In 2023:
• In prem, every WC1 event was quorate.
• In division 1, every WC1 event was quorate.
• In division 2, just under a third of division 2 races had inquorate WC1 events.
• In division 3, over half of the races in 2023 had inquorate WC1 events.
Analysis of the 2023 WC1 results was run using the current 1.28 against the MK1, the proposed 1.08 against the WK1 and the previously used 1.2 against the MK1. Each set of results has been run and converted to points using each of the afore mentioned conversions, providing a broad set of statistics to analyse.
Analysis of the results through the 2023 season show that using 1.08 against the WK1 would provide a more measured progression through the lower divisions at races that are inquorate. Further to providing a more measured progression for paddlers, it also has the potential to make more of the division 2 and 3 WC1 events quorate through the season, as analysis shows that it would reduce the number of paddlers with race winning points, therefore slowing promotion on 3 sets of full points.
For example at one race this year, in WC1 positions 1-4 gained 250 points, whereas using the proposed conversion, only 1-3 would have gained 250 points, meaning the paddler in 4th would have not gained a set of points to potentially promote them on ‘three wins’. This would have led that paddler to compete in more races in division 3, therefore giving the potential to make more races in division 3 quorate.
Promotion on 3 sets of full points:
Promotion on 3 sets of full results does not necessarily mean three wins. As can be seen in the WC1 inquorate results, many of the ‘wins’ are not gained by winning the race as in other quorate events. This has led to a disproportionately high percentage of WC1 competitors being promoted when compared to other classes. As can be seen below.
Div 3 -Div 2:
12 of the 18 (66%) 3-2 promotions went up on 3 sets of 250 points. Only 6 finished in 1st place for each 250 points earned.
WK1: 8 on three wins of 22 promotions (36%)
MK1: 8 on three wins of 38 promotions (21%)
MC1: 4 on three wins of 12 promotions (33%)
Div 2 -Div 1:
9 of the 11 (81%) promotions went up on 3 sets of 500 points, only 5 on finished 1st for each 500 points earned.
WK1: 7 on three wins of 14 promotions (50%)
MK1: 5 on three wins of 19 promotions (26%)
MC1: 5 on three wins of 8 promotions (62%)
Why compare to WK1 not MK1?
1.08 against the WK1 has been proposed as this is the conversion used between MC1 and MK1. Comparing the WC1 to the WK1 means that the WC1 competitors are scored against other female competitors, as opposed to male competitors.
What if the WK1 is Inquorate?
In the case where WK1 event is inquorate using the formula outlined in rules 6.6.3 and 6.7.1, the WC1 score would be calculated and then the points divided by 2, meaning they have a halved points score. This then remains to be consistent with the MC1 compared to the MK1 in the case of the MK1 being inquorate. Whilst it is understood that WK1 events are inquorate more often than MK1 events, it would be inconsistent to have a different rule and calculation for MC1 and WC1 competitors in this instance.
Divisional Progression Impact
By providing a more measured progression through the lower divisions of the sport, paddlers would be able to develop the skills they need to tackle the higher division venues and courses. This slower progression would also make the course design process easier at higher level races, as designing a course that is challenging enough for the top end MK1 competitors and not demoralizingly difficult for the WC1 competitors can be challenging. MM
6.7.1 In the case where a Men’s Kayak Singles event is inquorate, the points obtained using the quorate calculation will be divided by two before allocation.
6.7.2 In the case where a Women’s Kayak Singles or any Men’s Canoe Singles event is inquorate, points awarded will be those given to the athlete in the corresponding Men’s Kayak event whose score matches the athletes modified score, which is calculated by dividing by the following factor and rounding down to the accuracy of the competition.
- Women’s Kayak Singles. 1.11
- Men’s Canoe Singles. 1.08
- Women’s Canoe Singles. 1.28
6.7.3 Points are calculated against the Men’s Kayak Singles scores to decide which phase the athlete would have reached, and that is used to allocate points. For example: Points are calculated against the Men’s Kayak qualification result unless the modified score of the athlete in the qualification phase is equal to or less than the score of the last placed Kayak Man qualifying from the heats
6.7.4 Inquorate Women’s Canoe Singles
6.7.4.1 In the case where a Women’s Canoe Singles event is inquorate, points awarded will be those given to the athlete in the corresponding Women’s Kayak event whose score matches the athletes modified score, which is calculated by dividing by the following factor and rounding down to the accuracy of the competition:
Women’s Canoe Singles. 1.08
Note: Where the athlete's modified score does not correspond exactly with an athlete in the corresponding Women’s Kayak Singles event, then the points awarded to the next highest placed Women’s Kayak athlete will be used. In the case that the modified score matches the score of more than one athlete in the Women’s Kayak singles competition then the points awarded to the higher placed Women’s Kayak athlete will be used. Multiple division competitions will be ranked against the highest corresponding Women’s Kayak singles results.
6.7.2.2 In the case where a Women’s Kayak singles event is inquorate, the points obtained using the quorate calculation will be divided by two before allocation.
[div max] - ((position-1) x ([div max]/No. of host div comps)) Then divide the answer by 2.
6.7.3 Points are calculated against the Women’s Kayak scores to decide which phase the athlete would have reached, and that is used to allocate points. For example: Points are calculated against the Women’s Kayak qualification result unless the modified score of the athlete in the qualification phase is equal to or less than the score of the last placed Kayak Woman qualifying from the heats.