FWQ 2* rules
The 4* competition will be preceded by two qualifying rounds granting points for the Freeride World Qualifier 2*, as well as places for the 4* competition. Scores on these two 2* tests will be CUMULATIVE. Att ending both sessions will increase the chances of qualifying for the 4* event. 80 riders will compete each day. The top 8 will qualify for the 4* competition.
1. General
La Clusaz Radikal Mountain FWQ 2* is a ski freeride competition for 2x80 athletes that will take place on January 9th and 10th 2013. The competition is open to experienced riders with an excellent physical condition. Riders must be 18 years old minimum. Riders will earn point for the FWQ tour. Check www.freerideworldtour.com/ranking-system-133.html for more information. The riders who will accumulate the biggest score within the 2 days will have the right to take part in La Clusaz Radikal Mountain FWQ 4* on January 12th and 13th 2013. A rider doesn’t have to participate to the 2 days of competition, but running only once may not grant enough points to reach the FWQ 4 stars*.
There are 4 categories: male skiers* / female skiers* (The telemarkers are included in Ski category) / male snowboarders / female snowboarders
2. Registration fee
The registration process is fully managed by the Freeride World Tour Organization. Registrations for the 2013 season will be opened december 4th, 2012. Check www.freerideworldtour.com/fwq.html
The registration fee for the competition is 60 €. The following elements are included:
- ski pass during the competition
- bib
- competition individual insurance covering
Riders don’t have to take an additional insurance from FWT. The included insurance covers first aid and evacuation. Subsequent care will be covered by the rider’s own insurance.
- If the competition is cancelled between D-21 and D-3, there will be a 100% refund.
- If the competition is cancelled between D-3 and D-1, there will be a 50% refund.
- If the cancellation happens during the competition, there will be no refund.
- If a rider gets hurt during competition, there will be no refund.
The present rules must be approved and signed.
3. Security equipment
Each rider must at least wear:
- Allocated number
- Freeride or integral helmet
- Bip (ARVA) in working order
- Rucksack with one shovel and one probe
- Back protection
- Ski or snowboard in working order
A full equipment check will be made before each run. Any rider not correctly equipped will be disqualified. La Clusaz Radikal Mountain Team may disqualify any rider without warning if it judges the rider unfit technically, physically, morally, or psychologically to reach the arrival line. This is for his or her own security as well as that of other competitors and any other person likely to use the ski domain.
4. Insurance
Because of all the problems arising with riders badly insured, the FWT rules require every FWQ organizers to sign a personal insurance for every rider. This organizer’s insurance company provides protection against injury during the totality of the rider’s runs, access to the slopes, scouting. Insurance is available only during competition! The organisation committee is not responsible for an accident arising away from the official runs.
However, it will not be responsible in case of sudden and unexpected circumstances.
5. Competition
Riders must agree with the final schedule sent by email. Information about the competition will be given during the riders’ briefing. Every rider must be present and must comply with the instructions given by La Clusaz Radikal Mountain Team. Riders who are not present during the briefing or who arrive late as well as those who do not conform to the obligatory controls and instructions of the organization will be disqualified without allowance or refund of their participation finance or any other potential cost. The riders accumulating the best score within the 2 days will have the right to take part for free (entry fee, ski passes, insurance offered) in La Clusaz Radikal Mountain FWQ 4* on January 12th and 13th 2013.
The places will be awarded this way:
- 2 places ski women
- 1 place snowboard women
- 3 places ski men
- 2 places snowboard men
Meaning 8 places for La Clusaz Radikal Mountain FWQ 4*.
Wednesday, January 9th & Thursday, January 10th
- Registration validation
- Riders Meeting: check security, weather forecast, security, draw for the starting list
6. Judging
The riders are judged by an experienced jury approved by FWT. Judging is based on overall impression, which takes into account the athlete’s line, fluidity, control, jumps and crashes. This split criteria mentality is key in determining the best overall impression of the run. Riders are scored on a scale with 100 possible scores and judges are trained to use the full scale when evaluating runs. NEW, if no rider seems to stand out from the crowd for a specific line, judges will use the last available criterion: the time of the run. Prior to the competition, judges check the competition faces themselves and analyse possible lines and snow conditions while imagining what could be a very difficult or a safe line on the face. The results will be published each day after the competition on the website www.laclusaz-radikal.com. No appeal is possible against the decisions of the organization.
7. Renunciation of rights on the images
Riders will be filmed and photographed during the competition. By their signature, they acknowledge that they allow the organization to use those pictures or movies, therefore renouncing their rights on them. Those pictures and movies will remain the property of the organization to be freely used on its communication (website, posters, flyers, etc.) in time.
8. Expulsion clause of the organization’s responsability
The riders must comply with the FIS (International Ski Federation). The organization declines any responsibility in case of loss, damage or theft during the competition. Riders who consume drugs or alcohol may be disqualified without warning by the organization. The same applies if the riders do not respect the present rules. The organization reserves the right to modify or cancel the competition in case of bad weather, inappropriate snow conditions or any other conditions likely to endanger the lives of the riders.
9. Irrevocable commitment of the rider
The undersigned rider confirms having read, understood and accepted the above rules unconditionally, irrevocably and integrally, including all their clauses and terms. The rider gives up unconditionally, irrevocably and integrally his/her rights to start any proceedings or legal actions against the organization in case of accident or other events occuring during, before or after the competition. In case of death or disability of the rider, his direct or close family renounces to its rights to start any proceedings or legal actions against the organizers of the event.