Rules FIS

 You bought the killing jumpsuit, your skis or board sparkle in the sun, a pleasant warmth of hot mulled wine spreads through the body, mind otgonyaya past fears and doubts before the first coast. You think that now you will be on the slope, drawing intricate designs on the sparkling snow. But .... Attention!

Skiing and snowboarding, as well as any other sport, are risky. FIS rules shall be considered as an ideal model of conduct for responsible and prudent skier or snowboarders, and their adherence to prevent accidents on the slopes. One can draw an analogy with the rules of the road. Not knowing the rules, travel by car is unacceptable and very dangerous both for itself and to other traffic. Also on the ski trail. It is important to know these few rules and strictly observe them. 

  FIS rules apply to all skiers and snowboarders. Skier or snowboarders is obliged to know the rules, respect and abide by them. If he fails to do so, his behavior in the event of an accident, may be regarded as a violation of civil and criminal law. 

Rule 1. Respect others 

Skier or snowboarders should behave in such a way as not to endanger and not to cause harm to others. 

Comment. Skier or snowboarders are responsible not only for their behavior, but also for the repair of its equipment. This also applies to the use of new products - the newly developed equipment. 

Rule 2. Control the speed and direction of movement 

Skier or snowboarders must move manageable. His speed and method of descent must conform to his personal capacity, the prevailing conditions: slope, snow, weather and number of people on the slope. 

Comment. Collisions often occur because of the fact that skiers and snowboarders go too fast, do not for others, not noticing them. Skier or snowboarders should be able to stop, turn and move within the boundaries of his field of vision. In a crowded field of people the slope or in a place where visibility is limited, the skier must go slowly, especially on the border of a steep slope at the bottom of the track and in some lifts. 

Rule 3. The choice of direction 

Skier or snowboarders, approaching from behind must choose the direction of movement so as not to endanger the skier or snowboarders ahead. 

Comment. Skiing and snowboarding are free sport, where everyone can go where and how he likes, provided that it complies with these rules and to measure their skiing with their abilities and conditions on the slope. Skier or snowboarders traveling in front has priority. Skier or snowboarders traveling behind another in the same direction, must keep sufficient distance between him and the other skier or snowboarders to going ahead skier to perform all of their free movement. 

Rule 4. Overtaking 

Skier or snowboarders may overtake another skier on top, bottom, left or right, on condition that he leaves enough space for skiers overtaken all intentional and unintentional movements. 

Comment. Skier or snowboarders overtaking another skier, is fully responsible for the fact that he performed a maneuver would not create any difficulty for the skier, which he overtakes. This responsibility rests with him until the overtaking will not be executed. This rule applies in the case of overtaking (bypass) still skier. 

Rule 5. Quit, start the movement, movement up the slope 

Skier or snowboarders, overlooking the marked trail or starting motion after stopping or moving up the slope, must look up and down the slope to make sure that it can initiate a movement, not a danger to themselves or others. 

Comment. Experience has shown that access to the trail and started the movement after stopping often cause accidents. It is essential that the skier or snowboarders out on the road carefully and accurately, without interference, and not endangering yourself and others. When the skier started a movement, even slow, it has the advantage, in accordance with Rule 3, the faster the skier approaching from above or behind. 

Development of carving skis and snowboards allows users to rotate and go up the slope. Thus, they go in the opposite direction of the main flow, dvuzhuschemusya down the slope. Therefore, they should be in time to make sure that they will be able to do this without having to endanger themselves or others. 

Rule 6. Stopping on the slope 

Except in an emergency need for the skier or snowboarders should avoid stopping on the slopes in narrow places or where visibility is limited. After falling in places skier or snowboarders to as quickly as possible to release the slope. 

Comment. Except for very large tracks stops must be performed on the edge of the road. Skier or snowboarders should not stop in narrow places, and where others would be difficult for him to see the top. 

Rule 7. Ascent and descent without skis 

Skier or snowboarders, rising up, as on skis or without, and go down without skis must adhere to the edge of the road. 

Comment. Movement against the main direction can create an unexpected obstacle for skiers and snowboarders. Traces of the foot slope and damage may create a danger to skiers and snowboarders. 

Rule 8. Observe signs and markings 

Skier or snowboarders must comply with signs and markings. 

Comment. The level of complexity of the route indicated by the appropriate color: black, red, blue and green. Skier or snowboarders is free to choose, for whatever route it down. Slopes are other signs indicating the direction, warning of the danger and / or the closure of the road. Signs of the closure of the road, and signs warning of the dangers should be clearly visible. Skier or snowboarders should be understood that the warning signs raised in its favor. 

Rule 9. Help 

In case of accident the duty of each skier or snowboarders to help the victim. 

Comment. This is a basic principle for all athletes, they should provide assistance to victims in the event of accident, whether vested in them such an obligation by law or not. Immediate first aid should be provided, the relevant service notified, and the place where the accident occurred, is marked to prevent other skiers. FIS hopes that all incidents and violations of traffic regulations on the slope would be covered under the legislation, similar to that used in the parsing of accidents, and that the same penalty will be imposed on violators in all countries where such legislation is not yet valid . 

Rule 10. Identification 

All skiers and snowboarders, as well as witnesses, regardless of participation in the incident, must exchange names and addresses after the incident. 

Comment. Witnesses are very important for a detailed and correct account of the incident. Therefore, everyone should remember that he is obliged as a responsible person to provide information about what he had witnessed. An account of the rescue and police, as well as photography that seriously help in setting up the civil and criminal liability.