What is the points limit and how does it work?
From: Kevin Meynell The object of the points limit is to prevent BEL and BPL teams becoming too powerful, and to create a situation where riders become available to teams that need to be strengthened. Nevertheless, it is the responsibility of each promoter to maintain a team of adequate scoring ability. Each BEL and BPL team must declare seven riders prior to the start of the season. These riders must be approved by the BSPA and their combined averages must not exceed 45 points. In addition, a BEL team may not include more than two riders with an average of 3.00, whilst a BPL team must include at least one rider with an average of 4.00 or less. Riders with BEL averages higher than 6.00, including those assessed at 8.00, are not permitted to compete in the BPL. Riders with BEL averages between 5.01 and 6.00 may only compete in the BPL if they have not been offered a place with a BEL team. A team may change its declared line-up during the season, provided the combined averages of the new
