RulesBritish and International rules and guidelines for racing.

BCR - Snow Competition Rules

The British Competition Regulations (BCR) is the rulebook used (in conjunction with the FIS ICR) for British non-FIS races on snow slopes. It covers aspects specific to British events that are not already covered in, or are different from, the ICR, and should be used in conjunction with ICR.

Book Description Issue Date
Update British Competition Rules Update

Summary of changes in this edition.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
I Competition Rules

Rules governing technical aspects of competitions. This is the primary resource for precisions and amendments to ICR to be applied to British races.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
II Race Organisation

Guide for race organisers and race officials, with descriptions of race officials' roles, and procedures and task lists covering most aspects of race organisation.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
III Seeding

Technical description of seeding procedures and processes, showing how seed points are calculated and used.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
IV Event Regulations and Calendar

Rules and regulations governing specific named events and event formats.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
V Licensing, Registration and Eligibility

Regulations governing racer licensing, national registration, and eligibility for competition.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
VI Equipment Regulations

Specifications for competition equipment.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
VII TD Development

Description of the development processes and pathways for Technical Delegates.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
BCR British Competition Rules

Complete BCR as a single PDF.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
BCR British Competition Rules

Complete set of BCR rule books as a Zip file.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
 

British Telemark Rules

Book Description Issue Date
I British Telemark Rules

Rules governing technical aspects of British Telemark competitions, covering amendments to the ICR and TICR that apply to British races.

Nov 24  05-Nov-2024
BTR7 Telemark Officials Training Pathway

Description of the training pathway for Telemark race officials.

Nov 23  01-Nov-2023
 

ICR - International Competition Rules

Some of the key FIS documents are available here, but you may also wish to check the FIS web site for the latest information.

Additional information on timing is on the FIS Timing & Data pages, which includes a list of homologated timing equipment as that is no longer included in the Timing Booklet.

Book Description Issue Date
ICR Alpine ICR Edition 2026

The latest full set of International Competition Rules which form the basis of our competition framework for Alpine races.

2026  04-Sep-2026
SH Prec Southern Hemisphere ICR Precisions

The most recent set of Amendments and Precisions to ICR.

2026-27  08-Jul-2026
Equip Competition Equipment

Specifications for equipment, including skis, bindings, boots, suits and protective equipment.

2026-27  08-Oct-2026
Points Rules for Alpine FIS Points

Rules and regulations for calculation of FIS Points and Quotas for Alpine races.

2026-27  01-Jul-2026
QUOTAS Quotas

National Quotas for FIS Races

2026-27  26-Jul-2026
SQUOTAS Special Quotas

Special quotas agreed by FIS for specific races in the season.

2026-27  19-Oct-2026
TimingBook Timing Booklet

A guide to timing and related equipment and its installation and use at various levels for FIS competition.

2.67  16-Jun-2026
TICR Telemark ICR

International rules for the running of Telemark races.

2026  24-Jul-2026
TPoints Telemark Points

Rules for the calculation of race results and seed points for Telemark races.

2025  03-Jul-2025
TechOff Technical Officials

A FIS guide outlining the general rules for Technical Officials.

1.1  01-Oct-2026
Medical FIS Medical Guide

Medical information including event medical requirements.

2020  24-Feb-2020
Concussion Concussion Guide

FIS Medical Guide covering the signs, diagnosis and management of concussion.

2025  13-Dec-2025
SCAT Sport Concussion Assessment Tool

SCAT6. A handy guide to recognising the symptoms of concussion.

6  14-Jun-2023
cscat6 Child Concussion Assessment

Handy guide to identifying concussion in young children.

1  13-Dec-2025
 

BACR - Artificial Competition Rules

The British Artificial Competition Rules (BACR) is the rulebook used (in conjunction with the FIS ICR) for British races on artificial slopes. It covers aspects specific to British events that are not already covered in, or are different from, the ICR, and should be used in conjunction with ICR.

For a couple of the books (V and VII) there is no separate artificial rulebook, so you should use the corresponding BCR book.

Book Description Issue Date
Update British Competition Rules Update

Summary of changes in this edition

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
I Competition Rules

Rules governing technical aspects of competitions. This is the primary resource for precisions and amendments to ICR as applied to British races on artificial slopes.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
II Race Organisation

Guide for race organisers and race officials, with descriptions of race officials' roles, and procedures and task lists covering most aspects of race organisation.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
III Seeding

Technical description of seeding procedures and processes, showing how seed points are calculated and used.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
IV Event Regulations and Calendar

Rules and regulations governing specific named events and event formats.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
VI Equipment Regulations

Specifications for competition equipment.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
VIII Homologation

Definitions and procedures for slopes to be accepted for recognised competitions.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
All British Competition Rules

Complete set of BACR as a single PDF document.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
All British Competition Rules

Complete set of BACR as a Zip file containing all the individual documents.

Dec 25  08-Dec-2025
 

Documents from Constituent Groups

The Snowsport England Race Manual covers event regulations, officials development and various other aspects of races and race organisation that are not covered by BACR or are specific to SSE.

Book Description Issue Date
SERM Snowsport England Race Manual

Snowsport England Race Manual, with precisions and amendments to BACR/ICR and SE-specific event regulations.

11.0  23-Apr-2022
RSBOOK Race Secretary's Booklet

A guide for Race Secretaries and Race Organisers involved in running Alpine races in England.

2022  23-Apr-2022
Setters Course Setters List

List of approved artificial slope course setters.

2026 v2.5a  15-Jun-2026
SettersPolicy Course Setter Policy

Current Snowsport England course setters policy

2021 v1.5  03-Nov-2021
SettersForm Course Setter Submission Form

Form for submitting a course setter to list 'A' or 'B'.

Feb 2019  13-Feb-2019
Photo Photographer Agreement

Agreement for Accredited Photographers and Videographers attending Snowsport England sanctioned events.

2022  14-Apr-2022
WelfarePack Forms and resource for Event Welfare Officers

A collection of forms, resources and contact information for Event Welfare.

2023  22-Jun-2023
SECLUB SE Club Change

Guide to setting up or changing club affiliation on SE 'Sport80' membership system.

1  16-Mar-2024
 

Other Rules and Guidance

Book Description Issue Date
Helmets Guidance on helmets

Latest edition of our guide to helmet regulations, updated to cover U10/12 age group.

6  05-Feb-2017
Stubbies Guidance on stubbies
Information about the selection and use of 'stubby' poles.
2  01-Jun-2013
Guide Guide to Rules for Racing
A brief and readable guide to the basic rules for ski racing for all racers, coaches, parents and race officials.
5  28-Jun-2015
Waxing Health-related issues with ski waxing

A brief overview of health issues relating to ski waxing in enclosed spaces.

2007  01-Nov-2007
DocPub Publishing race documents

Guide to publishing race documents for ROCs, COTCs and TDs.

5  14-Apr-2021
gsdelay Giant Slalom delay gate positioning

Explanation of the rules governing gate distances in GS delay gates.

1  28-Nov-2023
CalendarProcess Calendar Process

Documenting the process flow for British Calendar Applications.

1.0  11-Aug-2024
Seeding How Seeding Works

An easy-to-read guide that explains what race seeding is about, and how seed points are calculated and used.

1  15-May-2026
 
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