JUDGING CRITERIA
Freeskiing Championship Judging Criteria Rated on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest)

Categories
1. Line
2. Control
3. Fluidity
4. Form
5. Aggressiveness

Each category holds equal weight. However, the categories can have an effect on each other. For example, falling has a significant impact on categories 2, 3, 5 and possibly 4.

Specifics of Categories:

Line: Each skier chooses his or her own line down the venue. Competitors are given high scores for choosing a difficult line. Difficulty is determined by steepness, exposure, snow conditions and obstacles or hazards, not how the athlete skis it. This category is scored first and must be discussed by all judges.

Control: Skiers must remain in control; a fall is the ultimate loss of control. Any loss of control will result in a lower score. Both skis must cross the finish line.

Fluidity: Constant direction toward a goal. This category includes continuity, pace, speed and smooth transitions through course sections.

Form/Technique: Competitor is judged on style and technical ability. There are no standards. This is a category where the athletes impress the judges with their style and skiing beauty.

Aggressiveness/Attack: Energy with which a skier attacks or descends his/her chosen line. Are they timid about the line? Or really focused and confident: skiing fast and strong?