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311.3.3.4 To decide the proper course preparation and track setting, the best competitors and highest possible speed must be taken into consideration. 311.3.3.5 The ski tracks must be prepared so that ski control and gliding are possible without a lateral braking effect by any parts of the bindings. The two tracks should be set 17-30 cm apart, measured from the middle of each track. The depth of the track should be 2-5 cm, even in hard or frozen snow. 311.3.3.6 Where two or more tracks are used, they should be a minimum 1.20 meter apart measured from the middle of each pair of tracks. 311.3.4 Preparation for Free Technique 311.3.4.1 The course must be well-packed the entire width. The width of the course should be suitable with the competition format (see ICR articles section C). 311.3.4.2 The Jury determines where and how tracks will be set in the downhills. 311.4 Marking the Course 311.4.1 The marking of the course must be so clear that the competitor is never in doubt where the course goes. At OWG and WSC the colors of the markings have to be determined and described in the course descriptions. 311.4.2 Kilometer signs should mark the accumulated distance skied along the course. 311.4.3 Forks and intersections on the course must be clearly marked by visible signage, and fences or V-boards must be placed across unused parts of the course. 311.5 Refreshment Stations 311.5.1 The OC must at a minimum provide a refreshment station (in the finish area). 311.5.2 The Jury decides on positions or limitations on feeding stations on the competition course. 311.6 Course Protection 311.6.1 At OWG, WSC, JWSC and WC competitions the courses should be fenced along both sides at all places where spectators can potentially interfere with the competitors. 311.7 Training and Inspection of the Course 311.7.1 Competitors and team officials must be given the opportunity to train and inspect the course in competition conditions. When possible, the course should be open two days before the competition. The Jury may close the course or limit the use of the course to certain sections or hours. 42
312 The Cross-Country Stadium 312.1 Stadium Area 312.1.1 A Cross-Country stadium has to be prepared with a well-designed start/finish area. 312.1.2 The stadium arrangement should provide a functional entity divided and controlled as necessary by gates, fences and marked zones. It must be prepared in such a way that - the competitors may pass through it several times, - competitors, officials, media, service people and spectators may reach their respective areas easily, - there is enough space to carry out all competition formats. 312.2 Start Zone 312.2.1 The first 50 m will be the start zone. This zone may be separated into corridors and classical tracks may be set. The number, width and length of corridors will be determined by the Jury according to the competition formats (see ICR articles section C) and the stadium layout. 312.2.2 The starting positions will be set according to the competition formats (see ICR articles section C). 312.3 Finish Zone 312.3.1 The last straight 50 to 100 m will be the finish zone. This zone is normally separated into corridors. They must be clearly marked and highly visible but the markings must not interfere with the skis. The number, width and length of corridors will be determined by the Jury according to the competition formats (see ICR articles section C) and the stadium layout. 312.3.2 The finish line must be clearly marked with a colored line. The width of the finish line is maximum 10 cm. 312.3.3 A control line is marked 10-15 meters after the finish line. Competitors are not allowed to take off their skis until after the control line (article 206.5). Violations will be reported to the Jury. 312.4 Exchange zone 312.4.1 In team events, the exchange zone should be sufficiently wide and long, clearly marked and located on flat or smoothly rising ground in the stadium. 312.4.2 The size (length and width) should be adapted to the competition formats (see also ICR articles section C) and the available space in the stadium. 312.5 Pit boxes 312.5.1 When ski exchange is allowed, the pit box area must be designed so that each competitor has a designated box marked by his/her bib number and an exit is provided that minimizes any chance for interference. A bypass corridor must be provided so that any competitors who do not enter their pit boxes will have the shortest skiing distance past this ski exchange area. 43
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