For those involved in ski racing in the USA, please note the following motions which passed through the Alpine Sport Committee last week at the USSA Congress. These extensions were given to allow smaller clubs that do not run many races the opportunity to build up some cash reserves in order to purchase new equipment over a couple of years rather than forcing it upon clubs with little notice as FIS did last fall. This in no way changes anything for clubs that host FIS races.
Motion 1: To grant an extension of time, for USSA non-scored competitions, to use expired (previously FIS homologated) timing devices – with the exclusion of championship events. Devices should be replaced by the 2012-13 season and must be replaced by 2013-14 season.
Motion 2: To grant an extension of time, for USSA scored competitions, to use expired (previously FIS homologated) timing devices – with the exclusion of championship events. Devices should be replaced by the 2011-12 season and must be replaced by 2012-13 season.
Motion 3: To require the TTDR for all non-scored championship events.
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