CROSS Technical Delegate Development and Integration

3 10/02/13 CROSS TD Introduction The FIS and world wide organizers are looking to the Alpine community for support in the future development of CROSS.

4 10/02/13 CROSS TD Development in FIS Cross Events  Ski Cross brings together many aspects of Alpine Ski Racing and Snowboarding  Ski Cross along with Snowboard Cross has seen significant growth worldwide  On average Ski Cross has over 500+ competitors in the system  On average Ski Cross events have over 25 nations on the start list 4

5 10/02/13 CROSS TD Integration of CROSS into FIS  The competitors come out of the alpine ski racing system, either being retired competitors or new developed skiers within the formation of National Teams  The competition officials, Chief of Competition and Chief of Course and also the organizers have Alpine roots  Many of our venues have Alpine history Megeve - France Are - Sweden Nakiska - Canada  Many of our TDs have Alpine history and skills 5

6 10/02/13 CROSS TD CROSS GROWTH IN THE PAST 11 YEARS  Significant Snowboard Cross history  First World Cup Ski Cross events in the season  FIS World Ski Championship event since 2005  Olympic Winter Games debut in Vancouver 2010  Youth Olympic Games since 2012  Continued Growth towards Sochi

7 10/02/13 CROSS TD Demand for new Officials  This growth has put demands on the current officials pool  To meet the increase in Competitions, support the growth and development of Ski Cross, a partnership and support from the Alpine Skiing Technical Delegate community is needed  This would allow us to develop Cross events in the right direction and open up new exciting opportunities for current Alpine Technical Delegates 7

8 10/02/13CROSS TD Similarities Differences

9 10/02/13CROSS TD Process Additional Cross Education Module Would qualify existing Alpine TDs for Ski Cross Events ALPINE TD EDUCATION THE BASE

10 10/02/13 CROSS TD Next steps  Identify differences and similarities in the education programs and in the disciplines  Equipment, ICRs, Courses,...  Ski Cross experts will structure and create the additional Cross Module and adjust it according the existing differences and similarities 10

11 10/02/13 CROSS TD Technical Delegate Integration Process  Formation of an specialized Expert Working Group  Creation of the additional Cross Module 13/14  Mentoring system 13/14  Practical assignments and shadowing 14/15  Testing and Evaluations 14/15  Assignment system 14/15  TD reporting system in place  Participation in Current FIS Cross TD updates (in place) 11

Canada Updates Current integration of Officials education at the ground roots level to capture and educate new Alpine officials with Cross related information. Targets: Alpine Level I Alpine Level II Manuals 12

Ski Cross Working Group Guidelines International Representation by Athletes,Coaches & Directors 2 Years of work with the FIS All recommendations brought have developed positive change Event structure, Inspection, Build and Testing process Detailed Course build Guidelines Safety commitments- Course Advisor and Technical Advisor 13

14 10/02/13Footer The Future of Cross Courses 14

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Ski Cross Competition In North America 19

World Cup  Nakiska Canada December 4-7, 2013 Double event/ 2 Starts Only North American WC Nor–Am Cup  Panorama,CAN 2xSX  Copper Mtn, USA 2xSX  Sugarloaf, USA 2xSX  Beaver Valley, Can 2xSX  MT Hood, USA 2xSX  Sunshine Village,CAN 2xSX 12 Nor-Am Cup Starts 20

Nakiska Venue Upgrades 21

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In Closing  Technical Delegates that are interested in more information or becoming involved in the growth of Cross,please contact us through your FIS TD commissioner. 27