2103.4
Checking the Slalom Course The Jury must check that the course is ready for inspection and / or competition once the course setter has set it, paying special attention that: − The slalom poles are firmly rammed in. − The gates are in the right color order. − The position of the poles is marked. − The numbers are in the right order on the outside poles. − The poles are high enough above the snow. − The two slalom courses are far enough from each other to avoid mis leading the competitors. − The fencing of each course is far enough from the slalom poles. − Obstacles at the edge of the course are either removed or neutralized. − The last gate before the finish directs the competitors to the middle of the finish. − The reserve poles are correctly placed not to mislead the competitors. − Start and finish are in accordance with art. 2022 and art. 2025.
2104
Inspection of the Course
2104.1
The course must be in final competition conditions from the time the competitors' inspection starts and the competitors must not be disturbed during the inspection by workers on the course. The Jury decides the method of the inspection. Competitors must carry their start numbers. They may not ride down the prepared course or through the gates. They are not permitted to enter the course on foot without being attached to their board. Competitors are not allowed to "shadow ride" the course. Competitors are not allowed to touch (hold) the gates during inspection. First offense is penalized by a warning sanction and the, second offense can include a disqualification sanction from the competition.
2104.2
It is absolutely essential to have a prepared practice (warm-up) slope available for competitors near the competition venue.
2105
Start
2105.1
Start Intervals The start takes place at irregular intervals in slalom. The Chief of Timing and Calculation or his special assistant tells the starter when each competitor should start. A competitor on course needs not to be through the finish line before the next competitor can start.
2105.2
Starting Order
2105.2.1
In the first run according to the start numbers. Starting numbers are distributed according to the ranking lists or by a manual random draw.
2105.2.2
For the second run see art. 2031.7.
2105.3
Start Signal As soon as the starter has received the order for the next start, hey gives the competitor he warning “Attention, Achtung, Ready” and a few seconds later the start signal “Go! – Partez! – Los!”
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