Gate Judge Training
Gate Judges play an important role in helping ensure fair and consistent alpine ski racing. Whether you’re volunteering for the first time or returning for another season, use these resources to review gate judging procedures, proper gate passage, and race-day responsibilities before your assignment.
Gate Judge Reference Materials
Review these materials before your volunteer assignment to become familiar with Gate Judge responsibilities and proper gate passage.
Gate Judging Directions
Review Gate Judge responsibilities, what to watch for as racers pass through your assigned gates, and how to document potential faults.
View Gate Judging Directions →Single Gate Slalom Passage Diagram
Use this visual reference to understand correct passage through a single-gate Slalom course and identify proper gate passage.
View Slalom Passage Diagram →2016 update to the USSA instructional video for Alpine ski racing gate judges.
Gate Judge Training Video
Watch the USSA instructional video for Alpine Gate Judges for an overview of gate judging procedures and responsibilities during an alpine ski race.
Before Race Day
Review the Gate Judging Directions and passage diagram before your volunteer assignment. On race day, Gate Judges will receive additional instructions and should attend the scheduled Gate Judge meeting before racing begins.
Questions?
New to gate judging? No prior race-official experience is required for most OSSA Gate Judge assignments. Race-day officials will provide instructions and answer questions before racing begins.