Rules
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- The calendar of League events will be set on the 1st of September each year as far as the number of ‘counting rounds’ is concerned. Events may be added to the calendar after this date and, if ridden, they will count towards a rider’s total for the season. However, they will not increase the number of counting rounds in accordance with Rule 3.
- Events from the calendar published on the 1st of September that are postponed to a new date (and possible new venue) will earn League points and be subject to Rule 3. However, rounds that are cancelled outright will trigger a re-calculation of the the number of counting rounds in accordance with Rule 3.
- The highest scores of each rider from 80% of the rounds in that season will count for a rider’s final league placing (including average points awarded at the discretion of the Committee for helping at events in lieu of racing). For clarity, if there are 10 rounds in the season then 8 results will count and then: 9 results if 11 rounds; 10 results if 12 rounds; 10 results if 13 rounds; 11 results if 14 rounds, and 12 results if 15 rounds.
- Riders must register (become Racing Members) of the League in order to gain League points. The Committee will decide the deadline for registration each season.
- Each race must be entered individually via the online entry system in use at the time. On-the-day entry will be allowed but will incur a £5 (£2 for Under 12s) premium to the online entry fee. Withdrawals and refunds will not be allowed after close of entry. On-the-day entrants will be gridded at the back of the grid of their respective category.
- At the first round where a registered rider competes they will be given a timing transponder and a number that should be kept for the season.
- Non registered riders who have entered in advance via the online entry system will be given a timing transponder and race number on the day which must be returned at the end of their race.
- When registering for the League or entering a race online, riders will be allocated to a category according to British Cycling category rules. Riders cannot, under any circumstances, ride out of category.
- Any League registered rider who helps on the day at an event in any way, i.e. gives up their ride for the benefit of others, will be awarded points in that round equating to an average of their total points for that season. A rider’s “average points” is updated throughout the season, but only becomes fixed at the end of the season. It is calculated by dividing their points total by the number of rounds that they competed in – but ignoring any official Did Not Finish (DNF) results.
- League points will be awarded in the following categories: U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, Junior, Senior, Vets 40+, Vets 50+ and Vets 60+ for both genders.
- U6, U8, U10 and U12 fun races will be part of each organised event and each rider will receive a non-monetary prize.
- All races will be gridded by League category in rows, with number of riders per row decided by the Commissaires on the day. Gridding position will be allocated by League average points. Non-League riders who consider they should be placed high on the grid should contact the Commissaires a minimum of 1 hour before race start and may be asked to provide supporting evidence for grid position (Other League table, National ranking or recent results).
- Commissaires on the day may choose not to grid the whole field but to grid only the first few rows, with the remaining riders being called to form at the back of the gridded riders.
- Riders who fail to take up their gridding position when called will be placed at the back.
- Points will be awarded to the first 100 finishers in each category based on 1st 100, 2nd 99, 3rd 98, 4th 97, 5th 96, 6th 95, 7th 94, 8th 93, 9th 92, 10th 91, descending by 1 point intervals to 100th place.
- Veteran results will be categorised as three separate results when sent to BC for ranking points, i.e. 40+, 50+ and 60+.
- The West Midlands Regional Championships will be open to eligible riders who hold a valid and correct level of British Cycling Membership in the West Midlands Region in accordance with British Cycling Regulations. Where Regional Championships are organised under the auspices of the WMCCL they will contribute to the number of scoring rounds for each rider in that season.
- If the West Midlands Regional Championships is classed as a WMCCL event, then riders who compete in it, or who can provide the Committee with evidence of having ridden in other British Cycling regions’/home countries’ Championships, or who volunteer to help at the West Midlands Regional Championships instead of racing, will be awarded their average WMCCL points for the event – see Rule 7 above. This also applies to Under-12 riders – even though their races may not be regarded by British Cycling as official Championships. This rule will be applied at the discretion of the Committee.
- There will be a team competition encompassing the Under-12, Under-10, Under-8 and Under-6 riders. For each round, the six highest scoring riders from within these age categories will count towards their team’s total. Every round of the season will count.
- There will be a separate team competition for the other categories (Under-14, Under-16, Junior, Senior and Masters). For each round, the six highest scoring riders from within these age categories will count towards their team’s total. Every round of the season will count and riders awarded average points will also be included if they are among the six highest scoring riders for a team.
- In the event of a tie at the end of the season, the final league and team positions will be based first on the highest finishing place in the final event of the season and then the average points accrued during the season.
- Any objections or queries arising from any League event must be raised with the Commissaires on the day. Any result queries must be raised with the chip timing provider before the end of the Tuesday following the event. Any League table queries should be raised with the League via the contact form on the Results Page.
- Any issues or queries arising during the season that are not covered by these rules will be referred to the committee for a final decision.
- The use in competition of cameras attached to riders, cycles or helmets is prohibited, unless previously authorised in writing by the BC Board. This includes such items as helmet mountings.
- Any Racing Member who fails to return their race number or transponder at the end of a season will be asked to pay an additional £5 surcharge when they register for the following season. This is to cover the cost of replacing those items. Failure to pay the surcharge may make them ineligible to become a Racing Member in the following season at the discretion of the Committee.
- Any issues or queries arising during the season that are not covered by these rules will be referred to the Committee for a final decision.
Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour and ensure the Shimano Lazer WMCCL is an enjoyable, safe and positive environment.
Events in the League are voluntarily organised to develop riders’ technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything!
Please play your part and observe our Code of Conduct at all times by agreeing to:
- Encourage and applaud effort as well as success
- Respect the organisers’ commissaires’ and committee’s decisions
- Stay off the course during each race
- Avoid criticism of a rider for any mistakes or errors
- Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour or language
Where event organisers, their helpers, commissaires or committee members observe anyone not following the above, they reserve the right to take any or all of the following actions:
- Issue a verbal warning
- Require a meeting with the individual and/or their Club Welfare Officer
- Require a meeting with a Committee member
- Request the individual leaves the event
- Request the individual does not attend future events
- Suspend the rider(s) associated with the individual from the League
- Remove the rider(s) associated with the individual from the League
- Suspend the rider(s) associated with the individual and all their other team/club members from the League
- Remove the rider(s) associated with the individual and all their other team/club members from the League
- Impose a fine.
One Bike ‘Cross
This is a season-long competition for those who commit to use a single bike for the duration of each race. No prizes are awarded for individual races, but at the WMCCL Annual Awards, there is a separate podium for the top three One Bike riders in each category. This competition does not apply to the various Under-12 categories. The rules are:
Rules
- Use only one bike in each WMCCL race for the entire WMCCL season.
- If a second bike is used in a race, then the rider is no longer eligible for this competition.
- Only the rider is allowed to repair or clean their bike during a race.
- The rider may enter the pits to carry out repairs or clean their bike but no jet-washing is allowed.
- Wheels may be changed in the pits but only on the bike that the race was started on.
- No-one else can assist the rider in any of the above during a race.
WMCCL Constitution