What helmet and protective equipment rules apply?

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Under the Canada Snowboard Helmet Policy:

A properly fitting, certified, non-damaged helmet is mandatory for all participants (athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and judges) in sanctioned training and competition on snow. The responsibility for wearing it is yours; your coach is accountable for athletes wearing one.
Minimum certification for all events: EN 1077 (class B) or ASTM 2040. Soft ear padding is allowed. EN 1077 class A, SNELL 98 and CEN 1385 helmets are also accepted.
Technical Delegates and the highest certified official check helmet certification at competitions. The policy states that a helmet without certification is not covered.
Helmets are designed for a single impact. A helmet that takes a considerable impact, or has any crack or break, should be replaced.
Canada Snowboard National Team athletes must also wear a certified helmet on any resort park feature (rails, jumps, pipe) at all times, even outside training and competition.
The FIS rules also make crash helmets compulsory at all snowboard freestyle events.
For snowboard cross FIS events the policy adds a stricter helmet standard and mandatory back protection.