feet (ski brackets) and poles must be in front of the start line.

7.6. A participant who starts prematurely must return behind the starting line at the command of the starter, only after which he can start again. In this case, it is considered that the participant started at the time established by the start protocol.

7.7. During the general start (relay races), the participants are on the preliminary formation line, 5 meters from the start line. After the commands “Take off your outerwear!”, “To the start!” Participants, having taken off their clothes, go to the start.

7.8. The starter gives the preparatory command “10 seconds left!” in 10 seconds, and the command “5 seconds left!” in 5 seconds. and raises a pistol or flag. After the time has expired, the start is given with a shot or the command “March!” while lowering the flag.

7.9. At the start of the first stage of the relay, after the starter raises the pistol or flag, the judges in front of the participants put their hands on the shoulders of the starters, and at the moment of the starting signal they raise their hands up.

7.10. During the general start of athletes who started prematurely,

return and give a new start for all participants. The participant who first violates the start rules is placed 1 m behind the other participants.

7.11. In a group and general start, the starting participants run the first 100 m of the distance in a classic style, each on their own track, after which they have the right to switch to a free style, and in the relay race over the next 100 m to switch to one of three general ski tracks.

7.12. A participant who is late to take the start at the time established by the protocol may start with the permission of the starter at any time, without interfering with other riders, but no later than the last participant in the competition takes the start. He must mark his skis, register at the start and start at the starter's command. In this case, it is considered that he started at the time established by the start protocol.

7.13. Judges must record the actual start time of a late competitor in the event that the Ground Jury determines that the delay was due to extraordinary circumstances.

The judges of the finishing team record the end of the distance at the shin of the leg of the first one to cross the finish line at a height of 25 cm from the level of the ski track (with an accuracy of 1 second) and, after checking the finish protocols and timing by the senior judge at the finish, transfer the protocols to the Deputy Chief Secretary for skiing. If auto-timing is available, participants' time is measured to the nearest 0.01 second, with results rounded to the next whole second.

9. Relay handover area

9.1. The transfer of the baton is carried out in the relay transfer zone by touching any part of the body of the recipient with the hand of the transmitter.

9.2. The length of the transfer zone is 40 m (from the finish line forward), the width is 15 m.

9.3. The individual time of the participants is recorded at the start line of the transfer zone (at the finish line of the stage).

9.4. In the transfer area, participants must walk in a classic style.

9.5. A “100 m” sign is installed 100 m before the transmission zone.

10.Special rights and obligations of participants

10.1. The participant has the right:

In the last 200 m of the distance before the finish, do not give way to the ski track;

Change sticks;

In a relay race, change one ski;

Lubricate skis at a distance and repair equipment without anyone’s help;

Use heating devices when changing ointments, even if they are lit by another person;

Eating;

Receive information about the time and order of passing sections of the distance by himself or other participants;

Receive medical care.

10.2. The participant is obliged:

Pass all checkpoints;

After the finish, present your skis to check the markings on them;

If the race is stopped, inform the controller judge and a representative of your team;

When walking behind another participant, maintain a distance of at least 1 m from the ends of his skis to the toes of his skis;

Going first, at the request of the catching up participant, give up the track to him, leaving it with both skis (except 200 m before the end of the distance).

Having discovered that an accident has occurred with one of the athletes at the distance, try to provide first aid and notify the first judge you meet about the accident.

10.3. The participant is prohibited from:

Receive any assistance from anyone other than that specified in clause 10.1;

Change one or (in a relay race) 2 skis;

Be led by members of your team (fans), or lead another participant (accompany him in front, behind or from the side) for more than 30 m in a row;

Disturb other participants from completing the course.

10.4. A participant who violates the Competition Rules while completing the distance is removed from the ski race.