Section 6: Scoring
6.1 Timing System
All FIS-sanctioned competitions use electronic timing to 1/100th of a second (0.01 s): net times are calculated by subtracting start time from finish time and truncated to 0.01 s (ICR 611.2.1). Two synchronised, electronically isolated systems are used, system A (main) and system B (back-up), each connected to its own start-gate contact and its own finish photocells (ICR 611.2.1, 611.2.1.1, 611.2.1.2). Intermediate split times are recorded at designated checkpoints along the course. If system A fails, the system B time is used (ICR 611.3.2). If both fail, a photo-finish time is used where one was recorded (ICR 611.3.2.2); otherwise independent hand timing, which is required at all FIS races, is used after a correction calculated from the 10 neighbouring competitors (ICR 611.2.2, 611.3.2.1).
6.2 Race Results
Rankings are determined by total elapsed time. For two-run events (GS, SL, Combined), the sum of both run times determines the final result.
6.3 FIS Points System
FIS points quantify a competitor's performance relative to the race winner and serve as the basis for start order seeding (ICR 621.3) and competition entry eligibility. They are calculated under the separate Rules for the FIS Alpine Points, which form an integral part of the ICR (ICR 618). Lower FIS points indicate better performance.
6.4 Photo Finish and Disputes
Photo-finish results are provided to the Jury only (ICR 611.3.2.2). A protest against the timekeeping must be lodged within 15 minutes of the posting of the unofficial result list, and a protest against a disqualification within 15 minutes of its posting or announcement (ICR 643.4, 643.5). Protests are submitted in writing, though protests against a competitor or official, a disqualification or the timekeeping may be made verbally (ICR 644.1, 644.2). Each protest must be accompanied by CHF 100, returned if the protest is upheld (ICR 644.4). The jury reviews video evidence and gate judge reports before rendering a final decision.