Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:41 pm
The committee has reviewed the rules relating to promotion and ranking and propose changing section B.4 and B.5 to simplify
B.4. The Divisional System
B.4.1. Promotion
Promotion is achieved as follows:
B.4.1.1. All Kayak Classes:
Division 4 to Division 3: 1 in 5 Competitors (or part thereof, if quorate)
- In the case of Division 4 K1W, when a Competitor’s score would have gained promotion in the corresponding Men’s K1 event.
- Where two, or more, paddlers are tied on best run scores for the last promotion place from Division 4 then all such Competitors are promoted.
Division 3 to Division 2: on gaining 3300 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 2 to Division 1: on gaining 3600 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 1 to Premier: on gaining 4750 points from the best five events or maximum points from three events.
B.4.1.2. Canadian Men’s Single
Division 4 to Division 3: 1 in 5 Competitors (or part thereof, if quorate)
- In the case of Division 4, when a Competitor’s score would have gained promotion in the corresponding Men’s K1 event
- Where two, or more, paddlers are tied on best run scores for the last promotion place from Division 4 then all such Competitors are promoted.
Division 3 to Division 2: on gaining 3200 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 2 to Division 1: on gaining 3400 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 1 to Premier: on gaining 4650 points from the best five events or maximum points from three events.
B.4.1.3. Canadian Women Single
Division 4 to Division 3: on achieving a best run score within 120% of the last promoted Division 4 Men's K1 score at the same event.
Division 3 to Division 2: on gaining 3200 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 2 to Premier/1: on gaining 3100 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
B.4.1.4. Canadian Double
Division 4 to Division 2/3: on achieving a best run score within 120% of the last promoted Division 4 Men's K1 score at the same event.
Division 2/3 to Premier/1: on gaining 2650 points from the best four events or 2650 points from three events.
B.4.2. Calculating points: Quorate classes
For all Divisions (except Division 4) a class is deemed to be quorate if 5 or more competitors start the race. For Division 4 a class is deemed to be quorate if 3 or more competitors start the race. (See Rule UKC5.1)
B.4.2.1. All Classes and Divisions (except Division 4)
Points are calculated in accordance with the formula:
Points = 1000 - ((position-1) x (1000/No of Competitors))
e.g. in a competition with 32 boats, the eighth placed Competitor would receive:
1000 - ((8-1) x 1000/32) = 1000 - (7x31.25) = 781.25 points,
rounded to 781
All scores are rounded to the nearest whole number. Rounding, at the final calculation only, is as follows:
a) when the unrounded figure is less than .5, round down,
b) when the figure is .5 or greater round up,
e.g. 123.5 = 124; 133.6 = 134; 270.1 = 270.
A paddler who does not finish at least one run gets 0 points. Points are awarded based on the number of starters not the number of Competitors.
Note: Where there is a dead heat (Rule C35.1), equal points are given, calculated for the highest placed such Competitor.
At Division 1 events, the points obtained as above will be divided by two before allocation for both Canadian Women’s Single and Canadian Men’s Double classes.
At Division 3 events, the points obtained as above will be divided by two before allocation for the Canadian Men’s Double class.
Multiple division events will be ranked against the highest corresponding Men’s K1 results.
B.4.3. Calculating points: Inquorate classes
For all Divisions (except Division 4) a class is deemed to be inquorate if less than 5 competitors start the race. For Division 4 a class is deemed to be inquorate if less than 3 competitors start the race. (See Rule UKC5.1)
B.4.3.1. In the event that a Men’s Kayak race is inquorate, the points obtained using the quorate calculation will be divided by two before allocation.
B.4.3.2. In the event that a Women’s Kayak or Canadian class is inquorate, points awarded will be those given to the competitor in the corresponding Men’s K1 event whose score matches the Competitors modified score; which is calculated by dividing by the following factor and rounding down to the accuracy of the event.
Women’s Kayak 1.12
Canadian Men’s Single 1.08
Canadian Women’s Single 1.20
Canadian Men’s Double (Prem/1) 1.10
Canadian Men’s Double (2/3) 1.20
Note: Where the Competitor’s modified score does not correspond exactly with a competitor in the corresponding Men’s K1 event, then the points awarded to the next highest place Men’s K1 competitor will be used. In the event that the modified score matches the score of more than one competitor in the Men’s K1 competition then the points awarded to the higher placed Men’s K1 competitor will be used.
At Division 1 events, the points obtained as above will be divided by two before allocation for both Canadian Women’s Single and Canadian Men’s Double classes.
At Division 3 events, the points obtained as above will be divided by two before allocation for the Canadian Men’s Double class.
Multiple division events will be ranked against the highest corresponding Men’s K1 results.
B.4.3.3. Exceptions for “Super Final” and “Championship” events are outlined as follows:-
“Super Final” events:
Points are calculated against the Men’s K1 qualification result unless the modified score of the Competitor in the qualification round is equal to or less than the score of the last placed K1 Man qualifying from the heats.
“Championship” events:
Points are calculated in the following order:
a) against the Men’s K1 qualification result unless the modified score of the Competitor in the qualification round is equal to or less than the score of the last placed K1 Man qualifying from the heats;
b) against the Men’s K1 semi-final result unless the modified score of the Competitor in the semi-final is equal to or less than the score of the last placed K1 Man qualifying from the semi-finals;
c) against the Men’s K1 final result.
B.4.4. End of season results
B.4.4.1. Kayak Classes and Canadian Men’s Single
Ranking positions at the end of the season are calculated on the best five results obtained in Premier or Division One or the best four results obtained in Divisions 2 or 3 as appropriate.
B.4.4.2. Canadian Women’s Single
Ranking positions at the end of the season are calculated on the best five results, of which no more than three results can be from Division 1 events, in Premier/Division 1, or on the best four results in Division 2 and Division 3 as appropriate.
B.4.4.3. Canadian Men’s Double
Ranking positions at the end of the season are calculated on the best five results in Premier/Division 1 or on the best four results in Division 2/3 as appropriate.
B.4.4.4. Division 4 (all classes)
Division 4 Competitors are not ranked and, therefore, are not promoted at the end of the season, but only at Ranking Competitions during the season.
B.4. The Divisional System
B.4.1. Promotion
Promotion is achieved as follows:
B.4.1.1. All Kayak Classes:
Division 4 to Division 3: 1 in 5 Competitors (or part thereof, if quorate)
- In the case of Division 4 K1W, when a Competitor’s score would have gained promotion in the corresponding Men’s K1 event.
- Where two, or more, paddlers are tied on best run scores for the last promotion place from Division 4 then all such Competitors are promoted.
Division 3 to Division 2: on gaining 3300 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 2 to Division 1: on gaining 3600 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 1 to Premier: on gaining 4750 points from the best five events or maximum points from three events.
B.4.1.2. Canadian Men’s Single
Division 4 to Division 3: 1 in 5 Competitors (or part thereof, if quorate)
- In the case of Division 4, when a Competitor’s score would have gained promotion in the corresponding Men’s K1 event
- Where two, or more, paddlers are tied on best run scores for the last promotion place from Division 4 then all such Competitors are promoted.
Division 3 to Division 2: on gaining 3200 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 2 to Division 1: on gaining 3400 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 1 to Premier: on gaining 4650 points from the best five events or maximum points from three events.
B.4.1.3. Canadian Women Single
Division 4 to Division 3: on achieving a best run score within 120% of the last promoted Division 4 Men's K1 score at the same event.
Division 3 to Division 2: on gaining 3200 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
Division 2 to Premier/1: on gaining 3100 points from the best four events or maximum points from three events.
B.4.1.4. Canadian Double
Division 4 to Division 2/3: on achieving a best run score within 120% of the last promoted Division 4 Men's K1 score at the same event.
Division 2/3 to Premier/1: on gaining 2650 points from the best four events or 2650 points from three events.
B.4.2. Calculating points: Quorate classes
For all Divisions (except Division 4) a class is deemed to be quorate if 5 or more competitors start the race. For Division 4 a class is deemed to be quorate if 3 or more competitors start the race. (See Rule UKC5.1)
B.4.2.1. All Classes and Divisions (except Division 4)
Points are calculated in accordance with the formula:
Points = 1000 - ((position-1) x (1000/No of Competitors))
e.g. in a competition with 32 boats, the eighth placed Competitor would receive:
1000 - ((8-1) x 1000/32) = 1000 - (7x31.25) = 781.25 points,
rounded to 781
All scores are rounded to the nearest whole number. Rounding, at the final calculation only, is as follows:
a) when the unrounded figure is less than .5, round down,
b) when the figure is .5 or greater round up,
e.g. 123.5 = 124; 133.6 = 134; 270.1 = 270.
A paddler who does not finish at least one run gets 0 points. Points are awarded based on the number of starters not the number of Competitors.
Note: Where there is a dead heat (Rule C35.1), equal points are given, calculated for the highest placed such Competitor.
At Division 1 events, the points obtained as above will be divided by two before allocation for both Canadian Women’s Single and Canadian Men’s Double classes.
At Division 3 events, the points obtained as above will be divided by two before allocation for the Canadian Men’s Double class.
Multiple division events will be ranked against the highest corresponding Men’s K1 results.
B.4.3. Calculating points: Inquorate classes
For all Divisions (except Division 4) a class is deemed to be inquorate if less than 5 competitors start the race. For Division 4 a class is deemed to be inquorate if less than 3 competitors start the race. (See Rule UKC5.1)
B.4.3.1. In the event that a Men’s Kayak race is inquorate, the points obtained using the quorate calculation will be divided by two before allocation.
B.4.3.2. In the event that a Women’s Kayak or Canadian class is inquorate, points awarded will be those given to the competitor in the corresponding Men’s K1 event whose score matches the Competitors modified score; which is calculated by dividing by the following factor and rounding down to the accuracy of the event.
Women’s Kayak 1.12
Canadian Men’s Single 1.08
Canadian Women’s Single 1.20
Canadian Men’s Double (Prem/1) 1.10
Canadian Men’s Double (2/3) 1.20
Note: Where the Competitor’s modified score does not correspond exactly with a competitor in the corresponding Men’s K1 event, then the points awarded to the next highest place Men’s K1 competitor will be used. In the event that the modified score matches the score of more than one competitor in the Men’s K1 competition then the points awarded to the higher placed Men’s K1 competitor will be used.
At Division 1 events, the points obtained as above will be divided by two before allocation for both Canadian Women’s Single and Canadian Men’s Double classes.
At Division 3 events, the points obtained as above will be divided by two before allocation for the Canadian Men’s Double class.
Multiple division events will be ranked against the highest corresponding Men’s K1 results.
B.4.3.3. Exceptions for “Super Final” and “Championship” events are outlined as follows:-
“Super Final” events:
Points are calculated against the Men’s K1 qualification result unless the modified score of the Competitor in the qualification round is equal to or less than the score of the last placed K1 Man qualifying from the heats.
“Championship” events:
Points are calculated in the following order:
a) against the Men’s K1 qualification result unless the modified score of the Competitor in the qualification round is equal to or less than the score of the last placed K1 Man qualifying from the heats;
b) against the Men’s K1 semi-final result unless the modified score of the Competitor in the semi-final is equal to or less than the score of the last placed K1 Man qualifying from the semi-finals;
c) against the Men’s K1 final result.
B.4.4. End of season results
B.4.4.1. Kayak Classes and Canadian Men’s Single
Ranking positions at the end of the season are calculated on the best five results obtained in Premier or Division One or the best four results obtained in Divisions 2 or 3 as appropriate.
B.4.4.2. Canadian Women’s Single
Ranking positions at the end of the season are calculated on the best five results, of which no more than three results can be from Division 1 events, in Premier/Division 1, or on the best four results in Division 2 and Division 3 as appropriate.
B.4.4.3. Canadian Men’s Double
Ranking positions at the end of the season are calculated on the best five results in Premier/Division 1 or on the best four results in Division 2/3 as appropriate.
B.4.4.4. Division 4 (all classes)
Division 4 Competitors are not ranked and, therefore, are not promoted at the end of the season, but only at Ranking Competitions during the season.