What are the equipment rules for super-G?
Rule- Canada
- Alpine Canada
- Ski racing
- U14
- U16
- Train to Train
- 2026-27
- Coaches
From the ACA National Competition Rules 2026-27 equipment table (U16 column, men and women):
- Ski length: 183 cm minimum (the table lists no super-G ski length for U14).
- Radius: 30 m minimum.
- Ski length tolerance is plus or minus 10 mm.
- The table notes PTSOs may have further U18 specifications.
Course safety: all competition courses used for U16 and U14 super-G should be homologated for SG or GS. If the course is not homologated, a safety inspection is required by a Technical Delegate appointed by the PTSO or the PTSO's designate.
The events at ACA U16 Regional Championships are slalom, giant slalom, super-G training and super-G, and a fitness and skills combine (team parallel and ski cross are optional).
Sources: ACA National Competition Rules 2026-27 (1002.3-CAN, 609, specifications for alpine competition equipment), alpinecanada.org/official/resources/documents.
Updated 25 Oct 2026