Since the 1998 season we have been recording results into a league system spreadsheet which is based on that used by John Horton in his result sheets but with a few enhancements as follows :-
One point will be awarded for each team that competes at a competition.
The following table shows the basic point allocation due to placement at a competition :-
Entries 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1st Place 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 2nd Place 1 2 2 3 4 5 3rd Place 1 1 2 3 4 4th Place 1 2 3 5th Place 1 2 6th Place 1
In addition, if a final is flown, then each team that takes part in the final (actualy leaves the ground) will be allocated one point and a further point will be allocated to each team that completes the 200 laps. This is to encourage the completion of a competition correctly via a 200 lap final in preference to events being decided on the basis of the best heat time.
A point will be given to any team that records a "personal best" on this day with one extra point being given to the team that records the "greatest improvement of heat time" during the day. I know that this is going to give me a head-ache but will help ensure that we keep accurate records of all times. I understand that the calculation of improvement must be scaled against the actual time improved from and thus propose to use the following formula :-
(previous best - new best) / (previous best - 3:00)
There must be an improvement for this point to be allocated - ie :- we will not give a point for the person with the least worse case where no-one improves on their best ever time. I will build up a table of "best times" and display this below. (note :- 2 ups count in this formula as it is self balancing)
For any new pairing a previous best of 4:00 will be assumed (this is the maximum allowed for previous best time) thus making sub 4 mins being required for obtaining improvement points.
For international events any British Teams will be considered as competing against each other and the same rules will apply - Therefore there must be 3 or more British entrants for placement points to be awarded.
There will be a trophy presented for the winner of this league each year and It is hoped to get this approved as an official BMFA event with associated trophy and dinner ticket.