Points System
Each year members level of participation is measured by a Points System whereby each race or event qualifies for points. Special recognition to these members is given each year highlighting their participation in Belize Canoe Association activities.
2017 |
CATEGORY
Male Paddler of the Year Female Paddler of the Year Junior Paddler of the Year Camron McFadzean Rookie Paddler of the Year |
TOTAL POINTS
78 60 47 47 31 |
MEMBER
Amado Cruz Avis Guydis Kenneth Ferguson Camron McFadzean Asher Jones |
Overview
To increase participation in canoe and kayak races and reward outstanding paddlers, the BCA points system is a competition to identify the following award recipients in the following categories:
All paddlers will earn points toward their respective category. Any paddler who has been disqualified are not eligible for points.
A Junior paddler is considered to reach the age of 18 in the current paddle calendar year.
To receive the solo paddler award, paddler must paddle all races alone (except for where other racing organizations rules consist of more than one paddler). All members will receive points from those races and will count towards this award, ONLY if those races are endorsed by BCAnoe.
Points shall be awarded as follows: 8 points / 1st place, 7/2, 6/3, 5/4, 4/5, 3/6, 2/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10 in all categories as describe in the BCAnoe race rules. Only paddlers who complete the race will be awarded points.
Any paddler participating in any BCA River Clean-Up shall receive 8 points, the equivalent of a first place finish.
Any paddler participating on our Patriotic Paddle that finishes in Belize City shall receive the following points, which is dependent on their start location.
Start in Flowers Bank - 10 points
Start in Burrell Boom - 5 points
Start in Ladyville - 3 points
Started but did not finish in Belize City - 2 points
Any senior or experienced paddler that assists in any training program authorized by BCA shall received 10 points.
Any team that assist another team in the absence of a safely boat shall receive an additional 5 points for sacrificing their time and better placement in support of good sportsmanship.
Paddlers must display good sportsmanship at all times.
In case of a tie, winner will be decided on an individual time trial basis.
Only members of the BCA are eligible to receive points and only registered boats can be used.
Awardees will be announced at the Annual General Meeting.
- Male Paddler of the Year
- Female Paddler of the Year
- Junior Paddler of the Year
- Rookie Paddler of the Year
- Men’s Solo paddler of the Year
- Women’s Solo Paddler of the Year
- Most Improved Paddler
- Special Recognition Award
All paddlers will earn points toward their respective category. Any paddler who has been disqualified are not eligible for points.
A Junior paddler is considered to reach the age of 18 in the current paddle calendar year.
To receive the solo paddler award, paddler must paddle all races alone (except for where other racing organizations rules consist of more than one paddler). All members will receive points from those races and will count towards this award, ONLY if those races are endorsed by BCAnoe.
Points shall be awarded as follows: 8 points / 1st place, 7/2, 6/3, 5/4, 4/5, 3/6, 2/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10 in all categories as describe in the BCAnoe race rules. Only paddlers who complete the race will be awarded points.
Any paddler participating in any BCA River Clean-Up shall receive 8 points, the equivalent of a first place finish.
Any paddler participating on our Patriotic Paddle that finishes in Belize City shall receive the following points, which is dependent on their start location.
Start in Flowers Bank - 10 points
Start in Burrell Boom - 5 points
Start in Ladyville - 3 points
Started but did not finish in Belize City - 2 points
Any senior or experienced paddler that assists in any training program authorized by BCA shall received 10 points.
Any team that assist another team in the absence of a safely boat shall receive an additional 5 points for sacrificing their time and better placement in support of good sportsmanship.
Paddlers must display good sportsmanship at all times.
In case of a tie, winner will be decided on an individual time trial basis.
Only members of the BCA are eligible to receive points and only registered boats can be used.
Awardees will be announced at the Annual General Meeting.
canoe_2014pointscomplete.pdf |