Para Snowboard

Banked Slalom
Each athlete competes three runs down the course with their best run determining the final order based on ascending time. The course may be a medium pitched slope. It may be preferably a naturally varying terrain, with plenty of bumps and dips, and preferably a U-shape/natural valley

Snowboard-cross
During qualification, each athlete completes three runs down the course with their best run determining the final order based on ascending time. There is only one rider on the course at a time during qualification.

Finals consist of 16 men and eight women, with two competitors competing for the bronze medal, and two competitors competing for gold.

Para Snowboard is open to athletes with a physical impairment. Athletes are required to submit medical reports and meet the minimum impairment criteria in order to compete. Eligbility is determined by trained Classifiers.

For more information on Eligible Impairments and Classification please see the Para Snowboard Information Sheet (PDF – 108KB) – updated February 2026.

Athletes use equipment that is adapted to their needs.