2024/25 US Ski And Snowboard Equipment Control Protocols
Please read the 2024/25 Equipment Control Protocols to be ready for testing and procedures each day. There are open testing times on Wednesday and Friday to test your skis if you are concerned about your cleaning procedures or if you have recently used fluoro waxes.
No indoor spaces will be available for waxing. Please email jeff.tumbleson@birkie.com to request space at the venue. Limited power available.
The American Birkebeiner Trailhead venue will follow all US Ski and Snowboard regulations. Fluorocarbon waxes are NOT allowed at the Gitchi Gami Games per FIS and US Ski and Snowboard.
The Central Region will enforce the following new FIS waxing Rules, focusing on the italicized below:
325.2.4- During the sprint finals (Quarterfinals through finals) no waxing of skis allowed. For exceptions see 343.12.7
343.12.7- Waxing, structuring or cleaning of the competitor’s skis bases during the competition is forbidden with the following exception: in classical distance competitions, competitors may scrape their skis to remove snow and ice, and add kick wax. They must make these adjustments without assistance from other persons and without interfering with other competitors. During classic individual sprint competitions, adjustments of the kick zone may be made between the rounds by the competitor or authorized personnel within the designed Control Area. Any adjustment of the glide zones is not allowed. [adjustments are defined as brushing or removing or adding any substances] It is not allowed to place branches, tools or materials on or adjacent to the groomed course.
Ski exchange during the heats is not allowed.