British National Ski Championships

RACE INFORMATION

Eligibility

A maximum BASS point criteria of 350 points has been imposed.  Competitors must have less than 350pts in at least one discipline.  British competitors normally operating outside the BASS system must demonstrate that they have reached an equivalent standard in recent competition.  Applications should be submitted to The Organising Committee by the advertised deadline with the relevant supporting evidence.  Applications will then be considered by the race committee and the decision published in the acceptance bulletin.

British Entries

Where possible please enter online before the closing date, using the Snowsport England Race Entry System:  Click here;

www.britski.org/online.htm Our bank charges are much lower if you pay by Debit Card, rather than by Credit Card. Please pay by Debit Card if possible, so that we can apply more of your entry fees towards the cost of running the races.

Postal Entries only, must complete Page Numbers 11-13 and return to Andrea Grant, 32 Oakwood,
Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 3NQ

British entries must be received no later than Friday 9^th March 2012 otherwise a double entry fee will be applicable, and entry is not guaranteed. 
 

International Participation

Non-British entries to the FIS events must be made by the appropriate National Association on the FIS entry form and according to rule 215 - International Ski Competition Rules - and in accordance with rule 9.7 – International Participation in National Championships.  See Race Secretary Contact details on Page 10.

Acceptance

The Organising Committee will assess all entries and accept those from racers deemed to be of an appropriate standard.  In the event of non-acceptance for any reason, the competitor has the right to appeal in writing to the Organising Committee, prior to the start of the competition.  Should more than the maximum number of entries considered appropriate be received, racers will be accepted in seed point order.  Every effort will be made to contact those who have not been accepted; however the organising committee accepts no responsibility in the event that contact cannot be made for any reason.  A provisional list of British Entries (subject to FIS regulations at the event) will be posted on www.britishalpinechamps.com and www.Britski.org   by Monday 19^th March 2012.

NOTE:  It may be necessary to limit the number of Senior competitors in the NJC events.

Late Entries

Late entries after Friday 9^th March 2012 within the qualifying standards will be accepted only in very exceptional circumstances and upon payment of double the entry fee.  No guarantees can be made regarding the chances of a late acceptance and any hopeful competitor travelling to the resort before acceptance does so at his/her own risk of incurring any expense should he/she not be accepted for the Championships.

Entry Fees

Competitors must be aware that the Organising Committee incurs substantial financial liabilities in organising these events and entry fees are unlikely to be returned if the event is cancelled.  The jury will consider possible refunds, or part refunds, if a competitor is ill / injured before the first team captain’s meeting of the competition.  No refunds will be made in resort. Such requests must be accompanied by a relevant medical certificate.

Photographs

If you do not consent to publication of your / your child’s image, taken at The British National Championships, please complete the opt out form on Page 15, and return with your application form.

Equipment Regulations

Competitors and coaches are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure that their equipment, including ski length and radius conforms to discipline specifications. The latest information can be found at   http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/insidefis/fisgeneralrules/equipment.html

Downhill

Entries from racers who do not have Downhill points will be assessed on the basis of the Super G and GS points list.  The jury has the right to prevent any competitor taking part if, in training, their skiing is not of an appropriate standard.

Helmets

It is mandatory for all competitors and forerunners in all disciplines to wear a crash helmet that conforms to the competition equipment specification.  Helmets used in FIS Snowsports shall be specifically designed and manufactured for the particular discipline and shall bear a CE mark and conform to recognised and appropriate standards.  For more information regarding equipment and equipment regulations, please visit the FIS rules at http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/insidefis/fisgeneralrules/equipment.html

Child Welfare

A specified member of the Organising Committee will be responsible for all aspects of Child Welfare.

Anti-doping Regulations

All competitors must comply with FIS anti-doping regulations. Information is available at:

 http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/medical/fisanti-doping/medicalantidoping/rulesandforms.html

Medical Officer

A specified member of the Organising Committee will be nominated as Medical Officer throughout the duration of the FIS Championships.

The Race Office/Team Captains’ Meetings

The race office will be situated at the PARC OLYMPIQUE in Meribel (swimming pool/ice rink). The office contact number will be communicated, along with provisional entry list, on www.britishalpinechamps.com and www.britski.org on Monday 19^th March.  The Team Captains’ Meetings will also take place in the Parc Olympique (exact location tbc).

Advance Race Office

All communication and information prior to the Championships should be directed firstly to your Member Group Office, as outlined below.

Further Queries which remain unanswered by Member Group Offices may be directed to;

Race Programme

All racing will take place on the Stade (subject to weather and local conditions at the time).  The Race Organisation in conjunction with the FIS TD reserves the right to rearrange the race programme if deemed necessary by weather or other local conditions.

 
Results

In the interests of the environment, all race results will be posted on the FIS website www.fis-ski.com, www.britishalpinechamps.com and www.britski.org   Paper results will be available to Team Captains only.

Lift Passes

Free access to warm-up and race pistes for all FIS competitors and bona fide coaching staff is included in the entry fee.   Access will only be provided to racers on the start list on any given day. Coaches will be provided with a one week pass after the first team captain’s meeting.  To order lift passes, your team captain who will represent you at the team captain’s meeting, must complete the lift pass form below and bring it to the resort for the first team captain’s meeting.

Friends and relatives who stay in the Meribel Valley (Meribel, Mottaret, Meribel Village and Les Allues – this does NOT include Bride Les Bains) can obtain discounted lift passes as follows:

To obtain these prices you must obtain a Voucher from the race office AND get that Voucher signed by the establishment where you are staying.

For other area ski pass information contact  Meribel Alpina by email contact@meribel-alpina.com, by phone +33 (0)479 08 65 32, or at http://www.skipass-meribel.com/

Accommodation

Please contact the Office du Tourisme de Méribel on infos@meribel-reservations.com or telephone +33 (0) 479 00 50 00