5. Surrey Cycle Racing League By-Laws

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

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.

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 Registration of their Club's riders, Entry to Events and 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 of : Youth £5.00, Junior £10.00, Lady £10.00, Senior £20.00, via his Club representative to the League.

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 A Representative may enter any number of riders per race in strict order of priority. If less than a full field is received by 21 days prior ALL Nominations will be included on the Signing On Sheet. Where an excess of Nominations are received one rider from each Club will be taken in turn until the maximum number is reached. Club Representatives will be advised immediately which riders have not been included.

5.20 Entry must be made through Club Representatives to reach the League 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 on the League's multiple Entry Form which must be accompanied by the appropriate Entry Fee (including BCF levy).

5.21.2 Entry to events can be make by post to the Surrey League entries coordinator or on line at www.activeeurope.com

5.22 Riders who have entered in advance but have not signed on may be replaced by other Registered Riders 20 minutes before the Start. If a full field has had to be 'selected' then replacements may be by a Registered Rider from the same Club providing that prior notice had been given of non-attendance. 

5.23 Further vacancies caused by either non-starters or short entry shall be filled by any other Registered Rider (£13.00) or 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. Club Representatives should satisfy themselves that the rider is of sufficient standard to compete at the higher level before forwarding entries.

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.  Saturday and Sunday races will be £13.00 in advance and £13.00 on the line. Evening Handicaps (£13.00) and Tuesdays at Dunsfold Park (£13.00) will be entry on the line only.

5.30.1 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) and Tuesdays at Dunsfold Park (£20.00) will be entry on the line only.

5.30.2 Registered Riders must produce their Membership Card to take advantage of the £13.00 entry fees.

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

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 – Goodwood, Eelmore, MOD Chertsey, Dunsfold Aerodrome circuit events & Time Trials.

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.