BARR - online. Race Grading


RACE GRADING		The Race Grading Scheme is designed and administered for by BARR in conjunction with UKA

Road Races and Multi-Terrain Grading

Race Scrutiny

It is considered important that the top level races, in particular, should have their Grade validated by observation and therefore all "Gold" Grade events are scrutinised on the race day following the award of the grade. "Silver" and "Bronze" Grade races are subject to random scrutiny.

Continuity

Grades are awarded for one year only so that any eligible event has to make a fresh application each year.

How to apply

Grading application is made on a standard form available from BARR.

BARR Member Events seeking a grade apply direct to their BARR Regional Representative.

If you require full details of the BARR/UKA Grading Scheme please contact:

Ken Baker, BARR Registrar,
11 Lime Close, Bentley,
Walsall. WS2 0JR

Telephone: 01922 440218
Email: ken.baker@barr-online.org.uk

The BARR/UKA Race Grading scheme

- some further details;

1. Criteria demanded of all applicants are subject to periodic revision and it is essential that you complete the most up-to-date version of the application form

2. The form is divided into 5 sections namely;
- Race Management
- Pre-race organisation and facilities at the Start
- On course facilities and arrangements
- Drink & sponge stations, communications and medical
- The Finish

3. Depending upon its importance, each criteria is allocated a number of marks. Each section has a pre-determined “pass” mark and an applicant has to secure a pass in all five sections

4. The award of a Gold or Silver Grade is purely objective and will be determined by the number of marks awarded

5. The award of a Bronze Grade is dependent upon confirmation that a set of criteria, similar but in addition to those required in the Permit Standards will be applied to both the organisation and facilities provided by the applicant

6. As these criteria are exactly the same criteria demanded by BARR as part of its membership application process it means that all events accepted as BARR members automatically qualify for, and receive a Bronze Grade

7. BARR members may then apply for an upgrade to either Silver or Gold Grade in the same way as non-BARR members