Improper use of ski race terminology causes confusion and delays. While acronyms and race expressions may seem like their meanings overlap and they are somewhat interchangeable, they are not. Using the wrong acronym to describe an innocent can affect race results. Please take time to review and understand the following acronyms.

DNS – Did Not Start. The racer did not break the start wand. Racers in the OISRA must start in at least 50% of the runs or none of their times for the entire season will count for individual or team standings.

DNF - Did Not Finish. The racer did not cross the finish line. The racer does not have a time.

DQ – Disqualified. The racer was disqualified for a violation of the rules.  The racer may or may not have a time. A racer is not DQed for a DNS or a DNF. A DQ implies that the racer may appear before the jury and protest their DQ. A DQ for language or bad sportsmanship triggers a mandatory appearance before the jury.

NO TIME – The racer completed the run but a time is not available for the racer. Needless to say, this situation is to be prevented.

NOT RUN - The run was canceled. This is primarily used by the statisticians to indicate that only a single run is to be used to calculated results.

More on DQs.

When a racer is shown as DQ on the preliminary race results or on the DQ list, it is in effect giving notice that a race official feels the racer violated a rule. To get his/her ‘day in court’ the racers coach files a protest. The DQ becomes a confirmed disqualification, or the disqualification is removed, after the jury has reviewed the evidence and made a judgment.

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