Section 7: Violations & Penalties
7.1 Snowboard Cross Contact Rules
- Yellow card: Warning for minor contact or course infringement that did not materially affect another rider's result. Accumulation of yellow cards across a season may lead to suspensions or start position penalties.
- Red card: Immediate disqualification from the heat for intentional contact (pushing, pulling, grabbing) or dangerous riding that creates a safety hazard. The rider is ranked last in the heat.
- Video review: SBX incidents are routinely reviewed by video officials. A disqualification can be applied or reversed based on video evidence even after the heat is complete.
7.2 Gate Violations
- SBX: Missing a gate (not passing between or around the gate panel on the correct side) results in disqualification from that heat.
- PGS: Missing a gate results in disqualification from that round. Both feet and the board must pass the gate on the correct side.
7.3 Equipment Violations
Boards shorter than the minimum (PGS), missing leashes, or non-compliant helmets result in disqualification if discovered before the run, or annulment of the result if discovered after. Equipment may be inspected at any time during the competition by the Technical Delegate.
7.4 General Infractions
- Failure to start within the allotted time: DNS (Did Not Start).
- Unsportsmanlike conduct or verbal abuse: yellow card, disqualification, or suspension at the jury's discretion.
- Doping: per FIS Anti-Doping Rules and WADA Code. Violations result in disqualification and suspension.