Mark Bullard
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Ok I see the other post has been locked. So in reqard for the Internats I will place this little placement of the rules for the Regatta. I have no disrespect for the host club and I think that it is great that they have stepped up to the plate to put this event on. But I do feel like they have been mislead with the requirements for the Regatta. The number one requirement for applying for the International Regatta is to have a surveyed course. Now they say that they will follow the rules. Here they are:
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL REGATTA
SECTION 1 - Requirements
A. The IMPBA International Regatta is to be held annually, during July or August.
B. The IMPBA International Regatta shall primarily consist of the National Championships (US-1),
which will consist of the three events of 1/16 mile straight trophy trials, 1/3 mile oval trophy
trials, and multi-boat racing for AB, CD, E and F Hydro and Mono, and B, D, E, and F Outboard
Tunnel and 1/8 Scale Hydro
If the host club desires, it may also run special events for such classes as Sport 40, Outboard
Hydro and Offshore boats. They must be scheduled at a time that is not in conflict with the
National Championships. Example: A participant may have boats entered in the National
Championships and in addition may enter boats in the Offshore race, etc.
C. At the International Regatta, the winner of any event scheduled by the host club and approved by
the Board will be awarded the title of National Champion.
SECTION 2 – Restrictions
No IMPBA sanctions will be granted the weekend prior to, or the weekend of the International
Regatta, within a 500-mile radius of the host site of the International Regatta.
SECTION 3 - Applying for
A. The International Regatta will be awarded on a rotation basis between the various districts.
B. Local Clubs will bid for the sanction to hold the International Regatta. Bid packages must
include the following information:
1. Survey
a. Survey documents of the 1/16 Straightaway and 1/4 or 1/3 Mile Oval Courses2. Approval Letters
a. Letters from the landowner, park authorities, Department of Recreation, etc., which
control the pond authorizing use of the facility including the hours running will be
permitted.
b. A letter from the District Director attesting that he has approved the proposed course and
a description of the site and facilities.
3. Schedule
a. Minimum acceptable for racing heat racing US-1 class boats will be five scheduled heats
of racing.
b. International Regatta Trophy Trials consisting of straightaway and oval time runs
c. 1/8 Scale Unlimited Hydro
d. It is required that the US-1 class events, consisting of 5 rounds of heat racing, Oval and
straightaway time trials, be completed before any special event classes are started.
March 2006 E - 5 Procedures
SECTION 4 - Acceptance
The President will review all bids and make his recommendations to the District Directors. Bid
approval will require a majority vote of the Executive Board.
SECTION 5 - Entries
"Limitation of Entries", Rule Number G-7 in Rules of Competition, will apply.
SECTION 6 - US-1 Scoring
A. National Championship Trophy (US-1)
Points are awarded based on the contestant's final order of finish in the 1/16th Straightaway, the
1/3 mile Oval and heat racing and requires entry in all three events. Straightaway and oval are of
equal point value with double points awarded for heat racing. The point distribution would then
be: Straightaway 1/4th, Oval 1/4th, and Heat Racing 1/2. Points are awarded on the same basis as
racing, i.e., 400 1st, 300 2nd, etc. (In the timed events, boats completing a time below 9th place
shall receive 25 points.) A boat that does not complete an official run in the trophy trials (Oval
and Straightaway) will receive zero (0) points for that event only.
If a contestant finished first in all three events, his point total would be 1600. If he finished 2nd
in the 1/16 (300), 3rd in the Oval (225), and overall final 5th (254) in racing (points are counted
to the 9th place), his point total would be 779. Note that points are awarded in racing for final
finishing position, not total points earned by heat, which are used to establish the final finishing
position.
B. Excellence of performance Trophy
The Excellence of Performance Trophy is IMPBA’ S highest honor, and is based on a boater's
highest scoring US-1 selected boat. Points are awarded as follows: (All classes are reviewed
jointly.)
In the 1/16th and 1/3rd Oval, points are awarded as in heat racing, i.e., 400 - 1st, 300 - 2nd, etc.,
down through 9th place. You MUST complete a timed run to gather points.
For Oval racing, overall finishing points are gathered based on 400 - 1st, 300 - 2nd, 225 - 3rd,
etc. Those points earned are doubled. (As an example, if you won D Hydro heat racing you
would have earned 400 points. This is doubled to total 800 points toward the excellence of
performance calculations.)
In order to reward classes with the largest number of competitors, a weighing system is used. The
calculation of this weighing system is based on boats presented for racing, not boats entered.
The number of boats presented for racing is totaled for EACH class to determine the largest class
(designated the scratch class).
March 2006 E - 6 Procedures
The scratch class received 100% of his or her points gained in the heat racing and timed events.
Each additional class has the following formula applied to determine the value of points earned.
Example:
Class Number Number Class
Contestants Scratch Percentage
D Hydro 48 48 100%
E Hydro 36 48 75%
F Hydro 12 48 25%
After the Raw Percentage is determined, a factor is applied to weight the class. This is
accomplished by subtracting the class value from 100%, 70% of that is added to the Raw
Percentage.
Example:
D Hydro 100%
E Hydro 100% - 75% = 25% * 70% = 17.5% + 75% = 92.5%
F Hydro 100% - 25% = 75% * 70% = 52.5% + 25% = 77.5%
In no instance can the final handicap percentage exceed 100%.
The total points earned in Heat Racing, Timed Oval & Straightaway Trophy Trials are totaled
and applied to the handicap.
Example:
Total Points Earned
D Hydro Contestant #1 1100 X 100% = 1100
D Hydro Contestant #2 600 X 100% = 600
E Hydro Contestant #1 1000 X 92.5% = 925
E Hydro Contestant #2 1200 X 92.5% = 1110
F Hydro Contestant #1 1600 X 77.5% = 1240
F Hydro Contestant #2 1400 X 77.5% = 1085
The total points earned toward the Excellence of Performance Trophy in this example would
have been sufficient for F Hydro Contestant #1 to have won.
In the event of a tie score between contestants at the conclusion of all US-1 events, that tie will
be broken by referring back to the contestant with the highest placing (first, second, third, etc.) in
US-1 Heat Racing. If a tie score still exists, the contestant with the most number of boats in
his/her class being scored for this award will be judged the winner.
March 2006 E - 7 Procedures
President's Cup Trophy
Best single performance of 2 boats in heat racing only.
In the event of a tie score between contestants, the contestant competing against the most number of
boats (using the contestant's two pre-chosen classes on their entry form) will be determined the
winner. If a tie score still exists, the contestant with the most wins (first places) in these 2 classes
will be judged the winner.
William E. LeFeber Award
The LeFeber Award is an award for outstanding sportsmanship and service to the organization. The
award will be voted on and presented at the International Regatta each year. The members will do the
voting.
John Bridge Trophy
Trophy to be awarded to the individual having the best total score with a multi-engine Hydro in F
class, US-1 competition (1/16 mile Straightaway and Oval time trials, and heat racing). This would
be a traveling trophy.
Mark Bullard
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL REGATTA
SECTION 1 - Requirements
A. The IMPBA International Regatta is to be held annually, during July or August.
B. The IMPBA International Regatta shall primarily consist of the National Championships (US-1),
which will consist of the three events of 1/16 mile straight trophy trials, 1/3 mile oval trophy
trials, and multi-boat racing for AB, CD, E and F Hydro and Mono, and B, D, E, and F Outboard
Tunnel and 1/8 Scale Hydro
If the host club desires, it may also run special events for such classes as Sport 40, Outboard
Hydro and Offshore boats. They must be scheduled at a time that is not in conflict with the
National Championships. Example: A participant may have boats entered in the National
Championships and in addition may enter boats in the Offshore race, etc.
C. At the International Regatta, the winner of any event scheduled by the host club and approved by
the Board will be awarded the title of National Champion.
SECTION 2 – Restrictions
No IMPBA sanctions will be granted the weekend prior to, or the weekend of the International
Regatta, within a 500-mile radius of the host site of the International Regatta.
SECTION 3 - Applying for
A. The International Regatta will be awarded on a rotation basis between the various districts.
B. Local Clubs will bid for the sanction to hold the International Regatta. Bid packages must
include the following information:
1. Survey
a. Survey documents of the 1/16 Straightaway and 1/4 or 1/3 Mile Oval Courses2. Approval Letters
a. Letters from the landowner, park authorities, Department of Recreation, etc., which
control the pond authorizing use of the facility including the hours running will be
permitted.
b. A letter from the District Director attesting that he has approved the proposed course and
a description of the site and facilities.
3. Schedule
a. Minimum acceptable for racing heat racing US-1 class boats will be five scheduled heats
of racing.
b. International Regatta Trophy Trials consisting of straightaway and oval time runs
c. 1/8 Scale Unlimited Hydro
d. It is required that the US-1 class events, consisting of 5 rounds of heat racing, Oval and
straightaway time trials, be completed before any special event classes are started.
March 2006 E - 5 Procedures
SECTION 4 - Acceptance
The President will review all bids and make his recommendations to the District Directors. Bid
approval will require a majority vote of the Executive Board.
SECTION 5 - Entries
"Limitation of Entries", Rule Number G-7 in Rules of Competition, will apply.
SECTION 6 - US-1 Scoring
A. National Championship Trophy (US-1)
Points are awarded based on the contestant's final order of finish in the 1/16th Straightaway, the
1/3 mile Oval and heat racing and requires entry in all three events. Straightaway and oval are of
equal point value with double points awarded for heat racing. The point distribution would then
be: Straightaway 1/4th, Oval 1/4th, and Heat Racing 1/2. Points are awarded on the same basis as
racing, i.e., 400 1st, 300 2nd, etc. (In the timed events, boats completing a time below 9th place
shall receive 25 points.) A boat that does not complete an official run in the trophy trials (Oval
and Straightaway) will receive zero (0) points for that event only.
If a contestant finished first in all three events, his point total would be 1600. If he finished 2nd
in the 1/16 (300), 3rd in the Oval (225), and overall final 5th (254) in racing (points are counted
to the 9th place), his point total would be 779. Note that points are awarded in racing for final
finishing position, not total points earned by heat, which are used to establish the final finishing
position.
B. Excellence of performance Trophy
The Excellence of Performance Trophy is IMPBA’ S highest honor, and is based on a boater's
highest scoring US-1 selected boat. Points are awarded as follows: (All classes are reviewed
jointly.)
In the 1/16th and 1/3rd Oval, points are awarded as in heat racing, i.e., 400 - 1st, 300 - 2nd, etc.,
down through 9th place. You MUST complete a timed run to gather points.
For Oval racing, overall finishing points are gathered based on 400 - 1st, 300 - 2nd, 225 - 3rd,
etc. Those points earned are doubled. (As an example, if you won D Hydro heat racing you
would have earned 400 points. This is doubled to total 800 points toward the excellence of
performance calculations.)
In order to reward classes with the largest number of competitors, a weighing system is used. The
calculation of this weighing system is based on boats presented for racing, not boats entered.
The number of boats presented for racing is totaled for EACH class to determine the largest class
(designated the scratch class).
March 2006 E - 6 Procedures
The scratch class received 100% of his or her points gained in the heat racing and timed events.
Each additional class has the following formula applied to determine the value of points earned.
Example:
Class Number Number Class
Contestants Scratch Percentage
D Hydro 48 48 100%
E Hydro 36 48 75%
F Hydro 12 48 25%
After the Raw Percentage is determined, a factor is applied to weight the class. This is
accomplished by subtracting the class value from 100%, 70% of that is added to the Raw
Percentage.
Example:
D Hydro 100%
E Hydro 100% - 75% = 25% * 70% = 17.5% + 75% = 92.5%
F Hydro 100% - 25% = 75% * 70% = 52.5% + 25% = 77.5%
In no instance can the final handicap percentage exceed 100%.
The total points earned in Heat Racing, Timed Oval & Straightaway Trophy Trials are totaled
and applied to the handicap.
Example:
Total Points Earned
D Hydro Contestant #1 1100 X 100% = 1100
D Hydro Contestant #2 600 X 100% = 600
E Hydro Contestant #1 1000 X 92.5% = 925
E Hydro Contestant #2 1200 X 92.5% = 1110
F Hydro Contestant #1 1600 X 77.5% = 1240
F Hydro Contestant #2 1400 X 77.5% = 1085
The total points earned toward the Excellence of Performance Trophy in this example would
have been sufficient for F Hydro Contestant #1 to have won.
In the event of a tie score between contestants at the conclusion of all US-1 events, that tie will
be broken by referring back to the contestant with the highest placing (first, second, third, etc.) in
US-1 Heat Racing. If a tie score still exists, the contestant with the most number of boats in
his/her class being scored for this award will be judged the winner.
March 2006 E - 7 Procedures
President's Cup Trophy
Best single performance of 2 boats in heat racing only.
In the event of a tie score between contestants, the contestant competing against the most number of
boats (using the contestant's two pre-chosen classes on their entry form) will be determined the
winner. If a tie score still exists, the contestant with the most wins (first places) in these 2 classes
will be judged the winner.
William E. LeFeber Award
The LeFeber Award is an award for outstanding sportsmanship and service to the organization. The
award will be voted on and presented at the International Regatta each year. The members will do the
voting.
John Bridge Trophy
Trophy to be awarded to the individual having the best total score with a multi-engine Hydro in F
class, US-1 competition (1/16 mile Straightaway and Oval time trials, and heat racing). This would
be a traveling trophy.
Mark Bullard
