CROSS

Technical Delegate Development and Integration

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Introduction

The FIS and world wide organizers are looking to the Alpine community for support in the future development of CROSS.

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Development in FIS Cross Events

Ski Cross brings together many aspects of Alpine Ski Racing and Snowboarding

Ski Cross along with Snowboard Cross has seen significant growth worldwide

On average Ski Cross has over 500+ competitors in the system

On average Ski Cross events have over 25 nations on the start list

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Integration of CROSS into FIS

The competitors come out of the alpine ski racing system, either being retired competitors or new developed skiers within the formation of National Teams

The competition officials, Chief of Competition and Chief of Course and also the organizers have Alpine roots

Many of our venues have Alpine history

• Megeve - France

• Are - Sweden

• Nakiska - Canada Many of our TDs have Alpine history and skills

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CROSS GROWTH IN THE PAST 11 YEARS

Significant Snowboard Cross history

First World Cup Ski Cross events in the season 2002-2003

FIS World Ski Championship event since 2005

Olympic Winter Games debut in Vancouver 2010

Youth Olympic Games since 2012

Continued Growth towards Sochi 2014

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Demand for new Officials

This growth has put demands on the current officials pool

To meet the increase in Competitions, support the growth and development of Ski Cross, a partnership and support from the Alpine Skiing Technical Delegate community is needed

This would allow us to develop Cross events in the right direction and open up new exciting opportunities for current Alpine Technical Delegates

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Similarities Differences

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Process

Additional Cross

Education Module

Would qualify existing Alpine TDs for Ski Cross Events

ALPINE TD

EDUCATIONTHE BASE

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Next steps

Identify differences and similarities in the education programs and in the disciplines

Equipment, ICRs, Courses, ...

Ski Cross experts will structure and create the additional Cross Module and adjust it according the existing differences and similarities

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Technical Delegate Integration Process

Formation of an specialized Expert Working Group Creation of the additional Cross Module 13/14 Mentoring system 13/14 Practical assignments and shadowing 14/15 Testing and Evaluations 14/15 Assignment system 14/15 TD reporting system in place Participation in Current FIS Cross TD updates (in place)

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Canada Updates

Current integration of Officials education at the

ground roots level to capture and educate new Alpine officials with Cross

related information.

Targets:Alpine Level IAlpine Level II

Manuals

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Ski Cross Working Group Guidelines

• International Representation by Athletes ,Coaches & Directors

• 2 Years of work with the FIS

• All recommendations brought have developed positive change

• Event structure, Inspection, Build and Testing process

• Detailed Course build Guidelines

• Safety commitments- Course Advisor and Technical Advisor

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The Future of Cross Courses

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Permanent Courses

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Ski Cross Competition In North America

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World Cup Nakiska Canada

December 4-7 , 2013

Double event/ 2 Starts

Only North American WC

Nor–Am Cup Panorama ,CAN 2xSX Copper Mtn, USA 2xSX Sugarloaf, USA 2xSX Beaver Valley, Can 2xSX MT Hood, USA 2xSX Sunshine Village,CAN 2xSX

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Nakiska Venue Upgrades

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In Closing

Technical Delegates that are interested in more information or becoming involved in the growth of Cross ,please contact us through your FIS TD commissioner.

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