Section 7: Violations & Penalties
7.1 Equipment Violations
- Suit non-compliance (thickness >6 mm, permeability <40 l/m²/s, fit tolerance >2 cm): Disqualification (DSQ) of the jump or entire competition.
- Ski length exceeding BMI-adjusted maximum: DSQ.
- Binding height or position violations: DSQ.
- Aerodynamic aids (extensions, flaps, modified helmet): DSQ and potential FIS disciplinary proceedings.
7.2 Competition Infractions
- Touching snow with hands during landing: Style deduction (typically 2–4 points per judge).
- Fall on landing: Severe style deductions (7–10 points per judge). Jump is still scored unless the athlete fails to cross the fall line.
- Failure to cross the fall line: Jump is not measured and receives 0 distance points.
- False start or leaving gate before signal: Warning for first offence; DSQ for second offence in same competition.
- Obstructing outrun: Yellow card warning; repeat offences may result in DSQ.
7.3 Disciplinary Measures
The FIS may impose additional sanctions beyond competition-day DSQ, including suspension from future events, fines, and loss of World Cup points. Equipment violations detected in post-competition checks retroactively void results. Coaches and team staff who modify equipment in prohibited ways may also face sanctions.