The rules are arranged into 11
sections with votes in each section:
1) Revision history (0 items to vote
on)
2) Introduction (1 item to
vote on)
3) Equipment
(20 items to vote on)
4) Slalom Race Description. (1 item to vote on)
5) Race Runs (4 items to
vote on)
6) Calculation of time (4
items to vote on)
7) Head to Head Brackets (0
items to vote on)
8) Special Situations and Exceptions (1 item to vote on)
9) Course Technical Specifications (6 items to vote on)
10) Racer Classifications, Groupings, Awards (1 item to vote on)
11) Contest Director Instructions (0 items to vote on)
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Question #2.1 (Section2, 1st Vote)
On what cycle should the ISSA rules be updated?
A) Every 2 Years (per draft proposal)
B) Every Year (changing
references to years as appropriate for a 1-year cycle)
Should the sentence
“Competitors are required to ride in a standing (upright) position” be included
in the “Skateboard Specifications?”
(A) YES
(B) NO
Choose a rule for “Skateboard
Decks.”
(A) DECK: (Rigid or semi-rigid platform for the feet). Concave, kick-tail,
camber, and other shape modifications to the flat deck are allowed.
(B) DECK: The deck must be
structurally sound and not pose a safety hazard. It may be any shape, size or
construction.
Choose a rule for “Trucks.”
(A) TRUCKS: Exactly two trucks are required. Steering mechanisms activated by
means other than lean-to-steer are prohibited.
(B) TRUCKS: No restrictions on
number. The trucks must be lean steer activated.
Should there be a rule
requiring trucks to be commercially available?
“Commercially available” means the product must be available for sale to at
least 24 people outside the company.
(A) YES
(B) NO
Choose a rule for “Wheels”
(A) WHEELS: Wheels can be a maximum diameter of one hundred thirty millimeters
(130mm / 5 1/8”).
(B) WHEELS: No restrictions
Should there be a rule
requiring wheels to be commercially available?
“Commercially available” means the product must be available for sale to at
least 24 people outside the company.
(A) YES
(B) NO
Should there be a rule
restricting the total number of wheels allowed?
(A) Yes, exactly four wheels
(B) Yes, no more than six
(C) No, unlimited
Should the following rule be
included?
BINDINGS: “Bindings, toe straps, or other devices attaching the shoes to the
deck are prohibited”.
(A) YES
(B) NO
Should “Propulsion devices or
mechanisms.” be expressly listed as “Prohibited” in the rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not needed
Should “Brakes, clutches or
other devices providing torque to the wheels.” be expressly listed as
“Prohibited” in the rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not needed
Should “Aerodynamic fairings,
parachutes, sails, or other such devices.” be expressly listed as “Prohibited”
in the rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not needed
Should “Mechanisms which
alter the flex, camber, stiffness, steering devices or other characteristics of
the equipment during the race.” be expressly listed as “Prohibited” in the
rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not
needed
Should “Equipment that is
consumed, discarded, or jettisoned during the race.” be expressly listed as
“Prohibited” in the rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not needed
Should “Handles, seats, supports, or other equipment that
provides an interface from the racer to the board other than the sole of the
shoe.” be expressly listed as “Prohibited” in the rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not needed
Vote Question
#3.15 (Section 3, 15th Vote)
Should “Foot stops or other
devices to limit the lateral movement of the feet on the deck.” be expressly
listed as “Allowed” in the rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not needed
Should “Concave, kick-tail,
camber, and other shape modifications to the flat deck.” be expressly listed as
“Allowed” in the rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not needed
Should “Additional protective
equipment (knee pads, elbow pads, gloves, etc).” be expressly listed as “Allowed”
in the rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not needed
Should “Bearings for the
wheels.” be expressly listed as “Allowed” in the rules?
(A) YES
(B) NO, this rule is not
needed
Choose a rule set regarding safety equipment:
(A) PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
i) HELMETS: Hard shell is required. Helmets can be full face or open face
design. The helmet must be worn to the manufactures recommendations. The helmet
strap must be worn tight and secure as designed. NO EXCEPTIONS! Must be CPSC,
ASTM and/or Snell -rated for bicycle, skateboard and/or motor sports use. No
'toy', 'ornamental' or 'novelty' helmets are permitted.
ii) FOOTWEAR: Shoes are required. They must be in good condition and laced buckled
or secured as designed.
iii) GLOVES: Full fingered, all leather or leather and Kevlar gloves are
recommended.
iv) ELBOW AND KNEE PADS: Protective padding for the knees and elbows is
recommended.
(B) REQUIRED PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
i) HELMET: REQUIRED. No restrictions on
type or design.
ii) SHOES: One shoe must be worn on each foot.
iii) OPTIONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Knee pads, elbow pads, gloves, etc.
Should the following rule be
included?
TOE STOPS: “Toe stops are allowed. They must not wrap over, trap, or affix the
rider’s foot to the deck in any way.”
(A) YES
(B) NO
Shall the cone specification
be changed to include the following items?
Base Diameter 140mm +/- 20mm
Height: 230mm +/- 30mm
Base Flange: Not allowed
No openings in side-wall of cone.
A) YES
B) NO
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Question #5.1 (Section 5, 1st Vote)
How shall the early start be penalized?
A) By an amount 2X the
early-start interval.
B) The racers are signaled. They stop, return to the start ramp and do a
re-start. A 2nd early-start by the same racer shall result in a DQ for that
racer.
C) No rule is needed. (No start penalty)
Vote Question
#5.2 (Section 5, 2nd Vote)
How shall the start be accomplished?
A) By a 4 second 4-tone
count-down, the last tone being the START signal.
B) Racers are given a "Ready" signal, and some time later a START
signal.
C) The start ramp is fitted with physical barrier gates. The racers may proceed
when the gate opens. In the 2nd round of head-to-head competition, the gate for
the leading racer opens earlier than the gate for the other racer (by an amount
equal to the lead).
Vote Question
#5.3 (Section 5, 3rd Vote)
What is the upper limit for displacing cones before a DQ is given?
A) 10 cones. (11 is a DQ)
B) 100% of the cones on the course.
C) 20% of the total number of
cones in the course. (20% + 1 cone is a DQ)
D) By the following formula:
20% of the # of cones, minus 1 cone for every 150 feet (50m) beyond the 1st 150
feet (50m). If this value is less than or equal to 0, then no cones are allowed
(clean run or DQ).
Vote Question
#5.4 (Section 5, 4th Vote)
What shall be the rule for timing systems allowed/prohibited?
A) No rule is needed.
B) Timing systems on the
ISSA-approved list shall be used.
C) Timing systems on the ISSA-prohibited list shall not be used.
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Question #6.1 (Section 6, 1st Vote)
In the case of Head-to-Head racing, what shall be the DQ time penalty when
racer A DQ's in the run and racer B does not DQ?
A) Racer A = 999 seconds.
B) Racer A = Racer B + 1.5
seconds
C) Racer A = Racer B + 1.0 seconds
D) Racer A = Racer B + 10% Racer B
Vote Question #
6.2 (Section 6, 2nd Vote)
What should the rule be for differentiation of the DQ penalty between PRO and
AM racers in the head-to-head rounds? (When racer A DQ's and racer B does not)
A) No rule is needed to
differentiate PRO/AM DQ penalties.
B) For AM racers: Racer A = Racer B +1.5 seconds
C) For AM racers: Racer A = Racer B + 1.0 seconds
D) For AM racers: Racer A = Racer B + 10% Racer B
Vote Question #
6.3 (Section 6, 3rd Vote)
If racer A receives a 999 second DQ penalty in the 1st Head-to-Head run and
racer B does not DQ, what should be the status of the 2nd run?
A) Racer A and Racer B proceed
to take a 2nd run.
B) Racer B is declared the winner of the round. A 2nd run is not taken.
Vote Question #
6.4 (Section 6, 4th Vote)
Should the following rule be added to the tie-breaking sequence of rules in the
draft proposal? (i.e. After comparing the slower run in qualifying, after
comparing the qualifying time in head-to-head rounds.) :
"Racers with equal final times shall be compared for cone count. The racer
with the lower cone count shall be the winner of the tie-breaker."
A) YES
B) NO
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Question #8.1 (Section 8, 1st Vote)
In the case where a racer asks for a re-run for something wrong on the course
(obstacle, interference, cone-out, etc) -- what should be required of the
racer?
A) The racer must immediately
abandon the course and ask an official for a re-run.
B) The racer may finish the race, and then must notify officials and ask for a
Re-Run within a reasonably practical period of time, as defined by the Race
Director. (So that officials may review the grounds for a re-run before the
race continues.)
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Question #9.1 (Section 9, 1st Vote)
For the Slalom Parallel discipline (SP), what should be the requirement for
cone spacing?
A) Each cone spacing within a
limit: 1.0m to 3.0m. Suggested: 1.5m
to 2.0m
B) Each cone spacing within a
limit: 1.0m to 2.0m
C) Average cone distance of
15 to 20 cones per 30m (average spacing 1.5m to 2.0m)
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Question #9.2 (Section 9, 2nd Vote)
For the Slalom Tight discipline (ST), what should be the requirement for cone
spacing?
A) Each cone spacing within a
limit: 1.4m to 3.0m. Suggested: 1.5m
to 2.5m
B) Each cone spacing within a
limit: 1.0m to 2.0m
C) Average cone distance of
15 to 20 cones per 30m (average spacing 1.5m to 2.0m)
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Question #9.3 (Section 9, 3rd Vote)
For the Slalom Hybrid discipline (SH), what should be the requirement for cone
spacing?
A) Each cone spacing within a
limit: 1.5m to 4.5m. Suggested: 2.0m
to 3.0m
B) Average cone distance of 7 to 15 cones per 30m (average spacing 2.0m to 4.3m)
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Question #9.4 (Section 9, 4th Vote)
For the Giant Slalom discipline (GS), what should be the requirement for cone
spacing?
A) Each cone spacing within a
limit: 2.0m to 10m. Suggested: 3.0m to
5.0m
B) Average distance 3 to 15
cones per 30m (average spacing 2.0m to
10m) – 1st 30m of course.
Average distance 3 to 10 cones per 30m
(average spacing 3.0m to 10m) – remainder of course.
Cone offset minimum: 10%. (Offset of middle cone from line to preceding
and succeeding cones).
Vote
Question #9.5 (Section 9, 5th Vote)
For the Super Giant Slalom discipline (SGS), what should be the requirement for
cone spacing?
A) Each cone spacing within a limit: 3.0m to 14m. Suggested: 5.0m to 10.0m
B) Each cone spacing within a limit: 3.0m to 20m. Suggested: 5.0m to 15.0m
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Question #9.6 (Section 9, 6th Vote)
What should be required for ensuring that the course setting is fair,
challenging, and contemporary?
A) A group of 3 people are assigned to set the course. (2 racers drawn from 2 nations, plus one
person assigned by the race organizer.)
B) A group of 3 people are assigned
to set the course. (2 racers from the
top 10 racers at the event [ISSA points], plus one person assigned by the race
organizer.)
C) The race organizer is responsible for setting the course. The method used shall be clearly stated in
the race sanction application. (Who will
set the course, description of course, when will course be set, etc.)
D) ISSA will provide a course setter from an approved list of personnel.
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Question #10.1 (Section 10, 1st Vote)
What shall be the method of determining the overall winner in a contest with
several events?
A) Lowest points wins method:
· Only racers who enter all events are eligible.
· One event is declared the “tie breaker” before the competition begins.
· Racers receive points in each race equal to their placing. (3rd place = 3
points)
· Racers are sorted from lowest to highest sum of total points over all events.
· Ties are broken by comparing racer placing in the “tie breaking” event.
B) Highest points wins method:
· Racers may enter as many events as desired.
· One event is declared the “tie breaker” before the competition begins.
· Racers receive points in each race according to the chart.
· Racers are sorted from highest to lowest sum of total points over all events.
· Ties are broken by comparing racer placing in the “tie breaking” event.
Points chart:
1st place = 100 points 16th
place = 15 points
2nd place = 80 points 17th place = 14 points
3rd place = 60 points 18th place
= 13 points
4th place = 50 points 19th
place = 12 points
5th place = 45 points 20th
place = 11 points
6th place = 40 points 21st
place = 10 points
7th place = 36 points 22nd
place = 9 points
8th place = 32 points 23rd
place = 8 points
9th place = 29 points 24th
place = 7 points
10th place = 26 points 25th
place = 6 points
11th place = 24 points 26th
place = 5 points
12th place = 22 points 27th
place = 4 points
13th place = 20 points 28th
place = 3 points
14th place = 18 points 29th place = 2 points
15th place = 16 points 30th
place = 1 point
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