Section 7: Violations & Penalties
7.1 Disqualification Offences
- Runner temperature violation: a second reading above the limit over the reference runner means immediate disqualification (Art. 10.11).
- Rules violation found in technical inspection: automatic disqualification from the competition concerned (Art. 10.9).
- Runner polishing: only with IBSF-provided abrasives and with runners mounted on the sled; any other material or product means immediate disqualification from the race (Art. 10.9).
- Protection vest: any athlete other than the pilot without one is disqualified (Art. 10.16.4).
7.2 Start Violations
- Start window: after the track is cleared, the team must activate the timing within 60 seconds (Art. 10.6.8).
- Assistance: help from a third party during the start procedure is prohibited (Art. 10.6.8).
7.3 Weight
- Sleds must meet both the minimum sled weight and the maximum weight with crew in Art. 10.14; the observed weight is registered in the Weight Protocol, and no third-party assistance is allowed during weighing (Art. 10.14).
7.4 Protests
- A protest must be made verbally to the Jury immediately, or at most 5 minutes after the heat in which the incident happened, and its grounds submitted in writing no more than 20 minutes after the race ends; without the verbal protest no written protest is accepted (Art. 10.19)
- Only the team captain may protest; collective protests are not allowed. A €100 fee accompanies the written protest and is forfeited if it is rejected (Art. 10.19)
7.5 Behavioural Infractions
Unsportsmanlike conduct, interference with another crew's equipment, or failure to comply with official instructions may result in fines, suspension from subsequent races, or referral to the IBSF Disciplinary Commission.