What happens if a para alpine skier misses a gate?
A · Advanced · Racing · 2 of 3A skier who misses a gate must not go through more gates. A full stop ends the run in downhill, super-G and giant slalom, but a slalom skier may continue if not in the way. A skier blocked or waved down by a yellow flag stops and may get a re-run, which counts even if slower.
How it works
- Missed gate: stop.
- Full stop: ends speed and GS runs.
- Slalom: may continue after a stop.
- Lost ski: may continue if safe.
- Yellow flag: stop at once.
- Re-run: jury decides.
- Re-run time: counts even if slower.
- Guide's miss: counts against the skier.
The glossary has the gate fault and stopping, the re-run, the yellow flag, the disqualification, the guide distance and the slalom.
Tricky cases
A slalom skier stops on course. Can they continue?
Yes, if not in the way.
A re-run is slower. Which time counts?
The re-run.
A guide misses a gate. Result?
The athlete is disqualified.
A ski comes off cleanly. Must the skier stop?
No, if not interfering.
Why the rule exists
Stopping after a miss keeps the course safe for the next skier. Re-runs protect skiers stopped through no fault.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Speed and GS | Stop ends the run | R 410.2 |
| Slalom | May continue | R 410.2 |
| Yellow flag | Re-run | R 704 |
From the rule book
FIS, International Competition Rules, Joint Regulations for Para Alpine Skiing (July 2026), articles 410, 417, 423 and 704. Checked 14 October 2026. Official documents: FIS para alpine rules, points rules, classification rules and equipment regulations.