Points System
British Rowing operates a points system to allow rowers to compete with those of a similar standard. Competitors gain points in both rowing and sculling by winning a qualifying race (a regatta race with more than 2 entries). When first joining British Rowing, all members begin at zero points. Points are increased by members winning qualifying regattas.
The current status levels are (high to low) Elite (ELI), Senior (SEN), Intermediate 1 (IM1), Intermediate 2 (IM2), Intermediate 3 (IM3), Novice (NV). Each crew members' points are added up and this determines the status of the crew. The crew is only allowed to race at this level or higher (e.g. an IM1 crew can only race at IM1, SEN or ELI).
The table below indicates the maximum number of points that may be held by a crew at each status level.
| 8 +/x | 4 +/-/x | 2 -/x | 1 x | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | no limit | no limit | no limit | no limit |
| SEN | 72 | 36 | 18 | 9 |
| IM1 | 48 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| IM2 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| IM3 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Novice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Anyone who has competed for the Senior, Lightweight or U23 international squads will be given 12 points (the maximum possible). Those representing GB at the Junior World Rowing Championships have their points topped up to 6.
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