5. Surrey Cycle Racing League By-Laws

By-Laws updated for the 2013 season are highlighted.

5.1 Membership shall be open to Clubs that are affiliated to the BCF Surrey Area or to other Areas bordering Surrey.

5.1.1 If a club/team has 3 or more riders riding Surrey League events, that club/team must join the League

5.2 Affiliated clubs shall be given the option of rejoining at the end of each season prior to any new club being accepted.

5.3 Club Affiliation Fees shall be £60 per year for clubs promoting events on behalf of the League.

5.3.1 Club Affiliation Fees shall be £300 per year for clubs who do not promote events on behalf of the League.

5.4 Each Club shall promote 2 events on a day(s) of their choice but selected from the previously agreed list.

5.5 The events will consist of races of 40 - 60 kms. for 4th Category only; 75 - 110 kms. for 3rd Category; 90 - 130 kms. for 2nd/3rd Categories; 110 kms + for races open to 1st Category riders; and 50 - 80 kms for mixed handicaps. The Championship shall be over 100 - 110 kms.

5.6 Each promoting Club shall be responsible for providing vehicles for Lead Car, Chief and Assistant Commissaries all at their own expense. Sufficient manpower must be available on the day for all official duties and marshalling. No rider from a promoting club will be allowed to start unless these criteria are met. The Club must be prepared to supply its own flags and race material as may be necessary but they may be borrowed from the League on payment for, or replacement, of any losses.

5.7 Each club must appoint on Organiser and a Safety Officer who shall be responsible to the League for ensuring his Club fulfils its promotional obligations.

5.8 The Organiser shall perform all duties normally expected of him as required by the BCF Technical Regulations except those that are specifically undertaken by the League.

5.9 The League will liase with the BCF Regions to obtain Police approval for courses, arrange BCF Permits and Insurance Cover, contact Commissaires, receive entries and forward details to the organiser.

5.10 The League will pay all BCF Permit Fees, Race Levies and Prize Values.

5.11 The League will issue to all Organisers and Club Representatives a copy of its Fixture List containing Calendar of Events, Dates, Courses, Event HQ’s, Times of Start, Distances and Points Scales. The Fixture List will replace Start Sheets but Results will be made available on the League's web site (www.surreyleague.co.uk).

5.12 Each Club must appoint a Club Representative, who shall be responsible for the generally liasing between their riders and the League.

5.13 The League is open to First Claim Members of Affiliated Clubs only.

5.14 All eligible riders must be registered with the League.

5.15 There is no limit to the number of Registered Riders per club and additional riders may be registered at any time during the season.

5.16 To Register with the League a Rider must first complete the Registration Form and forward it, with a passport sized photograph and the Registration Fee.  Riders can aslo register online.

5.16.1 Registration fees for riders from affiliated clubs/teams are Youth £5.00, Junior £10.00, Lady £10.00, Senior £20.00.

5.16.2 Registration fees for riders from Non affiliated clubs/teams are Youth £10.00, Junior £20.00, Lady £20.00, Senior £40.00.

5.17 Pre entry for League Races shall be restricted to Registered Riders.

5.18 Each Affiliated Club shall be entitled 2 (two) riders in each race. (See By-Law 5.6 for Promoting Clubs).

5.19 Club's may enter any number of riders per race on a first come first served basis. If less than a full field is received by 21 days prior ALL entries will be included on the Signing On Sheet. The League reserves the right to limit the number of riders from one club in any event.

5.20 Entry must be made via the on-line entry system not later than 21 days prior to the Event. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of a Club's guaranteed entitlement.

5.21 Entry shall be made via the League's on-line entry system.  The appropriate Entry Fee (including BCF levy) must be paid  on entry.

5.21.1 Any rider requesting a refund for their entry fee within seven days of the event may be charged 25% of the entry fee as a  handling fee.

5.21.2 A rider may transfer his entry to another League event that has available space at any time.

5.22 Riders who have entered in advance but have not signed on may be replaced by other riders 20 minutes before the Start.  

5.23 Further vacancies caused by either non-starters or short entry shall be filled by any other Registered Rider (£15.00),  or a Non-Registered Rider (£20.00) on a first come first served basis.  The Organiser shall be responsible for collecting this and remitting it to the League.

5.24 Those wishing to claim an entry on the line must ensure that the Signing-on Clerk has their Licence, Registration Card and Entry Fee before the 20 minute deadline.

5.25 Riders shall compete in their Registered Club Jersey and their clothes shall be free from unauthorised advertising.

5.26 Registered Riders over 40 years of age must ride in their own ability category.

5.27 Juniors may ride League Events in their own ability category.

5.28 Racing Riders who are behind the main field with one lap to go will be withdrawn only by the Chief Judge or Commissaire. They are deemed to have finished and they will be placed according to their position on the road. Riders who stop of their volition are deemed to have abandoned the race and are not placed.

5.29 Day Licences. Members of Affiliated Clubs may take advantage of this facility. If they win Points they will be expected to purchase full BCF Membership, Licence and Surrey League Registration.

5.30 Entry Fees for Registered Riders from affiliated clubs.  Saturday and Sunday races will be £15.00 in advance and £15.00 on the line. Evening Handicaps (£15.00), Wednesday & Friday at Dunsfold Park and Tuesdays at Goodwood (£15.00) will be entry on the line only.

5.30.3 Entry Fees for Non-Registered Riders.   Saturday and Sunday races will be £20.00 in advance and £20.00 on the line. Evening Handicaps (£20.00), Wednesday & Friday at Dunsfold Park and Tuesdays at Goodwood (£20.00) will be entry on the line only.

5.30.4 Registered Riders must produce their Membership Card to take advantage of the discounted entry fees.

5.31 No entries in advance can be made for Evening Handicaps, Evening Dunsfold Park events or Tuesdays at Goodwood.

5.32 Posters advertising your race(s) must be in place at least 10 days before on Public Notice Boards in Post Offices and Pubs and on trees and telegraph poles around the course(s).

5.33 The League has arranged professional First Aid cover but a First Aid box should be available at race HQ for minor abrasions etc.

5.34 The Technical Regulations of the British Cycling Federation (BCF) will apply at all times.

5.35 Prizes will be the form of Points. The value of Points won or lost shall be determined by dividing the Total Income of the League, less expenses, by the number of Points won.
Scale A – E/1/2/3 road events.
Scale B – 1/2/3 road events & handicap championship.
Scale C - 2/3 road events & handicap road events.
Scale D - 3rd category road events.
Scale E – CycloPark, Goodwood, Eelmore, MOD Chertsey, Dunsfold Aerodrome circuit events & Time Trials.
Scale F - Youth events.

In all events Non-finishers score Minus one (-1) Point.

In all Road Races a Prime may be awarded (2 Points) for the first rider over the line (or agreed point) on various laps other than the last lap.

If more than FIVE (5) Ladies are competing then separate points may be awarded for them.

You can now join the Surrey League online.

The Surrey League offers online entry through The Active Network to all its weekend and stage races.

Power Pack - Surrey Cycle Racing League's
Coaching & Development Pages.
Within the Power Pack pages the Surrey League will attempt to try and assist riders with ideas on training, race tactics and developing skills.

The Surrey League regularly use the National Escort Group to help with the safety of their events.