Speedway Control Bureau Regulations Summary

Speedway Control Bureau Regulations
2022 Regulations
Speedway Control Bureau

ACU House
Wood Street
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 2YX
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Contents
PREFACE ................................................................................................ 13
CHAPTER 1 – DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS ................................ 15
CHAPTER 2 – OFFICIALS LICENCING AND DUTIES ........................... 20
02.1 LICENCING ........................................................................ 20
02.2 DUTIES .............................................................................. 22
02.2.1 Announcer / Presenter ................................................... 22
02.2.2 Clerk of Course .............................................................. 23
02.2.3 Environmental Marshal................................................... 24
02.2.4 Environmental Steward .................................................. 24
02.2.5 Incident Recorder ........................................................... 24
02.2.6 Machine Examiner.......................................................... 24
02.2.7 Meeting Steward ............................................................ 25
02.2.8 Promoter / Associate ...................................................... 26
02.2.9 Pit Marshal ..................................................................... 27
02.2.10 Probationer Referee ....................................................... 27
02.2.11 Referee .......................................................................... 28
02.2.12 Start Marshal .................................................................. 30
02.2.13 Technical Steward .......................................................... 31
02.2.14 Team Manager ............................................................... 31
02.2.15 Track Curator ................................................................. 32
02.2.16 Track Curator Advisor .................................................... 32
02.2.17 Training Instructor .......................................................... 32
02.2.18 Trainee Referee ............................................................. 33
02.4 SPEEDWAY MEETING DOCUMENTS .............................. 35
CHAPTER 3 – RIDERS LICENCING & CONTRACTS ............................ 36
03.1 LICENCING ........................................................................ 36
03.2 RIDER CONTRACTS ......................................................... 39
03.3 LOANS, TRANSFER AND PROMOTIONS RETAINED LIST .. 39
CHAPTER 4 – RIDERS EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY ........................... 41
04.1 EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 41
04.1.1 Clothing .......................................................................... 41
04.1.2 Footwear ........................................................................ 41
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04.1.3 Gloves ............................................................................ 41

04.1.4 Goggles .......................................................................... 41
04.1.5 Helmets .......................................................................... 41
04.1.6 Protection ....................................................................... 43
04.1.7 Riding Numbers ............................................................. 43
04.2 MACHINERY ...................................................................... 43
04.2.1 Motorcycle ...................................................................... 44
04.2.2 Brakes ............................................................................ 45
04.2.3 Carburettors ................................................................... 45
04.2.4 Chain Guard ................................................................... 45
04.2.5 Clutch Levers ................................................................. 46
04.2.6 Detailed Engine and Component Checks ....................... 46
04.2.7 Dirt Deflectors ................................................................ 47
04.2.8 Engine ............................................................................ 48
04.2.9 Footrests ........................................................................ 49
04.2.10 Handlebars ..................................................................... 49
04.2.11 Mudguards ..................................................................... 49
04.2.12 Oil Catch Tank ............................................................... 49
04.2.13 Rear Wheel .................................................................... 50
04.2.14 Rev Limiters ................................................................... 50
04.2.15 Riding Numbers ............................................................. 50
04.2.16 Silencer .......................................................................... 50
04.2.17 Throttle Control and Cut Out .......................................... 52
04.2.18 Transmission/Clutch Guard ............................................ 52
04.2.19 Tyres .............................................................................. 52
CHAPTER 5 – TRACK STANDARDS ..................................................... 56
05.1 CIRCUIT LICENCE............................................................. 56
05.1.1 Track .............................................................................. 57
05.1.2 Additional Protective Device ........................................... 57
05.1.3 Neutral Zone .................................................................. 58
05.1.4 Infield.............................................................................. 58
05.1.5 Signal Lights, Flags and Discs ....................................... 59
05.1.6 Starting Gate .................................................................. 60
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05.1.7 Pit Area .......................................................................... 61

05.1.8 Track Preparation Equipment ......................................... 62
05.1.9 Referee’s Box ................................................................. 62
05.1.10 Communication .............................................................. 62
05.2 TRACK LICENCE FEES..................................................... 63
CHAPTER 6 – ORGANISATION, INSURANCE, FINANCIAL & LEGAL 69
06.1 ORGANISATION ................................................................ 69
06.2 INSURANCE ...................................................................... 69
06.3 FINANCIAL & LEGAL ......................................................... 71
06.3.1 Fines .............................................................................. 71
06.3.2 Health & Safety .............................................................. 71
06.3.3 Child Protection policy .................................................... 72
06.3.4 Meeting, Amateur Meeting & Training Sessions ............ 73
CHAPTER 7 – MEDICAL ......................................................................... 74
07.1 MEDICAL CODE ................................................................ 74
07.1.1 Rider Withdrawal ............................................................ 74
07.1.2 Facilities Required .......................................................... 74
07.1.3 Medical Officer ............................................................... 75
07.1.4 Ambulances ................................................................... 77
CHAPTER 8 – ALCOHOL & DOPING CONTROL .................................. 79
08.1 WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY (WADA) ........................ 79
08.1.1 Testing ........................................................................... 79
08.2 ANTI DOPING .................................................................... 82
08.2.1 Testing Procedure .......................................................... 83
CHAPTER 9 – ENVIRONMENTAL .......................................................... 86
09.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CODE ................................................. 86
09.1.1 Noise Pollution ............................................................... 86
09.1.2 Fuel and Oil .................................................................... 86
09.1.3 Cleaning of Motorcycles ................................................. 87
09.1.4 Duties of the Promotion .................................................. 87
09.1.5 Track Logbook ............................................................... 87
CHAPTER 10 – FIXTURES, MATCH AVERAGES & GENERAL RULES ... 89
010.1 FIXTURES .......................................................................... 89
010.1.1 Priority ............................................................................ 89
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010.1.2 Completion of Fixtures ................................................... 89

010.1.3 Team Resignation, Withdrawal, Expulsion ..................... 90
010.1.4 Competition Cut Off Dates ............................................. 90
010.2 MATCH AVERAGES (MA’s) ............................................... 90
010.2.1 Established MA’s ............................................................ 90
010.2.2 Assessed MA’s ............................................................... 92
010.2.3 Amended MA’s ............................................................... 92
010.3 TEAM DECLARATIONS ..................................................... 93
010.3.1 Cut Off Date ................................................................... 93
010.4 TEAM NOTIFICATIONS ..................................................... 93
010.5 FACILITIES ........................................................................ 94
CHAPTER 11 – RACING RULES ............................................................ 96
011.1 MATCH PROCEDURE ....................................................... 96
011.1.1 First Heat........................................................................ 96
011.1.2 Heats .............................................................................. 96
011.1.3 2 Minute Allowance ........................................................ 96
011.1.4 Starting a Race .............................................................. 97
011.1.5 Unsatisfactory Starts ...................................................... 97
011.1.6 Starting Offence ............................................................. 98
011.1.7 Options for Starting Offences ......................................... 98
011.1.8 Faulty Starting Gate ....................................................... 99
011.1.9 Outside Assistance......................................................... 99
011.1.10 Leaving the Track ........................................................... 99
011.1.11 Primary Cause of Stoppage ........................................... 99
011.1.12 Noise Disqualification ................................................... 100
011.1.13 Foul, Unfair or Dangerous Riding ................................. 100
011.1.14 Lapped Rider ................................................................ 100
011.1.15 Awarding a Heat ........................................................... 101
011.1.16 False Finish .................................................................. 101
011.1.17 Re-Run ......................................................................... 101
011.1.18 Bona-Fide Attempt to Race .......................................... 101
011.1.19 Interval ......................................................................... 101
011.1.20 Finish of a Heat ............................................................ 102
011.1.21 Heat Points................................................................... 102
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011.1.22 Bonus Points ................................................................ 102

011.1.23 Meeting Results ........................................................... 102
011.1.24 Result Sheet Marking ................................................... 103
011.1.25 Abandonment ............................................................... 104
011.1.26 League Match Points.................................................... 104
011.1.27 Heat 15......................................................................... 105
011.1.28 Super Heat ................................................................... 106
011.1.29 Golden Heat ................................................................. 107
011.1.30 Handicap Heat ............................................................. 107
011.1.31 Match Race .................................................................. 108
011.1.32 Ties in Individual Meetings ........................................... 108
CHAPTER 12 – PREMIERSHIP & CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUES .......... 110
012.1 OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS ............................................. 110
012.1.1 Premiership & Championship Leagues ........................ 110
012.1.1a Premiership League .................................................... 110
012.1.2 Premiership League Cup.............................................. 111
012.1.3 Championship League Knock Out Cup ........................ 111
012.2 TEAM COMPOSITION ..................................................... 112
012.3 TEAM LINEUPS ............................................................... 112
012.4 FACILITIES ...................................................................... 113
012.4.1 Injured Rider Replacement (IRR) ................................. 114
012.4.2 Guest Rider (G) ............................................................ 114
012.4.3 Rider Replacement (RR) .............................................. 115
012.4.4 Tactical Substitute (TS) ................................................ 115
012.4.5 Reserve Switch (RS) .................................................... 116
012.5 FRUSTRATED RIDE ........................................................ 116
012.6 RACE FORMATS ............................................................. 118
012.6.1 15 Heats ....................................................................... 118
CHAPTER 13 – NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE....................... 119
013.1 OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS ............................................. 119
013.1.1 National League ........................................................... 119
013.1.2 National League Knock Out Cup .................................. 119
013.2 RIDER MATCH AVERAGES AND GRADINGS ............... 119
013.3 TEAM COMPOSITION ..................................................... 120
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013.4 TEAM LINE UPS .............................................................. 120

013.5 MEETING FORMAT ......................................................... 121
013.6 FACILITIES ...................................................................... 121
013.6.1 Guest Rider (G) ............................................................ 122
013.6.2 Rider Replacement (RR) .............................................. 122
013.6.3 Injured Rider Replacement (IRR) ................................. 122
013.6.4 A Reserve Switch (RS)................................................. 123
013.7 FRUSTRATED RIDE ........................................................ 123
013.8 RACE FORMATS ............................................................. 125
013.8.1 15 Heats ....................................................................... 125
CHAPTER 14 – JUNIOR LEAGUES ..................................................... 126
014.1 PREMIERSHIP JUNIOR LEAGUE ................................... 126
014.1.1 Meeting Format ............................................................ 126
014.1.2 Rider Eligibility .............................................................. 126
014.1.3 Team Composition ....................................................... 127
014.1.4 Team Line-ups ............................................................. 127
014.1.5 General ........................................................................ 127
014.2 MSDL & NJL ..................................................................... 127
014.2.1 Meeting Format ............................................................ 127
014.2.2 Rider Eligibility .............................................................. 128
014.2.3 Team Composition ....................................................... 128
014.2.4 Team Line-Ups ............................................................. 129
014.2.5 General ........................................................................ 129
014.3 RACE FORMATS ............................................................. 130
014.3.1 PJL & MSDL................................................................. 130
014.3.2 Northern Junior League................................................ 130
CHAPTER 15 – INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS .................................... 131
015.1 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL .................................... 131
015.1.1 Qualifying Criteria ......................................................... 131
015.1.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 131
015.1.3 Racing Regulations ...................................................... 131
015.1.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 132
015.1.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 132
015.1.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 132
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015.1.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 132

015.2 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL .......................... 132
015.2.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 132
015.2.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 133
015.2.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 133
015.2.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 133
015.2.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 133
015.3 BRITISH UNDER 21 CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ................. 133
015.3.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 133
015.3.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 134
015.3.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 134
015.3.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 134
015.3.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 134
015.4 BRITISH UNDER 21 CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS ..... 134
015.4.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 134
015.4.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 135
015.4.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 135
015.4.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 135
015.4.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 135
015.5 BRITISH UNDER 19 CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ................. 135
015.5.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 135
015.5.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 136
015.5.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 136
015.5.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 136
015.5.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 136
015.6 BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP (500cc and 250cc) ... 136
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015.6.2 Race Format ................................................................ 136
015.6.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 137
015.7 BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP (150cc boxed and 125cc) ... 137
015.7.3 Tyres ............................................................................ 137
015.8 CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE RIDERS ................................ 137
015.8.2 Race Format ................................................................ 137
015.8.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 138
015.8.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 138
015.8.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 138
015.8.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 138
015.9 NDL RIDERS CHAMPIONSHIP ....................................... 139
015.9.2 Race Format ................................................................ 139
015.9.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 139
015.9.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 139
015.9.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 139
015.9.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 139
015.10 RACE FORMATS ............................................................. 140
015.10.1 Individual ...................................................................... 140
015.10.2 12 Rider Individual........................................................ 141
CHAPTER 16 – OTHER TEAM COMPETITIONS ................................. 142
016.1 PREMIERSHIP PAIRS ..................................................... 142
016.1.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 142
016.1.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 142
016.1.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 143
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016.1.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 143

016.1.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 143
016.2 CHAMPIONSHIP BEST PAIRS ........................................ 143
016.2.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 143
016.2.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 144
016.2.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 144
016.2.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 144
016.2.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 144
016.3 CHAMPIONSHIP 4TT....................................................... 144
016.3.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 144
016.3.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 144
016.3.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 144
016.3.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 144
016.3.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 144
016.4 NDL BEST PAIRS ............................................................ 145
016.4.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 145
016.4.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 145
016.4.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 145
016.4.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 145
016.4.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 145
016.5 NDL 4TT ........................................................................... 146
016.5.2 Racing Format .............................................................. 146
016.5.4 Tyres ............................................................................ 146
016.5.5 Race Jackets ................................................................ 146
016.5.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 146
016.6 RACE FORMATS ............................................................. 147
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016.6.1 Premiership Pairs ............................................................. 147

016.6.2 Championship Best Pairs ............................................. 148
016.6.3 Championship 4TT ....................................................... 150
016.6.4 NDL Best Pairs ............................................................. 151
016.6.5 NDL 4TT....................................................................... 152
CHAPTER 17 – TRAINING & AMATEUR SESSIONS .......................... 154
017.1 A CLOSED TRAINING SESSION .................................... 154
017.2 A PRE-MEETING OR AFTER-MEETING SESSION ........ 154
017.3 AN OPEN TRAINING SESSION ...................................... 154
017.4 AMATEUR MEETINGS .................................................... 155
CHAPTER 18 – DISCIPLINARY AND ARBITRATION .......................... 157
018.1 DISCIPLINARY CODE ..................................................... 157
018.2 BREACH OF RULES ........................................................ 157
018.3 PENALTIES ...................................................................... 159
018.3.1 Mandatory Penalties..................................................... 159
018.3.2 Plurality of Penalties ..................................................... 160
018.3.3 Payment of Fines and Costs ........................................ 160
018.3.4 Reciprocity of Penalties ................................................ 160
018.3.5 Re-Run ......................................................................... 160
018.3.6 Law of Mercy ................................................................ 161
018.3.7 Right of Appeal ............................................................. 161
018.4 THE DISCIPLINARY BODY ............................................. 161
018.5 THE SCB COURT (sitting as a Disciplinary Court) ........... 162
018.5.1 Summons ..................................................................... 162
018.5.2 Right to a Hearing ........................................................ 162
018.5.3 The Hearing ................................................................. 163
018.5.4 Witness and Experts .................................................... 163
018.5.5 Judgement, Notification and Publication ...................... 163
018.5.6 Costs of Procedure....................................................... 164
018.5.7 Arbitration Clause (takes precedence over a Right of Appeal) 164
018.6 THE SCB COURT (sitting as a Court of Arbitration) ......... 164
018.6.1 Jurisdiction ................................................................... 164
018.6.3 The Hearing ................................................................. 165
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018.6.6 Payment of Costs and Awards ..................................... 166
018.6.7 Arbitration Clause (takes precedence over a Right of Appeal) 166
018.7 THE SCB COURT (sitting as a Court of Appeal) .............. 166
018.7.1 Jurisdiction ................................................................... 166
018.7.2 Procedure..................................................................... 166
018.7.4 The Hearing ................................................................. 167
018.7.5 Witness and Experts .................................................... 168
018.7.8 Further Appeal ............................................................. 168
CHAPTER 19 – PROTEST & APPEAL CODE ...................................... 169
019.1 PROTEST ......................................................................... 169
019.1.1 Right of Protest ............................................................ 169
019.1.2 Statement of Fact ......................................................... 169
019.1.3 Procedure and Time Limits – Referee .......................... 169
019.1.4 Protest Fees ................................................................. 170
019.1.5 Hearing of a Protest ..................................................... 170
019.1.6 Procedure and Time Limits – BSPA Directors.............. 170
019.2 RIGHT OF APPEAL (Disciplinary Matters) ....................... 170
019.2.1 Procedure..................................................................... 171
019.2.2 Time Limit..................................................................... 171
019.2.3 Appeal Fees ................................................................. 171
019.2.4 Fees Payable on Adjournment ..................................... 172
019.3 RIGHT TO ARBITRATION BY AN SCB COURT .............. 172
019.4 ACU COURTS AS PART OF THE SCB APPEAL PROCESS 172
CHAPTER 20 – DRONES ...................................................................... 174
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PREFACE
All recognised sports must have rules and a body to enforce those rules.
The Auto Cycle Union Ltd (ACU), as the internationally recognised
Governing Body for the sport of motorcycling throughout the British Isles,
excluding Ireland, has delegated the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) as
the sole National Body appointed to control the sport of motorcycle
Speedway within that jurisdiction in a fair and equitable manner.
These Regulations generally conform to the ACU’s National Sporting Code
(NSC) which itself is in conformity with the International Sporting Code of
the Fédération Internationale de Motorcyclisme (FIM).
The fact that rules made by the Sport Governing Body have a legal authority
and are upheld in our courts is not always appreciated, therefore Members
(including all its Promoters and Associates), riders, all persons licenced or
otherwise authorised to enter, participate or officiate at Speedway Meetings
are legally bound by them.
Matters not covered by these regulations and the published Aide-Memoire’s

for Clerk of Course, Machine Examiners and Medical Officers are under the
authority of the ACU NSC, although the ACU NSC shall have no authority
over competitions, officials, championships or events under SCB control,
other than for judicial functions as described in these Regulations.
SCB Members
Chairman Jim Lawrence
ACU Member Tony Steele
ACU Member Paul Hurry
BSPA Member Rob Godfrey
BSPA Member Chris Van Straaten
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SCB Officers
Co-ordinator Neil Vatcher
Track Inspector Mick Bates
Technical Advisor Jim McGregor
Technical Advisor Ron Jones
Environmental Advisor Peter Gregory
Lead Child Protection Officer Gary Thompson
Medical Panel Secretary Debbie Walmsley
Contact and Information Sources

Co-ordinator Neil Vatcher neil@scbgb.co.uk
Administration Office - info@scbgb.co.uk
Specifically, the powers of the SCB are: -

• To produce these Regulations and have the sole responsibility for
all or any dispensations
• To levy appropriate fees for licences, registrations and permissions
• To conclude agreements with the ACU, ASR, BSPA, SRA and
other bodies as appropriate for the good conduct and furtherance
of the sport
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CHAPTER 1 – DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS

Where used in these Regulations, these terms have the following
meaning.
Abandonment A meeting, having commenced, is not complete

ACU NSC National Sporting Code of the Auto Cycle Union
Age The minimum age is the date when that age is
reached. The maximum age limit is determined as at
the 1st January in that year
APD Additional Protective Device
ASR Association of Speedway Referees
Associate A National Development League licenced individual of
a Promotion
Benefit Meeting A meeting awarded by the GC for a deserving cause
Bonus Points An additional point awarded in a team event when a
rider finished immediately behind his team partner
when in 2nd or 3rd position
BSPA British Speedway Promoters Ltd (trading as BSPA)
Cancellation A scheduled meeting that is not staged
Challenge/Open Any meeting, other than a competition listed in these
regulations
COE Court of Enquiry
CoS Certificate of Sponsorship issued by the UKVI
Circuit Licence Certifies that a track is licenced by the SCB for
Speedway racing
Competition Licence Issued by a recognised FMN to a rider
Day In season is a calendar day, otherwise, is defined as
a working day
DBS Disclosure and Barring Service
Dead Heat When two or more riders cross the finishing line
together the combined points for the places shall be
shared equally between the riders concerned
Directors Directors’ of the BSPA
Doctor A person registered with the GMC and holding a
licence to practice in the UK
Double Header Two or more meetings staged on the same track on
the same day
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Engine Capacity Cubic Capacity cc volume (cubic cm) swept by the

piston or other moving parts subjected to the force of
the products of combustion in producing power
Exclusion Final and complete loss of all participation rights in any
SCB activity
Farewell Meeting Granted by the BSPA GC
FIM International Federation (Fédération Internationale de
Motocyclisme)
FIME FIM Europe, an FIM Continental Union
First Aider A qualified person, holding as a minimum a current
First Aid Certificate issued under the H & S (First Aid) Regulations 1981
Fixture List The calendar of official fixtures published by the BSPA
FMN Fédération Motocyclisme Nationale, a National
Federation
Foreign Rider A rider who, whether or not is engaged by a British
Promoter, is racing outside the territory governed by
the rider’s FMN
FTA Final Tribunal of Appeal
Gate Positions Identification used in these regulations: a) inside, b)
2nd gate, c) 3rd gate and d) outside. In a team meeting
these are either (a) and (c) or (b) and (d)
General Council The assembly duly convened, by the BSPA. Referred
to in these Regulations a BSPA GC
GMC General Medical Council
Golden Heat A heat or series of heats to determine a result
Green Sheet A list issued periodically by the BSPA of a rider Match
Average
Handicap A start, not from the Start Line
Heat A race over a specified number of laps of the track
Homologation Approved by the SCB and permitted for use
HPC The Health and Care Professions Council
ISLB International Speedway League Bureau (FIM)
Incident Report A form that details track incidents as a result of a rider
falling
Lap The traversing of one circuit from the Start Line to the
Finish Line
Lapped Rider A rider who has been overtaken by the leading rider
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League Points The points awarded to a team according to the results

of the meeting
Licence An SCB licence (valid from 1st March – 28/29th
February)
Licenced Official A person licenced by the SCB to officiate at a meeting
Loan Agreement Arrangement between a rider and a Promotion for a
specified period
Match Average Given to a rider based on points scored during a
meeting
Match Race A deciding race between one rider from each team
Measurements The degree of accuracy is determined by how it is
stated; to the nearest mm, it is shown as 10mm,
whereas to the nearest 10th of a mm is show as 10.0
mm
Medical Officer A Doctor (GMC registered) or a Paramedic (HPC
registered)
Meeting The duration from one hour prior to start time until the
Referees closing declaration (or if no declaration)
when the stadium closes to the public
Meeting Certificate A form on which the key licenced Officials declare to
the Referee that all is in order for the meeting to
commence
Meeting Report Completed by the Referee at the end of a meeting
MSDL Midland and Southern Development League
Motorcycle A two wheeled vehicle propelled by an engine
NDL National Development League
NJL Northern Junior League
Official A person (licenced or un-licenced) who may officiate
at a meeting
Official Fixture Included in the BSPA official fixture list and approved
by the SCB
Paramedic A qualified person registered with the HPC as a
Paramedic
Penalties As detailed in these Regulations
Permit SCB sanction for Amateur, ‘Out of Season’ Meetings
and Training Sessions. Meetings listed on the Official
BSPA Fixture List are Permitted
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PJL Premiership Junior League

Postponement A meeting not staged on the fixed date, re-scheduled
for a later date
Private Booking Engagement of a rider for one or more competitions
by a Promotion to whom the rider is not under
agreement
Promoter An individual approved by the BSPA and licenced by
the SCB within the Premiership and Championship
Leagues
Promotion A company, firm, club or other legal entity, recognised
by the BSPA and SCB to stage speedway at a track
having a current Circuit Licence
Registered Rider A SCB registered rider
Rider Agreement A SCB approved form of agreement between a
promotion and a rider
SCB Co-ordinator Appointed by the members of the SCB, but in the
absence of the Co-ordinator when fulfilling his
disciplinary duties under these regulations the SCB
Chairman will nominate a replacement
Season The period from 15th March (8th March when Easter
falls in March) to 31st October (both inclusive).
Meetings may only be held outside this period where
specific written permission of the SCB has been given
Seeded A rider or team shall be ‘seeded’ when exempted from
riding in a specified number of heats/rounds of a
competition or Championship
SGP Speedway Grand Prix
Shared Event A meeting staged by a Promotion on behalf of the
BSPA
SRA Speedway Riders Association (a division of the World
Speedway Riders Association)
SRBF Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund, a registered
charity
Statement of Fact An adjudication made by a Referee, the BSPA
Directors (or BSPA Director acting on behalf of the
Board of Directors) or a SCB Officer are considered a
Statement of Fact and no protest is permitted
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SR’s Supplementary Regulations are amendments and

clarifications issued by the SCB that apply to either a
meeting (or series) or for the remainder of the current
season. These SR’s have the same standing as the
Speedway Regulations until the end of that season,
when they will cease unless incorporated into the next
seasons Speedway Regulations
Suspension The loss of rights granted to SCB Registered /
Licenced persons from taking part in any SCB
activity for a specified period, the application of
which, may be conditionally deferred for a period of
up to 2 years
Team Any 2 or more riders whose points are added together
are a Team Testimonial Meeting Granted by the BSPA
GC to a rider
Time Allowance An allowance, given at the Referees sole discretion,
to signal the time before the next heat
Training Session As described in these Regulations
UKAD UK Anti-Doping Organisation
UKVI UK Visa and Immigration (a UK Government Agency)
Unauthorised Meeting Any meeting not in accordance with these
regulations
WADA World Anti-Doping Agency
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CHAPTER 2 – OFFICIALS LICENCING AND DUTIES

02.1 LICENCING
Officials are essential for the legal running of a Meeting and must be
licenced. Licenced Officials agree to abide by the SCB Speedway
Regulations to hold harmless the ACU, SCB, BSPA, fellow officials from and
against any actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands in respect of
death, injury, loss of or damage to the person or their property and others,
arising out of or in connection with them taking part in any Meeting,
notwithstanding the same may be contributed to by the negligence of the
said bodies, their officials, agents, servants or representatives.
Officials must hold a SCB licence, which is issued upon application and at
the SCB’s sole discretion or Referee’s discretion if it is a One Event
Application.
Key Officials, (as detailed below), shall apply for and hold a SCB Track
Officials Licence. The Team Manager must be DBS checked, (a copy of a
valid DBS must be supplied every three years, with the annual licence
application). It is the sole discretion of the SCB to issue or refuse an
application.
A Track Officials Licence is required to undertake the following duties:

• Announcer/Presenter
• Environmental Marshal
• Incident Recorder
• Pit Marshal
• Start Marshal
The minimum/maximum age limits (subject to SCB discretion) are:

• Promoters/ Associates not applicable
• Referees 25/70
• Track Officials 18/70
• For officials not requiring a licence 16/70
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Officials carrying out the following duties will need to have those licences
endorsed with the actual designation: -
• Associate
• Clerk of Course
• Environmental Steward
• Machine Examiner
• Meeting Steward
• Promoter
• Referee
• Team Manager
• Track Curator
• Training Instructor
Clerk of Course, Machine Examiner, Team Manager and Track Curator

Licences will only be issued to those who have attended a SCB Seminar
and/or passed competency tests appropriate to their role within the past 3
years. New applicants must have attended the appropriate seminar before
undertaking the role.
For Referees an annual SCB Seminar attendance is compulsory.
At a meeting, including a Training Session or Amateur Meeting, SCB

Licenced Officials must be nominated to undertake the duties listed in these
Regulations regarding Training Sessions and Amateur Meetings, note the
following: -
• 1 Machine Examiner is required at all Meetings
A second person, who may be unlicenced, is mandatory to
assist the Machine Examiner in their duties
• The presence of a Training Instructor is not mandatory
• Except for the following, an Official may not carry out more
than one duty at a Meeting:
o The Announcer and Incident Recorder duties may be
combined
o An Environmental Marshal’s role may be combined
with that of either a Machine Examiner, Pits Marshal
or Start Marshal
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o A Promoter/Associate may act as a Presenter, Team

Manager, Track Curator or Training Instructor
Upon the request of a Promotion or Clerk of Course, the Referee, will require
the completion of a One Event Application as required.
If the appointed Referee is absent and no other Referee, including a
Probationer or Trainee Referee, is in attendance, the Clerk of Course shall
appoint a substitute with the agreement, in writing, of both Team Managers.
The substitute, whether or not licenced, shall assume all the duties of the
Referee for the duration of the Meeting except if the appointed Referee
arrives before the start of heat 6.
All Officials must sign the Meeting Signing-On Form. The Staging
Promotion, Clerk of Course, Machine Examiners, Referee, Team Managers
and Track Curator must be present at least 1 hour before the start time
Where a Meeting Steward is appointed they must be in attendance at least

2 hours before the start time. All other officials must be in attendance, at
least 30 minutes before the start time. All officials must remain in
attendance for the duration of the Meeting.
02.2 DUTIES
All Officials, licenced and un-licenced, must carry out their duties implicitly,
without bias or favour and always in accordance with the Regulations.
02.2.1 Announcer / Presenter

To provide spectators in a strictly impartial manner with information,
including Referee’s racing decisions, instructions or statements, required to
understand and enjoy a Meeting. Under no circumstances should they make
comment that incites any section of the crowd, or on any matter that is sub-
judice or gives the impression a protest has been/is being made against a
Referees decision. They are responsible for the comments of anyone being
interviewed who does not hold an SCB Licence or Registration.
Specifically, they must, having first received the Referee’s confirmation

announce; any variation to the programmed line-ups; heat results including
disqualifications, re-runs and the official closing of the Meeting.
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02.2.2 Clerk of Course

Must have no financial involvement with the Promotion. Is responsible solely
to the Referee for the overall preparation, administration and conduct of the
Meeting in accordance with the Speedway Regulations and official
programme. They have a duty to ensure all staff are suitable, properly
trained and in place to ensure the smooth, safe running of the Meeting and
accepts instructions only from the Referee.
Specifically, they must:

a) arrange the supply and distribution of all necessary Meeting
documentation
b) ensure the requirements of the Speedway Regulations are met
before the Referee undertakes an inspection, in particular all
equipment and signage
c) notify the Referee of all rider and official changes prior to a Meeting
start time and remain available to the Referee and not be on the
infield at a time during racing
d) check that all Meeting documentation is correctly completed,
ensuring the Referee receives such necessary documents prior to
the commencement of any official track activity
e) instruct all Officials and Staff of their tasks, ensuring information,
documentation, equipment, including the use of and knowledge of
these Regulations and the H & S at Work Act, enabling them to
undertake their duties expeditiously. There should be a minimum
of 2 Track Marshals on each bend to display the red flags
immediately the Referee activates the red stop lights
f) inform, either verbally or in writing of any ‘local’ conditions and
rules to both the Referee and visiting Team Manager
g) bring matters concerning H & S issues to the Promotions attention
h) prevent suspended, banned or un-licenced persons from taking
any part in the Meeting or approaching the Referee
i) ensure the track is clear before any Parade is held, instructing
riders not to make any practice starts if riders are without helmets
j) prevent unauthorised or unlicensed persons from
entering/remaining on the infield or track during racing. In the
event of a Race stoppage, ensures only the minimum number of
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personnel needed to attend to the incident/accident are permitted

access
l) in the event of a re-run, to inform the Referee that the track and/or
safety fence have been satisfactorily repaired, that all riders have
been cleared to continue by the MO, who has also given clearance
for the Meeting to continue
m) prevent any approach, in person or by phone to the Referee,
except one by yourself, a Machine Examiner, or Team Manager,
without the Referees prior permission. Riders must seek prior
permission.
n) if requested, provide a suitable person to accompany the Referee
whilst on duty
02.2.3 Environmental Marshal

To ensure that the requirements of the SCB Environmental Code are met.
Specifically, the Environmental Marshal must inform the Referee and bring
to the attention of the Promotion any aspects which are not being adhered
to and suggest proposals for improvements. When an Environmental Audit
is being carried out, the Environmental Marshal must be available to assist
and to advise on any shortcomings that have previously been reported.
02.2.4 Environmental Steward

To inspect, collate and advise in respect of compliance with the
Environmental Code and to suggest best practice methods, to aid
Environmental Marshals and to make recommendations to the SCB.
02.2.5 Incident Recorder

Is to record on the appropriate form(s), all incidents which involve a rider
falling from their motorcycle and if they also record heat times, then this
information should be passed to the Announcer. The completed SCB
documents should be given to the Referee at the end of the meeting.
02.2.6 Machine Examiner

Is to both certify that all rider motorcycles and personal equipment conforms
to the Regulations and is in a safe condition both before and during the
Meeting.
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Specifically, the Machine Examiner must:

a) be readily available in the pits area during the meeting
b) inspect all motorcycles to confirm they comply with the Speedway
Regulations: prior to the start of a meeting; immediately before the
start of each heat; following an accident; if appropriate at the end
of any heat; at other times upon the instruction of the Referee who
may also order the Pits Marshal to keep a motorcycle on track by
closing the pit gate
c) sign the Technical Control Form, noting results of specific checks
undertaken
d) that tyres have been distributed according to the Regulations and
mark the 2nd tyres being used a ‘spare’ confirming their compliance
e) take possession of any rider’s motorcycle, equipment or helmet
that is deemed unsafe or in violation of these Regulations. The
straps on a helmet may be cut only with the permission of the rider,
in which case it is returned to the rider, otherwise the helmet is
passed to the Referee
f) approve temporary repairs to rider clothing if damaged during the
meeting
g) assist an SCB Technical Steward to carry out such duties as
necessary
02.2.7 Meeting Steward

The main duties of the Meeting Steward, appointed by the SCB, are:
a) consultation with the staging Promotion and Referee on all matters
relating to the staging of a meeting and especially at any time when
the staging or continuation of a Meeting is in doubt
b) to make, at their sole discretion, a decision to delay, order a
postponement or abandonment in which case no further racing,
practice or track use is permitted
c) prior to start time, may hold a briefing, with attendees invited at the
Meeting Steward’s discretion
d) during the meeting the Steward shall be readily available in the pits
area and be the official responsible for undertaking any further
track inspections
e) recommend to the Referee, any disciplinary action to be taken for
any misdemeanours they witness in the pit area
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02.2.8 Promoter / Associate

Must sign the Meeting Certificate and remain in attendance during and
immediately after the meeting. They are responsible for the organisation of
the meeting, ensuring all requirements of these Regulations prior to and
during the meeting are met, including payment of the appropriate fees,
insurances and other statutory requirements.
Specifically, the staging Promotion is responsible: -

a) to never advertise an event in a misleading manner; not to classify
a meeting as an ‘International’; or ‘British Championship’, except
with prior BSPA permission, nor ever use ‘Grand Prix, World Cup
or World Championship titles’
b) to ensure the track receives timely and adequate preparation
c) until 2 hours prior to the advertised start time may postpone the
meeting if there are exceptional conditions as would make racing
impossible, except where:
i) the SCB specifically forbids a Promotion from so doing
ii) if a Meeting Steward is appointed to the meeting
and must advise the Referee at the earliest opportunity
d) to ensure all current SCB notices are appropriately displayed
e) that the BSPA approved Re-Admission Policy Notice is
appropriately displayed
f) in accordance with the Child Protection Policy, give formal
Accreditation to Photographers, Filming/Video Operator. Be
satisfied that those persons using video or photographic
equipment do so solely for the purposes of the promotion and
celebration of the activities. Forbid the use by anyone else of any
equipment with a telescopic or zoom lens
g) check the credentials and insurance of your Track’s Medical
Provider, the Medical Officer (Doctor or Paramedic) and
Ambulance Providers
h) produce and be accountable for the content of a Meeting
Programme
i) recognise the SCB pass at all times
j) take all necessary steps to safeguard, at all times, the interests
and welfare of all riders, officials and spectators during a meeting,
being responsible to maintain good order throughout the stadium
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and its environs and in the event of a serious disturbance to notify

the SCB immediately of plans to avoid a repeat
k) at Premiership & Championship League meetings only, ensure
compliance to the Regulations regarding tyres
l) provide equipment to test or inspect a silencer as required or if no
equipment is available and a protest is made regarding the legality
of a silencer, then the Promotion must supply a replacement
silencer free of charge
m) provide a secure facility, should the need arise, to impound a
motorcycle
n) ensure the Track Logbook is kept up to date
02.2.9 Pit Marshal

To assist the Clerk of Course and specifically to: -
a) ensure during a meeting (15 minutes before heat 1 until 15 minutes
after the last heat) that only rider, mechanics and officials
(including TV crews/press/photographers) who have signed the
‘Meeting Signing On’ form, with a duty may remain in the pits.
Anyone under the age of 16, must be SCB Registered.
b) report any non-compliance of: -
i) non-smoking rules
ii) riding in the pits area
c) position all motorcycles in a manner that facilitates quick and easy
identification
d) ensure riders and motorcycles are marshalled in readiness for the
following heat
e) keep the pit gate closed at all times, especially during track
maintenance and opened only to allow access to and ingress
from the track for racing
f) prevent unauthorised persons from entering or remaining on the
infield or track during racing. In the event of a race stoppage permit
access to the minimum number of personnel necessary to attend
to the incident/accident
02.2.10 Probationer Referee

May undertake the duties of a Referee without supervision at any NDL or
non-official competition. They may also undertake the duties at a
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Premiership or Championship meeting if a Referee is in attendance, but not

necessarily having direct supervision.
02.2.11 Referee
Exercises supreme control of a meeting but has no organisational
responsibility nor duties other than those defined in these Regulations from
the time of entering the stadium until they declare the meeting closed.
Whilst in attendance only the Referee is permitted to impose a penalty on
any rider or official who does not comply with these Regulations. The
Referee may also report other non-disciplinary matters to the SCB for
further investigation.
Duties prior to and /or Pre-Meeting are to: -

a) check the heat format including gate positions, that riders and
officials hold SCB registrations/licences, issuing One Event
Registrations or Licences if required. Team Line-ups (It is not
permitted for competing teams to agree to waive the rules at an
Official Meeting). Compliance to the regulations and/or
Homologation Certificate of the track, it’s facilities, Track
Standards and track surface as detailed on the Meeting
Report. Reporting and providing photographic evidence of non-
conformances
b) discuss any issues relating to the meeting with the staging
Promotion
c) meet with the Clerk of Course, Machine Examiner, Team
Managers, Track Curator, Medical Officer and Meeting Steward,
if appointed
d) allow, if requested by the staging Promotion, a decision regarding
a postponement to be delayed until the published start time or later
if the circumstances would allow for a meeting to be completed
within any time curfew
e) receive from the Clerk of Course and check all the meeting
documentation prior to the commencement of track activities
During the meeting shall;
a) consult at any time during a meeting, including before the of the 1st
heat, with the Clerk of Course, Team Managers and Team
Captains, if there is a doubt whether the meeting can commence
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or continue. (Not applicable when a Meeting Steward is

appointed). In the event a meeting is abandoned no further racing,
practicing or use of the track is permitted
b) ensure all riders programmed to participate, remain until the close
of the meeting, unless declared unfit by the Medical Officer, or
upon a specific request from the Clerk of Course to allow a rider to
leave earlier
c) declare the results of each heat and adjudicate in respect of all
matters detailed within the Racing Rules, ensuring that all
decisions taken that vary the programme are communicated via
the Clerk of Course and/or Announcer
d) act with any protest correctly lodged, as prescribed in these
Regulations
e) refuse access, in person or by phone from riders and officials,
subject to reasonable facilities being granted to the Clerk of Course
and Team Managers
f) inform the Clerk of Course immediately if a proposed fine is
imposed upon a rider in order that the rider is advised, but if a
proposed fine is imposed upon an official then the Referee must
inform that official, not the Clerk of Course, immediately
g) except when a recognised TV company is in attendance who
provide multi-angle replay views to the Referee, all decisions taken
by a Referee shall be made without referral to a TV/video monitor
or replay thereof
h) Ensure the riders are briefed in the event that either of the
alternative starting procedures are to be used.
After declaring the meeting closed, the Referee shall: -

a) collect any documentation issued during the course of the meeting
b) notify the SCB Co-ordinator, and/or nominated deputy, by email,
of all riders withdrawn due to suffering concussion
c) if an incident has been recorded on the Meeting Report, separately
notify the SCB Co-ordinator and SCB office, by phone or email as
soon as possible, but in any case, not later than 12 noon the
following day
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d) by 14.30 the next working day, email the Meeting Report, Result
Sheet and all other relevant documents to the appropriate
recipients
e) take away any helmets that have been impounded and ensure that
any motorcycles or equipment, subject to a protest or involved
in fatal accidents are securely impounded for future examination,
noting all serial or identifying marks
02.2.12 Start Marshal

a) ensure before the beginning of practice and racing, signalling flags,
disqualification discs, spare starting gate tapes, track marking
equipment, rakes and fire extinguishers are available and in order
and that the starting gate functions correctly
b) the starting gate tapes, including spares, which must be made of a
material that easily breaks so as not to cause injury in the event a
rider catches those tapes with their head or helmet.
c) that the lay out and the marking of the starting area complies with
the regulations, and immediately before each heat
d) they must bring the rider to the start area in an orderly manner,
determined by their gate position with the inside being first, to the
correct position, which will ensure the front tyre is within 75mm of
the tapes, checking that the ignition cut-out lanyard is correctly
attached
e) after a signal to the Referee to illuminate the green light they shall
walk well clear of all the motorcycles rear wheels which allows the
Referee to take control. They shall also brief the riders of the
procedures in the event of a gate failure
f) should an approved stabiliser be used in conjunction with the
starting tapes, ensure that this is removed immediately on
commencement of the heat
g) signals for the stopping of a heat or the disqualification of a rider,
given by the Referee are repeated by flags and that the helmet
colour disc(s) for disqualification is/are displayed. Flag signals are
made to indicate the last lap and the finish of each heat
h) flag signals are made as directed by the Referee should the
starting gate or signal lamps fail to operate correctly
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02.2.13 Technical Steward

To undertake specific tasks on behalf of the SCB and specifically to visit
tracks on an ad-hoc basis to: -
a) carry out detailed examination of motorcycles including analysis of
fuel and fuel systems, measurements of engine capacity, silencers
and dirt deflectors
b) carry out detailed inspections of riders clothing and helmet
c) monitor the performance of Machine Examiners and re-train as
appropriate
d) receive any machinery or equipment impounded or confiscated by
a Referee for testing purposes
e) provide the SCB with detailed reports in respect of any testing
02.2.14 Team Manager

Limited to one per Team during a meeting.
Ensure that all riders in the team, including mechanics and others
understand and abide by these Regulations, maintaining good discipline at
all times.
Specifically, the Team Manager must: -

a) ensure the line-up, including changes, conforms to the Regulations
b) receive details of any local rules from the Clerk of Course and relay
this information to all team members
c) ensure all riders arrive on time, are ready for any parade and rides
d) sign the Meeting Certificate to confirm all riders are in a fit condition
to race and that their equipment conforms to the Regulations.
Advise the Clerk of Course and Referee if at any time during the
meeting this situation changes
e) ensure the Team Captain signs the Meeting Certificate
f) be involved in the approval process of opponent’s spare tyres
g) be solely responsible for making any protest on behalf of the team
h) 4 team members assist in all scheduled SRBF collections
i) be responsible for ensuring any team rider, including guests, who
is medically withdrawn from the meeting obtains the necessary
clearance to resume racing
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02.2.15 Track Curator

Ensure the track, including connected aspects receives timely and suitable
preparation prior to and during a meeting.
a) they must be fully aware and responsible to ensure compliance of
these Regulations, specifically;
• the provision of fixing APD’s
• spare APD Panels
• Inflatable Pumps
• advertising on fences
• Neutral Zone
• Infield requirements
• Inner and Outer Edge marking
• minimum equipment requirements including shale
b) confirm to the Referee by means of the Meeting Certificate of the
type and quantity of equipment available and that it is in working
order
c) assisted by Track Marshals ensure that the track is clear of all
objects as soon as the 2-minute warning is sounded
02.2.16 Track Curator Advisor

The role is to visit tracks, to ensure Track Curators are using best practice
methods and have been provided with the equipment listed within these
Regulations. Giving guidance on all areas of track preparation and
maintenance. Provide a detailed report to the SCB of the visit, making
appropriate recommendations.
Promotions will be notified in advance of such visits. They must

accommodate/facilitate the Track Curator Advisor in carrying out their role,
encouraging good co-operation with the resident Track Curator.
02.2.17 Training Instructor

The main official in charge of on-track activity during Training Sessions and
specifically must ensure: -
a) trainees are SCB Registered and/or issued a One Event Training
Registration
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b) a trainee rides a motorcycle in accordance with their Registration

if there is competitive racing otherwise at the Training Instructors
sole discretion
c) trainees progress is monitored
d) when competitive racing takes place, that riders, in addition to
riding a motorcycle in accordance with the Registration are of
similar standard, especially in terms of their ability to avoid
accidents and carry out an emergency stop
e) carry out an instruction so issued by a Speedway GB Team
Manager/Coach
02.2.18 Trainee Referee

Underpins the Referee in order to further their training. If ordered by the
Referee, and under their control may carry out the full duties of the Referee.
02.3 LICENCE FEES

Premiership & Championship Promoter £260.00
NDL Associate £105.00
Track Officials £ 50.00
Referee £ 70.00
One Event Officials Licence £ 20.00
SCB Associate £312.00
League Club Applications – Fees include the Annual Circuit Licence, 2

Promoters or Associates and 15 officials.
Premiership and Championship League £2500.00

National Development League £1200.00
Training Track, including 5 officials £ 500.00
SCB Event Permits (for events not included on the BSP Official Fixture List
Training Event Permit (one event) £ 10.00
Amateur Event Permit (one event) £ 25.00
Amateur Event Permit (seasonal) £ 150.00
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Payment due
Payment due Payment due
with Club
by 31st May by 31st July
Application
Premiership & £600.00 inc £1300.00 incl £600.00 inc
Championship VAT VAT VAT
£300.00 inc £600.00 incl £300.00 inc
NDL
VAT VAT VAT
£170.00 inc £160.00 incl £170.00 inc
Training Track
VAT VAT VAT
The portion of the inclusive fee for the Circuit Licence is subject to VAT at
the prevailing rate.
Payments not made on or before the due date will incur a 10% penalty
charge for each month it remains unpaid. Any additional invoices are as
per standard invoice terms.
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02.4 SPEEDWAY MEETING DOCUMENTS

Responsibility for having these documents
Ind = Rider and/or Official
R = Referee
T = Track
Circuit Licence T FMN Competition Licence Ind
Green Sheet Averages –

T&R Incident Report T
MA’s
T&
Incident Summary Form T Injured Rider Certificate
Ind
Meeting Results R&T Meeting Report R&T
Meeting Certificate T One Event Applications R
One Event Training

T Official Licence Ind
Registration
Permit Applications T Rider Registration Ind
Supplementary
Speedway Regulations All T
Regulations (SR’s)
Team Declarations T&R Technical Control Form T
Track Homologation Track Logbook

T&R T
Certificate (H&S/Environmental)
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CHAPTER 3 – RIDERS LICENCING & CONTRACTS

03.1 LICENCING
Riders, essential for the legal running of a meeting must be licenced.
Registered riders agree to abide by the SCB Regulations to save harmless
the ACU, SCB, BSPA, fellow riders from and against actions, claims, costs,
expenses and demands in respect of death, injury, loss of or damage to the
person or their property and others arising out of or in connection with the
taking part in any meeting, notwithstanding the same may be contributed to
by the negligence of the said bodies, their officials, agents, servants or
representatives.
All riders must hold a current SCB Registration which is issued by the SCB
upon application, provided that the rider is the holder of an FMN Competition
Licence, has both FMN and legal permission to ride in the UK and agrees
with the conditions stated on the SCB Riders Registration Application Form.
Any Rider Registration received for that season after 1st May will be charged
at an increased rate.
In the event a rider elects to cease riding or retires during the current season
they must notify the SCB office in writing immediately. In these
circumstances a rider cannot return to ride for any club within 28 days,
effective from the date of notification to the SCB.
A Referee may issue a One Event Registration if the conditions stated on

the application form are met.
At a Training Session, a non SCB Registered rider must complete a One

Event Training Registration Application
To compete in the National Development League a rider must hold a British

Passport, ACU Licence and an SCB Registration.
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The types of SCB Rider Registrations and their validity are:
Riders Guidance Notes

Registration NB. An ACU Licence is also Promoters
Annual Fee Meeting Validity
Category required unless otherwise Guidance Notes
stated
If the rider appears in a clubs BSP Official

Professional £120 All meetings 1st 1-7 and applies after 1st May Fixture List –
this fee will be £160 Event Permit
BSP Official
Fixture List –
Premier Junior League (PJL)
Event Permit
Midland Southern
Restricted £80 Junior Leagues Stand-alone event
Development League (MSDL)
requires an SCB
National Junior League (NJL
Amateur Event
Permit
allows a rider to additionally

BSP Official
15 year old ONLY riding a compete in the British U21,
Youth Special £80 Fixture List –
500cc motorcycle and U19 Championship, NDL,
Event Permit
PJL, MSDL and the NJL.
Up to 8 year old – 80cc

8,9 and 10 year olds – max
125cc or 150cc sealed
11,12 and 13 year old – max BSP Official
Young riders until they reach
Youth £80 250cc Fixture List –
their 16th birthday
British Youth Championship Event Permit
Rounds
14 and 15 – 500cc
For a rider not yet in

possession of their SCB
Registration but hold an FMN
licence.
To upgrade for a single event

BSP Official
from a Restricted to compete
One Event £20 Fixture List –
in the Premiership,
Event Permit
Championship and NDL.
To participate in
Demonstration, Veteran,
Vintage, Benefit, Testimonial,
Farewell or Charity Meetings
Training Sessions and

To participate in Training SCB Amateur
Amateur Meetings as defined
Amateur £20 Sessions and Amateur Event Permit as
in 017.3 and 017.4
Meetings. defined in 017.4
ACU Licence not required.
Open training Session as SCB Training

One Event To participate in an Open
Free defined in 017.3 only. Event Permit as
Training Training Session ONLY
ACU Licence not required. defined in 017.3
A One Event Training Registration is only permitted up to a maximum of 3 occasions. Thereafter the rider must upgrade
to Amateur or above
Upgrade Free to riders in the British

£70
Assessment Youth Championship
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In competitive racing the maximum engine sizes relative to age are: -
Up to 8 years old 80cc
8, 9 and 10 year olds Maximum 125cc or 150cc sealed
11,12 and 13 year olds Maximum 250cc
14 and 15 year olds 500cc
A Speedway GB U21 Team Manager must endorse all upgrades.
Youth registrations are valid for an age restricted meeting (e.g., Under 16),
second half, Amateur meeting or Training Session, provided they only
compete against other Youth Registration holders on the same class of
machinery.
A Youth Special Registration allows a rider to additionally compete in the

British U21, and U19 Championship, NDL, PJL, MSDL and the NJL.
Youth applications (not renewals) must be supported by a suitable

endorsement. Youth applications, including renewals must be
countersigned by a parent/guardian.
14 year old youth applicants for a 500cc category must have successfully
undertaken a formal competency test or been assessed by the Speedway
GB Team U21 Team Manager.
Unlicensed Mascots are only permitted to ride on a licenced speedway track
after the referee has officially declared the meeting closed.
No rider shall have a direct or indirect interest in the promotion of any

speedway without the express permission of the SCB, which is given or
withheld as its sole discretion.
Riders must sign-on one hour before the advertised start time and must
always be prepared to start in accordance with the programme.
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Failure to attend, arriving late, ceasing to participate or leaving a meeting

without the Referees permission is an offence.
03.2 RIDER CONTRACTS

The BSPA will maintain a register of Riders Agreements as every rider
contracted to a team shall have a duly completed Riders Agreement.
Supplementary agreements between a Promotion and rider are not

recognised. Payments in cash or kind and any other form of inducement,
other than those in accordance with the terms of the Riders Agreement, that
are made or offered directly or indirectly by any Promotion, Official, Agent
or other person to a rider with the intention of influencing the result of a heat
or heats, shall be deemed to be conduct prejudicial to the sport.
Foreign riders must have Start Permission from their own FMN and those
without the ‘right to work’, must hold a Tier 2 (Sportsperson) or Tier 5
(Temporary Worker) CoS to partake in British Speedway before being
declared in a Premiership or Championship team.
03.3 LOANS, TRANSFER AND PROMOTIONS RETAINED LIST

The BSPA will maintain, manage and approve all rider Transfers and Loans,
in accordance with the BSPA Code of Conduct and the BSPA Articles of
Association and administer Promotions Retained Lists, subject to: -
a) a rider under agreement for a minimum of 8 months, having been

the subject of a Transfer, not requested by the rider, shall either
receive a % of the transfer fee, (10% plus 2.5% for each previous
8 months of continuous service) or choose to maintain ‘continuous’
service. NB. Following a Testimonial, continuous service is
calculated from that date. Liability to pay the riders % of the
transfer fee lies solely with the selling promotion.
b) a rider seeking a transfer, must put such a request in writing and
forward a copy to both his Promotion and the BSPA, which will
remain in force until it is cancelled in writing by the rider.
c) a Promotion shall be permitted three (3) months to negotiate a
transfer, except that if a request is made out of season, the
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Promotion shall have until 1st March to affect a transfer, provided

the Promotion has a minimum of three (3) months.
Thereafter the rider may apply to the SCB for settlement by arbitration. The
SCB shall deicide if it is in the best interest of the sport that the rider be
transferred and consider so far as is possible, the wishes of the rider and
the transfer fee.
No currently licenced officials (except the seller/buyer) or registered rider is

permitted to act as an Agent or negotiate for another rider during the season.
Any party to a proposed transfer who is: -

a) directly aggrieved by the consent or refusal of the BSPA to
sanction a transfer
b) where there is a dispute as to the transfer fee, may apply in writing
with a non-refundable £300 fee for settlement by the SCB.
If a Promotion ceases to operate, and/or the SCB order an annulment, riders

on that Promotions Retained List shall revert to the BSPA and transfers take
place. Any transfer effected within the month preceding an annulment or
change of Promotion may at the discretion of the BSPA or SCB be annulled.
Applications for a Testimonial, Farewell or Benefit Meeting on behalf of a

rider must be made to the BSPA to be approved at the BSPA AGM.
A team of riders may not be transferred from one Promotion or Track to

another without prior consent of the SCB and BSPA, which will only be given
in exceptional circumstances.
The permission of the Promotion on whose Retained List a rider appears

must be sought before being loaned to another Promotion.
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CHAPTER 4 – RIDERS EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY

These Regulations are designed primarily to protect the rider detailing the
minimum standards and riders should heed any safety or medical advice so
given in respect of any other equipment.
04.1 EQUIPMENT
04.1.1 Clothing
Scarves or neckerchiefs must not trail so as to be a possible source of
danger.
Riders must wear appropriate clothing; a one piece suit or combination of

racing trousers, shirt or jacket (that must be zipped together) and footwear;
all made of materials designed to protect riders, with leather being of a
minimum 1.0mm thickness or non-leather materials, with equivalent
protective properties to leather.
04.1.2 Footwear
Footwear, in good state of repair, made of leather or an approved substitute
and be of a minimum height of 200mm to provide, together with the suit,
complete protection.
04.1.3 Gloves
Gloves made of leather, or non-leather material with a minimum (equivalent)
thickness of 1mm must be worn at all times.
04.1.4 Goggles
Goggles and/or spectacles, if worn, must be shatter resistant. These must
fit the rider and be worn at the start of each heat; their removal and/or loss
during a heat is not an offence.
04.1.5 Helmets
A helmet bearing one of the following approval marks must be worn:
• ECE 22.05 P or ECE 22-06 P
• SNELL M2015, M2020D or 2020R
• JIST 8133:2015 (only Type 2 full face)
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Any modification, to the helmet structure invalidates this approval, including

modification, cutting, drilling or puncturing of the shell in any way
subsequent to manufacture or the fitting or attachment of a camera, lens or
other similar object.
Painting of laminated composite construction helmets (glass fibre, Kevlar

etc) is permitted, however part bonded on (visor aperture surrounds or
energy absorbing lining) must not be removed. Moulded plastic helmets of
polycarbonate, ABS must not be painted. Helmet vinyl wraps are not
permitted.
The helmet must be in sound condition and be a good fit for the rider’s head.
It must not be possible to slip the retention system over the chin when
fastened, nor must it be possible to pull it over the rider’s head.
Helmets deemed to be unfit, either before or during the meeting, must be

confiscated by the Referee and depending upon the circumstances either
render it unusable (with the rider’s permission), hold it for further
examination or exceptionally return it.
A rider whose helmet is held for further examination must remit within 14
days to the SCB the appropriate fee either for examination (£50) or its return
in a damaged condition (£20). If the examination finds the helmet is in good
condition the helmet and fee will be returned. Before returning a damaged
helmet, it will be rendered unusable.
When a rider is taken to hospital, the helmet (in its condition immediately
following an accident) must accompany the rider to the hospital.
A set of four (4) helmet colours on which advertising is not permitted, other
than the manufacturers name, in these colours:
• Red RAL reference 0320
• Blue RAL reference 5017
• White RAL reference 9010
• Yellow RAL reference 1023
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04.1.6 Protection
Extra body protection must be worn; either incorporated within the clothing
or worn separately over appropriate undergarments.
If incorporated within the clothing it must include the use of padding made
of leather, or enclosed plastic foam of at least 8mm thickness covering the
following areas: -
• Shoulders
• Elbows
• Both side (chest and back) of the torso
• Hip joints
• Knees
If not incorporated within the clothing, ‘body armour’ may comprise ribbed
panels of moulded plastic with a minimum thickness of 2mm covering the
following areas: -
• Shoulders
• Elbows
• Both side (chest and back) of the torso
• Hip joints
• Knees
Undergarments, if used, may be either of the ‘Nomex’ type, silk or cotton

but not synthetic materials which may melt and could cause damage to a
riders skin in an accident.
04.1.7 Riding Numbers

In all official fixtures, riders must wear a jacket, suit or shirt showing the
riders riding number on the front and back.
04.2 MACHINERY
Each rider is responsible for ensuring their machine complies with these
regulations. Refusal to allow an examination of the motorcycle shall be
deemed an offence. In the event of a dispute or protest the Referees
decision is final without the possibility of Appeal.
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04.2.1 Motorcycle
Each rider may have a maximum of two (2) motorcycles in the pits during a
meeting.
Before racing, all motorcycles intended for use during that meeting must be
checked for compliance to these regulations by the Machine Examiner.
Any motorcycles, which do not comply, are prohibited.
No motorcycle may be removed from the pits without the Referee’s

permission.
Homologated parts must be without modification, alteration or damage to

the manufacturers original design. Only FIM permitted engineering and/or
production enhancements are allowed.
Any fairing, bodywork, protection or other covering to the motorcycle must

not have sharp edges and must be constructed with materials that will not
cause injury when deformed.
The Referee, Technical Steward or other authorised SCB official may

instigate a detailed inspection of any motorcycle or component, including an
order for such to be impounded for examination.
All motorcycles will have the rider’s name displayed on the rear of the seat
or mudguard.
Motorcycles without fuel must weigh a minimum of 75kg (250cc) and 77kg
(500cc).
When weighed during a meeting the weight includes fuel and 1% tolerance
is allowed.
Titanium is authorised except when used in the construction of the frame,

front forks, handlebars or wheel spindles.
Carbon fibre is authorised except for handlebars and handlebar clamps

made from carbon-carbon, carbon-Kevlar and or other composite materials.
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Ceramic parts are forbidden. Ceramic coated parts are authorised.
Data recording devices and automatic electronic ignition are permitted.
A device or switch to alter the ignition physically or manually by the rider

during a race is not permitted.
No signal of any kind may pass between a moving motorcycle and anyone
connected with the motorcycle’s entrant or rider, except for the signal from
an on-board camera.
04.2.2 Brakes
Brakes are not permitted.
04.2.3 Carburettors
Carburettors, without any electronic devices fitted, only can be used, i.e., no
fuel injection.
04.2.4 Chain Guard

An additional protective device must be provided to prevent a broken
primary chain from flying upwards.
This can be provided by either a fully enclosed steel chain guard, or, if a
chain guard is made from plastic or from other material, then a steel bolt of
10mm minimum diameter must be placed outside the bottom rear quadrant
of the clutch sprocket. This bolt, must not be drilled and if damaged, must
always be completely replaced.
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A guard/cover must be fitted to any exposed countershaft sprocket. A guard

must be fitted where the chain goes onto the rear wheel sprocket. A chain
guide alone does not suffice unless it is a type that covers the bottom
quadrant of the sprocket and neither the chain nor the teeth on the sprocket
are exposed.
A chain guard/cover that becomes inoperative or detached during a heat

will not be subject to disqualification.
04.2.5 Clutch Levers

Must be positioned in such a manner that the rider does not need to change
his position to operate them. The lever must be mounted to swivel, so that
at no time can the rider’s fingers be trapped between the lever and the
handlebars. The end of the levers must be ball-ended (16mm) and when
closed must not be situated wider than the furthest extremity of the
handlebar.
04.2.6 Detailed Engine and Component Checks

These will be conducted by the Technical Steward. The Referee or an SCB
appointed Officer may be present.
If a detailed examination of a motorcycle or component is required, the

examination should take place at the track immediately following the
meeting, in the presence of the rider or their nominated representative.
The measurement of an engine is a process involving the use of lamp oil. It

requires the removal of the engine rocker cover or exhaust valve rockers.
This should be carried out by the rider.
The rider may nominate another individual, or the person conducting the
checks, to carry out this task, solely at the rider’s risk.
An engine that has been impounded must be sealed in an appropriate

manner prior to removal from the pits.
If a check at the track is not possible the motorcycle, or its components,

must be marked for identification and impounded. It is the rider’s
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responsibility to ensure any dismantling is carried out on an item that has

been impounded.
Items impounded for subsequent inspection at another place, all additional

costs incurred for the examination, regardless of the findings, must be borne
by the rider.
04.2.7 Dirt Deflectors

Are compulsory and must be FIM Homologated, including all the parts.
Homologated Dirt Deflectors are:

• Barry Briggs BBDD/96/A/ALL
• Barry Briggs FIM DD-BBR/9712/SCB01
• Dave Standing DASDD/97/A/ALL
• JRM, Jawa DD/JAWA-2000-03
The manufacturer must engrave on each Dirt Deflector the homologation

detail. Dirt Deflectors used must be within these specifications and must be
fitted to the motorcycle prior to Machine Examination.
If a Dirt Deflector becomes inoperative during a heat the rider will not be
subject to a disqualification. Unless it causes a stoppage to the heat.
The inter-face of the Dirt Deflector may be altered to allow a correct

assembly, to a particular frame construction.
However, it must retain its normal function.
It is not permitted to drill holes for cosmetic, lightening purposes, to polish
off the Trademarks or homologation numbers as these are for identification
purposes.
A Dirt Deflector not conforming to these regulations, including copies or

fakes, will be impounded.
A Dirt Deflector flap must retain its original shape.

Any flap that is distorted, holed, worn through, cut or dismembered must be
replaced prior to racing.
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The Dirt Deflector flap must remain effective under all track surface and
wind conditions. It must be shaped and positioned in such a way that the
distance of the upper flap edge to the complete tyre thread width is 18mm
(+/- 5mm).
The opposite lower edge shall be 35mm maximum (+/- 5mm) from the track
surface over an equal distance.
Outside of this centre section, the lower edge of the flap may slope up to a
maximum of 50mm above the track surface.
All measurements are taken with the motorcycle in a vertical position, with
the tyre normally inflated but without a rider.
A mechanism must maintain constant function of the pivot arrangement and

be able to return the flap to its normal operating position with minimal delay.
To measure the tension provided by the mechanism of the Dirt Deflector, a
vertical balance shall be used to measure an equivalent minimum pre-load
of 2.5kg.
The vertical balance must be attached to the outer edge of the flap in line
with the centre of the rear tyre.
04.2.8 Engine
Motorcycles must be fitted with a single cylinder 4-stroke engine, using pure
methanol only.
A maximum capacity of 250cc or 500cc, 4 valves maximum and fitted with

a single carburettor, having a maximum diameter of 34mm and one spark
plug.
A section of the carburation instrument induction tract must have a constant,
circular shape with a maximum diameter of 34.00mm (+0.1mm). Only one
(1) single fuel nozzle is permitted.
No other additions are permitted in the air induction tract.
On the air intake side, this circular section will be measured from the
slide/throttle valve edge over a minimum of 5mm. On the engine side, this
circular section will be measured from the side/throttle valve edge, over a
minimum length of 25mm. On the engine side an additional hole, maximum
diameter 6mm, is permitted to be used for engine starting purposes (choke).
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04.2.9 Footrests
The right hand footrest must not exceed 320mm in length measured from
the centre line of the motorcycle
04.2.10 Handlebars
Widths must be not less than 700mm and not more than 900mm. When
light alloy handlebars are used, the distance between the two extremities of
the clamping area (or of the 2 clamps) must not be less than 120mm. The
repair by welding of light alloy handlebars is prohibited. Exposed handlebar
ends must be plugged with a solid material or rubber.
04.2.11 Mudguards
Must be made of flexible materials, fibreglass or carbon-fibre and must
project laterally beyond the tyre on each side.
A front mudguard must extend at least 5⁰ ahead of a vertical line running
through the centre of the front wheel axle and extend backwards at least
200mm from a vertical line from the fork centre spindle.
Applicable to 500cc and 250cc, but not for 125cc and 150cc motorcycles,
the rear mudguard must extend at least 5 degrees behind a vertical line
running through the centre of the rear wheel axle.
The gap between the rear wheel tyre surface and the rear of the mudguard
must not be larger than 35mm . This 35mm gap measurement shall be
made during machine examination prior to the start of a Meeting only, when
the wheel is in the rearmost position with the tyre normally inflated. No
subsequent measurement is necessary as conditions change.
If a push bar is used, it should be made in one piece of strong material which
should not break under impact and must not protrude any higher than 35mm
above the rear mudguard.
04.2.12 Oil Catch Tank

Motorcycles with a closed oil system must have an oil catch tank, without
holes or leaks that has a minimum volume of 300cc fitted over the breather
pipe on the engine.
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These must be emptied before the first heat and after each heat.
04.2.13 Rear Wheel

Must have a solid disc fitted on the right-hand (silencer) side.
04.2.14 Rev Limiters

It will be optional for all 250cc and 500cc engines to incorporate an ignition
system with rev limiter. Such rev limiters must remain unmodified as
delivered by the manufacturer. The rev limiter shall restrict the engine
maximum rotational speed to 13,500 RPM. It is recommended to use a ‘soft-
cut’ rev limiter.
04.2.15 Riding Numbers

Mandatory for all Premiership League.
Optional in the Championship League and National Development League.
The number must be clearly legible, located by the rider’s right leg in the
space between the upper part of the rear sub-frame and the bottom edge of
the rear mudguard.
It must be visible when the rider is seated in the riding position.

If rigid covers are used, it should be approximate to this position and firmly
fixed to the covering material. Other numbers or markings on a motorcycle
liable to cause confusion with the correct riding number are not permitted
and must be removed before the start of the meeting.
04.2.16 Silencer
A homologated silencer, as listed in these Regulations must be used.
All silencers must incorporate a heat shield (including, 125cc and 150cc)
which, must be of equal length and girth to the main body of the actual
silencer.
A heat shield that becomes detached during a heat will not be subject to
disqualification.
A modification to the top bracket and/or a nut welded onto the silencer is
permitted to allow better fitting on the motorcycle.
The original identification marks on the bracket must not be modified.
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A maximum gap (60mm +/- 10mm (except 125cc)) is allowed between the
silencer and the rear tyre.
The exhaust system must not exceed beyond the outer circumference of
the rear wheel not further forward than the centre of the rear wheel.
Where the exhaust pipe is fixed to the cylinder head, the silencer must be
fixed to the frame with a clip plus a 2nd flexible coupling.
A steel cable of at least 3mm diameter, or a strong steel spring, must be
fixed to the first ⅓ of the silencer to the frame.
For 500cc motorcycles a single main exhaust pipe, maximum 50mm

external diameter, is required. An exhaust pipe may include an external or
internal sound suppression body (maximum 50mm diameter / maximum
length 250mm) to reduce the sound level, welded securely on top and
parallel to the exhaust pipe.
The end of the exhaust pipe may be swaged out to 50mm diameter
maximum in order to fit into the silencer.
Modification is permitted to a Homologated Silencer when used on a 250cc

motorcycle, by allowing a reduction of the inlet diameter of the silencer down
to 40mm.
Appropriate homologated silencers must be used on 125/150cc

motorcycles, they must be securely fastened in at least 2 places to the
frame, one clip secured to the engine crankcase is acceptable.
During a heat, if the silencer becomes defective or detached the rider will
be disqualified.
Homologated Silencers for 250cc and 500cc:

• DEP T10 FIM TRS 2015D
• DEP T15 Free Flow FIM 26 AT15
• King 2015 or later FIM 071 Y15
• POLDEM 2 FIM 06 BP 78
• REMUS V4 FIM 10 CT15
• REMUS V7 FIM 11 V15
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The SCB Homologated Silences for 125cc and 150cc are:

• DEP SCB DEP 2021
• Trakplus T7 SCB Trakplus T7 2021
• Trakplus T8 SCB Trakplus T8 2021
The sound level for 125cc and 150cc motorcycles is 112DBA

maximum, at an engine testing speed of 10,000 RPM.
The minimum ‘In Use’ weights are: -

• DEP 1.0kg
• Trakplus T7 1.5kg
• Trakplus T8 1.6kg
04.2.17 Throttle Control and Cut Out

Throttle controls must be self-closing when not held by hand.
An ignition cut-out, earthed to the diamond or engine, must be fitted either

on the front fork triple clamp (i.e. handlebar plate) or on the right-hand side
of the handlebar, as close as is practicable to the throttle.
It must stop the engine immediately, by the simple action of pulling a lanyard
or a non-elastic string, which must be as short as possible, attached to the
rider’s right wrist or mechanic’s right wrist at all times.
04.2.18 Transmission/Clutch Guard

The primary transmission must have a guard as a safety measure. Holes,
maximum diameter of 10mm, in the transmission/clutch guards are allowed
for cooling. Cutting of the guard is allowed to expose the clutch pressure
plate and to allow adjustments to the clutch springs.
The guard must be constructed in such a way that under no circumstances

can the rider accidentally come into contact with the transmission/clutch
parts. It must be designed to protect persons from injuring their fingers.
04.2.19 Tyres
Only homologated rear tyres are permitted.
• Anlas – FIM/ANSW03020 SW003
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The staging Promotion is responsible for ensuring the requisite number of

new rear tyres are available together with facilities for the correct inflation.
No modification to the tyre as manufactured is permitted. It must not be

altered or cut.
Artificial warming, with an external aid, of a rear tyre is not permitted.
Tyres must be mounted on a rim, type WM3-2.15 x19”.

Tyre clamps or screws can be used. Where rims have been pre-drilled for
retention screws, then screws must be used.
An inner tube must be used.
Only air can be used to inflate a tyre.

If balancing weights are used, they must be attached only to the rim or
spokes.
Unless otherwise specified the use of only two edges per meeting is
permitted.
04.2.20 Tyre Warming

A rider whose motorcycle’s rear tyre has been artificially warmed prior to the
start of the heat, this includes spinning of the rear wheel whilst in contact
with the track or any other object, will receive a 15-metre handicap. This
does not apply to practice starts.
For a 2nd tyre warming offence, the rider will be disqualified from that heat
with no replacement.
If a rider is already on a 15-metre handicap, regardless of the reason, they
will be disqualified with no replacement permitted.
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For all Premiership and Championship League Competitions
Each team will have 7 new tyres for use in each meeting, which are not rider
specific.
Tyres will be available at the track at least one hour, but no earlier than two
hours before the advertised start of the meeting and must be clearly marked
in a ‘permanent’ manner by the supplier.
Each rider may have a used tyre. Both edges having been used, is marked
from a previous meeting, approved by the opposing Team Captain/Manager
and re-marked.
The used tyre is for emergencies only, motorcycle breakdown or tyre failure.
It is not a 2nd tyre to be used at will.
When used because of motorcycle breakdown the rider must revert to using
the original tyre. No marked tyres may be removed from the pits until the
close of the meeting.
For all National Development League Competitions

Each rider has the choice to use either one new tyre, or a number of used
tyres, which shall be rider specific.
If the used tyre option is chosen, then both edges must have been used.
A combination of new and used tyres by individual riders is not permitted.
When Rider Replacement is being utilised and all riders on the same team
elect to use new tyres, they are not permitted to use a 7th new tyre amongst
them.
For the front tyre, the only restriction is that the overall width is limited to
80mm maximum.
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Clarification of Drawing Detail

1 1st Exhaust clamp, mounting exhaust pipe to cylinder head
2 2nd Exhaust clamp (mandatory)
3 3rd Exhaust clamp (mandatory)
4 Silencer mounting bracket
5 Silencer mounting bracket (flexible coupling) to be fixed from the first
third of the silencer
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CHAPTER 5 – TRACK STANDARDS

To achieve a level of uniformity in safety standards, certain minimum
standards must be reached in order to stage Speedway racing. All tracks
(and Stadiums for those engaged in League Racing) undergo regular
inspections, in the form of an official 3-yearly inspection by an SCB Track
Inspector, when a Homologation Certificate is issued. Regular non-official
inspections are carried out by the Referee.
05.1 CIRCUIT LICENCE

A valid Circuit Licence is required for all tracks staging speedway under
these Regulations. A Homologation Certificate, valid for 3 seasons will
detail the construction, size, type of fence, neutral zones, lighting, infield
zones and details of all dispensations given.
Applications for a renewal of the Circuit Licence must be supported by a

statement that it remains in conformity to the Track Homologation
Certificate. If there have been changes or the track does not have a
Homologation Certificate, full details must be given to the SCB. If these
changes are significant a chargeable track inspection will be arranged, in
order for the Homologation Certificate to be updated.
If a Meeting Report indicates non-compliance to the Homologation

Certificate or Regulations, or there has been a failure to adequately prepare
the track, the SCB may order remedial work to be undertaken within a
specific time.
Specifically for track surface issues, the SCB may direct an SCB Track
Curator Advisor to visit the track to advise and assist the resident
Track Curator.
Where two successive Meeting Reports indicate non-compliance, an SCB
inspection will be mandatory at the Promotion’s expense.
If a Meeting Report indicates two consecutive occasions of non-

compliance to Track Standards and or track surface matters,
supported by photographs taken by the Referee and submitted to the
SCB Coordinator, specific penalties may be imposed as listed in
018.3.1.
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A new Speedway racing venue will be issued with a Homologation

Certificate only after the satisfactory testing of racing conditions as specified
in the official Track standards.
05.1.1 Track
A Track is formed of 2 straights, 2 bends, with an approved Safety Fence
that offers protection to riders, officials and spectators and is maintained in
good condition.
Advertising is permitted on fences only if these are painted thereon or are
affixed throughout its area by means of adhesive, Velcro or screws
(countersunk or non-protruding heads).
05.1.2 Additional Protective Device

Is mandatory on tracks where 500cc motorcycles are raced and must be
installed on or against a fence specifically approved by the SCB.
If the Additional Protective Device is an inflatable type, then it must be

inflated at least 30 minutes before the start of the Meeting.
Spare panels must be available to quickly replace a punctured or damaged

unit.
A minimum of 3 spare panels from the same brand, 1 if Poly Foam type,
must be immediately available and ready for use should any of the panels
as specified on the Homologation Certificate become damaged or
ineffective.
1 spare inflating pump must be available at the start of the meeting.
The number of panels as specified on the Homologation Certificate must be

maintained in effective condition throughout an official practice sessions and
meeting. If the number of panels specified on the Homologation Certificate
is exhausted, track activity must cease immediately.
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Additional Protective Device - Inflatable
Airtek A/04/02
Catching Air CAIF/06/03
No Pain Barrier NPB/02/01

Tracksafe Inflatable
TIBS/10/05
Barrier System
Funtime Bounce FTB/18/02
Additional Protective Device – Non-inflatable
Air Fence APB/07/04

Tracksafe Polyfoam
TPBS/11/06
Barrier System
Must be inspected 6 years after installation, thereafter annually by the SCB

Track Inspectors , to certify that it remains fit for purpose.
05.1.3 Neutral Zone

Outside the safety fence a Neutral Zone, as designated on the
Homologation Certificate, is required to which there must be no public
access.
05.1.4 Infield
The Infield must be kept clear of objects, except those specifically approved
and designated on the Homologation Certificate.
Equipment or machinery essential for the meeting must be kept or parked
as close to the centre of the infield as possible, and in all cases not less
than 10 metres from the inner edge of the track.
Collapsible A-Frame or other ‘soft material’ advertising boards can be

placed at least 4 metres from the track inner edge.
On the track surface clearly marked lines, chalk is acceptable, are required:
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a) a continuous line to define the inner edge of the track circuit

b) a continuous line to define where the outer fence line would be if
there is a gap in the outer safety fence, to allow for a pit/track
access
On the infield 3 specific areas must be marked, in chalk or a series of discs

to designate:
a) an area designated and shown on the Homologation Certificate for
the purposes of infield viewing by Sponsors and Corporate Guests
b) a line at 4 metres from the inner edge
c) an additional line, 10 metres from the inner edge
The supervision of persons in the infield viewing area must be under the
control of designated persons. The 4 metre line designates the line beyond
which ‘essential’ personnel should not venture during racing, whilst the 10
metre line designates the line beyond which ‘non-essential’ personnel, for
example Presenters, Start Girls, should not venture during racing.
05.1.5 Signal Lights, Flags and Discs

Signal Lights must be clearly visible to riders and officials under all
conditions, both day and night.
High intensity lights are required.
Lamps and lenses must be kept in a clean condition at all times. Where
hoods are fitted to aid visibility, these must be of a flexible material.
All lights must be operated by the Referee only.
Lights required are: -

a) a green starting light positioned approximately 20 metres ahead of
the starting gate and a 2nd light behind the start line visible to the
Start Marshal
b) a set of coloured disqualification lights corresponding to rider’s
helmet colours
c) red stop lights and an audible warning, bell or siren that sounds
when the red stop lights are activated. The Homologation
Certificate will show the quantity and position of each light
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d) 2 flashing amber lights signifying the 2 minute time allowance, shall

be clearly visible in the pits and at the start line
If the lights malfunction for any reason and the Referee considers it safe for
the meeting to continue, flags will be used under the jurisdiction of the
Referee.
Signal flags must be provided: -

• Green or National
• Red, Minimum of 5
• Yellow with black diagonal across
• Black and white chequered
• Black
Plus, a set of helmet colour disqualification discs.
05.1.6 Starting Gate

Operated solely by the Referee.
Shall support easily breakable 2 or 3 cotton tapes, tightly stretched across

the track and directly above the start/finish line, which must be clearly
marked at all times.
The lowermost tape must be between 50cm and 60cm above ground level
when in the down position.
The tapes shall be attached with rubber bands.
Loose metal hooks are not permitted.
Tape made of rayon, nylon, plastic or other material that may cause injury
to a rider are not permitted.
An approved stabiliser may be placed on the track to support the tapes.
The track at the starting gate area must be uniformly graded.
The starting area must be divided as follows:

• 4 equal parts for 4 riders
• 2 equal parts for a match race
• 3 equal parts for a 3 man run off
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The lines must be 50mm wide and extend backwards by at least 1m. These
lines are in addition to the start and finish line.
Should a starting gate fail to operate properly the green light, green/National
flag may be used for signalling starts.
A minimum of one 6 litre foam (AFFF) and one 4kg Dry Powder Fire
Extinguishers, both of which must be currently certified.
Water Fire Extinguishers are not permitted.
05.1.7 Pit Area

In the Pits, the surface of which must be a hard standing, there shall be:
a) an ample supply of drinking water
b) telecommunications between the pits and the Referee’s box
c) a narrow necked lidded receptacle with a funnel for the disposal of
used engine oil, standing on an environmental mat and in an
enclosed bunding
d) at least 3 buckets of dry sand
e) a minimum of one 6 litre Foam (AFFF) and one 4kg Dry Powder
Fire Extinguishers, both of which must be currently certified. Water
Extinguishers are not permitted
f) toilet facilities
g) changing rooms enough for 20 riders including showers and/or
baths with a hot and cold controllable water supply. These can be
located elsewhere in the stadium
h) Notices
i) to remind all personnel of their obligations under the
Health & Safety at Work Act
ii) to inform unauthorised people they enter certain areas at
their own risk
iii) to advise riders of the need to exercise care when leaving
the pits area and entering the track ensuring that they are
aware of obstacles still on the track including officials
and equipment
iv) to indicate no-smoking areas
v) that riding of motorcycles in the pits is only permitted in
the designated area
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05.1.8 Track Preparation Equipment

As detailed on the Homologation Certificate, must be available in working
order.
Vehicles must be fitted with rotating flashing hazard warning lights. The
minimum equipment required is as follows:
• 2 Tractors
• 1 Grader
• 1 Harrow or Wheel
• 1 Blade
• 1 Water Bowser
There must be a quantity of dry shale and/or sawdust and means of getting
it onto the track.
05.1.9 Referee’s Box

An observation box placed close to the starting area must be provided for
the Referee. This box must be sufficiently high in order to give the Referee
an unhindered, overall view of the track and starting area.
This accommodation must have an adequate roof in order to protect the

referee in case wet weather. The Referees box must be located on the
outside of the track.
It shall be clean, lit, heated for the exclusive use by the Referee, and
relevant officials. Is capable of being locked with a security chain to prevent
unauthorised access.
The Referee’s box must be equipped with a switchboard for operating the
starting gate, the signal lights and warning horn, siren or bell.
Facilities that allow the use of computers and a telecommunication system
to allow the Referee to communicate with the pits and start line must also
be provided.
05.1.10 Communication
At all Speedway tracks there must be a means of external communication.
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05.2 TRACK LICENCE FEES
Out of Season Upon application to

Meeting the SCB
Circuit Re-inspection £300
Free to riders and

SCB Regulations £20 officials and as a
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THE STARTING AREA
SIGNALS FLAGS AND DISCS
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TRACK SIGNALS
4m
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SIREN
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1. Referee 6. Announcer
2. Clerk of Course 7. Machine Examiner
3. - 8. Pit Marshal
4. Medical Officer 9. Start Marshal
5. Incident Recorder 10. Flag Marshal
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CHAPTER 6 – ORGANISATION, INSURANCE,

FINANCIAL & LEGAL
Whilst the SCB delegates day to day organisation of Speedway racing to
the BSPA, it nevertheless imposes mandatory requirements on a Promotion
(Premiership, Championship and National Development League) or
Associate (Amateur or Training Track) of the need to discharge their duties
in a uniform manner.
06.1 ORGANISATION
Clubs, individuals or organisations that stage League Speedway must be
members of the BSPA, others operating Training Tracks must obtain
Associate Membership to operate under the auspices of the SCB (BSPA
Membership is recommended but not mandatory) and must comply fully
with all aspects of SCB Regulations and those that organise Amateur
Events need not be in BSPA Membership, although riders taking part in
Amateur events so staged shall not be contracted to any Premiership,
Championship or National Development League Team.
Clubs, individuals or organisations applying to be a Promoter (Promotion),

Club or Associate and recognised under these Regulations may be required
to deposit with the BSPA such monies of forms or guarantee as the BSPA
may specify from time to time. The BSPA (and/or exceptionally the SCB)
will make such enquiries as necessary to ensure the financial stability and
good repute of applicants requiring a Bond to be deposited with the BSPA.
The BSPA Directors may, from time to time order an additional guarantee
to be deposited. The BSPA only, are authorised to sanction the use of the
name of an historical team.
06.2 INSURANCE
Promotions must have effective insurance cover for Personal Accident,
Employers Liability and Public and Product Liability and be responsible for
the timely payment of all premiums. It is preferred that such insurance cover
is arranged through the approved BSPA brokers, but should that not be so,
then prior approval must be sought from the SCB.
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Insurance cover for Referees, officials officially appointed to the meeting by

the SCB, SCB Members and Officers attending meetings and training
sessions will be provided by the ACU.
Riders may be required to contribute towards the cost of Personal Accident

insurance.
Personal Accident insurance shall cover all riders and all non-SCB
appointed officials (both licenced and non-licenced) against the risk of
Personal Accident.
Insurance to a ‘Limit of Indemnity’ of £10,000,000 for any one claim or series

of claims must be held for Public and Product Liability and Employers
Liability.
Medical Malpractice Insurance for volunteer individual HPC (Health and

Care Professions Council) registered Paramedics, RCN (Royal College of
Nursing) Registered Nurses, other Medical assistants and Junior Doctors
with full GMC (General Medical Council) registration (but not GP’s (General
Practitioner) or Consultants), who may be paid expenses. NB. All medical
staff attending in a commercial capacity must hold their own Medical
Malpractice insurance.
SCB registered riders, declared in a Premiership, Championship or National

Development League team, taking part in a meeting are covered by
Personal Accident Insurance. Only riders contracted to a BSPA Promotion
are covered at a Training Session, Amateur meeting or the 2 nd half of any
Meeting. The level of cover so provided is dependent upon the league and
the rider’s age. Riders taking part in a Training Session, Amateur meeting
or 2nd half, must be SCB Registered or hold a One Event (Training)
Registration and must check that insurance has been arranged by the
Promotion or Training School operator before commencing to ride.
Details of benefits available to all riders is available upon request from their
Promotions and riders are urged to check the level of insurance cover
arranged so they can make personal arrangements for additional cover if
appropriate.
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In the event of a potential claim, of any type, arising out of any of the above
policies, the Promotion/Organiser must notify the Insurers without delay and
additionally advise the SCB office in writing within 72 hours.
06.3 FINANCIAL & LEGAL

The staging Promotion is responsible for the payment of SCB invoices,
fines, insurance premiums, BSPA meeting fees and prize (points) money.
Additionally, in the event that a meeting is postponed (after 09:00 or other
such time as mutually agreed) or abandoned, they must reimburse the travel
expenses incurred by the visiting team for the re-staging.
The SCB may order annulment of a League Teams Promotion in the event
of: –
a) resignation by that team
b) where outstanding debts are in excess of the bond
c) the Circuit Licence is suspended or revoked
d) the team cannot complete their fixtures
In these cases the BSPA will be solely responsible for the administration
and arbitration of all matters, including the setting of rider/promotion
valuations, retaining in their possession all monies which have been
received until satisfied that all debts due under these regulations or any
rider’s agreements have been discharged.
In the case of a former Promotion who has operated to the reasonable

satisfaction of the SCB and BSPA, the BSPA may at their discretion pay
over to the said Promotion the whole or part of fees received. Nothing in
these regulations shall be held to relieve the defaulting Promotion of its
liability to pay the agreed monies owed as determined by the BSPA
guidelines.
06.3.1 Fines
The proceeds of all fines will be remitted to the SCB.
06.3.2 Health & Safety

All meetings and training sessions are subject to the Health & Safety at
Work Act: Promotions, Cubs or Associate Members must carry out risk
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assessments on a regular basis and when requested, copies must be

forwarded to the SCB, BSPA or Insurance Companies.
Risk Assessments must be made for all aspects of a meeting and
specifically include: -
a) entrances/exits to the stadium, including the car park, lighting,
signage etc.
b) movement of people and machinery in the pit area and onto the
track, including plant equipment, riders, officials, spectators and
visitors who may be on the infield or track and also in the event of
a track racing accident.
c) the safety of spectators in the public areas
If Risk Assessments are incomplete, it should be noted that insurance cover

may become null and void.
Staff training, issues arising, changes made in respect of Health and Safety
matters must be documented and the need for everyone to exercise a ‘Duty
of Care’ must be made known.
Personnel on the infield will be required to respect the various areas marked
on the infield, the 4 metre and 10 metre lines and spectator viewing area,
as determined by the Promotion. In the event of any racing incident, under
no circumstances is any member of a competitor’s support team (mechanic,
sponsor etc) allowed to attend to the rider. The support team members
activity should be limited to the safe recovery of the competitor’s motorcycle.
There should be no interference with activities of the MO or medical support
team, unless in circumstances is invited by the MO.
06.3.3 Child Protection policy

A Child Protection Policy is available on the ACU website.
Every organisation licenced by the SCB must implement this policy and all
riders, officials and spectators must abide by this policy. Instances of non-
adherence must be reported to the Clerk of Course.
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06.3.4 Meeting, Amateur Meeting & Training Sessions

A Permit is required to stage a Meeting, an Amateur Meeting or Training
Session to be held at a track on a date other than that listed on the Official
BSPA Fixture List. Applications for Amateur and Open Training Permits will
only be considered if accompanied by proof of insurance. An application,
on the approved Form (available to download from the SCB website) must
be made at least 21 days in advance.
Permits for an ‘Out of Season’ meetings are limited to a single Meeting being
held in either December or January and to two indoor Meetings in November
and February. Fees are applicable per these Regulations.
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CHAPTER 7 – MEDICAL
Speedway racing is potentially dangerous, therefore care regarding the
quality of medical facilities, medical personnel and the fitness of riders is
necessary, hence this Code sets out the minimum requirements necessary.
07.1 MEDICAL CODE

Every rider taking part in speedway events must be medically fit, not under
the influence of alcohol or prohibited drugs, and certifies this at the time of
signing-on at a meeting or training session. Riders, having signed-on may
be required to undergo a medical examination to confirm both their physical
and mental fitness. A failure or refusal to undergo an examination will result
in immediate disqualification from the meeting or training session.
07.1.1 Rider Withdrawal

Where a rider is withdrawn from a meeting, due to injury all instructions
given by the Medical Officer and noted on the Injured Riders Certificate must
be adhered to. Where a rider suffers concussion at a meeting then a fixed
period of suspension will be automatically applied to the riders SCB
registration and the riders FMN will be notified and included on the Injured
Riders List. The minimum period of registration/licence suspension will be:
Over 20 years of age 9 days Or more if so indicated by the MO
16 -19 years of age 12 days Or more if so indicated by the MO
15 years of age and under 23 days Or more if so indicated by the MO
Riders, having served the mandatory suspension or other instructions so

given regarding other injuries must provide written evidence from their own
GP, surgeon or specialist that they are fit to ride prior to resuming racing.
Evidence must be submitted to the SCB to enable the riders Registration to
be re-instated.
07.1.2 Facilities Required

The minimum of 7 personnel plus facilities required at a speedway meeting
(including Amateur) are: -
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One (1) Medical Officer (registered Doctor or Paramedic)
Two (2) An Ambulance driver and attendant
Four (4) First Aid staff
Plus Medical treatment facility
Plus Ambulance
The minimum personnel and facilities required at a training session (but not
one that also includes a meeting of any sort) is one (1) medical treatment
facility plus two (2) First Aid staff. The medical treatment facility may be a
2nd fully equipped Ambulance or a designated medical room, with good
access, is well lit, dry, windproof and heated, with curtains or similar at all
windows, has a chair/couch or similar, a supply of basic medical equipment
and facilities for hand washing and hot and cold water.
If this is a 2nd Ambulance appropriately qualified persons must be available

to supervise a casualty.
A flag marshal, whose sole responsibility is to signify the stoppage of a heat,

may also act as a First Aider.
07.1.3 Medical Officer

The Medical Officer can be either a registered Doctor or a Paramedic.
Nevertheless, where a doctor is present, they will be the Medical Officer,
and in the case of two (2) or more Paramedics being in attendance, the one
that signed the Meeting Certificate assumes the role of Medical Officer. A
doctor must have Medical Malpractice Cover appropriate for pre-hospital
immediate care (NHS Crown Indemnity is not applicable) and must not be
subject to working in a GMC Approved Practice Setting (APS). A Paramedic
must hold appropriate Personal Medical Malpractice Insurance cover.
Doctors, Paramedics and First Aid personnel must be in attendance 30

minutes before the start time, wear appropriate outer clothing that clearly
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shows their professional designation (front and back) and have Personal
Malpractice Indemnity Insurance cover or similar provided by their
governing body or employing authority (excludes NHS Crown Indemnity).
All members of the medical team (one of whom must have a mobile
telephone in working order) must be immediately available to and under the
direct control of the meetings Medical Officer, who has overall responsibility
for all medical and First Aid matters.
The Medical Officer’s responsibilities under these Regulations are to: -

a) carry out medical examinations of any rider when specifically
requested to do so by the Referee and in all cases following a track
incident.
b) complete the appropriate documents as required under these
Regulations
c) ensure a full complement of personnel and equipment as detailed
in these Regulations is always available during the meeting,
signing the Meeting Certificate to confirm the fact and that all
personnel and equipment conforms to the Speedway Regulations
and other legal requirements
d) ensure adequate arrangements have been made and are
maintained for dealing with any casualties and be quickly
accessible to the Clerk of Course and be readily available to deal
with all medical emergencies
e) inform the Clerk of Course if at any time during the meeting any of
the medical requirements are not being met
f) order that racing and/or training be suspended, when insufficient
Medical Cover is available (e.g. following an accident or when the
Ambulance, any of the required items or equipment, medical
gasses or drugs etc. is not available)
g) ensure the availability of and administer any Prescription Only
Medicines (POM) or Controlled Drugs (CD) that are appropriate.
A Paramedic who has access to drugs on licence from his
employing authority may also administer them in accordance with
his employing authority’s protocols
h) have available resuscitation drugs conforming to Resuscitation
Council Guidelines and a supply of parenteral and oral analgesics
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i) ensure medical and First Aiders are familiar with all varieties of
clothing and equipment worn by riders and in the safe procedures
for their removal
07.1.4 Ambulances
Ambulances must be legally road-worthy, taxed, insured, registered as an
Ambulance with UK DVLA. The primary Ambulance at a meeting must be
appropriate for and insured for emergency casualty transportation, be
equipped as a resuscitation centre and carry two (2) stretchers; one of which
must be an Ambulance cot (the 2nd can be a scoop type or similar).
Ambulances must incorporate an Oxygen supply system that can deliver

oxygen at the rate of 10+ litres/minute for 60+ minutes, a portable oxygen
supply system that can deliver oxygen at the rate of 10+ litres/minute for
20+ minutes with Oxygen therapy masks capable of delivering high
concentrations of oxygen.
Apparatus for: -
a) i) automatic or manual ventilation
ii) suction
iii) intravenous infusion (plus infusion fluids)
b) equipment to immobilise limbs and vertebral column
c) equipment and fluids for irrigation and toilet of eyes and wounds
d) first aid medicaments and materials
e) ECG monitor, defibrillator, stethoscope
f) inhalational analgesia (Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen mixture) and
equipment for its administration
g) instruments for Haemostasis, equipment for dealing with burns
h) apparatus for securing an emergency surgical airway (e.g.
Cricothyroidotomy)
i) equipment for thoracic drainage/de-compression
j) Sphygmomanometer
k) equipment to remove clothing and helmets
l) ice or other appropriate means for cooling injuries
The crew of the primary Ambulance must consist of a trained and qualified
driver to drive under blue light response conditions and be accompanied by
a competent attendant who is capable of giving emergency treatment, both
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of whom should remain with the vehicle at all times when the Ambulance is
utilised.
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CHAPTER 8 – ALCOHOL & DOPING CONTROL

08.1 WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY (WADA)
The ACU and SCB have adopted the WADA Code (www.wada-ama.org)
under the auspices of the UK Anti-Doping in Sport body (UKAD) and have
granted the jurisdiction in all cases arising under these WADA anti-doping
rules to the UKAD’s National Anti-Doping Agency including the Case
management. UKAD Rules, Policies and Codes, including up-to-date
Prohibition Lists are available on www.ukad.org.uk. To establish the status
of “over the counter” and “prescription only” medicine, visit
www.globaldro.co.uk . Tests conducted by UKAD, under the scope of the
WADA regulations may differ from those detailed in these regulations, and
those procedures will be detailed by the UKAD Official at the time of the
test(s).
08.1.1 Testing
In addition to Testing carried out by UKAD, which fall under the scope of
WADA, the SCB, pursuant to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, that
places a duty of care for workplace health, safety and welfare, may
undertake Drug and Alcohol Testing, taking place before, during or after a
Meeting (event) of any number of riders or Officials. These tests, including
any subsequent results and penalties, do not fall under the scope of
WADA/UKAD.
08.1.2 Alcohol Testing Procedure

Riders and Officials participating in any SCB licenced events will be subject
to Alcohol Breath Testing at any time in-competition in accordance with the
following procedure.
In competition, for the purposes of these procedures are defined as, the
period that the rider/official has signed into the event (and no later than the
times specified within these regulations), until the referee has declared the
event closed. For the avoidance of doubt, the possession, use and
consumption of alcohol during any awards ceremony, is not considered a
violation of the regulations providing this takes place at the end of the event.
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a) Testing will be undertaken by an Official and/or Organisation

nominated by the SCB at the event using an approved testing
device
b) Testing will be carried out by an Official and/or Organisation who
have been trained in the use of the alcohol testing device
c) Testing will be performed with no prior notice
d) Rider/Officials will be selected randomly by ballot or at the
discretion of the SCB and/or Referee
e) The SCB will decide on the number of rider/Officials to be tested
at each event
f) At any time in-competition alcohol testing may be included as part
of special medical examination conducted at the request of the
MO, SCB or Referee
g) Following notification of selection for alcohol testing, the
rider/official must immediately attend the designated location for
testing
h) The rider/officials must provide an acceptable form of photographic
identification, such as, Driving Licence, Passport, FIM/FMN
Licence
i) A refusal to undergo alcohol testing will be regarded for the
purposes of the application of penalties, to be identical to a test
reading above the permitted threshold and will be automatically
excluded from further participation in that particular event
j) A rider/official who, having been notified, fails to present
themselves for alcohol testing, no later than the start of heat 1, will
be automatically excluded from further participation in that
particular event
In these cases, the decision is final and may not be appealed
against. An automatic and immediate decision may not under any
circumstances give rise to any claims from the rider/officials or any
other party. Details of such cases will be notified immediately to
the SCB Co-ordinator by the Referee. Further sanctions maybe
imposed as per the Disciplinary and Arbitration Code
k) Alcohol testing will normally take place in a location that maintains
rider confidentiality, is secure with restricted access, and is in a
suitable location with adequate facilities such as light and
ventilation
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l) Each rider/official will be tested individually and in private, the

Referee or any other official is not required to be present during
the testing process
m) The alcohol testing device will be determined by and provided by
the SCB/organisation nominated by the SCB
n) The device will be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
o) The alcohol test procedure will take place where possible in the
presence of a witness. In the event that test(s) are being carried
out on an individual under the age of 18, then a parent/guardian
must be present
p) The testing procedure and use of the device will be explained to
the rider/official
q) The rider/official will be allowed to select an individual mouthpiece,
from a selection of individually sealed mouthpieces for their
individual use and attach it to the device
r) The rider/official will blow steadily into the mouthpiece until the
device indicates that an adequate sample of breath has been
obtained
s) The tests result will be displayed on the device will be shown to the
rider/official and recorded on the test documentation along with the
time of the test
t) The documentation will then be signed by the rider/official and any
other relevant party present at the test. Any refusal by a
rider/official to sign the testing documentation will be noted and
recorded on the document, but will not invalidate the result of the
test
u) If a test reading is greater than the permitted threshold of absolute
zero, a confirmatory test will be performed following a waiting
period of at least fifteen minutes after the first result. If the test
reading is absolute zero, then no further test will be conducted.
v) As part of this confirmatory test the rider/official will again be asked
to select a further mouthpiece from a selection of sealed
mouthpieces. (The purpose of conducting a confirmatory test after
a period of fifteen minutes in the event of a non-negative test, is to
ensure that any residual alcohol in the rider/officials mouth from
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food, mouth wash, is no longer present in order to limit false non

negative results)
w) If the result of the confirmatory test is above the permitted
threshold (4 ug/100ml – micrograms of alcohol per one hundred
millilitres of breath) the rider/official will be automatically excluded
from further participation in that event
x) Following notification to the SCB of any non-negative results, the
SCB may impose a further penalty/penalties in line with the
Disciplinary & Arbitration Code, as outlined within these
Regulations
y) If the outcome of the test(s) result in immediate exclusion from the
event, reserves or TS may be used to take the programmed rides
where the excluded rider may have ridden. No further penalty will
be imposed on the team
z) If the result of the confirmatory test is below the permitted threshold
no further action will be taken and the rider/official may
participate in that event
08.2 ANTI DOPING

Riders and Officials participating in any SCB licenced events will be subject
to Anti-Doping Testing at any time in-competition in accordance with the
following procedure.
Doping is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the anti-doping

violations set forth in these Regulations.
Riders and Officials shall be responsible for knowing what constitutes an

anti-doping rule violation and the substances and methods which have been
included on the Prohibited List.
It is each rider or Officials personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited

Substance enters his or her body. Riders/Officials are responsible for any
Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Makers found to be present in
their Samples.
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08.2.1 Testing Procedure

In competition; for the purposes of these procedures are defined as, the
period that the rider/official has signed into the event (and no later than the
times specified within these regulations), until the Referee has declared the
event closed.
a) Testing will be undertaken by an Organisation nominated by the
SCB at an event using approved testing equipment
b) Testing will be carried out by an Organisation who have been
trained in the use of the equipment used for testing
c) Testing will be performed with no prior notice
d) Riders/Officials will be selected randomly by ballot, or at the
discretion of the SCB and/or Referee
e) The SCB will decide on the number of riders/Officials to be tested
at each event
f) At any time in-competition Anti-Doping testing may be included as
part of special medical examination conducted at the request of
the MO, SCB or Referee
g) Following notification of selection for Anti-Doping testing, the
rider/official must immediately attend the designated location for
testing
h) The rider/official must provide an acceptable form of photographic
identification, such as, Driving Licence, Passport, FIM/FMN
Licence
i) A refusal to undergo Anti-Doping testing will be regarded for the
purpose of the application of penalties, identical to a positive test
j) A rider/official who refuses to submit themselves prior to the start
of heat 1, to Anti- Doping testing will be automatically excluded
from further participation in that particular event
k) In these cases, the decision is final and may not be subject to
protest or appeal. An automatic and immediate decision may not,
under any circumstances give rise to any claims from the
rider/official or any other party. Details of such cases will be
notified to the SCB Co-ordinator by the Referee
l) The rider/official will also be automatically suspended by the SCB
from participating in any competitions sanctioned by the SCB until
further notice and any further notification. Such automatic
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suspension may not under any circumstances give rise to any

claim from the rider/official or affected party
m) Anti-Doping testing will normally take place in a location that
maintains rider confidentiality, is secure with restricted access, and
is in a suitable location with adequate facilities such as seating,
light, and ventilation, but away of the immediate Pits Area, to avoid
any possible influence of Methanol
n) Each rider/official will be tested individually and in private, the
Referee or any other official is not required to be present during
the testing process
o) The testing equipment will be determined by and provided by the
Organisation nominated by the SCB.
p) The equipment will be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions
q) The Anti-Doping test procedure may take place in the presence of
a witness. In the event that test(s) are being carried out on an
individual under the age of 18, then a parent/guardian must be
present
r) The testing procedure and use of the equipment will be explained
to the rider/official
s) In the case of providing a urine sample, the rider/official will be
allowed to select which sample container is to be used, from a
selection of containers
t) The rider/official will provide the required minimum sample into the
selected container
u) The organisation responsible for testing will confirm if the sample
provided is non-negative
v) The documentation will then be signed by the rider/official and any
other relevant party present at the test. Any refusal by a
rider/official to sign the documentation will be noted and recorded
on the document but will not invalidate the result of the test
w) If a test reading is non-negative it should not be treated as a
confirmed positive result, further analysis is required at a
designated laboratory
x) A Rider/Officials sample is only deemed positive following a
positive test result from the Laboratory Confirmatory Analysis
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y) For the purposes of providing a sample for Confirmatory Analysis

the Organisation responsible for testing, will explain the
procedure in full along with any chain-of-custody requirements for
the sample
z) The rider/official will be provided with the details (venue, date and
time) by the SCB Co-ordinator of when the Confirmatory Analysis
will take place. They may choose be present during this analysis
(the costs of which will be borne solely by the rider/official
concerned, with no subsequent claim for costs or out of pocket
expenses permitted). At which time full details of the process will
be outlined
aa) The penalty applied by the Referee, in the event of a non-
negative result, shall be an immediate exclusion from the event.
This penalty is a statement of fact and as such no protest or
appeal can be lodged. Details of such cases will be notified
immediately to the SCB
Co-ordinator by the Referee
bb) If the outcome of the test(s) result in immediate exclusion from
the event, reserves or TS may be used to take the programmed
rides where the excluded rider may have ridden. No further
penalty will be imposed on the team
cc) upon notification to the SCB Co-ordinator by the Referee, the
SCB Co-ordinator will impose an interim penalty prior to the
confirmatory results being known. This penalty is a statement of
fact and no protest or appeal can be lodged
dd) If the sample examined by the Laboratory Confirmatory Analysis
proves positive, the Penalty administered by the SCB and/or SCB
Co-ordinator shall be as per the Disciplinary and Arbitration Code
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CHAPTER 9 – ENVIRONMENTAL
09.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
The SCB has two major objectives in developing the Environmental Code
a) encouraging Promotions to manage in a way that is sustainable for
the environment.
b) allowing Promotions to demonstrate to local and national
governments that it is a responsible member of the community,
with the ability and willingness to contribute to the protection of
critical aspects of the environment.
This code seeks to improve the relationship between Speedway and the
community by paying particular attention to: -
a) noise, fuel, protection of the ground, waste disposal and cleaning
b) the behaviour of all persons involved (directly or indirectly)
Spectators, Promoter/Associates, riders, Track Curators
SCB appointed Environmental Stewards will inspect and report on a

Promotions adherence to this code. They shall have access to all relevant
information.
Environmental Marshals shall make recommendations in respect of

improving the environmental conditions by riders, officials and spectators.
09.1.1 Noise Pollution

Noise is a particular problem, although not limited to that produced by the
motorcycles, steps must be taken to: -
a) avoid all unnecessary running of engines
b) motorcycle exhausts are in accordance with the Speedway
Regulations
c) the public address system is used in a manner that doesn’t cause
offence or annoyance, specifically position speakers so that the
sound of commentary and music is directed towards the infield
d) air horns, if permitted do not cause annoyance to local residents
09.1.2 Fuel and Oil

Fuel and oil must be handled in the correct manner, particularly in a way
that avoids spillage.
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Protection of the ground is a significant area in which the following matters

are mandatory:
a) Riders must take effective measures to prevent leaks of fuel, oil,
cleaning and degreasing fluids into the ground or vapour into the
air
b) Riders must supply and use an Environmental Mat that is
absorbent to at least 1 litre of liquid, (one for each motorcycle taken
into the pits) that measures a minimum of 1.60 x 0.75 metres
Waste disposal must be correctly managed with suitable containers being

provided throughout the stadium. Particular attention is required in the pits
area in respect of waste oil, fuel, general waste, environmental mats and
tyre disposal.
09.1.3 Cleaning of Motorcycles

The cleaning of motorcycles is not permitted at the stadium unless
designated facilities are provided. In all cases the use of water without the
addition of chemical products is recommended.
09.1.4 Duties of the Promotion

Main duties of a Promotion are to ensure that: -
a) advertising posters are not posted in inappropriate places or to
trees in particular, neither distribute leaflets or pamphlets onto
parked cars
b) any time limitation or curfew is adhered to
c) spectators do not park in an irresponsible or dangerous manner
d) clean toilet facilities (male and female) are available to riders,
officials and spectators
e) deliveries of shale, dressing or other material for track preparation
are checked for possible pollution before use
09.1.5 Track Logbook

Entries in the Track Log Book must be made detailing: -
a) meeting start and finish times
b) training sessions
c) issues arising
d) noise checks undertaken
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e) spillages
f) shale deliveries
g) tyre, oil and waste disposal
h) visits from council officials
i) improvements made in respect of environment issues and any
other environmental matters
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CHAPTER 10 – FIXTURES, MATCH AVERAGES &

GENERAL RULES
The authority of the SCB and BSPA extends over all meetings listed on the
Official BSPA Fixture List, produced and maintained by the BSPA Office.
Changes, including fixture re-staging’s must be approved by the BSPA. No
meeting may be staged unless included on the Official BSPA Fixture List.
010.1 FIXTURES
010.1.1 Priority
Fixtures shall take priority as follows: -
1) FIM Speedway Grand Prix
2) FIM Speedway of Nations
3) FIM Speedway Grand Prix Qualification Meetings
4) FIM U21 World Speedway Championship Meetings
5) FIME Speedway European Championship
6) FIME Speedway Championship Meetings
7) British Championships (Senior, Junior)
8) BSPA Shared and Purchased Events
9) Official British Speedway Competitions:
(i) Premiership League (Monday and Thursday - as per
ISLB)
(ii) Championship League (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday)
ISLB Designated Race Days take precedence over the
above Championship League Race Days
(iii) National Development League
Non-official competitions have no priority over any of the above.
010.1.2 Completion of Fixtures

It is the duty of the staging Promotion to ensure that all fixtures are
completed and in the event of it being necessary to re-arrange a team
fixture, the Promoter(s)/Associate(s) shall mutually agree a re-staging date.
Should they fail to agree the sole authority to specify a date and/or venue
for the re-staging shall lie with the BSPA Directors.
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In all events that count towards an Official British Speedway Competition

the Regulations must be adhered to and any team or individual found in
breach of the Regulations, will be liable to a penalty including the loss of
league points or removal from a competition.
010.1.3 Team Resignation, Withdrawal, Expulsion

If a team resigns, withdraws or is expelled from a competition, the SCB will
declare all results (home and away) involving the resigned, withdrawn or
expelled team as null and void. Riders MA’s will be adjusted accordingly at
the end of the season.
Opponents who have already met the resigned, withdrawn or expelled team
will have their Riders MA’s adjusted accordingly at the end of the season.
League Match Points for the resigned, withdrawn or expelled team and any
opponents who they have met (home and away), will be removed from the
League Table at the time of the resignation, withdrawal, expulsion.
010.1.4 Competition Cut Off Dates

The BSPA shall have sole responsibility for setting any completion and/or
cut-off dates.
010.2 MATCH AVERAGES (MA’s)

010.2.1 Established MA’s
Are calculated, up to and including the cut-off date for a specified number
of applicable meetings. Taking account of the number of heats and points
(excluding bonus points) that a rider has scored.
The applicable meetings are: -

• Premiership League Table meetings
• Championship League Table meetings
• National Development League League Table meetings
Semi-Finals, Finals and Play Offs are not included.
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Riders appearing as a Guest or as a #8 are ignored (Premiership &

Championship only). The BSPA are responsible for the calculation,
production and circulation of rider’s MA’s.
At the end of each season the BSPA will produce a listing of all riders who
have completed in British Speedway during that season and following
approval and/or amendment at their AGM. The MA’s, excluding bonus
points but including other allowances will be the riders MA for the following
season.
These MA’s will remain affective for team building, team positioning,
facilities, rider eligibility for heat 15 until new MA’s become effective.
Updated MA’s will be calculated monthly on a rolling basis on all eligible

meetings, up to and including 23rd of the month, to become effective from
the 1st of the following month.
A Premiership Assessed League rider will establish an MA after

completing 3 home and 3 away qualifying fixtures.
A Championship Assessed League rider will establish an MA after

completing 8 qualifying fixtures.
Should an Established MA not be achieved to be effective from 1st May, then

the BSPA Directors may issue a revised MA, based upon actual rides if the
team re-declares.
The most recently established MA will be used. If a rider has an established

MA in both the Premiership and Championship Leagues, established in the
same season, that leagues MA will apply to that league.
NDL established MA’s are issued when a rider completes 4 NDL meetings,
irrespective of whether home or away. To be effective 7 days after the last
qualifying meeting.
A NDL rider, who is not in a NDL, ‘League’ Team Declaration will be given
an Established MA after completing 4 meetings, irrespective of being home
or away in any official team competition.
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010.2.2 Assessed MA’s

Given to riders who: -
a) are new to British Speedway or are without an established MA
b) fails to achieve an established (or converted) MA below the 2.00
minimum
c) have to apply for a new CoS due to transferring from the
Premiership to Championship if the riders established MA is below
the minimum required as a new entrant
Assessed rider gradings are calculated as follows: -

Riders new to Premiership League racing are categorised as follows: -
a) a rider riding in a professional league in the previous or current
season will be assessed on a Grading List. Based upon results
obtained in all other professional Speedway leagues and given an
Assessed MA accordingly
Riders new to Championship League racing are categorised as follows: -

a) a rider riding in Danish, Swedish or Polish Leagues in a previous
or current season will enter on a 5.00 MA
b) a rider who has never ridden in a Danish, Swedish or Polish
league will enter on a 4.00 MA
c) a new rider who is eligible to participate in the NDL will enter on a
2.00 MA
No rider with a current or previously assessed MA, other than a rider who
has never achieved an MA in a professional league, can drop below 4.00 at
any time during the season.
010.2.3 Amended MA’s

With the approval of the BSPA GC or Directors for: -
a) riders who have been absent from British Speedway racing for
more than 3 seasons (The MA may be increased or decreased)
b) riders who have been absent for more than 1 full season due to
injury
c) any rider who has been or is eligible to compete in the NDL (and
has not represented another FMN, other than the ACU) will receive
2.5% reduction on their MA
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d) a rider who moves between the Premiership and Championship

leagues and requires a converted MA. The conversion factor will
be 1.5
010.3 TEAM DECLARATIONS

Teams must be declared prior to the start of the season. Changes must be
made at least 3 days before the start time of the meeting at which it is
intended to be used.
In any declaration where 2 or more riders hold an identical MA (cannot be

determined by a 3rd or more decimal point) then the re-declaration must
nominate the hierarchical order. Where riders have a previous MA, then the
higher placed rider from the previous issue shall retain the higher position.
A rider in a teams declared 1-7 at the end of the previous season, not
included in that teams new seasons initial declaration, may not be
subsequently re-introduced into that team without the express permission
of the Directors.
010.3.1 Cut Off Date

No team changes will be allowed after 28 th August with the effective date
being 31st August. Except riders returning to the team after injury who must
re-take their position, dictated by their MA, with their replacement being
released.
The BSPA Directors monitor all proposed moves and have the sole
responsibility to approve all re-declared teams, having been satisfied they
are in the best interests of the sport.
010.4 TEAM NOTIFICATIONS

Home teams must notify their opponents of the team line-up at least 5 days
before the meeting to which the away team must respond within 24 hours
with their team line-up. Notifications must be in writing, include MA’s and
where applicable, the reason for facilities being used.
At least 3 days before the meeting, the home promotion must log the team
line-ups, including PJL, NJL and MSDL teams, at the nominated SCB
website. The information must include each riders MA, details of any rider
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in a team’s current declaration who will be missing, the full reason for
absence and the facility being used along with the name and MA of any
guest rider.
Further necessary changes must be notified, with reasons given, to the

nominated SCB website, opponents, BSPA office and Referee as soon as
they are known.
010.5 FACILITIES
No facility is permitted to replace a rider, who although included in a re-
declaration has not made an appearance for that team since being re-
declared.
A team may utilise a facility to cover the absence of a rider(s) who is: -
a) FIM World Speedway Championship and FIM World Long Track
duty
b) FIM Speedway of Nations duty
c) FIME Speedway and Long Track Championship duty
d) the riders own FMN National Championship
e) engaged elsewhere at a BSPA shared or purchased meeting
f) recalled in accordance with the FIM ISLB regulations
g) injured whilst speedway racing. If no evidence is available, a
Medical Certificate must be sent to the SCB within 48 hours of
the injury; failure to do so will result in the mandatory suspension
of the riders SCB Registration for the next home fixture. The
Directors cannot overrule the suspension
h) sick or carrying a non-speedway injury, the rider must immediately
inform the SCB and their club. A Medical Certificate must be
supplied to the SCB within 48 hours of the sickness/injury
occurring in which case the rider will receive a mandatory 7 days
suspension of his SCB Registration from the day of the first
meeting missed
i) suspended by the FIM, ACU, SCB or riders FMN
j) in dispute with his club, provided that the circumstances have been
accepted by the BSPA Directors who will determine the facility and
period of the riders inactivity
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k) retiring during the current season a facility will be granted for a

period of 28 days. After which the team must re-apply for a further
28 day facility outlining the steps they have taken to find a
replacement. An extension up to 28 days may be granted at the
BSPA Directors discretion.
In these circumstances a rider cannot return to ride for any club
within 28 days, effective from the date of notification to the SCB
l) a Championship rider who’s own FMN does not have a current
agreement with the BSPA and is competing in another FMN’s
National, League or Open Meeting. This will result in the riders
SCB Registration being suspended for one (1) season and the
riders team will be automatically granted a facility for a maximum
period of 28 days, after which that team must re-declare
m) awaiting medical clearance for the riders FMN
n) NDL only: absent for any other reason - applicable to riders 18
years old and under, providing 3 days’ notice is given
o) a rider with an assessed MA
p) has been approved in a teams declared 1-7 at the start of the
season, a 28 day facility may be granted at the BSPA Directors
discretion. In the NDL this only applies if the rider was in that
teams 1-7 at the close of the previous season.
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CHAPTER 11 – RACING RULES

011.1 MATCH PROCEDURE
011.1.1 First Heat
The first heat at each meeting shall commence at the stated time, except
that the Referee only, may delay the start of a meeting due to weather
conditions or other ‘force majeure’.
Any pre meeting parade or rider introductions must be held before the start
of the first heat.
For the purposes of pre meeting introductions or victory parades helmets

are not compulsory. However, practice starts, without wearing a helmet are
not permitted.
Breach of this Regulation is a mandatory £100 fine per offence.
011.1.2 Heats
Heats shall be anti-clockwise of 4 laps duration, unless the SR’s state
otherwise.
In normal circumstances the time from the finish of a heat to the start of the
next shall not exceed 4 minutes (including the 2 minute time allowance).
011.1.3 2 Minute Allowance

The Referee must indicate the start of a 2 minute allowance by means of a
warning horn or bell audible in the pit area together with the flashing amber
lights if all of the riders are not in the starting area at the same time this
warning shall apply to all riders and can be given only once.
Except when the Referee considers that there are valid reasons for delaying
the start of an ensuing heat, the interval between the finish of one heat and
the start of the next shall not exceed 4 minutes including the 2 minute
allowance.
If a track has a countdown clock, that can be operated solely by the Referee,
then it is compulsory for the clock to be used.
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Riders must, at the expiry of this time allowance, be on track, under power,
proceeding without stopping towards the starting gate.
If a rider is at the starting gate with sufficient time remaining of the 2 minute
allowance they are permitted to prepare their starting gate area. They must
remain in full, personal control of their motorcycle, have the cut out lanyard
attached and with their motorcycle facing the direction of racing.
In the event of a re-run; without disqualification or track maintenance,

interval or repairs to motorcycles the 2 minute allowance shall be given
immediately. No rider may leave the track.
011.1.4 Starting a Race

Riders will then come under the control of the Start Marshal and be ready to
race.
The Start Marshal shall bring the riders to the starting gate, in the order as
determined by their gate position, commencing with gate a, b, c, then d. All
parts of the motorcycle and rider’s limbs must within the marked grid, lines
are neutral and do not form part of the grid.
When satisfied the riders are correctly positioned, that their motorcycles are
stationary, the rear wheel is in contact with the track surface, they shall
signal to the Referee to illuminate the green start light and walk well clear of
all motorcycles.
When the green start light is illuminated, no movement of the motorcycle is

permitted, nor any additional time allowance or outside assistance can be
given.
After a pause of not less than 1½ seconds, provided all riders and machines
are stationary, the Referee shall release the tapes.
011.1.5 Unsatisfactory Starts

Where in the opinion of the Referee an improper or incorrect start has
occurred, then the heat will be stopped immediately.
A restart shall instantly be ordered and the 2 minute time allowance
will be given.
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The Referee will give a warning to any rider deemed to have been the
cause of or contributed to the unsatisfactory start.
This will be communicated verbally by the Referee to the rider
concerned via the start marshal or clerk of course before the race is
started.
This warning remains effective until the rider commits a further

starting offence, in a subsequent heat, in the same event. This will
result in a mandatory disqualification from that heat.
Following a mandatory disqualification for a second offence any
previous warning is deleted.
The handicap or reserve replacement option is permitted.
011.1.6 Starting Offence

The following are deemed to be starting offences: -
a) failure to meet the 2 minute time allowance
b) not obeying the Start Marshals instructions
c) when a rider’s motorcycle or any part of their body or equipment
touches or breaks the starting tapes whilst the green starting light
is on or prevents the raising of the start gate
d) returning to the pits, as detailed above under 011.1.3
e) delaying the start in any other manner, or who prevents the starting
gate from being released properly
011.1.7 Handicap or Reserve Replacement Options for

Starting Offences
In team events, if a rider commits a starting offence as listed above the
Team Manager has the option to: -
a) nominate the offending rider for a 15m handicap
b) replace the disqualified rider with a reserve
If a #7 commits a starting offence in heats 2 and 8 the rider can only

be handicapped (Premiership League only).
If the handicap option is chosen and the handicap rider commits a

second starting offence, they are disqualified with no replacement
permitted.
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If the reserve replacement option is chosen and the reserve

replacement rider commits a starting offence they will be disqualified
with no handicap/reserve replacement option permitted.
011.1.8 Faulty Starting Gate

If, because of faulty operation of the starting gate, or for any other reason,
the Referee considers a start to have been incorrect, they must immediately
stop the heat and order a re-start with all riders competing.
If the starting gate should fail to operate entirely, the Referee may start the
heats by using the green light. The green light will be switched on to indicate
‘under starters orders’ and switched off to indicate the ‘start’. Alternatively,
the green/National flag may be used.
011.1.9 Outside Assistance

A rider must be disqualified from a heat if after the green light has been
switched on (or other starting warning given) or the heat has been properly
started and they receive outside assistance except for removing them
and/or their machine from the track in the interests of safety.
All contacts by other persons with the rider or their machine, whether
intended to give assistance or not, shall be deemed outside assistance.
This includes communication between the rider and any other person not
participating in the race.
011.1.10 Leaving the Track

A rider whose machine crosses the inner edge of the track with 2 wheels
must be disqualified unless, in the opinion of the Referee, the action was
taken in the interests of safety for other riders or the rider involved was
forced off course by another rider.
011.1.11 Primary Cause of Stoppage

The only person with the power to stop a heat is the Referee.
When a heat is stopped, the Referee shall disqualify the rider, who in their
opinion is the primary cause of the stoppage.
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011.1.12 Noise Disqualification

If any part of the motorcycles exhaust system during racing becomes
displaced, detached or damaged or fails in any other way so that all the
exhaust gasses do not pass through the silencer in a proper manner, the
rider concerned will be immediately disqualified from the heat.
011.1.13 Foul, Unfair or Dangerous Riding

The Referee shall immediately disqualify any rider who they consider
indulges in foul, unfair or dangerous riding.
If, in the opinion of the Referee, such conduct produces an advantage to the
rider involved or affects the chances of one or more riders, the Referee may
stop the heat and order a re-run.
If any rider is unable to cross the finish line as a result of foul, unfair or
dangerous riding on the part of another rider who, inconsequence, has been
disqualified, the disadvantaged rider shall be deemed to have finished the
heat in the placing held immediately before the foul, unfair or dangerous
riding and allowing for any advancement in placing following the
disqualification of the guilty rider.
A similar system shall apply for a rider who, in the opinion of the Referee
has deliberately laid down their machine or has left the track in the interests
of safety.
In certain circumstances the Referee may disqualify a rider for foul, unfair
or dangerous riding from the remainder of the meeting. In this case no
replacement facilities are allowed for the remainder of a team meeting.
A Referees decision to declare a heat completed, or disqualify a rider from

a meeting for foul, unfair or dangerous riding shall be deemed a statement
of fact and no protest or appeal is permitted.
011.1.14 Lapped Rider

A rider who has been overtaken by the leading rider.
Shall be disqualified from the heat and may not participate in any re-run of
that heat.
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011.1.15 Awarding a Heat

If the leading rider has completed at least 2 laps, then the Referee shall
have the sole discretion to either order a re-run or award the heat based
upon the positions when it was caused to be stopped; riders, other than the
one disqualified being advanced one place.
011.1.16 False Finish

If the black/white chequered flag is mistakenly shown at the end of the 3 rd
lap, the Referee may either award the heat or order a re-run. If the
black/white chequered flag is not shown at the end of the 4 th lap, it shall be
deemed to have been properly shown.
011.1.17 Re-Run
A rider who, after the green light was illuminated, failed to start, retired from,
was not proceeding under power when the heat was stopped or is
disqualified from a heat that is ordered to be re-run shall be ineligible to take
part in the re-run and shall not be replaced.
A rider may take part in the re-run if, in the Referee’s opinion the rider was
subjected to foul, unfair or dangerous riding, had deliberately laid down his
motorcycle or left the course in the interests of safety.
When taking part in a re-run, a rider may change their motorcycle but must
start from their original positions, unless a handicap is imposed.
011.1.18 Bona-Fide Attempt to Race

A rider, who, having started in a heat does not make an honest attempt to
ride to the best of their ability, as judged by the Referee, shall be guilty of
an offence, which may entail disqualification from the heat or a penalty.
Failure to make a bona-fide attempt to race, if the Referee considers it to be
an alternative to not participating in a meeting, is an offence.
In team and pairs competitions, team riding is permitted.
011.1.19 Interval
No interval shall be taken before the conclusion of heat 10 in a 15 heat
League meeting, or heat 12 in a 20+ heat individual meeting, except where
an incident deems it necessary.
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011.1.20 Finish of a Heat

Shall occur in the case of any of the following circumstances and the heat
shall not be re-run: -
a) when any part of the front wheel passes over the finishing line after
completing the appropriate number of laps, provided that the rider
is in contact with their motorcycle
b) when 2 minutes have elapsed after the leading rider has completed
the heat when all other riders who have not completed the
distance of the heat will be deemed to have retired
c) when the Referee has awarded the heat as provided for in these
Regulations
011.1.21 Heat Points

Are awarded, except as stated else wherein these Regulations/
Supplementary Regulations as follows: -
• 1st place 3 points
• 2nd place 2 points
• 3rd place 1 point
• 4th place 0 points
If two or more riders cross the finishing line together (a dead heat) the
combined points for the places shall be shared equally between the riders
concerned.
011.1.22 Bonus Points

In a team competition, a rider shall be awarded a bonus point if they finished
in 2nd or 3rd place immediately behind their partner, this shall not count
towards the meeting score.
011.1.23 Meeting Results

The result of a meeting can only be amended by the SCB Co-ordinator if: -
a) the Referee has made an error in the recording of a heat or the
meetings results
b) an absent rider, having been given a facility is found to have
ridden elsewhere in contravention to the facility so given
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011.1.24 Result Sheet Marking
Finishers 3 (Super Heat 4) 1st Place
2 (Super Heat 3) 2nd Place
1 (Super Heat 2) 3rd Place
0 (Super Heat 0) 4th Place
* Bonus point (where applicable)
TS Tactical substitute (where applicable)
Non-finishers F Fall
Fall and disqualification from the re-run of the
FD
heat
FN Fall and non-starter from the re-run of the heat
R Retirement
Disqualification E Starting offence
EH When a handicap is used for a starting offence
N2 Exceeding the 2 minute allowance
XD Foul, Unfair or Dangerous Riding

Other reasons (not considered foul, unfair or
XO
dangerous riding)
Rider
RR Rider Replacement
Replacement
IRR Injured Rider Replacement
RS Reserve Switch
NS Team member or reserve is not replaced
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The meeting Result Sheet and Meeting Report must be emailed, as soon
as the meeting is completed but no later than 14.30 the following day, to the
BSPA Press Office, SCB Co-ordinator, SCB Track Inspector, BSPA Office,
Staging Promotion and if known, the Referee scheduled to officiate at the
next meeting at the staging track.
011.1.25 Abandonment
After heat 10 in an official team fixture, only the team that is losing may
request a track inspection or seek abandonment of the meeting.
If a team meeting (15 heats or more) is abandoned after the completion of

Heat 10 the result shall stand.
If either leg of a two leg tie is abandoned and the aggregate result is a draw,
precedence will be given to the team with the greater number of heat wins
(5-1, 4-2) calculated using the results of both legs.
If the tie still persists the result is then determined by the team supplying the
greater number of heat winners over both legs.
In exceptional circumstances where the result is mathematically certain,

following referral to the SCB, the meeting may be awarded.
011.1.26 League Match Points

Are awarded as follows: -
Premiership League
Home team win 3 points
3 points, if winning by 7 or more
Away team win
points = 4points
Away team loss by 6 race
1 point
points or less
Super Heat win 3 points
Super Heat loss 1 point
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If a League or League Cup group meeting is abandoned for any

reason after the staging of heat 10, the scores are level and no
more heats can take place, the match will be awarded. Each team
will be awarded 1 point.
Championship & National Development League

Home win 3 points
Home draw 1 point

3 points, if winning by 7 points or
Away team win
more = 4 points
Away team draw 2 points
Away team loss by 6 race
1 point
points or less
011.1.27 Heat 15
Heat 15 in Premiership, Championship and NDL League Competitions.
Gate positions are determined by the outcome of the coin toss at the start
of the meeting.
The home Team Manager nominates first, but once nominated these cannot
be amended, except by the Referee should the nomination not conform to
the Regulations.
Nominations must be a ‘qualified’ rider, as follows: -

a) a rider in the 1-5 by MA (subject to them not already having taken
7 rides)
b) a reserve (6th and 7th by MA) who is in the top 3 point scorers
(including bonus points) from their programmed rides (subject to
them not already having taken 7 rides).
If a rider is disqualified for a Starting Offence a Team Manager may choose

either of the following options: -
a) the rider can start on a 15m handicap in positions c or d (the
opposing team does not change gate positions)
b) is replaced by a reserve who will start from the same gate position
at the tapes (subject to not having already taken 7 rides)
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If the handicap option is chosen and the handicapped rider commits a

second starting offence they are disqualified with no replacement permitted.
If the reserve replacement option is chosen and the reserve replacement

rider commits a starting offence they will be disqualified with no
handicap/reserve replacement option permitted.
If a qualified rider is withdrawn or has no equipment the Team Manager

must nominate another ‘qualified’ rider.
In a re-run of heat 15, a non-disqualified rider who is unable to take part,

may be replaced by a reserve or another ‘qualified’ rider.
011.1.28 Super Heat

In Premiership League and League Cup meetings after heat 15 when
the score is level, a Super Heat will be used to determine the winner.
In Premiership League Cup, after the conclusion of a 2 legged tie the
scores are level, a Super Heat will be used to determine the winner.
The Team Manager, at their discretion may select any two of their
seven riders. The minimum and maximum ride rules do not apply.
In a re-run of a Super Heat a non-disqualified rider who is unable to

take part, may be replaced by another team member.
The team winning the toss of the coin has the choice of gate positions.
Premiership League, only if after the conclusion of heat 15 the scores

are level an additional Super Heat will take place with the following
scoring system of:
• 1st 4 points
• 2nd 3 points
• 3rd 2 points
• 4th 0 points
To determine the winner of the meeting.
For starting offences refer to 11.1.6 For handicap rules refer to
11.1.30.
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011.1.29 Golden Heat

In a series of Golden Heats the 1st team to secure a heat advantage is the
winning team.
Each Team Manager nominates riders for 3 additional heats, using different
riders in each heat (only if nominations are required for further heats may
the same riders be nominated).
The team winning the toss of a coin has the choice to either nominate 2nd or
choose gate position, in subsequent heats these alternates.
After 3 additional heats if no team has gained a heat advantage,

nominations will continue on the basis of one heat at a time, with a toss of
the coin for every heat; the winning team may either choose gate positions
or nominate 2nd.
Riders may only appear once in every group of 3 additional heats.

A team, with less than 6 riders, may give extra rides to the lowest scoring
reserve (#6 or #7).
For a starting offence only the 15m handicap option is permitted.
In the case of a re-run without disqualification and a rider is unable to take

place in the re-run, the lowest scoring reserve (#6 or #7) may be used to
take an additional ride.
011.1.30 Handicap Heat

For Starting Offences, or if permitted by an SR.
In team events, if a rider commits a starting offence the Team Manager has
an option to either replace the disqualified rider with a reserve, starting in
the original position, or nominate the offending rider for a 15m handicap.
The handicap rider will start in gates c or d, or be replaced by a reserve who
will start in the original position at the tapes. The opposing team does not
change gate positions.
If gate (c or d) is already occupied as a result of a 2nd or subsequent re-

instatement then a Reserve Switch is the only option. Furthermore, to
permit the 15m handicap then: -
a) the team partner will take gate (a or b)
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b) for a 2nd offence by the same rider in the same heat a mandatory
disqualification with no replacement permitted
c) for Golden Heats, only the handicap option is available.
d) in an individual event that permits the use of the 15m ‘handicap’
option for a starting offence, multiple use is permitted, providing
gate (d) is used initially, then gate (c), for any subsequent offending
riders.
011.1.31 Match Race

In a match race between 2 riders, one from each team, the Starting Area
must be divided into 2 equal parts. A coin toss will determine the gate
positions.
If a rider is disqualified for a starting offence, they must use the same gate
from a 15m handicap.
For a second starting offence or a disqualification for any other reason, the
heat will be awarded to the opposing rider.
011.1.32 Ties in Individual Meetings

Where there is no provision for a run-off, ties will be resolved as follows: -
a) precedence will be given to riders having the greatest number of
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th places. 4th place is better than a F, FN, FD, R, E or
N2
b) if the tie still persists and involves only 2 riders, precedence will be
given to the best placed rider in the heat where the 2 riders met.
XO and XD.
c) if the tie still persists and involves more than 2 riders, it shall be
checked whether there is a possibility to determine a proper
precedence. As an example, if 3 riders tied on points a, b and c
will be resolved as follows: -
• Rider a has beaten rider b
• Rider a has beaten rider c
• Rider b has beaten rider c
Then the precedence would be best position for rider a then b then
c
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d) if a), b) or c) cannot be used the order shall be determined by a

ballot
When 5 riders are tied on points, the following run-off schedule must be
used: -
The riders must be balloted to heats 1 and 2

• Heat 1 Riders A, B and C
• Heat 2 Riders D and E
• Heat 3 2nd and 3rd from Heat 1 and 2nd from
Heat 2
• Heat 4 1st from Heat 1, 1st from Heat 2, 1st and
2nd from Heat 3
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CHAPTER 12 – PREMIERSHIP & CHAMPIONSHIP

LEAGUES
012.1 OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS
Premiership and Championship League Teams will compete in the: -
Premiership League
Championship League
Premiership League Cup
Championship Knock Out Cup
Championship Summer Trophy
012.1.1 Premiership & Championship Leagues

012.1.1a Premiership League
Premiership League, teams will meet on 4 occasions, 2 at home and 2
away.
Premiership League Play Offs will involve the top 4 teams in the final League
Table in a series of home and away ties on a knockout basis.
1st placed team v 4th placed team
2nd placed team v 3rd placed team
In the event of an aggregate tie, Super Heat will determine the winners.
The winners of each semi-final will then contest the play off final.
The highest placed team will have first choice of the home or away leg (in
both semi-finals and final).
Play off meetings will be determined by aggregate heat points scored in the
home and away meetings. In the event of a tie in aggregate with the semi
or final the outcome will be determined by the Super Heat format.
The winning team in each of the play off finals will be the 2022 Premiership
winners.
A rider may only guest for one team in any 2 legged tie (home and away).
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012.1.1b Championship League

Championship League, teams will meet on 2 occasions, 1 home and 1
away.
The quarter finals will consist of the 3rd v 6th placed team and 5th v 4th placed
team, the top 2 teams will go direct to the semi final. The team who finishes
at the top will have the pick of the quarter final winner in the semi final.
In the event of an aggregate tie, Golden Heats will determine the winners.
The winners of each semi-final will then contest the play off final.
The highest placed team will have first choice of opponents and leg (in both
semi-finals and final) with the highest placed remaining team having the
next choice.
Play off meeting will be determined by aggregate heat points scored in the
home and away meetings. In the event of a tie in aggregate with the semi
or final the outcome will be determined by the Golden Heat format.
The winning team in each of the play off finals will be the 2022
Championship winners.
A rider may only guest for one team in any 2 legged tie (home and away).
012.1.2 Premiership League Cup

Teams will meet on 2 occasions, 1 home and 1 away in a North, South
divide.
The winning team of each group will meet over a 2 legged final. The
winner of the final on aggregate scores will be the 2022 Premiership
League Cup winners.
012.1.3 Championship League Knock Out Cup

A draw of the competing teams will be made, with byes being given where
necessary in order to equalise the number of competing teams.
All meetings, including semi-finals and final are decided upon the aggregate
score of both the home and away legs. In the event of a tie the outcome
will be determined by the Golden Heat format.
A rider may only guest for one team in any leg (home and away)
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012.2 TEAM COMPOSITION

A Premiership team’s initial declaration must not exceed 39.00 points for
the top 6 riders. Rising Star riders will be declared at number 7 and
number 8.
The declared Rising Stars in positions 7 & 8 are permitted to alternate,

at the Team Managers discretion, meeting by meeting, provided the
opposing team are given a minimum of three days notice.
A Premiership riders minimum achieved average being 3.00.
A Championship team’s initial declaration must not exceed 42.00 with the
minimum average permitted being 2.00.
A Premiership teams declaration must not exceed 39.00 points in any

declaration following the issue of established MA’s for 2022 for 6 riders,
excluding the Rising Star rider. Except where the MA of the introduced
rider is equal to, or lower than the rider being replaced.
A Premiership Transfer Window opens after 25% of the League fixtures are
complete and closes when 75% of League fixtures are complete. This
permits changes to the team on 2 occasions, except for proven long term
injury.
012.3 TEAM LINEUPS

012.3.1 Premiership League
a) the top rider (by MA) must ride at #1
b) the 2nd to 5th riders (by MA) can ride in any position #2-#5.
c) the Rising Star rider must ride at #7 unless they achieve an
MA which permits them to be in the top 5 then the lowest MA
rider must ride at #7
012.3.2 Championship League

a) the top rider (by MA) must rider at #1
b) the 2nd to 5th riders (by MA) can ride in any position #2-#5
c) the 6th or 7th rider (by MA) must ride at either #6 or #7
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012.4 FACILITIES
Absent
A rider(s) 1 - G or RR
3 by MA
1 absent
B rider 4 - 5 RR (unless RR is already being used then it’s a G)
by MA
Both riders
C RR x 1, G x 1 at the Team Managers discretion
4–5
Absent 6 – Premiership League if not a Rising Star = G

D
7 Championship League = G
G with an MA of 25% lower that the absent rider, in

accordance with the appropriate minimum MA for
E No facility that league.
The 5% enhancement for home riders is not
applicable in this situation.
If riding at #7 then the #8 must be used.
If the #8 is unavailable a guest from the Rising
Star list must be used.
Where a guest from the Rising Star list is used
their Rising Star rating AND MA must be lower or
equivalent to the lowest Rising Star declared.
The Rising Star guest must not be in a current
Premiership 1-8
Premiership
Rising Star
If riding in positions #1 - #5 the options are: #8,
RR or G from the Rising Star list.
If the G option is chosen, the replacement rider
must have an MA lower or equivalent to the
missing rider and can be in another Premiership
1-8.
The 5% enhancement for home riders is not
applicable in this situation.
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Note reference E above;

The Referee must report the absence of the rider, together with the reason
for absence given, to the SCB Co-ordinator immediately.
The SCB Co-ordinator will apply any appropriate disciplinary action.
The Referee should not impose any further penalty on the team/promotion
on the day of the event.
If a rider is representing their FMN in an FIM/FIME or National Speedway

Championship, irrespective of the rider’s MA, a choice of G or RR facility is
available.
012.4.1 Injured Rider Replacement (IRR)

Facility allows one certified injured rider (1-5 by MA) remaining programmed
rides, including a ride in which he was unable to re-start but was not
disqualified – FN. To be taken by other team members, including any guest
riders, and subject to: -
a) The injured rider not having completed 3 rides in total
b) Only one position per team may be declared as IRR
c) All riders with an MA below the injured rider may take one IRR ride
each.
d) Reserve can have more than one IRR ride
e) IRR is not permitted in heat 15
f) A nomination once made cannot be changed
012.4.2 Guest Rider (G)

Replaces an absent regular team member subject to the following: -
a) if the absent rider, with an established MA, is in the top 1-5 of the
team, then the missing rider’s MA will be enhanced by +5% at a
home meeting to determine the allowance for the guest rider
b) a rider may ride as a guest (in an official meeting) at a track only
once in an 8 day period (within that league) unless he is replacing
the home teams #1 or is an NDL rider guesting for the home team
c) the guest must be in a current team declaration and have an MA
that is the same or lower than that of the absent rider. If a rider
has an established MA in both Premiership and Championship
leagues the MA for the league for which the rider is guesting, will
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be used. If the rider does not have an established MA in that

particular league then the conversion factor of 1.5 will apply
d) the guest assumes the position and MA of the missing rider. A
guest rider in a ‘double header’ shall count as one meeting only
e) no rider, whose team is in the play offs may appear as a guest in
the play offs, in that league.
012.4.3 Rider Replacement (RR)

Facility allows the absent rider’s programmed rides to be shared out
between other team members (including any Guest riders), subject to: -
a) the rider who by MA is directly above the absent rider and all riders
below may take one RR each
b) a reserve can have more than one RR
c) RR is not permitted in Heat 15
d) only one position per team may be declared as RR
e) a nomination once made cannot be changed
f) a rider nominated as the team’s AR in the Premiership may take
the rides that could have been taken by the absent rider for the
meeting, providing they are another contracted rider not included
in a Premiership team and have an MA of 3 or less in the
Championship.
g) Premiership teams can nominate a rider with a Championship
average of 3.00 or below who not declared in a Premiership 1-7 as
an additional rider (AR)
h) Championship teams can nominate an NDL G as an additional
rider (AR)
012.4.4 Tactical Substitute (TS)

Is not applicable in a 2 legged tie
a) is permitted on only one occasion in heat 5 – 14, excluding heat 8,
when a team is 6 or more points in arrears
b) allows a nominated team member to replace a programmed rider,
including a rider taking a RR or IRR
c) a nomination once made cannot be changed
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012.4.5 Reserve Switch (RS)

Can be taken by a #6 or #7 rider, subject to a maximum of 7 rides in total,
where the #6 or #7 takes the place of: -
a) a rider who is absent, missing or late in arriving
b) a rider at the Team Managers discretion before a heat (except heat
15) has commenced
c) a rider disqualified for a starting offence
d) a rider in the re-run of a heat where that rider was not disqualified
and is unable to take part due to injury or damage to their
motorcycle, in which case assumes the status of the rider being
replaced. In the same helmet colour and gate position
e) a reserve, already replaced in any heat, cannot be re-introduced,
except in the case of point d above
012.5 FRUSTRATED RIDE

A rider is subject to a ‘minimum’ of 3 rides and a ‘maximum’ of 7 rides per
meeting.
For the purposes of achieving the ‘minimum’ ride rule, ‘frustrated’ rides shall
not count.
In calculating the ‘maximum’ number of rides taken, ‘frustrated’ rides shall

count towards the maximum 7 rides.
Where the maximum number of rides is specified, in the case of a rider (1-
5 by MA) the maximum number of rides includes 4 programme rides plus,
one as a TS, RR, IRR and 1 in the Heat 15, to a maximum of 7 rides.
A frustrated ride is one, whether programmed or not, including nomination

as a TS, RR and IRR, which results in a disqualification for a starting
offence, or for any reason, is unable to take part in a re-run and is replaced
by another rider.
If no replacement is made it is a compulsory ride and counts towards the
minimum 3 ride rule.
If a replacement is made it will not count towards the minimum 3 ride rule.
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In the event the frustrated ride is as the result of being nominated as a TS,
RR and IRR then it shall nevertheless count as that riders TS, RR and IRR
ride.
In order that a rider takes the minimum number of rides, then changes must
be made to a heat line up, excluding any nominated or Heat 15, then
sufficient heats must start with no replacements.
Under no circumstances can assumptions be made concerning the

introduction of a rider in a later heat as a TS, RR and IRR to ensure a
compliance with the minimum ride rule.
If a rider is prevented as a result of an injury sustained in that meeting, as

confirmed in writing by the MO, the minimum ride rule will not apply.
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012.6 RACE FORMATS

012.6.1 15 Heats
HEAT Red gate Blue gate White gate Yellow gate

1 1 c-d 2 a-b 1 d-c 2 b-a
2 6 b-a 7 d-c 6 a-b 7 c-d
3 3 c-d 4 a-b 3 b-a 4 d-c
4 5 c-d 7 a-b 5 d-c 7 b-a
5 3 b-a 4 d-c 1 c-d 2 a-b
6 1 a-b 2 c-d 5 b-a 6 d-c
7 5 b-a 6 d-c 3 a-b 4 c-d
8 2 d-c 7 b-a 2 c-d 7 a-b
9 3 d-c 4 b-a 5 a-b 6 c-d
10 1 d-c 2 b-a 3 c-d 4 a-b
11 5 a-b 6 c-d 1 b-a 2 d-c
12 3 a-b 7 c-d 3 d-c 6 b-a
13 1 b-a 5 d-c 1 a-b 5 c-d
14 4 c-d 6 a-b 4 b-a 7 d-c
15 Nominated Heat
The winner of the Coin Toss can choose the Gate Position in either
Heat 1 or Heat 15
In all Premiership Team competitions the #7 is protected in heats 2
and 8 and no replacements are permitted unless injured and
confirmed in writing by the MO
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CHAPTER 13 – NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

LEAGUE
Known as the National League, its official name is the National
Development League. This is the entry level dedicated to the training and
development of young home grown riders.
013.1 OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS

National League teams may compete in the: -
National League
National League Knock Out Cup
013.1.1 National League

Teams may meet each other in a League table on 2 occasions, 1 home and
1 away. The top 4 placed teams in the League table will play-off to
determine who will be the League Champions.
The play-off meetings will be staged over 2 legs, home and away and be
decided on aggregate. In the case of a tie the outcome will be determined
by a single match race.
1st placed team v 4th placed team
2nd placed team v 3rd placed team
The cut-off date for the play-offs will be, up to and including, 30th September
2022.
013.1.2 National League Knock Out Cup

All meetings are decided upon the aggregate score of both the home and
away legs. In the event of a tie the outcome will be determined by the
Golden Heat format.
013.2 RIDER MATCH AVERAGES AND GRADINGS

Riders new to the National League must hold a UK passport and an ACU
licence. The rider will be given an assessed MA of 3.00.
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A riders MA will be based upon their latest (attained during the season 2016
- 2021 only) NDL or (Premier League) Championship MA (multiplied by 2
and subject to a minimum/maximum converted MA’s being 3.00/12.00).
Where a rider has both a previous PL/Championship and NDL MA, the
highest will apply.
013.3 TEAM COMPOSITION

A team’s declaration, initial and re-declared, is 40.00 with the minimum rider
average permitted being 3.00.
A maximum of two riders with a previous Championship (Premier) League
MA over 4.00, one of which must have participated in the NDL in the
previous season.
It must also remain under 40.00 points for the top 7 riders when re-declared,
permanent or temporary, except that the maximum may be exceeded where
the MA of the introduced rider is equal to, or lower than, the rider being
replaced.
A rider taken out of a team cannot be re-introduced in that team within 14

days.
Where a rider is additionally declared in a Championship or Premiership

League team, the Championship or Premiership League team shall have
priority, except that a rider nominated for the NDLRC, must appear in that
event.
013.4 TEAM LINE UPS

a) the top rider (by MA) must ride at #1
b) the 2nd to 5th riders (by MA) can ride in any position #2 - #5
c) the 6th and 7th riders (by MA) must ride at #6 and #7.
In case of a dispute regarding the line-ups, the matter may be referred to

the BSPA office. Out of hours the matter should be referred to the BSPA
Director on duty.
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013.5 MEETING FORMAT

The 15 heat format for all National League and the National League Knock
Out Cup meetings.
013.6 FACILITIES
Providing the number 1 by MA is one of the 3 missing riders, only 1 RR
facility is permitted with a maximum of 2 Guests and 1 RR, any other missing
rider is as per E below.
Any absent rider on Premiership G who must be in an NDL 1-7

A
or Championship duty or RR
G or RR who must be in an
B Absent #1
NDL 1-7
RR (unless RR is already
C 1 absent rider 2-5 by MA
being used then it’s a G)
RR x 1, G x 1 at the Team
D 2 absent riders 2-5 by MA
Managers discretion
Any rider not in an NDL

Additional absent riders 2-5 by
E declaration and whose MA
MA
does not exceed NDL 3.00
F Absent 6 and/or 7 by MA declaration and whose MA
does not exceed NDL 3.00
G No facility declaration and whose MA
does not exceed 3.00
If a rider is representing their FMN in an FIM/FIME Speedway

Championship, irrespective of the rider’s MA, a choice of G or RR facility is
available.
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013.6.1 Guest Rider (G)

Replaces an absent regular team member subject to the following: -
a) assumes the position and MA of the missing rider
b) must be in a current NDL team declaration or any unattached rider
eligible to race in the NDL
c) a rider may ride as a guest (in an official meeting) at a track only
once in an 8-day (within that league) period, unless he is
replacing the home teams #1
d) a guest rider in a double header shall count as one meeting only
e) the guests own MA must be the same or lower than that of the
missing rider
f) no rider, whose team is in the play offs may appear as a guest
in the play offs, in that league
Any eligible rider in the NDL can only guest twice at the same track
during a season.
013.6.2 Rider Replacement (RR)

Facility allows the absent riders programmed rides to be shared out
between other team members, including any guest riders, subject to:
a) the rider who by MA is directly above the absent rider and all riders
below may take one RR each.
b) a reserve can have more than one RR ride
c) RR is not permitted in heat 15
d) only one position per team may be declared as RR
e) a nomination once made cannot be changed
f) where a team has the use of this facility they may nominate an
additional rider (AR). They may take any rides that could have
normally been taken by the absent rider. Provided that the
nominated rider is not in an NDL declaration and whose MA does
not exceed 3.00.
013.6.3 Injured Rider Replacement (IRR)

Facility allows one certified injured rider (1-5 by MA) remaining programmed
rides, including a ride in which he was unable to re-start but was not
disqualified – FN. To be taken by other team members, including any guest
riders, and subject to: -
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a) The injured rider not having completed 3 rides in total

b) Only one position per team may be declared as IRR
c) All riders with an MA below the injured rider may take one IRR ride
each.
d) Reserve can have more than one IRR ride
e) IRR is not permitted in heat 15
f) A nomination once made cannot be changed
013.6.4 A Reserve Switch (RS)

Can be taken by a #6 or #7 rider, subject to a maximum of 7 rides in total,
where the #6 or #7 takes the place of: -
a) a rider who is absent, missing or late in arriving
b) a rider at the Team Managers discretion before a heat (except heat
15) has commenced
c) a rider disqualified for a starting offence
d) a rider in the re-run of a heat where that rider was not disqualified
and is unable to take part due to injury or damage to their
motorcycle, in which case assumes the status of the rider being
replaced. In the same helmet colour and gate position
e) a reserve, already replaced in any heat, cannot be re-introduced,
except in the case of point d above
013.7 FRUSTRATED RIDE

A rider is subject to a ‘minimum’ of 3 rides and a ‘maximum’ of 7 rides per
meeting.
For the purposes of achieving the ‘minimum’ ride rule, ‘frustrated’ rides shall
not count.
In calculating the ‘maximum’ number of rides taken, ‘frustrated’ rides shall

count towards the maximum 7 rides.
Where the maximum number of rides is specified, in the case of a rider (1-
5 by MA) the maximum number of rides includes 4 programme rides plus,
one as a RR, IRR and 1 in the Heat 15, to a maximum of 7 rides.
A frustrated ride is one, whether programmed or not, including nomination
as a RR and IRR, which results in a disqualification for a starting offence, or
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for any reason, is unable to take part in a re-run and is replaced by another
rider.
If no replacement is made it is a compulsory ride and counts towards the

minimum 3 ride rule.
If a replacement is made it will not count towards the minimum 3 ride rule.
In the event the frustrated ride is as the result of being nominated as a RR

and IRR then it shall nevertheless count as that riders RR and IRR ride.
In order that a rider takes the minimum number of rides, then changes must
be made to a heat line up, excluding any nominated or Heat 15, then
sufficient heats must start with no replacements.
Under no circumstances can assumptions be made concerning the

introduction of a rider in a later heat as a RR and IRR to ensure a compliance
with the minimum ride rule.
If a rider is prevented as a result of an injury sustained in that meeting, as

confirmed in writing by the MO, the minimum ride rule will not apply.
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013.8 RACE FORMATS
013.8.1 15 Heats

1 1 c-d 2 a-b 1 d-c 2 b-a
2 6 b-a 7 d-c 6 a-b 7 c-d
3 3 c-d 4 a-b 3 b-a 4 d-c
4 5 c-d 7 a-b 5 d-c 7 b-a
5 3 b-a 4 d-c 1 c-d 2 a-b
6 1 a-b 2 c-d 5 b-a 6 d-c
7 5 b-a 6 d-c 3 a-b 4 c-d
8 2 d-c 7 b-a 2 c-d 7 a-b
9 3 d-c 4 b-a 5 a-b 6 c-d
10 1 d-c 2 b-a 3 c-d 4 a-b
11 5 a-b 6 c-d 1 b-a 2 d-c
12 3 a-b 7 c-d 3 d-c 6 b-a
13 1 b-a 5 d-c 1 a-b 5 c-d
14 4 c-d 6 a-b 4 b-a 7 d-c
15 Nominated Heat
The winner of the Coin Toss can choose the Gate Position in
either Heat 1 or Heat 15
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CHAPTER 14 – JUNIOR LEAGUES

These rules cover the Premiership Junior League (PJL) the
Midland/Southern Development League (MSDL) and the Northern Junior
League (NJL).
Application to use an historical team name or an alternative team name,

other than the name of the club’s staging track, must be made to the BSPA.
A club, other than an Premiership and Championship league Promotion that
has permission to use an historical name, will be required to have an SCB
Associate registered to administer that club.
014.1 PREMIERSHIP JUNIOR LEAGUE

014.1.1 Meeting Format
Teams in the PJL will meet on 1 occasion home and away in their regional
groups. The first placed team in each group after all completed fixtures will
contest a 2 legged final, home and away. The winner of the 2 legged final
on aggregate will be the League Champions.
In the case of an aggregate tie in the final, the outcome will be determined
by a single match race.
A result may be awarded after the completion of at least 4 heats if

necessary. League points will be 2pts for a win and 1pt each for a draw.
The meeting format is 4 riders/6 heats.
014.1.2 Rider Eligibility

Teams should have a regular squad of 4 riders.
Being an opportunity for young or inexperienced riders, the league is open

to: -
a) those holding a UK passport and an ACU licence.
b) holder of a valid SCB Registration
c) eligible and committed to the Rising Star programme
15-year-old riders on a 500cc motorcycles will be eligible and

classified as a one Star rider.
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014.1.3 Team Composition

Teams will consist of 4 riders with a maximum team build of 8 Stars or less
and may include the following: -
a) 15-year-old riders on 500cc motorcycle
b) MSDL and NJL riders riding 500cc motorcycles
Guest ruling – any eligible rider who has not previously ridden for a
PJL team and does not increase the team total above 8 stars.
014.1.4 Team Line-ups

Riders may line up at the Team Managers discretion.
Team line-ups must be declared on the SCB website in line with these
Regulations.
014.1.5 General
Team Managers must be the holder of a current SCB Team Managers
Licence.
Technical regulations are those applicable as per the National Development

League.
Starting offences are subject to a 15 metre handicap only.
Should a rider withdraw during a meeting his place in subsequent heats may
be taken by another team rider to a maximum of one additional ride.
All riders must wear team race jackets with correct numbers.
014.2 MSDL & NJL

014.2.1 Meeting Format
Teams in the MSDL will meet on 2 occasions, 1 home and 1 away. The
team with the most points once all fixtures are completed will be the league
winners.
A result may be awarded after the completion of at least 4 heats if

necessary. League points will be 2pts for a win and 1pt each for a draw.
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The MSDL meeting format is 4 riders/6 heats, 15 year old riders on 500cc
motorcycle are permitted. Teams must consist of a minimum of 3 riders.
The NJL meeting format is 4 riders/6heats. 4 man teams – 2 senior 500cc
riders and 2 youth 125cc/150cc boxed riders.
014.2.2 Rider Eligibility

Teams should have a regular squad, although where a team is short-
handed arrangements can be made to loan a rider, as riders are permitted
to ride for another team in any fixture.
All riders must hold a valid SCB Rider Registration.

Being an opportunity for young or inexperienced riders, the leagues are
open only to those holding a UK passport and an ACU licence, provided, at
the start of the current season they: -
a) have not been declared in a Championship League teams 1-7,
prior to this season
b) do not have a current NDL MA of 3.01 or above at the start of this
season
c) have not completed more than 2 full seasons in the NDL
014.2.3 Team Composition

Teams may include either: -
for MSDL only – 2 x NDL rider with a 3.00 MA
for NJL League only – 1 NDL rider with a 3.00 MA
The riders mentioned above must have a 3.00 MA at the start of this season
and can continue in the current season only, even if their NDL MA rises
above 3.00, unless declared in a Premiership or Championship 1-7.
A guest may be used if squad riders are not available.

Staging Promotions will underwrite the insurance costs for each second half
meeting. If a MSDL or NJL event is staged as a stand-alone event an SCB
Permit and licenced officials, including a Referee, must be sought.
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014.2.4 Team Line-Ups

Riders may line up at the Team Managers discretion.
Team line-ups must be declared on the SCB website in line with these
Regulations.
014.2.5 General
Team Managers must be the holder of a current SCB Team Managers
Licence.
The respective leagues shall be administered by a League Co-

ordinator/Administrator.
To avoid any delays to the meeting, disputes regarding team line-ups and
rider eligibility will be determined by the League Co-ordinator after the
meeting, including adjustment of points.
Technical regulations are those applicable as per the National Development

League.
Starting offences are subject to a 15 metre handicap only.
Riders can compete in all Junior Leagues.
For a rider to participate in the League Riders Championships he must have

competed in at least 3 league matches.
Should a rider withdraw during a meeting his place in subsequent heats may
be taken by another rider.
All riders must wear team race jackets with correct numbers.
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014.3 RACE FORMATS

014.3.1 PJL & MSDL
1 1 d 2 b 1 c 2 a
2 3 d 4 b 3 c 4 a
2a A a B c A d B b
3 1 c 2 a 3 d 4 b
4 3 c 4 a 1 d 2 b
4a A d B b A a B c
5 1 b 4 d 1 a 4 c
6 3 b 2 d 3 a 2 c
6a A b B d A c B a
014.3.2 Northern Junior League
Yello
HEAT Red gate Blue gate White gate gate
w
1 1 d 2 b 1 c 2 a
2 3 d 4 b 3 c 4 a
3 1 c 2 a 1 d 2 b
4 3 c 4 a 3 d 4 b
5 1 b 2 d 1 a 2 c
6 3 b 4 d 3 a 4 c
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CHAPTER 15 – INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS

British Championship Final and Semi Final
British Under 21 Championship Final and Semi Final(s)
British Under 19 Championship Final
British Youth Championship
Championship League Riders Championship
National Development Riders Championship
015.1 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

015.1.1 Qualifying Criteria
To be confirmed
015.1.2 Racing Format

The 16 rider, 20 heat format is utilised when the top 2 riders will be seeded
direct to Heat 22 and the next 4 riders finishing positions 3 rd to 6th, will
compete in Heat 21 from which the top 2 will go forward to Heat 22.
Heat 21, the precedence of choice of gate positions is determined by the

finishing order in the heats (i.e., 3 rd to 6th). In heat 22, the choice of gate
positions shall be based upon the order in the heats (i.e., 1 st and 2nd) and
the winner of heat 21 will have 3rd choice of gate.
The result of heat 22 will determine the overall classification, with the winner
of heat 22 being declared Champion. 2 nd, 3rd and 4th placed riders will be
classified in that order overall. All other riders will be classified by the points
total scored in the 20 qualifying heats.
015.1.3 Racing Regulations

All starting offences will result in disqualification and a reserve, (if there is
more than 1 reserve then the reserves will alternate) will take the disqualified
riders place. Reserves may take a maximum of 5 rides, with all points
scored counting towards qualification. Starting offences in heats 21 and 22
will result in disqualification, with no replacements or handicap. The method
for deciding the hierarchy will be as per these Regulations.
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This system will also be used if a meeting is abandoned after the completion
of heat 12, and the meeting is not re-staged, the results will stand at the last
point when all riders had taken the same number of rides.
015.1.4 Tyres
Each rider, 1-16, will receive 2 tyres. Each reserve rider will receive 1 tyre.
015.1.5 Race Jackets

Race Jackets must be worn at all times from the pre-meeting parade until
the conclusion of the event where they must be returned to the staging
Promotion. Jackets for this competition will be provided.
015.1.6 Prize Money

Will be notified prior to the event.
015.1.7 Event Schedule

015.2 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL

To be confirmed

The 16 rider, 20 heat format is utilised.

All starting offences will result in disqualification and a reserve (if there is
scored counting towards qualification.
The method for deciding the hierarchy will be as per these Regulations.
Any ties after Heat 20 will be determined as per these Regulations.
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015.2.4 Tyres
Riders 1-16, will receive 1 tyre.

Race Jackets must be worn at all times from the pre-meeting parade until
the conclusion of the event where they must be returned to the staging
Promotion. Jackets for this competition will be provided.
015.2.6 Prize Money


015.3 BRITISH UNDER 21 CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

The line up will consist of the top 10 riders from the previous seasons end
of year Championship League green sheets and the top 6 qualifying riders
from the Semi Final.

Heat 21, the precedence of choice of gate positions is determined by the
finishing order in the heats (i.e., 3 rd to 6th). In heat 22, the choice of gate
positions shall be based upon the order in the heats (i.e., 1 st and 2nd) and
the winner of heat 21 will have 3rd choice of gate.
The result of heat 22 will determine the overall classification, with the winner
of heat 22 being declared Champion. 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed riders will be
classified in that order overall. All other riders will be classified by the points
total scored in the 20 qualifying heats.

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scored counting towards qualification.
The system that will also be used if a meeting is abandoned after the
completion of heat 12, and the meeting is not re-staged, the results will
stand at the last point when all riders had taken the same number of rides.
The winner of Heat 22 will be the British Under 21 Champion.
015.3.4 Tyres
Riders 1-16, will receive 1 tyre. The top 6 riders, after Heat 20 will be
supplied with another tyre.

Will be provided.
015.3.6 Prize Money


015.4 BRITISH UNDER 21 CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS

The line up will consist of 16 riders plus 2 reserve riders selected by
the GB Under 21 Team Manager.

The 20 Heat format will be utilised.

All starting offences will result in disqualification and a reserve (if
there is more than 1 reserve then the reserves will alternate) will take
the disqualified riders place. Reserves may take a maximum of 5 rides,
with all points scored counting towards final classification. All
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starting offences including failure to meet the 2 minute rule, will result
in disqualification and being replaced by the reserve. The method for
deciding the hierarchy will be as per these Regulations.
completion of heat 12, and the meeting is not re-staged, the result will
stand at the last point when all riders had taken the same number of
rides.
015.4.4 Tyres
Will not be supplied.

Will be provided.
015.4.6 Prize Money


015.5 BRITISH UNDER 19 CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

The top 16 riders by MA from the green sheets the month prior to the
event will determine the line up for the British Under 19 Championship.

The 20 Heat format will be utilised.

scored counting towards final classification. All starting offences including
failure to meet the 2 minute rule, will result in disqualification and being
replaced by the reserve. The method for deciding the hierarchy will be as
per these Regulations.
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completion of heat 12, and the meeting is not re-staged, the result will stand
at the last point when all riders had taken the same number of rides.
015.5.4 Tyres
1 tyre will be issued to each rider 1-16.

Will be provided.
015.5.6 Prize Money

£10 per point and 10p per mile travel.

015.6 BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP (500cc and 250cc)

Riders must be under 16 years of age as at 1 st January in that season and
hold a UK passport, ACU licence and SCB Rider Registration.
015.6.2 Race Format

Heat formats at each meeting is determined by the number of entries in
each class.

Championship Points (18 for 1st place, 16 for 2nd, 14, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6,
5, 4, 3, 2 and 1) are awarded at each Championship meeting in each class.
In the event there is a tie in points for the Championship at the end of the
series there shall be a runoff (at the final round if both riders are present
otherwise at an alternative venue).
The number of rounds counting towards the overall Championship will be

one less than the number of rounds taking place thus allowing a rider who
competes in all round to drop the points from one round.
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Motorcycle must not exceed 500cc (250cc) and standard SCB Regulations
apply.
Where possible, a 2-lap practice may be run before the meeting at a time
that is advised by the Referee.
015.6.4 Tyres
Rules regarding tyre use will be advised by the U21 Speedway GB Team
Manager prior to each round.
015.7 BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP (150cc boxed and 125cc)

Riders must be under 16 years of age as at 1 st January in that season.

The 125/250 class will be split into a championship and support class.
The championship class will be staged as per Regulations 015.6.3
The support class will not be staged as a championship and no

championship points will be awarded.
015.7.3 Tyres
Rules regarding tyre use will be advised by the U21 Speedway GB
Team Manager prior to each round.
015.8 CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE RIDERS

The number 1 rider from each team and additional riders will be determined
by MA from the green sheets, the month prior to the event, to a total of 16
riders ensuring all teams are represented. This will determine the line up
for the Championship League Riders.
015.8.2 Race Format

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Any ties will be resolved as per these Regulations.
The choice of gate positions for Heat 21 shall be based upon the finishing
order in the qualifying heats (3rd – 6th). In Heat 22 the choice of gate
positions shall be based upon the order of the qualifying Heats (1 st and 2nd)
and then the 3rd choice is the winner of Heat 21.

scored counting towards qualification. Starting offences in heats 21 and 22
will result in disqualification, with no replacements or handicap. The method
for deciding the hierarchy will be as per these Regulations.
The winner of Heat 22 will be the Championship Riders League Champion.
015.8.4 Tyres
1 tyre will be provided to riders 1-16 and 1 tyre to each reserve. An
additional tyre will be supplied to the Semi Finalists and Finalists.

Clubs are requested to provide professional numbers on riders race suits
and/or club race jackets.
015.8.6 Prize Money


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015.9 NDL RIDERS CHAMPIONSHIP

To be confirmed
015.9.2 Race Format

The 16 rider, 20 Heat format is utilised. Any ties for the top 3 positions after
Heat 20 will result in a run off.

scored counting towards final classification.
of heat 12, the result will stand at the last point when all riders had taken the
same number of rides.
015.9.4 Tyres
1 tyre will be issued to riders 1-16 and 1 tyre to each reserve, with a recently
used tyre permitted as a spare as per these Regulations.

Every club must ensure that each of their riders are supplied with either a
professional race jacker or club suit with the correct racing number on the
back.
015.9.6 Prize Money


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015.10 RACE FORMATS

015.10.1 Individual
Yellow
Yellow
White
White
HEAT
HEAT
Blue
Blue
Red
Red
1 1 2 3 4 11 8 9 3 14
2 5 7 6 8 12 13 4 10 7
3 10 11 9 12 13 7 12 14 1
4 15 14 16 13 14 2 13 8 11
5 13 1 5 9 15 16 3 10 5
6 14 10 2 6 16 9 6 4 15
7 11 15 7 3 17 1 8 15 10
8 4 8 12 16 18 9 2 7 16
9 6 16 1 11 19 3 12 13 6
10 12 5 15 2 20 5 14 11 4
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015.10.2 12 Rider Individual
HEAT Red Blue White Yellow
1 1 2 3 4
2 5 7 6 8
3 10 11 9 12
4 4 1 5 9
5 8 10 2 6
6 11 12 7 3
7 9 6 1 11
8 12 5 4 2
9 7 3 8 10
10 2 8 12 1
11 6 4 11 7
12 3 9 10 5
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CHAPTER 16 – OTHER TEAM COMPETITIONS

Premiership Pairs
Championship Best Pairs
NDL Best Pairs
NDL 4 Team Tournament
016.1 PREMIERSHIP PAIRS

2 riders from the top 4 by MA from the green sheets of the month prior to
the event will determine the Pair for each Team, with the Rising Star being
the reserve.

As per 016.6.1.

For Starting Offences, the offending rider can be handicapped or replaced
by the Rising Star. For a 2nd offence in the same heat for the same rider
and/or replacement, the rider will be disqualified with no
handicap/replacement option permitted.
Where there is a tie for the semi final qualification, a two way tie will be
decided by the result in which the pair met, highest score. If more than a
two way tie or the pair have not met then the team with the highest scoring
heat results (7-2, 6-3, 5-4) will qualify and if still not resolved, then by ballot.
In the semi final and final, regardless of helmet colours each pair can select
between themselves once, the choice of inside or outside gate positions that
their team have been selected.
Heat points for this event will be 4, 3, 2, 0.
It is compulsory for the Rising Star to be nominated for at least one heat.
016.1.4 Tyres
Each team will be supplied with three tyres which are not rider specific.
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Race jackets or race suits will be provided by the event sponsor or the riders
promoter.
016.1.6 Prize Money


016.2 CHAMPIONSHIP BEST PAIRS

2 riders from the top 3, of each team, by MA from the green sheets of the
month prior to the event will determine the line up for the Championship
Best Pairs competition.

To be confirmed.

Starting offences for the 1st offence, the offending rider will be handicapped
as per these Regulations. For a 2nd offence for the same rider then that
rider will be disqualified.
Where there is a tie for the semi final qualification, a two way tie will be
two way tie or the pair have not met then the team with the highest scoring
heat results (7-2, 6-3, 5-4) will qualify and if still not resolved, then by ballot.
In the semi final and final, regardless of helmet colours each pair can select
between themselves once, the choice of inside or outside gate positions that
their team have been selected.
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016.2.4 Tyres
Each rider will be supplied with 1 tyre for the qualifying Heats and the 8
riders who qualify for the semi finals will be supplied a new tyre after Heat
22.

Race Jackets will be provided by the Event sponsor.
016.2.6 Prize Money

016.3 CHAMPIONSHIP 4TT

To be confirmed.

To be confirmed.

To be confirmed.
016.3.4 Tyres
To be confirmed.

Riders must wear their club suits or race jackets with the correct
professionally produced number as per the draw.
016.3.6 Prize Money


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016.4 NDL BEST PAIRS

Each team within National Development League competitions must be
represented. 2 of the top 3 riders in each team by MA, from the green
sheets of the month prior to the event must be selected to participate.

To be confirmed.

Starting Offences for the 1st Offence, the offending rider will be handicapped
as per these Regulations, for a 2nd offence for the same rider then that rider
will be disqualified.
Where there is a tie for the semi final qualification, a two-way tie will be
two-way tie or the pair have not raced each other, then the team with the
highest scoring heat results (7-2, 6-3, 5-4) will qualify and if still not resolved
then by ballot.
The Team Managers of teams in the final must inform the Referee, 15
minutes after the last semi final , the positions of their riders for the finals.
016.4.4 Tyres
Will not be provided. Must be used as per these Regulations.

016.4.6 Prize Money


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016.5 NDL 4TT

To be confirmed.

To be confirmed.

Starting offences are as per these Regulations. Any rider excluded by a
starting offence or missing the 2 minutes in the semi final or final, will start
from 15 metres from gate d with the 3 remaining riders moving across gates
a,b,c. If the 15 metre gate d is already occupied then the next offending
rider must start from gate c at 15 metres etc.
016.5.4 Tyres
As per these Regulations. Riders do have the option of fitting a new tyre for
the final.

016.5.6 Prize Money

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016.6 RACE FORMATS
016.6.1 Premiership Pairs
Heat Gate A Gate B Gate C Gate D
1 A1 B3 A2 B2
2 C1 D1 C2 D2
3 E1 F1 E2 F2
4 D1 A1 D2 A2
5 B1 E1 B2 E2
6 F1 C1 F2 C2
7 D1 B1 D2 B2
8 C1 E1 C2 E2
9 A1 F1 A2 F2
10 B1 C1 B2 C2
11 E1 A1 E2 A2
12 F1 D1 F2 D2
13 F1 B1 F2 B2
14 A1 C1 A2 C2
15 D1 E1 D2 E2
SF 2nd v 3rd
Final 1st v SF winner
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016.6.2 Championship Best Pairs
1 1 3 2 4
2 5 7 6 8
3 9 11 10 12
4 7 1 8 2
5 3 9 4 10
6 11 5 12 6
7 8 4 7 3
8 6 10 5 9
9 2 12 1 11
10 4 6 3 5
11 10 2 9 1
12 12 8 11 7
Riders numbered 1-24, 2 x 12 heat QR. Winner of group A v 2nd group B.

Winner of group B v 2nd group A
Heat winners to the final.
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1 A1 B1 A2 B2
2 C1 D1 C2 D2
3 E1 F1 E2 F2
4 D1 A1 D2 A2
5 B1 E1 B2 E2
6 F1 C1 F2 C2
7 D2 B2 D1 B1
8 C2 E2 C1 E1
9 A2 F2 A1 F1
10 B2 C2 B1 C1
11 E2 A2 E1 A1
12 F2 D2 F1 D1
Pairs numbered 1 & 2, 2 x 12 Heat QR. Winner group A v 2nd group B.

Winner group B v 2nd group A
Heat winners to the final
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016.6.3 Championship 4TT

1/2 A1 B1 C1 D1
3/4 B2 C2 E1 A2
5/6 C3 D2 A3 E2
7/8 A4 E3 B3 D3
9/10 C4 D4 E4 B4
11/12 D1 A2 C3 E4
13/14 E3 A1 B2 C4
15/16 D2 E1 A4 B1
17/18 E2 B4 D3 C2
19/20 B3 C1 D4 A3
2 groups x 5 teams, 2 x SF alternate heat (heats 1-20). Top 2 from each

group to 12 heat format (21-32)

21 A1 B2 C3 D4
22 A2 B3 C4 D1
23 A3 B4 C1 D2
24 A4 B1 C2 D3
25 A1 B1 C1 D1
26 A4 B2 C4 D2
27 A3 B3 C3 D3
28 A2 B4 C2 D4
Heats 29 - 32 Nominated Races
29 A C D B
30 B A C D
31 C D B A
32 D B A C
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016.6.4 NDL Best Pairs
Group A – Teams 1-4 Group B – Teams 5-8

Alternate Heats (Group A / Group B)
HEAT Gate A Gate B Gate C Gate D
1 Team 1/1 Team 2/2 Team 1/2 Team 2/1
13 Semi Final 1 (Winner A v 2nd B)
14 Semi Final 2 (Winner B v 2nd A)
15 Winner 13 v Winner 14
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016.6.5 NDL 4TT
Heat A B C D
1 Red 1 Blue 2 White 3 Yellow 4
2 White 4 Yellow 1 Red 2 Blue 3
3 Blue 4 Red 3 Yellow 2 White 1
4 Yellow 3 White 2 Blue 1 Red 4
5 Blue 1 White 1 Red 1 Yellow 1
6 Yellow 2 Red 4 White 4 Blue 2
7 White 3 Blue 3 Yellow 3 Red 3
8 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 4 White 2
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2 x Semi Final to run alternate 8 heats (1-16)

1 x Final 8 heats (17-24)
Heat Heat Heat

A Red 1 A Red 1
B Blue 2 B Blue 2
1 2 17
C White 3 C White 3
D Yellow 4 D Yellow 4
C Red 2 C Red 2
D Blue 3 D Blue 3
3 4 18
A White 4 A White 4
B Yellow 1 B Yellow 1
B Red 3 B Red 3
A Blue 4 A Blue 4
5 6 19
D White 1 D White 1
C Yellow 2 C Yellow 2
D Red 4 D Red 4
C Blue 1 C Blue 1
7 8 20
B White 2 B White 2
A Yellow 3 A Yellow 3
C Red 1 C Red 1
A Blue 1 A Blue 1
9 10 21
B White 1 B White 1
D Yellow 1 D Yellow 1
B Red 4 B Red 4
D Blue 2 D Blue 2
11 12 22
C White 4 C White 4
A Yellow 2 A Yellow 2
D Red 3 D Red 3
B Blue 3 B Blue 3
13 14 23
A White 3 A White 3
C Yellow 3 C Yellow 3
A Red 2 A Red 2
C Blue 4 C Blue 4
15 16 24
D White 2 D White 2
B Yellow 4 B Yellow 4
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CHAPTER 17 – TRAINING & AMATEUR SESSIONS

Regulations are necessary for all aspects of the sport and the holding of a
training session or amateur meeting is no exception, in fact these sessions
usually include riders of varying capability, so it is vital that riders and
officials adhere to these regulations and those others specifically referred
to.
Training sessions are defined as one of the following: -
017.1 A CLOSED TRAINING SESSION

A session held privately by a licenced promotion for riders to undergo testing
for trial purposes only and at which no member of the general public should
be in attendance.
Promotions hold these Closed Training Sessions under Health and Safety
at Work Regulations, although adherence to the speedway regulations
should be followed.
017.2 A PRE-MEETING OR AFTER-MEETING SESSION

A session held prior to/after an official meeting, open to contracted/non-
contracted riders. Normal speedway meeting regulations apply for the
duration, specifically regarding medical staff and track officials. These
sessions remain the responsibility of the meeting promotion.
017.3 AN OPEN TRAINING SESSION

A session, whether advertised or not, where participants may be charged
and the public may be in attendance, even though no admission charge can
be levied.
An application to stage an Open Training Session must be made as

prescribed in these Regulations; an application, on the approved form
(available to download from the SCB website) must be made at least 21
days in advance. It will detail the staging promotion/club or associate, who
certifies to take full responsibility. The issued permit number must be
quoted on all documentation. Failure to comply is a mandatory offence.
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The minimum attendance requirement for officials is an SCB licenced Clerk

of Course (or Machine Examiner) and an SCB Official, one of whom being
the Training Instructor, who takes ultimate responsibility for the session and
assumes all of the duties normally carried out by the staging promotion and
Referee. Enough Track Marshals and a clerk (to complete the
documentation) are also required. The minimum medical requirements are
as detailed in these Regulations.
017.4 AMATEUR MEETINGS

An application to stage an Amateur meeting must be made as prescribed in
these Regulations; an application, on the approved form (available to
download from the SCB website) must be made at least 21 days in advance.
It will detail the staging promotion/club or associate. The issued permit
number must be quoted on all meeting documentation. Failure to comply is
a mandatory offence.
The minimum attendance requirement for SCB licenced officials is a Clerk

of Course, a Machine Examiner plus 2 other licenced Track Officials to act
as a Pit Marshal and Start Marshal. Additionally, 4 Track Marshalls and a
clerk (to complete the documentation) are required. The staging
promotion/associate takes ultimate responsibility for the session. The
minimum medical requirements are as details in these Regulations, (i.e., as
for a meeting).
All participants must be SCB Registered (a One Event Training Registration

for British domiciled Nationals only, is permitted) a copy of which must be
attached to the amateur meeting/training session signing on form that must
be posted to the SCB within 48 hours. The parent/guardian of a youth rider
must countersign all documents where appropriate.
When there is competitive racing, youth riders must only take to the track
using the same class (cc) of machinery, 150cc (includes 125cc), 250cc and
500cc. (With regards to the Regulation pertaining to methanol, this is
relaxed concerning the use of methanol only).
During a competitive meeting or training session youth riders are restricted
by the engine size (cc) of the motorcycle.
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When training in a non-competitive manner under the direct supervision of

a Training Instructor a youth may ride a motorcycle with a larger cc.
When a training session takes place under the auspices of the British Youth
Speedway Management it may also incorporate a racing programme.
If the event (amateur meeting or training session) is abandoned no further

racing, practicing or use of the track is permitted.
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CHAPTER 18 – DISCIPLINARY AND ARBITRATION

018.1 DISCIPLINARY CODE
The SCB has a duty to uphold those regulations, hence this Disciplinary
Code.
In addition to any non-compliance to the Speedway Regulations or

Supplementary Regulations where issued, this Code cancels and replaces
all prior publications. Changes may be made to this Code as the ACU or
SCB deems necessary.
Proven violation, non-observance and breach of these regulations, SR’s,

SCB Codes or other Official Notices so posted will be subject to this
Disciplinary Code.
For the purpose of these regulations, a rider is responsible for any breach
attributed to any member of their entourage. In the case of a rider under 18
years old, their parent/legal guardian deems to bear mutual responsibility
with that rider.
The SCB seeks to ensure that all eligible persons seeking to make an
appeal against a disciplinary sentence can do so.
The ACU Final Tribunal of Appeal (FTA) shall be the final arbiter on
disciplinary matters.
018.2 BREACH OF RULES

In addition to any non-compliance to the Speedway Regulations,
Supplementary Regulations, SCB Codes and/or other official Notices so
posted, the following shall be a breach: -
a) All conditions stated on official SCB Application Forms: -
i) for a Riders Registration
ii) for an Officials Licence
iii) for a Circuit/Track Licence
b) Bribery, or attempt, directly or indirectly, to bribe any person having
official duties in relation to a competition or meeting or the
acceptance of or offer to accept a bribe or other consideration by such
official, an employer, an employee, a rider or sponsor.
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c) Any attempt to influence improperly an official in the course of their

duties
d) An action, having as its object the entry or participation in a
competition of a rider or motorcycle known to be ineligible thereof
e) Competing for, accepting or offering to accept, or advertising an
award, a Title or Championship, unless the award is recognised
by the ACU, SCB or BSPA.
f) Any proceedings or acts prejudicial to the interest of, any part or
body of the ACU, SCB, BSPA or of the sport of motorcycling
generally.
g) Any act which is of a violent, threatening or abusive nature to an
official, rider or any other person. For the purpose of this Article, a
prejudicial act shall be deemed to include (but not limited to) the
non-payment of fines, Licence fees and Meeting fees.
h) The use of any accessible form of media to propagate foul, abusive
or offensive language, profane activity or fraudulent comments
against any rider, official or member of the SCB or deemed to bring
the ACU, SCB or BSPA into disrepute.
i) Failure to attend, withdrawing (or threatening to withdraw) from a
Meeting duly listed on the Official Fixture List; In a Team Event this
applies equally to Promoters/Associates and Team Managers as
well as the riders. It also includes, but not limited to those
occasions where a Team fails to meet the 2 minute time allowance
on two occasions for the same heat, without just cause.
j) A Team, without just cause, that participates in a Meeting with a
sub-standard Team Line-up.
k) An Anti-Doping Offence, that is the occurrence of one or more of
the anti-doping rule violations are: -
i) the presence of a prohibited substance or its metabolites
or markers in the body
ii) the use or attempted use of a prohibited substance or a
prohibited method
iii) the possession of prohibited substances and methods
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018.3 PENALTIES
The penalties that may be applied may be one or more of the following: -
Warning Can be made privately or publicly
Fine Cash penalty
Point penalty Removal of points scored
Handicap Applied for a Starting Offence
From practice, a heat, the meeting

Disqualification
or the results
Suspension See Definitions and Abbreviations
Exclusion See Definitions and Abbreviations
Certain offences carry mandatory penalties, whilst fines will not normally be
awarded against non-licenced officials.
018.3.1 Mandatory Penalties

For two consecutive occasions of non-compliance to Track Standards
and/or Track Surface matters, as reported by the Referee to the
Meeting Report and supported by photographic evidence, the
penalties will be a fine.
Penalties to be imposed by the SCB Coordinator
First Offence – 2 consecutive reports £ 500.00
Second Offence – 3 consecutive reports £ 1000.00
Third Offence – 4 consecutive reports £ 2000.00
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No motorcycle may be ridden on the infield or in the pits (except the

designated area), the penalty will be a fine.
Premiership League £ 100.00
Championship League £ 75.00
National Development League £ 50.00
Junior/Development League £ 20.00
018.3.2 Plurality of Penalties

a) An offender may have several penalties imposed according to the
circumstances
b) Certain penalties entail suspension of the SCB licence or
registration until any penalty imposed has been satisfied
018.3.3 Payment of Fines and Costs

Responsibility to pay fines and/or costs is with the individual or body on
whom it was imposed. If a penalty is definitive, the SCB office will confirm
the details and the payment methods available. If either the fine and/or
costs are not paid within 28 days of notification of the decision, it will result
in the person or body being automatically suspended from participation in
all SCB activities and result in further disciplinary action being taken.
Payments not made on or before the due date will incur a 10% penalty
charge for each month it remains unpaid. Supplementary Invoices
(additional invoices, regulations etc) are a per standard invoice terms.
018.3.4 Reciprocity of Penalties

In all cases where an SCB Registered rider is subject to discipline, their
FMN will be notified.
018.3.5 Re-Run
No judicial authority shall have the power in its judgement on a Protest or
Appeal to order either a partial or the whole of a competition, that has been
completed, to be run again.
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018.3.6 Law of Mercy

The ACU Board of Directors, after consultation with the SCB Chairman or
by a proposal from, the latter may recommend to the ACU National Council
that a penalty having exhausted all the appeal procedures be mitigated or
completely quashed.
018.3.7 Right of Appeal

A person or body upon whom a Penalty has been imposed has a right of
Appeal as detailed in these Regulations.
018.4 THE DISCIPLINARY BODY

(individual, Group or Court) who may impose penalties for a breach of the
rules are: -
The Referee who has authority during a Meeting, without prejudice to the
plurality of penalties to impose a warning, propose a fine (subject to the
provisions of Penalty Guidelines for Referees) a handicap and/or
disqualification from the practice, heat or meeting.
The Referee, having imposed a penalty must: -

a) immediately inform the Clerk of Course of any penalty imposed
upon a rider, who must then communicate the details immediately
to the rider and Team Manager
b) where a penalty is imposed upon an official, inform that official
immediately
The Referee, having imposed a penalty may also refer the matter to the
SCB Co-ordinator, if a higher penalty appears appropriate than he is
permitted to levy.
The SCB Co-ordinator has the authority where a disciplinary matter is

referred, to determine the course of action to be taken, that may be: -
a) the imposition of a penalty
b) the escalation of the disciplinary procedure by raising a formal
charge to be heard by the SCB Court
The penalties the SCB Co-ordinator may impose, without prejudice are: -
a) a warning
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b) a fine, subject to a maximum of £5000

c) a suspension, subject to a maximum of 30 days, that may be
suspended for up to one (1) year
d) a suspension may be applied, pending an SCB Court hearing
Any fine issued by the SCB Co-ordinator must be paid within 28 days. Fines
not paid within this period will result in the rider/official being suspended until
the fine is paid in full.
The SCB Court, which shall be composed of a minimum of 3 persons
appointed by the SCB Members, the majority of whom must be SCB
Members.
The SCB Co-ordinator and an administrator(s) will attend all sittings of the
SCB Court.
The SCB Court will sit as a Disciplinary Court, as a Court of Arbitration and
as a Court of Appeal
018.5 THE SCB COURT (sitting as a Disciplinary Court)

018.5.1 Summons
If, in the view of the SCB Co-ordinator or the SCB Members, a licenced
person or body has breached the SCB Regulations, they will be summoned
to attend an SCB Court. A minimum of four (4) weeks’ notice of the Court
date will be given, that must be adhered to unless there are extenuating
circumstances. The summons will state the nature of the breach, the names
of those forming the SCB Court and details of the penalties that can be
imposed. Up until 14 days prior to the SCB Court, the defendant can state
an objection to any member of the SCB Court, other than the Chairman of
the SCB, who will have the sole discretion to make any changes to the SCB
Court deemed necessary to ensure a fair hearing.
018.5.2 Right to a Hearing

It shall be the right of any person or body charged with a breach of these
Regulations to make a defence either in person or by proxy. The party has
the right to be represented by on defines council of its own choice and at its
own expense. Notice must be given to the SCB at least 14 days prior to the
Court hearing of any council being utilised in order that all bodies involved
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in the case can be notified. Failure to do so can lead to the Court objecting
or upholding an objection to such representation. Similar notice must be
given of any witnesses being called. The Court may propose the hearing
take places by means of a conference call, or through other means of
electronic communication, although such method shall only take place with
the consent of all parties involved.
018.5.3 The Hearing

The Hearing shall be open unless the SCB Court, in exceptional
circumstances, decides otherwise. The defendant may waive its right to
appear but, even if the defendant or its proxy fails to attend, the Court is still
empowered to pass judgement. The Court Chairman will open proceedings
by asking the SCB Co-ordinator to details the nature of the summons. The
Court has no authority to oblige persons attending to swear an oath,
therefore testimony shall be freely given. The defendants and any other
parties involved in the proceedings will then be invited to state their case
without any witnesses being present. After statements of the parties
concerned are made, the Court will hear any witnesses and experts in order
to complete the evidence. The parties involved in the case shall have the
right to question all witnesses and experts on their evidence. Any member
of the Court may, at any time during the hearing, and with the Chairman’s
approval, question any of the parties, witnesses and experts involved.
018.5.4 Witness and Experts

Each party is responsible for the convening, appearance and expenses
unless the Court orders otherwise of its own witnesses. Witnesses may
only testify to the facts they know and shall not be allowed to express an
opinion unless the Court regards them as experts on a particular subject
and ask them to do so. Having made their statements, witnesses may not
leave the courtroom nor are they allowed to speak to any other witnesses
who still have to give evidence.
The Court may summon experts or witnesses.
018.5.5 Judgement, Notification and Publication

Decisions of the Court will be reached in camera by a simple majority of
votes. Members have equal voting rights. Abstentions are not permitted.
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Each member of the Court are bound to keep any and all deliberations
confidential. Any penalties imposed will be made after consultation with the
SCB Co-ordinator and any other suitably experienced person. All
judgements of the Court will be notified in writing. The Court has the right
to publish or have published it judgements quoting any relevant information,
including the names of the parties involved. Persons or bodies quoted in
any public statements made have no right to action against the SCB nor
against any person responsible for publishing any statement.
018.5.6 Costs of Procedure

The costs of a Disciplinary procedure will be assessed by the ACU General
Secretary and unless the Court decides otherwise, be awarded against the
losing party. In cases involving voluntary un-licenced officials the costs may
be awarded against the body which appointed the official concerned at the
discretion of the Court.
018.5.7 Arbitration Clause (takes precedence over a Right of

Appeal)
Decisions made by the SCB Court acting as a Disciplinary Body can be
appealed under the Protest and Appeal Code but shall not be subject to
appeal in the ordinary courts. Such decisions must be referred to the Sport
Resolution (UK) Authority which shall have exclusive authority to impose a
definitive settlement in accordance with the Code of Arbitration applicable
to sport.
018.6 THE SCB COURT (sitting as a Court of Arbitration)

018.6.1 Jurisdiction
The SCB Court is the sole authority to arbitrate on Internal Disputes referred
to it, that have been accompanied by the appropriate fee. Upon accepting
the matter for arbitration, the SCB will issue a Notice to those Parties it
considers to be involved. All Parties confirmed to be involved in the
Arbitration Process must agree to be bound by the Courts’ ruling. Having
received that agreement, a minimum of four (4) weeks’ notice of the Court
date will be given and must be adhered to unless there are extenuating
circumstances. The Summons will state the nature of the arbitration and an
outline of the breach and the decisions that can be reached. It will also state
the names of those forming the SCB Court. Up until 14 days prior to the
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Chairman of the SCB, who will have the sole discretion to make any
changes to the Court deemed necessary to ensure a fair hearing.

It shall be the right of any person or body affected by the matter set for
arbitration to state their case either in person or by proxy to the SCB Court.
A party, or parties (if a joined Arbitration matter) has the right to be
represented by a single advocate (council) of its (their) own choice and at
its own (their) expense. Notice must be given to the SCB at least 14 days
prior to the Court hearing of any council being utilised in order that all
persons and bodies involved in the process can be notified. Failure to do
so can lead to the Court upholding an objection to such representation. The
Court may propose the hearing takes place by means of a conference call,
or through other means of electronic communication, although such method
shall only take place with the consent of all parties involved.
018.6.3 The Hearing

circumstances, decides otherwise. The parties, or their council or proxy
must attend the Court and should they fail to do so the Court will be still
empowered to pass judgement. The Chairman of the Court will open
proceedings by asking the SCB Co-ordinator to detail the nature of the
arbitration. The Court has no authority to oblige persons attending to swear
an oath, therefore testimony shall be freely given. The parties involved in
the proceedings will then be invited to state their case, following which the
parties involved shall have the right to question other parties on their
testimony. Any members of the Court may, at any time during the hearing,
and with the Chairman’s approval, question any of the parties involved.

A judgement of the Court will be reached in camera by a simple majority of
the Members’ votes; all Members have equal voting rights and abstentions
are not permitted. Each member of the Court is bound to keep any, and all
deliberations confidential. All decisions of the Court will be notified in
writing. The Court has the right to publish, or to have published its
judgements quoting any relevant information, including the names of the
parties involved. Persons, or bodies quoted in any public statements have
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no right of action against the SCB nor against any person responsible for
publishing any statement.

Each party shall be responsible for their own costs. The costs of the
Arbitration procedure will be set against the fee paid with the initial request,
and after all costs are assessed by the ACU General Secretary, any shortfall
will be awarded against the losing party unless the Court decides otherwise.
018.6.6 Payment of Costs and Awards

Awards and/or directives must be paid/carried out within the timescale laid
down; costs awarded that are not paid within 30 days of notification of the
decision will be a breach of these regulations and will result in the person or
body being automatically suspended from participation in all SCB activities
and result in further disciplinary action being taken.
018.6.7 Arbitration Clause (takes precedence over a Right of

Appeal)
Decisions made by the SCB Court during the Arbitration process are binding
and shall not be subject to any other body, save the Sports Resolution (UK)
Authority which shall have exclusive authority to impose a definitive
settlement in accordance with the Code of Arbitration applicable to sport.
018.7 THE SCB COURT (sitting as a Court of Appeal)

018.7.1 Jurisdiction
The SCB Court has the authority to hear appeals against decisions made
by: -
a) the BSPA Directors
b) the SCB Co-ordinator
018.7.2 Procedure
The procedure is as laid down in these Regulations.
A minimum of four (4) weeks’ notice of the Court date will be given and must
be adhered to unless there are extenuating circumstances. The notice will
state the nature of the appeal being held and the range of decisions that
can be made by the Court. It will also state the names of those forming the
SCB Court. Up until 14 days prior to the SCB Court, the defendant can state
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an objection to any member of the SCB Court, other than the Chairman of
the SCB, who will have the sole discretion to make any changes to the SCB
Court deemed necessary to ensure a fair hearing.

It shall be the right of any appellant to make a defence either in person or
by proxy or by letter to the SCB Court. The appellant has the right to be
represented by one defence counsel of its own choice and at its own
expense. Notice must be given to the SCB at least 14 days prior to the
Court hearing of any counsel being utilised in order that all bodies involved
in the case can be notified. Failure to do so can lead to the Court objecting
or upholding an objection to such representation. Similar notice must be
given of any witnesses being called. The Court may propose the hearing
takes place by means of a conference call, or through other means of
electronic communication, although such method shall only take place with
the consent of all parties involved.
018.7.4 The Hearing

circumstances, decides otherwise. As stated, the appellant may waive their
right to appear but, even if the appellant of their proxy fails to attend the
Court, the Court is still empowered to pass judgement on the matter raised
unless the appeal has been withdrawn prior to the hearing.
The Chairman of the SCB Court will open proceedings by asking the SCB
Co-ordinator to details the nature of the appeal. The SCB Court has no
authority to oblige witnesses to swear an oath, therefore testimony shall be
freely given. The appellant and any other parties involved in the
proceedings will then be invited to state their case without any witnesses
being present. After statements of the parties concerned are made, the
SCB Court will hear any witnesses and experts in order to complete the
evidence. The parties involved in the case shall have the right to question
all witnesses and experts on their evidence. Any members of the SCB Court
may, at any time during the hearing, and with the Chairman’s approval,
question any of the parties, witnesses and experts involved.
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018.7.5 Witness and Experts

Each party is responsible for the convening, appearance and expenses
(unless the SCB Court orders otherwise) of its own witnesses. Witnesses
may only testify to the facts they know and shall not be allowed to express
an opinion unless the SCB Court regards them as experts on a particular
subject and ask them to do so. Having made their statements, witnesses
may not leave the courtroom nor are they allowed to speak to any other
witnesses who still have to give evidence. The SCB Court may summon
experts.

Decisions of the SCB Court will be reached in camera by a simple majority
of votes. Members have equal voting rights. Abstentions are not permitted.
Each member of the SCB Court is bound to keep any and all deliberations
confidential.
All judgements of the SCB Court will be notified in writing. The SCB Court
has the right to publish or have published its judgements quoting any
relevant information, including the names of the parties involved. Persons
or bodies quoted in any public statements made have no right of action
against the SCB nor against any person responsible for publishing any
statement.

The costs of the Appeal procedure will be assessed by the ACU General
Secretary. Should the Appeal fail these costs, in addition to the forfeit of the
appeal fee, shall be due from the Appellant unless the Court decides
otherwise.
018.7.8 Further Appeal

There is a right of appeal from the SCB Court of Appeal to the ACU (FTA).
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CHAPTER 19 – PROTEST & APPEAL CODE

019.1 PROTEST
Any Award gained by a rider or team against whom a protest has been
lodged shall be withheld until the protest has been adjudicated and the time
limit for any appeal has expired without notice of appeal being given.
019.1.1 Right of Protest

A rider or licenced official directly affected by a decision concerning a
meeting held under these Regulations has the right to Protest.
019.1.2 Statement of Fact

No protest can be lodged against a Statement of Fact; these are specifically:
a) a Referee’s ruling on a heat result
b) a Referee’s ruling on foul, unfair or dangerous riding
c) a Referee’s ruling on a technical matter
d) a BSPA ruling on a riders (re) grading/assessed MA
e) BSPA Directors ruling on a team line-up, prior to the start of a
meeting
f) a Referee’s ruling on a team line-up, prior to the start of a meeting
019.1.3 Procedure and Time Limits – Referee

The procedure and time limits for protest to the Referee: -
a) a protest must be in writing, relate to a single issue only, be
accompanied by the correct fee and signed by the person directly
affected
b) a protest (which may initially be verbal with a promise to pay the
fee) concerning a specific heat must be made before the start of
the next heat
c) a protest concerning the final heat must be made within 5 minutes
of the finish of that heat
d) in the event that it is too late to obtain a BSPA ruling for team line-
ups notified less than 28 hours before the meeting start time, a
protest must be lodged within 4 hours of the notification being
made, and in all cases, no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting
start time.
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019.1.4 Protest Fees

The protest fee is £50 but where it concerns a motorcycle or its component
parts including the engine, fuel, silencer or tyres an additional £500 deposit
applies.
019.1.5 Hearing of a Protest

The Referee must make a decision on a protest presented during a meeting,
based upon the provisions of the SCB Regulations, its appendices and any
SR’s. The effect of the Referee’s decision on the determination of the
outcome is immediate.
019.1.6 Procedure and Time Limits – BSPA Directors

The procedure and time limits for protest to the BSPA Directors, limited to
Team Notifications
a) a protest must be in writing, by the team directly affected, relating
to a single issue
b) a protest against the legality of a team line-up within the following
timescale: -
i) for team line-ups notified/changes at any time up to 28
hours before the meeting start time, a protest must be
lodged at least 24 hours prior to the meeting start time
ii) for team line-ups notified less than 28 hours before the
meeting start time, a protest must be lodged within 4
hours of the notification being made, and in all cases, no
later than 2 hours prior to the meeting start time
019.2 RIGHT OF APPEAL (Disciplinary Matters)

The provisions concerning appeals against disciplinary decisions incurring
one of the penalties stated in these Regulations are as follows: -
a) against a decision of the Referee to the SCB Co-ordinator
b) against a decision of the SCB co-ordinator to the SCB Court
c) against a decision of the SCB Court to the ACU (COE)
d) against a decision of the ACU (COE) to the ACU (FTA)
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019.2.1 Procedure
All appeals must be submitted in writing, refer to a single subject only, be
accompanied by the correct appeal fee and signed by the person directly
concerned.
019.2.2 Time Limit

All times shall be determined by use of the postmark, dispatch note, email
date/time and the time limits referred to are calculated from the time when
the decision was notified.
The time limit for lodging a statement of appeal against the decision: -
Of the Referee to the SCB Co-ordinator 24 hours

Of the SCB Co-ordinator to the SCB Court 5 days
Of the SCB Court to the ACU (COE) 5 days
Of the ACU (COE) to the ACU (FTA) 5 days
If an appeal is received out of time the SCB Co-ordinator/ ACU General

Secretary (as appropriate) is empowered to declare the appeal inadmissible
without a hearing.
019.2.3 Appeal Fees

The appeal fees required to appeal against a decision are: -
Against a decision of the Referee to the SCB

£150
Co-ordinator
Against a decision of the SCB Co-ordinator to the
£300
SCB Court
Against a decision of the SCB Court to the ACU
£300
(COE)
Against a decision of the ACU (COE) to the ACU
£5000*
(FTA)
*exceptionally if the appellant, who is a licenced official/rider and is making
a 1st time appeal against a decision of the ACU (COE) to the ACU (FTA) the
fee is £500.
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019.2.4 Fees Payable on Adjournment

If an adjournment to call further witnesses is requested by one of the parties
involved, this party must provide an additional financial guarantee within a
time set by the appeal court.
The hearing will not be continued until this guarantee has been paid and if
not paid within the time limit the appeal court will make a determination of
the appeal based on the evidence of the original witnesses.
If an appeal is withdrawn prior to a hearing the appeal fee will be forfeited.
The time limits from the hearing of an appeal following receipt of the
statement of appeal
By the SCB Co-ordinator 10 days
By the SCB Court 4 weeks
By the ACU (COE) 4 weeks
By the ACU (FTA) 8 weeks
019.3 RIGHT TO ARBITRATION BY AN SCB COURT

(non-disciplinary matters, i.e. internal matters)
Refer to these Regulations for full details of the procedures, noting that an
initial request for arbitration must be submitted in writing, refer to a single
subject only, accompanied by the £600 fee and signed only by the person
directly concerned. If in connection with a previous ruling this request must
be made within 4 weeks of that ruling. If the request is subsequently
withdrawn or disallowed under the Regulations, the fee will be forfeited.
The time limits for the hearing at a court of arbitration shall be no more than
8 weeks from the date of the request.
019.4 ACU COURTS AS PART OF THE SCB APPEAL PROCESS

The ACU (COE) referred to elsewhere in these Regulations is composed of
three (3) members from the ACU Judicial Panel appointed by the ACU
General Secretary.
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The ACU (FTA) composed of three (3) members appointed by the ACU
General Secretary, at least one of whom will be legally qualified. No
member who has previously dealt with the case in question may be
appointed.
(The tribunal is the final appeal body of the ACU against any and all
decisions taken by an SCB or ACU Court).
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CHAPTER 20 – DRONES
Popularly known as drones, but also referred to as remotely Piloted Aircraft
Systems (RPAS) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) they come in a variety
of shapes and sizes usually with an endurance of around 20 minutes.
Just like any other aircraft, an unmanned aircraft must always be flown in a
safe manner, both with respect to other aircraft in the air and to people and
properties on the ground.
The regulations for recreational drone flights are contained within the Air
Navigation Order 2016 (ANO) which is the primary document for all aviation
regulations within the UK.
In order to keep the regulations at a proportionate level for these small

drones, a set of specific, simpler, regulations apply to aircraft that have a
mass of 20 kg or less (which are termed ‘small unmanned aircraft’ within the
ANO).
Drones are piloted by an individual using a radio control unit and or in

conjunction with a smart phone, tablet or PC upon which a GPS overlay can
be used to position the drone over a specific location.
New regulations are in force around the use of drones: -
a) always keep your drone in sight

b) it is against the law to fly a drone over 400ft
c) you must follow the manufacturers flight instruction at each use of
the drone
d) you must keep 50m away from people and properties and 150m
away from crowds and built up areas
e) the pilot is responsible for the drone
f) stay away from airfields
It is illegal to interfere with, or shoot down, any aircraft (that includes drones)
in the UK unless you are the UK Military or Police.
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Drone registration is set to launch on October 1st, 2019 and will be a legal
requirement under the Air Navigation Order (ANO) from November 30th
2019.
All those in the UK operating drones or model aircraft between 250g and
20kg must register by the end of November 2019.
From the same period, remote pilots will be required to take an online safety
test. Failure to comply with these rules could lead to a fine of £1,000.00.
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04.1.3 Gloves ............................................................................ 41

05.1.7 Pit Area .......................................................................... 61

010.1.2 Completion of Fixtures ................................................... 89

011.1.22 Bonus Points ................................................................ 102

013.4 TEAM LINE UPS .............................................................. 120

015.1.7 Event Schedule ............................................................ 132

015.6.1 Qualifying Criteria ......................................................... 136

016.1.6 Prize Money ................................................................. 143

016.6.1 Premiership Pairs ............................................................. 147

018.6.4 Judgement, Notification and Publication ...................... 165

Matters not covered by these regulations and the published Aide-Memoire’s

Contact and Information Sources

Specifically, the powers of the SCB are: -

CHAPTER 1 – DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS

Abandonment A meeting, having commenced, is not complete

Engine Capacity Cubic Capacity cc volume (cubic cm) swept by the

League Points The points awarded to a team according to the results

PJL Premiership Junior League

SR’s Supplementary Regulations are amendments and

CHAPTER 2 – OFFICIALS LICENCING AND DUTIES

A Track Officials Licence is required to undertake the following duties:

The minimum/maximum age limits (subject to SCB discretion) are:

Clerk of Course, Machine Examiner, Team Manager and Track Curator

For Referees an annual SCB Seminar attendance is compulsory.

At a meeting, including a Training Session or Amateur Meeting, SCB

o A Promoter/Associate may act as a Presenter, Team

Where a Meeting Steward is appointed they must be in attendance at least

02.2.1 Announcer / Presenter

Specifically, they must, having first received the Referee’s confirmation

02.2.2 Clerk of Course

Specifically, they must:

personnel needed to attend to the incident/accident are permitted

02.2.3 Environmental Marshal

02.2.4 Environmental Steward

02.2.5 Incident Recorder

02.2.6 Machine Examiner

Specifically, the Machine Examiner must:

02.2.7 Meeting Steward

02.2.8 Promoter / Associate

Specifically, the staging Promotion is responsible: -

and its environs and in the event of a serious disturbance to notify

02.2.9 Pit Marshal

02.2.10 Probationer Referee

Premiership or Championship meeting if a Referee is in attendance, but not

Duties prior to and /or Pre-Meeting are to: -

or continue. (Not applicable when a Meeting Steward is

After declaring the meeting closed, the Referee shall: -

02.2.12 Start Marshal

02.2.13 Technical Steward

02.2.14 Team Manager

Specifically, the Team Manager must: -

02.2.15 Track Curator

02.2.16 Track Curator Advisor

Promotions will be notified in advance of such visits. They must

02.2.17 Training Instructor

b) a trainee rides a motorcycle in accordance with their Registration

02.2.18 Trainee Referee

02.3 LICENCE FEES

League Club Applications – Fees include the Annual Circuit Licence, 2

Premiership and Championship League £2500.00