Helmets Required for Alpine Competition

A friendly reminder from Northern Division regarding USSA's helmet requirements for all Alpine competitors:

807 Crash Helmet -- All competitors and forerunners are obliged to wear a crash helmet that conforms to the competition equipment specifications.  This is valid for the official training as well as for the race.  Helmets used in FIS Snowsports must be specifically designed and manufactured for the particular event and must bear a CE mark and conform to recognized and appropriate standards such as CEE 1077 or US 2040, ASTM F2040, SNELL S98 or RS98, etc.  Soft ear protection is only allowed in Slalom.