2807
Public Address System
2807.1
Music will be used at Big Air events. The sound system must be powerful enough for the competitors to have the opportunity to hear the music while at the top of the Big Air course.
2807.2
The Chief of Sound is responsible for the tapes or CD's during the competition.
2808
Judges Stand
2808.1
The recommended specifications for the Judges Stand are 5-10 meters by 2-3 meters. The Judges viewing area should be constructed so as to provide ample room for the appropriate number of officials, to provide room for viewing and all proper amenities for the operation of the competition.
2809
Big Air Judging
2809.1
For each Big Air Event: Three (3) – six (6) judges shall independently evaluate the competitors performance based upon the judges criteria. If there are 6 scoring judges the high and low scores shall be discarded and the remaining scores will be counted. If there are 3 / 5 scoring Judges, all scores will count.
2809.2
Judges must determine scores during the Big Air events in accordance with the FIS Big Air Judging Criteria. They must be available to the Head Judge during preparation and throughout the competition.
2809.3
Judges can use score cards to mark scores by bib numbers and will keep a memory board to note the tricks, falls and other specifics scoring elements.
2809.4
No discussions are allowed concerning competitors scores unless initiated by the Head Judge.
2809.5
No competitor, team representative, or spectator will be allowed to approach the Judges stand or speak with the Judges during the competition.
2809.6
Any protest or problem arising from the judging will be dealt with by the Head Judge and the competition jury.
2809.7
Judges may not be assigned to competitions in which a family member is participating (grandparents, parents, children, brother, sister, husband, wife).
2809.8
The Judges Responsibilities and Duties The main areas of the Judges responsibilities and duties are outlined in the Halfpipe section (art. 2615.1). The responsibilities and duties for the Big Air Judges are the same in principal as that which exists for Halfpipe and Slopestyle Judges.
2809.9
The Head Judges Responsibilities and Duties The main areas of the Head judge responsibilities and duties are outlined in the Halfpipe section (art. 2615.2). The responsibilities and duties for the
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