Seeding

Seeding is a complicated calculation which gives every competitor race points depending on how many seconds they were behind the winner. The winner is awarded zero points but a penalty is calculated to assess the standard of the event and these points are added to each person’s race points which are fed into the seeding system. Seed points lists are published regularly and competitor’s seed points are calculated on the basis of an average of their best results in each discipline. The British Alpine Seeding System for Children is very similar to the one run by FIS, for Juniors, so competitors can see how they rank against the best in the world. The best have zero points, so the fewer points you have the better. Juniors with sufficiently low seed points will be able to apply for a FIS licence, which enables them to race in International Competitions.

Juniors + FIS Licences

In order to compete in any Alpine FIS race including, for example, the Junior (but NOT the Childrens’) Races at the BARSC, English Alpine and British Land Championships, competitors must have a FIS licence as well as BASS registration through their home nation. There are various types of FIS licences available from British Ski and Snowboarding and full details are available via www.britski.org

Equipment Regulations

Please note that when first starting to train, it is unlikely that more than one pair of skis will be required. The trainers will be able to give advice on equipment appropriate to each trainee’s ability. Skis and boots for races should comply with FIS regulations. The regulations provide for minimum ski lengths and radii for certain disciplines and boot/ski height from the running surface of skis. In the case of FIS races (e.g. BARSC, ESC and British Land Championships) skis and boots must comply with the current equipment regulations. Details are available on www.britski.org