The field and the equipment
Measurements and equipment: what officials check, rarely what decides a match.
Officials' detail · 4 rules · Step 4 of 4The sled and officials
- What are the rules for a bobsleigh?A bobsleigh has four runners, a steering front pair and a rear pair, under a cowled frame that is open at the back.
- How heavy can a bobsleigh be?Bobsleighs have a minimum weight without the crew and a maximum weight with the crew.
- Why are bobsleigh runners checked for temperature?Warm runners glide faster, so they are checked before each heat.
- What safety gear do bobsleigh athletes wear?Every athlete must wear a full-face helmet meeting a recognised safety standard, with no added aerodynamic parts.