weight division points

["Steph Teeter" <steph@endurance.net>]

Here's a new topic to discuss:

Most of you have probably read Randy Eiland's message in the recent
EN by now, discussing the current method of calculating points for
AERC in weight divisions.  I haven't read the article myself yet, but
assume that the jist of it is that the current method may not be the
'right' method. I tend to agree with Randy on this, but have heard from
others that they strongly dissagree ... so I'd like to hear from more of
you on the subject.

Here's an explanation of the way it is, and the way it could be different.

Now: Overall (non weight division) points are based upon overall placement
in the field. 1 point per mile is awarded all finishers in a 50 mile ride,
and
bonus points are awarded for top ten finishers.  The higher the placement,
the
greater number of bonus points. BUT, maximum bonus points are awarded only
if a least 11 riders start.  If 11 riders start, first place rider gets 150
points, last place rider gets 50 points. If less than 11 riders start, the
bonus
points are reduced, with worst case scenario being 1 starting rider, first
place
finisher receives 50 points (no bonus).   There is a direct relationship
between the number of overall riders and the amount of overall points.

Now: Weight Division points are based upon placement of riders within
their weight division. i.e. the first middleweight rider gets maximum bonus
points.  But, bonus points for weight divisions are based upon the number
of Overall starters, not the number of starters in each weight division.
If 11 overall riders start, the first middle weight rider receives 150
points (maximum bonus ) points regardless of the number of middlewight
starters.  This person may be the only middleweight in the race and may
finish
last overall, but they still get 150 points.

(btw the points are even higher on 100 mile rides - first to finish in a
full
field gets 450 points. If you're the only middleweight in a full ride and
you
simply finish (any placement) you get 450 weight division points.

Another Scenario: Weight Division points are based upon the placement of
riders within their weight division, and bonus points are awarded based
upon the number of riders in each weight division (rather than overall
starters).
So in order to get full bonus points for a first to finish middleweight,
there must
be at least 11 middleweight starters.

If you want to see the way the bonus points are actually distributed, check
the AERC Rules & Regulations (www.aerc.org).

Comments? Should it stay the way it is regarding weight division points,
or change it to reflect the actual number of starters in each weight
division.
Maybe a smaller number of weight division starters than the 11 used for
overall points?

Steph

sunshine :)




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