What helmet does my U14 racer need?

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Under the 2026 Alpine Competition Guide helmet rules:

A helmet designed and made for the event being raced is required in all scored and non-scored races and in official training.
It must carry a CE mark and meet a recognized standard such as CEH.Din 1077, ASTM F2040, SNELL S98 or RS 98.
From U14 up, helmets must meet FIS standards for GS, SG, DH, parallel and Kombi. (In Kombi, use a GS, SG or DH helmet.)
The helmet must cover the head and ears, with no spoilers or protruding parts. Event-specific protection such as a chin guard on a slalom helmet is allowed.
Soft ears are allowed only on slalom helmets (not for parallel slalom).
No helmet cameras or camera mounts. Stickers and other non-protruding decoration are fine.

Caution after a crash: age and use reduce any helmet's protection, and a helmet damaged in a fall or other impact may no longer protect enough, even with no visible damage. Ask the manufacturer if you're unsure.