1. For the purposes of club competition, all riders must be registered with a cycle speedway club.
2. Registration shall be permanent, and can only be transferred to another club by completion of the approved Cycle Speedway Commission transfer form, endorsed by the clubs concerned and forwarded with the appropriate fee to BC headquarters for approval.
3. In exceptional circumstances clubs may register new riders on the day. Club secretaries will be responsible for ensuring that the registration is lodged with British Cycling no later than seven days after the event, together with the appropriate membership and licence fee, if applicable.
4. It is recognised that in certain team competitions, restrictions apply to transferred riders. The Commission shall publish those conditions and operative dates in advance. Riders who transfer after those published dates will not be able to compete in those team competitions.
5. Riders who have transferred from one club to another during the year will automatically represent their new club in individual competitions.

1.1.6 A rider may ride for another club under secondary registration in alternative competition to that involving their parent club. Any such arrangement will only be allowed with the prior permission of both leagues and clubs. Under no circumstances will a rider be allowed to ride for more than one team in the same competition. Riders can not compete under secondary licence in international and national competitions, but may be allowed to compete for secondary clubs in all league competitions, including the Premier and regional leagues, with the express and written consent of the leagues concerned. A secondary registration form must be completed and forwarded to BC headquarters for approval. Secondary registration shall only apply to the year of competition, and must be renewed in subsequent years, if required.

7. Foreign nationals are not eligible to compete in British Championship competitions.

1.2 Membership

1. All riders who compete in official cycle speedway matches must be members of the Federation, holding at least a provisional licence.
2. Riders registered under regulation 1.1.3 who are not licence holders of the Federation may obtain either a day licence at the prevailing rate, or take out the appropriate licence. In either case, payment must be forwarded to BC headquarters within seven days of the event. This option is not available for National Championship competitions.
3. Only BC members may attend and speak at the Cycle Speedway Annual Conference. Only official delegates of cycle speedway clubs shall be eligible to vote, on the basis of one vote per club.

3.2.1 Referees must be members of the Federation before appointment to any official meeting. It is the responsibility of the host club to ensure the eligibility of the Referee.

3.2.2. A grading system shall be in force, using three levels of competence. Referees may be assessed periodically and upgraded or downgraded as considered appropriate.

3.2.3 All nominations/applications shall be reviewed by the Federation and suitable Referees shall be graded accordingly.

3.2.4 The Federation will endeavour to provide neutral Referees for all its competitions.

3.3.1 All racing shall be under the sole charge of the Referee whose duty is to ensure that no one indulges in unfair, dangerous or unscrupulous practices. A Referee shall enforce the rules and any decisions made in connection with the meeting shall be final. All protests regarding the rulings of the Referee in-so-far as the result of a race, match or meeting is concerned shall be deemed out of order and unacceptable.

3.3.2 The authority of a Referee begins 30 minutes prior to the official start of a meeting and includes any period when racing has been temporarily suspended and ends when he leaves the immediate curtilage of the track. His jurisdiction extends to all registered riders, club officials and club members in attendance whether or not they are taking part in the meeting.

3.3.3 The Referee has the power to stop a race for any infringement of the rules, caution or exclude any offending rider from a race and ban any rider or official from a meeting in the case of serious offences. He may suspend or terminate a match whenever any reason or conditions, interference by spectators or by any other cause whatsoever he deems it justified. In all such cases, he shall make a full report to the Federation on the matter immediately.

3.3.4 Referees are encouraged to wear the official BCF approved shirt. Alternatively smart dress shall be worn.

3.3.5 Any A grade Referee may take into the track, at his discretion, a trainee Referee for instruction. The trainee shall wear smart dress but shall not be permitted to make any decisions regarding racing unless the Federation's Referee has obtained the permission of both team managers prior to the meeting.

3.4.1 Inspect the ground and equipment to establish that all the required standards are met and that the circuit is in satisfactory condition for safe racing, checking this against the pre season risk assessment of the facility. Only the Referee may postpone a match after an inspection has taken place. The Referee must ensure that a qualified first aider is present. Racing must not be allowed to start without such a person being present and available.

3.4.2 Contact the promoting club to ensure that the teams are available at the required time and obtain the team pairings and the names of the Team Managers or competition list for the official score-chart.

3.4.3 Inspect the riders’ licences, race clothing and machines 15 minutes prior to the start of a meeting and ensure that they comply with the rules, ordering any adjustments or suspensions as necessary.

3.4.4 Brief the other match officials as to their duties for the meeting and liaise with the promoting club so that the meeting is commenced within the required framework.

3.4.5 Having established the starting positions in the case of team events, controls all racing by taking up a position where offences may best be seen.

3.4.6 If a public address system is in use, inform the announcer of the reasons for any action taken so that they may be conveyed to spectators.

3.4.7 Ensure that no one enters the centre of the circuit other than the Pits Marshal, the Starter and Flag Marshal who shall have access between races.

3.4.8 Determine the order in which riders finish each race and keep a true record of the meeting.

3.4.9 At the end of the match, check and sign the official score-chart along with the Team Managers, and complete the Referee report form. (In individual events, an official of the staging club shall sign the score-chart).

3.4.10 The Referee shall be responsible for the despatch of the official score-chart and the Referee report form to the appropriate officer for the event. These documents must be sent by first class post within 24 hours of the match. Failure to comply may lead to penalties being applied to the appointing club, or in the case of a Referee appointed by a league or by the Commission, the withholding of any expenses that may be due for that particular meeting.

3.4.11 In the event of an incident involving a third party and/or resulting in medical treatment being administrered an incident report form must be completed by the meeting Referee and forwarded immediately to BC headquarters.

3.5.1 The starter is responsible for the fair starting of all races under the order of the Referee in accordance with the stipulated starting procedure.

3.5.2 The Flag Marshal shall count the number of laps completed by all riders and under the direction of the Referee.

3.5.3 A maximum of two Pits Marshals shall be provided.

3.5.3.1 They are responsible for the organisation of the pits and ensuring that the riders are notified of their races.

3.5.3.2 They will notify the Referee immediately of any misconduct or breach of the rules in the pits by riders or team managers.

3.5.3.3 They will also ensure that riders do not leave the pits without permission and that only competing riders and approved team officials enter the pits.

3.5.4 The promoting club is responsible for the general organisation of the meeting. Each promoting club shall appoint a representative who shall be responsible for the well being of visiting riders, officials and guests of the club. He shall therefore present himself in a manner likely to enhance the reputation of the club and the sport.

3.5.5 The Announcer is responsible for giving spectators such information as they may reasonably require to understand and enjoy a meeting. He shall make any announcement, in connection with the racing, that the Referee may direct. The announcer shall report racing in an impartial manner.

3.5.6 Officials are encouraged to dress smartly at all race meetings

3.6.1 In team events, every team shall have a recognised Team Manager. The Team Manager shall be responsible for his team's prompt arrival and behaviour during the meeting and shall be responsible for the correct standard of dress of his team, and the provision of team racing colours. He will ensure the machines of his riders conform to the regulations laid down by the Federation. He will liaise between his riders and the Referee when required to do so. He will sign the official programme to signify his agreement with the result. He will be responsible for ensuring that his team observe any by-laws at away grounds.

3.6.2 Team Managers may only enter the race centre at the request of the Referee.

3.6.3 In any team match two officials from each team, one to be official Team Manager, shall be permitted to enter and remain in the pits throughout the match.

4.2.1 An upward rising gate must be used for all meetings. The gate shall comprise two white uprights spanned by three white cross tapes, 13mm to 26mm in width. When lowered the centre tape shall be between 300mm and 400mm above the track surface and when raised the lower tape shall not obstruct riders passing beneath. The start gateposts shall be positioned not less than 450mm from the track perimeter.

4.2.2 In the event of a breakdown either of the following alternative methods of starting shall be employed:- one fly-across elastic tape fixed to the inside upright and released from the outside of the track or a flag signal given by the starter from a point midway between the starting gate and the first bend.

4.3.1 All tracks must be equipped with a starting area of concrete or similar material which must be kept free of loose substance. A line shall be marked directly below the cross tapes which will be the official start and finish line.

4.3.2 The concrete area shall be divided into four equal sections. The centre of each section will be marked with two parallel lines 50mm apart running the full length of the starting area and parallel to the inside white line. All lines should be between 25mm and 75mm in width. The rest line shall be at least 1.5m behind tapes. The rear edge of the concrete area may be used as the rest line. All markings shall be in white.

4.4.1 The Pits are an area fenced off for the exclusive use of riders and officials engaged in a meeting and must be provided. During floodlit matches the pits area must be adequately lit.

4.5.1 The inner and outer boundaries shall be permanent and marked clearly in white. They shall be of a solid substance, firmly embedded in the ground and shall protrude between 50mm and 100mm above the track surface.

4.5.2 The inner perimeter shall measure between 64 metres and 92 metres. A distinctive marker, clearly visible to the riders and Referee, will be positioned on the back straight midway between the bends to signify a half lap. Riders may run or walk with their machines the last half lap from this point.

4.5.3 The width of the tracks shall be between 4.25 metres and 7 metres.

4.5.4 Surfaces should have a base layer of hard-core and a top layer of 6mm to dust graded shale, or similar surface such as limestone or granite. The top layer to be between 25mm and 100mm depth. The surface to be prepared in the form of rolling, watering or brushing, if required, to enable good racing to take place, without adversely affecting the permanence of the top surface.

4.5.5 Safety fences should be provided wherever possible and shall be at least 450mm from the outer boundary of the track. They must be maintained in a safe condition and any damaged section must be made safe before racing is staged. The part of the ground between the outside track boundary and the safety fence shall not slope away from the track. An adverse slope between the outer kerbstone and fence will be permitted in the case of existing tracks.

4.5.6 No obstructions shall exist on a track or within 450mm of the boundaries.

4.5.7 The maximum permitted degree of banking is 1 in 8 from the inner to outer boundaries at the apex of a bend and 1 in 12 along the length of a straight.

4.6.1 The following equipment shall be provided:

4.6.1.1 Either an efficient public address system to announce heat results or a large legible score-board which provides the progressive scores.

4.6.1.2 An adequate first aid kit.

4.6.1.3 Two flags not less than 450 mm square to convey the following information:-

• Yellow flag - one lap to go.
• Black and white chequered flag - race completed.

4.6.1.4 Two brooms.

4.6.1.5 Containers of fresh drinking water, sufficient for the number of competitors present.

4.6.1.6 One whistle for the Referee.

4.6.2 Desirable Facilities -Where possible the following facilities should be provided:

4.6.2.1 Programmes

4.6.2.2 Seating for spectators and competing riders

4.6.2.3 Refreshments

4.6.2.4 Toilets

4.6.2.5 Car Parking

4.6.2.6 Changing rooms and showers for riders and officials

4.6.2.7 Adequate watering facilities

4.6.2.8 Cover for spectators and riders.

4.7.1 The Cycle Speedway Commission shall arrange to inspect and perform a risk assessment on all tracks prior to the start of each season, using the BC approved form. The subsequent report should be retained by the club and copied to the Commission. New tracks may only be approved for racing as a result of a satisfactory inspection carried out by the Federation prior to any racing taking place.

4.7.2 Existing tracks which have alterations made to them, other than re-surfacing, may only be approved for further racing after a satisfactory inspection and appropriate update of the facility risk assessment has been carried out by the Federation.

4.7.3 It is the club's responsibility to notify the Federation of the need for an inspection to be carried out.

5.5.1 Protective headgear shall be worn in line with General Technical Regulation 8.6.

5.5.2 Helmets must not have peaks, whether detachable or not.

5.5.3 Any rider removing his/her helmet during a race shall be immediately excluded.

1. A racing machine shall not be fitted with brakes, brake attachments, mudguards of any size, rat-trap or all metal pedals, toe clips or straps, lamp brackets, wing-nuts, any form of gears or any other fittings considered dangerous by the Referee.
2. Handlebars shall not exceed 750mm in width measured in a straight line from end to end, each end shall be protected by a soft substance, preferably handlebar grips.
3. Wheel spindles shall not protrude more than 18mm outside the forks. Not more than 6 mm of thread shall be exposed beyond the wheelnut with only one wheelnut allowed each side of the spindle on the outside of the fork.
4. Chain tensioners will be permitted provided they have no protruding spikes (these must be ground flat) and that the thread does not protrude more than 6mm. Tyres and pedals shall not contain any additional fittings, i.e. studs.
5. A spare uncovered sprocket on the rear wheel is permitted.
6. Riders must not change machines during a race excepting that these may be changed for a re-start or a re-run.
7. All machines to be used at a meeting shall be thoroughly examined by the Referee in the pits before the match and briefly checked by the Referee at the starting area rest line before each race. Any machine considered dangerous by the Referee shall be banned from the track.

7.2.1 The yellow flag denotes one lap to go.

7.2.2. The black and white chequered flag denotes the race is completed.

7.2.3 If the chequered flag is shown at the wrong time during a race the Referee shall take the following action:

7.2.3.1 After 5 laps - riders' positions after 4 laps to count as a result.

7.2.3.2 After 3 laps - race to be re-run with all riders still in the race when the chequered flag was shown to be allowed in the re-run, unless the Referee is satisfied that all riders had realised the mistake and carried on racing. The re-run to take place immediately.

Scoring in all races shall be:

First - 4 points

Second - 3 points

Third - 2 points

Fourth - 1 point

Non Finishers - 0 points

Excluded Riders - 0 points

7.4.1 Under no circumstances shall any person be allowed in the Pits other than the competing riders, and approved team and track officials, during the course of the racing. Riders and team officials may not leave the pits during racing without gaining permission from the Pits Marshal.

7.5.1 In a team competition the two Captains shall toss for starting positions, the Referee tossing the coin and the visiting Captain making the call. The winner shall have a choice of 1 and 3 or 2 and 4 starting positions in the first heat, the positions thereafter alternating throughout the match. The riders starting from positions 1 and 3 shall take up their starting positions first and shall not change them. In individual matches, and four-team matches, positions shall be depicted on the programme.

7.5.2 Where a run-off proves necessary the starting positions shall be determined as follows:

7.5.2.1 Two riders: by the toss of a coin, the winner choosing any position and his opponent taking the position which leaves one vacant grid between the two riders.

7.5.2.2. Three or four riders: by a draw of four numbered lots.

7.5.2.3 Five or more riders: a series of races shall be run to eliminate the appropriate number of tied riders.

7.5.2.4 In no circumstances shall more than four riders compete in any race.

5. In the event of a re-run of a race all riders must assume their original starting positions of the race.

7.5.3 In league matches where the 18 heat formula is used, a team 12 or more points in arrears may claim the choice of starting positions until such a time as that team is less than 12 points in arrears whereupon the positions will then revert to the original gate positions. Team managers wishing to claim start positions must notify the Referee via the pits marshal before the Referee has sounded his whistle to call the riders to the start. No claim for the choice of starting positions will be allowed after the Referee's whistle has been blown.

1. When the Referee is satisfied that the circuit is clear of obstructions and that no additional time allowance is required he shall, by one sharp blast on a whistle, indicate that all riders have one minute in which to reach the starting area rest line. A second blast will denote the expiry of time and the automatic exclusion of any rider(s) not at the rest line. Reserves are not allowed to replace riders excluded from the race for exceeding the time limit.
2. A rider in an individual event who has two consecutive races shall be allowed two extra minutes. A rider in a team event who has two consecutive races shall be granted an extra minute. If, for any valid reason, a rider requires an extension of time, his Manager, through the Pits Marshal, may contact the Referee who may grant one extra minute, always providing he has not given the signal for the start of the first minute.
3. Where the Referee grants an extra minute, he must allow the first minute to elapse before giving the signal for the final minute.
4. In any cases of extreme machine damage or injury, the Referee may extend the time limit at his discretion.

7.6.5 Any rider or Manager who purposely delays the progress of the meeting without valid reason shall be excluded from taking any further part in the meeting.

7.7.1 Riders shall leave the pits and proceed to the starting area where they shall come to rest with the hubs of their front wheels over the rest line, in line with their respective starting positions. Riders shall not encroach the centre green on the way to the start. Riders may not change positions once at the rest line. Brushes, rags, water or other materials for cleaning tyres shall not be brought to the starting grid.

7.7.2 Under the direction of the Referee the riders shall move forward to within 25mm of the tapes, positioning both wheels between the parallel lines in the stating positions.

7.7.3 When the Referee is satisfied that all riders are ready he shall ask them to steady themselves and then give the command "Under Starter's Orders". The riders shall then look straight ahead and watch the tapes. The starter shall then, with his back to the gates, release the tapes between 2 and 5 seconds from the Referee's command, varying the time from race to race.

7.7.4 When an electrically operated starting gate is being used the starter shall operate the release mechanism, facing away from the competing riders.

7.7.5 A rider shall be disqualified if, after the command "Under Starter's Orders", he allows his machine or person to move or deliberately causes a distraction before the tapes rise.

7.7.6 Referees shall use their discretion if there is obvious noise around the starting area or adverse weather conditions.

7.7.7 If two or more riders move before the tapes rise the first to move shall be excluded but if the Referee is unable to determine who did so first shall order the riders to re-approach the rest line and give starting orders again.

7.7.8 If, after this procedure the same position arises the Referee shall disqualify all riders guilty of the infringement.

7.8.1 A race shall be stopped by one blast of the Referee's whistle.

7.8.2 A race may be stopped by the Referee in the interest of safety or where a fallen rider has caused other riders to fall and inflicted a positive change in positions. Any rider who is the direct or indirect cause of the stoppage shall be excluded.

7.8.3 A race may be stopped by the Referee if two or more riders fall or become entangled during the first half lap. In such an instance, the Referee should re-start the race with all riders, except where a deliberate offence is committed when he shall exclude the guilty rider.

7.8.4 A race shall be stopped if, in the opinion of the Referee, a breach of the rules has occurred and an advantage is gained either by the rider or his team. In this case he shall disqualify the offending rider or riders from the re-run.

7.8.5 If a race is stopped for any reason after the completion of the first lap, the rider or riders responsible for the stoppage should be excluded or cautioned.

7.9.1 If a race is stopped after three laps have been completed, the Referee may award positions to riders in the order they held them at the time of the stoppage, having excluded any rider where necessary through a breach of the rules. In any case of doubt, the race shall be re-run. Riders excluded, lapped or adjudged not to be competing in the original race shall be prohibited from contesting the re-run.

7.9.2 Should an excluded or lapped rider fail to withdraw from the track in a team event, the Referee may award no points to the offending rider’s team in that race.

7.10.1 Reserve riders may not be submitted in the place of a rider who has been excluded from the meeting by the Referee.

7.10.2 A reserve rider shall not be substituted in the place of another rider who has been excluded from participating in the re-run of any race.

7.10.3 A reserve rider can replace another reserve rider providing that regulations 7.10.1 and 7.10.2 do not apply.

7.10.4 If a rider is unable to take part in the re-run of a race, then a reserve rider shall be permitted to deputise in his place, provided that he has not had the maximum number of rides and sub-sections 7.10.1 and 7.10.2 do not apply.

7.10.5 Only reserve riders may be used in positions other than those depicted in the programme.

7.10.6 In an individual match a reserve may take the place of any rider who withdraws from the match. Having taken the place of the rider he cannot take the place of any other rider in the match.

7.10.7 The maximum number of rides that a reserve may take in an 18-heat match is five.

7.10.8 The maximum number of rides that a reserve may take in a 12-heat match is four.

7.10.9 The maximum number of rides that a reserve may take in a 16-heat four team match is four.

7.10.10 When calculating the number of maximum rides, a race in which the reserve is himself replaced shall count as a ride taken for both reserve riders.

1. He sharply cuts across the path of another rider when he is less than one machine length in front.

8.2.2 He deliberately slows down to affect a change in the position of the riders following.

8.2.3 He uses his foot as a brake by deliberately placing his foot on his own back tyre to slow his machine.

8.2.4 He places himself or his machine in such a position as to impede other riders.

8.2.5 He drifts an opponent to the extremities of the circuit by steering a course which in the Referee's opinion, is not commensurate with reasonable competitive requirements.

8.2.6 He team rides with another rider whether in the same team or not in an individual event. Both riders shall be excluded.

8.2.7 He uses the tactics of, boring, hooking or legging.

8.2.8 He uses undue force during a race, particularly in that part of the race from the start to the first bend.

8.3 Dangerous riding. Any rider considered by the Referee to be guilty of dangerous riding.

8.4 Remounting after taking more than two steps with his machine. Only if he is within half a lap of the finish of the race is he permitted to run or walk with his machine, provided he does not obstruct other riders and keeps his machine on the circuit. A rider shall be deemed remounted when he is astride his machine.

8.5 Outside assistance. Any rider receiving outside assistance during a race shall be excluded.

8.6 Disorderly conduct. Any rider guilty of disorderly conduct or dissent shall be excluded from the race and full details reported.

7. Being lapped. A rider shall be deemed lapped if he is in last position and, in the opinion of the Referee, is interfering with the course of other riders. Excluded or lapped riders must immediately withdraw from the track without impeding other riders.

12.1 The Federation shall arrange the following competitions:

British Individual Championship

British Veterans Individual Championship (incorporating Grand Veteran Championship)

British Under-19 Individual Championship

British Under-16 Individual Championship

British Under-13 Individual Championship

British Under-10 Individual Championship

British Indoor Riders Championship

British Indoor Veterans Riders Championship

British Indoor Under-19 Riders Championship

British Indoor Under-16 Riders Championship

British Indoor Under-13 Riders Championship

12.2 Riders may enter any individual championships for which they are eligible by age.

12.3 Every rider entering the competitions must pay the appropriate entry fee as decided annually by the BC Cycle Speedway Commission.

12.4 The Veterans Championship (also incorporating the Grand Veteran Championship), the Under-19 Championship and the Under-13 Championship are primarily one day events unless the entry deems that qualifying rounds are necessary. The Under-16 Championship shall be run to produce sixteen finalists. In the British Individual Championship regions may stage a qualifying round to determine the riders for the semi-final stages, if entries exceed the number of Finals Weekend places, at the discretion of the Competitions Manager.

12.5 Starting times will be decided by the Commission after consultation with the promoting clubs.

6. The BC Cycle Speedway Commission may, at its discretion, accept late entries into any individual championship after the draw for the first round has taken place.
7. Riders may only compete in the round in which they were originally drawn. In no circumstances may they compete in a subsequent round.
8. In all categories, the qualifying rounds should be run under the normal 20 heat formula where numbers permit (i.e. multiples of 14 riders per round). Where multiples are 13 or less, then the pre-qualifying method should be used. The Competitions Manager has the discretion to decide which format to use.
9. In the event of two or more riders tying on the same number of points for the last qualifying place, then that place will be decided by a run-off. The Commission will decide the method of selecting reserves in subsequent rounds.
10. When a run-off is required to determine qualifiers and/or reserves for the next stage, all such riders must participate and not withdraw from the competition.
11. No official reserve may leave a meeting before its completion.
12. No rider may withdraw from any stage of the meeting, other than for medical reasons and only then by authority of the Referee.

2. Rounds shall be staged using different venues on separate dates, all participating teams are eligible to compete in each round. Teams can field as many or as few eligible riders as they wish. Teams do not have to compete in every round. Teams can vary the numbers of riders fielded from round to round. There is not a limit as to the number of teams and eligible riders who can compete in each round.
3. Age Categories

15.3.1 Age categories in the British Youth & Junior League are as follows:

15.3.2 Separate races for Youth E/U8s at any event will only be arranged if there are at least four eligible riders present. Otherwise they will combine with the Youth D/U10 category.

15.3.3 Riders may only ride in ONE age category at any event. Normally this will be the youngest age group they qualify for but they may ride in an older age group (i.e. if arriving late).

All regional events start at 1 p.m. with the U8 matches first, followed by U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 matches. All national rounds will start at 1 p.m. Where 12 or less riders are present for any age group the races for this age group should run simultaneously with the next age category. Clubs should book all their riders in with the event co-ordinator 30 minutes prior to the start time using the official application form.

Depending on the number of riders for each age category, the Official British Junior League Formulae will be used - 4, 8, 12, 16 or 20 riders (or if more than 20 a combination of formulae). All matches for each age group should take place simultaneously. All formulae give each rider four races.

15.6.1 Riders should wear an identifiable club shirt and full safety dress (helmets, gloves).

15.6.2 For inexperienced riders Referees are expected to make the following allowances:-

15.6.2.1 No exclusion on starting gates except where clear cheating takes place

15.6.2.2 No exclusion for lapping provided no interference with race - rider must complete the full race laps for a point to be awarded

15.6.2.3 No exclusion for crossing boundaries or remounting with steps unless any advantage is gained

15.6.2.4 Under-8 and Under-10 riders may use machines which do not fully comply with regulations

15.6.2.5 Under-8 and Under-10 races will be held over three laps only

All individual scores across the age categories count towards the team total. League points are awarded in respect of team points with the highest scoring team getting League points to the value of the number of teams competing. The remaining teams get points in order with the lowest scoring team receiving one League point.

15.8.1 Immediately after each age category the top 16 scorers in that age category will contest A-D Finals. Places in the A-D finals will be decided as follows:-

• points scored in the current British Junior League match, or if level
• current Grand Prix Series points, or if level
• points scored in the British Junior League that year to date, or if level
• points scored in the British Junior League the previous year, or if level
• toss of coin or draw of lots

2. Starting positions for each final will be drawn.
3. There will be no U-8 Grand Prix series. Riders in an U-8 event can qualify in order for U-10 Grand Prix Finals, if there are places available after all U-10 riders have taken their places.

15.8.4 Grand Prix Points

The overall series winner for each age category will be the rider with the highest number of Grand Prix Points accumulated over all seven Rounds.

15.9.1 The top team on league points from each region, and the next top three teams on race points across the country after the four rounds will be invited to compete in the three National Rounds. This is not compulsory. Points scored in the Regional Round will not be carried forward and the National Rounds will be scored separately.

15.9.2 In the Grand Prix series the top six scorers per age category from each Region after the four rounds will be allowed to continue racing in the National Rounds even though their team has not qualified - their points will not count towards a team total in the National Rounds. Grand Prix points scored in the Regional Rounds will be carried forward to the National Rounds.

• Riders receiving a match ban under regulation 9.2 shall also receive a fine of £15.00.
• A club penalised under regulation 9.2.4 shall receive a fine of up to £100 and may be subject to further disciplinary action in accordance with regulation 9.4 and the Bye-Laws of the Federation.

• Teams that withdraw / walkout of any fixtures from Regional Level upwards will automatically receive a fine of £25.

British Individual Championships

• Not fulfilling obligation to compete - £20 fine
• Late arrival - £10

These standard fines will apply in senior, veterans and under-19 championships. No financial penalties will be imposed upon riders competing in under-16, under-13 and under-10 championships.

The only justifiable reasons for non-attendance will be bereavement of a close family member or a doctor’s certificate.

British Team Championship

• Withdrawing from fixture more than 7 days before date of scheduled fixture – fine of £25

• Withdrawing from fixture less than 7 days before date of scheduled fixture – fine of £50 with half going to their opponents to compensate for the loss of the fixture.

British Premier League

• Teams that fail to honour a British Premier or National League fixture will automatically receive a fine of £50, with half going to their opponents to compensate for the loss of the fixture. Teams that fail to honour a combination match will automatically receive a fine of £25.

Regional leagues

• Teams that fail to honour a Regional League Fixture should have the points available for a win deducted, plus have to rearrange and race the meeting at a later date.

Payments: All payments must be made to BCF within fourteen days of the event, A rider, official or club failing to meet this deadline shall be suspended from all activities until the fine is paid.

18 Heat (Official Federation Formula) – Team Event (8 man team)

Nos.7 and 8 will be reserve riders and shall be permitted only two replacement rides each in addition to their three allocated rides, providing all other conditions concerning replacement rides are strictly adhered to.

 

13 Heat (League Combination Formula) – Team Event (8 man team)

16 Heat (Official Federation Formula) – Four a side event.