Which events can U14s race?

Q: Which events can U14s race?

U14 is the youngest age class allowed to race downhill. The events U14s can race: Event U14 notes Slalom (SL) Usually two runs, times added. In U14-only slalom, gates are FIS type B poles 60 inches high (72-inch gates allowed at scored U14 events) Giant slalom (GS) Two runs, times added Super G (SG) One run. At least one SG training run is required before the first competition, and all athletes must take part in official training Downhill (DH) Only U14 and older may race DH. At least one timed practice run on the course is required first Kombi Run under GS or SG rules depending on the format Parallel Side-by-side elimination Recommended course lengths for U14 (by winning time): SL 35-45 sec, GS 45-55 sec, SG 40-60 sec, DH 30-60 sec, Kombi 40-50 sec. Which events your child is offered depends on your division's schedule.

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U14 is the youngest age class allowed to race downhill. The events U14s can race:

Event	U14 notes
Slalom (SL)	Usually two runs, times added. In U14-only slalom, gates are FIS type B poles 60 inches high (72-inch gates allowed at scored U14 events)
Giant slalom (GS)	Two runs, times added
Super G (SG)	One run. At least one SG training run is required before the first competition, and all athletes must take part in official training
Downhill (DH)	Only U14 and older may race DH. At least one timed practice run on the course is required first
Kombi	Run under GS or SG rules depending on the format
Parallel	Side-by-side elimination

Recommended course lengths for U14 (by winning time): SL 35-45 sec, GS 45-55 sec, SG 40-60 sec, DH 30-60 sec, Kombi 40-50 sec. Which events your child is offered depends on your division's schedule.