This year there will be 32 men and 16 women* competing in the semi-finals. The top 20 men and top 10 women on the World Snowboard Points List (WSPL) automatically receive invites to this open-format event on the World Snowboard Tour. Continue reading for more Information about How Many Runs in Halfpipe Final.
The remaining spots on the field are “wild cards,” which are handed out to players based on their recent performance, history of injuries, and geographical distribution.
It should be noted that the winners of the Junior Jam will advance directly to the semifinals of the Men’s and Women’s Halfpipe events.
Format Halfpipe Final
Semi-Finals For The Women
There will be one heat with 16 women, and the top 6 will move on to the finals. Each rider will have two attempts at the course, and the best of the two will count toward their final score. The start list order is backwards WSPL.
The Slopestyle and Modified Halfpipe events each have a panel of eight judges who assign points based on the Snowboarding Live Scoring System (SLS) grading criteria for each run. The judging panel will be centralised and will use video to provide their decisions.
Semi-Finals For Men
There will be one heat featuring 32 men, and the top 10 will move on to the finals. Each rider gets two attempts, and the best of the two will count. The start list order is backwards WSPL. Slopestyle runs are judged using the Snowboarding Live Scoring System (SLS), while Modified Halfpipe runs are judged using the Overall Impression (OI) judging criteria. All judging will be done through video feed from a central location.
Finals For The Women
There was a six-woman heat. The best of three attempts by each rider will be used to determine the winner. The Slopestyle and Modified Halfpipe events each have a panel of eight judges who assign points based on the Snowboarding Live Scoring System (SLS) grading criteria for each run. The judging panel will be centralised and will use video to provide their decisions.
The semi-final results will determine the starting order, with the best semi-finalist going last. The first round’s starting order will be used for the second. The top rider from the first two runs will be placed at the bottom of the starting order for the third round.
Finals For The Men
Ten men in a single heat. The best of three attempts by each rider will be used to determine the winner. Slopestyle runs are judged using the Snowboarding Live Scoring System (SLS), while Modified Halfpipe runs are judged using the Overall Impression (OI) judging criteria.
All judging will be done through video feed from a central location. The semi-final results will determine the starting order, with the best semifinalist going last. Starting positions from the first round will be used for the second. The top rider from the first two runs will be placed at the bottom of the starting order for the third round.
Judging
Juries only consist of highly qualified individuals who have been picked for their dedication and professionalism. The judges come from all around the world, representing Europe, Asia, and North America.
