Key Alpine Ski Racing Rule Changes for 2025–26

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS have announced key alpine ski racing rule changes for 2025–26. While not all updates apply to every athlete, they include changes to FIS start eligibility, competition formats, equipment rules, and official requirements. U18 athletes will no longer face a FIS start maximum, live timing will be restricted at U14 and younger races, and FIS will update point calculations and enforce cut-resistant gear requirements. Learn the details.

By | 2025-08-13T09:02:42-06:00 August 11th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Key Alpine Ski Racing Rule Changes for 2025–26

FIS Sets New Safety Equipment Rules for 2025–26 Alpine Season

FIS has announced several new safety-focused equipment regulations for the 2025–26 alpine ski season. The changes include a ban on rigid shin pads inside ski boots, mandatory cut-resistant undergarments for Level 0 and 1 events, and required airbag back protectors in elite-level speed disciplines. Every FIS athlete—especially those competing on the Nor-Am, Europa Cup, or World Cup circuits—should review these updates and prepare accordingly.

By | 2025-06-30T15:03:40-06:00 June 23rd, 2025 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on FIS Sets New Safety Equipment Rules for 2025–26 Alpine Season
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