Snowboarding / Topic 14

Formats, ties and reruns

FIS · 2026 / 2027
Last checked: 23 October 2026
Source: FIS ICR Book VI June 2026; Snowboard competition equipment specifications 2026/2027 · Source pages: ICR: 81–85, 90–92
In short

Park & Pipe competitions may have qualification, semifinals and finals. The jury announces the format and counting runs before competition; heats within the same phase use the same format. Tied riders normally share a rank. Riders tied at the last qualifying place advance, with adjustments to the next phase under the applicable format.

On this pageThe event format mattersWhen a run can be repeated

The event format matters

Park & Pipe competitions may have qualification, semifinals and finals. The jury announces the format and counting runs before competition; heats within the same phase use the same format. Tied riders normally share a rank. Riders tied at the last qualifying place advance, with adjustments to the next phase under the applicable format.

When a run can be repeated

A rider who starts and then stops does not automatically receive another attempt. If hindered during a run, the rider must stop immediately, raise a hand and signal an official to request a rerun. The jury may permit a provisional rerun and decides its validity. A false start does not entitle the rider to a rerun.

Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. References: ICR = sporting competition rules; Equipment = technical equipment specifications. Numbers refer to PDF viewer pages. Topic numbers are editorial. Snowboarding includes timed gate races, snowboard cross and judged park-and-pipe events. Slalom and giant slalom reward fast, correct runs; parallel events add direct duels. Snowboard cross combines terrain features with racing in groups. Halfpipe, slopestyle, big air and street style use judging rather than simply the fastest time.
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