Cross Team - Ski & Snowboard

Skier and boarder cross, also known as ski cross and snowboard cross (or boardercross), are competitive winter sports where multiple skiers or snowboarders race simultaneously down a course featuring jumps, banked turns, and other obstacles. The goal is to be the first to cross the finish line. These events combine elements of racing and freestyle skiing/snowboarding. 

• Competition Format: Both skier and boarder cross events typically involve multiple racers (usually four to six) starting simultaneously and racing down a course designed to test their speed and technical skills.  

• Course Features: The courses include a variety of features like jumps, banked turns (berms), rollers, and drops, similar to those found in motocross.  

• Strategy and Tactics: Riders must navigate the course strategically, choosing optimal lines and managing speed while also contending with the presence of other racers, which can lead to collisions.  

• Contact: While intentional contact is usually penalized, incidental or unavoidable contact between riders is common in these events.