CONDITIONS OF CONTEST
- Skaters must follow the instructions from race officials.
- Helmets must be worn at all times whilst skates are being used.
- There will be a maximum of five boxes in each 200m/300m/500m heat. These heats will be determined by the dobbin sprint. For rules regarding heats, please see below section "HEATS"
- A bell will be rung to denote the last lap.
- Skaters may be asked to move over to be lapped
- Skaters may be asked to leave the track via disqualification or other infringement
- Under the referees request the lap board may be frozen and skaters asked to reduce speed until it is safe for the race to continue
- In instances where there are warnings and/or disqualifications, an announcement will be made. It is the responsibility of the coaches/club representatives to explain the decision to their skaters however the referee may call the skater and a club representative into the middle to explain. If any clarification outside of this is required, the procedure in the point below should be followed.
- No one is to approach the centre of the track/enter the track, or an official who is undertaking their duties on the track, unless they have been invited to do so. Skaters, coaches and/or club representatives may respectfully approach either an official who is situated nearby/ outside of the track itself or gain the attention of Secretary to raise their issue and bring their written appeal with their payment as set out in the Rules. The issue should be raised in a concise and respectful manner within the permitted 15 minute time slot and a decision will then be made. This should not take place during an active race. It is not acceptable to enter the track
- Relay changeovers will take place from the inside of the track. Skaters should enter the track from the inside between cones 1 and 4 on the finishing straight to complete their changeovers
- Team skinsuits/uniform are to be worn during presentations on the podium. It is not necessary to wear skates on the podium and we prefer skaters do not do this for safety reasons
- Non national skaters: If a non-national skater progresses to the final in the 500m, this may result in a British skater being promoted to the final if required to determine a British Championship result.
HEATS
| DISTANCE | NUMBER OF HEATS | PROCEDURE |
| 200M/300M/500M | 4 (QUARTER FINALS) | FIRST TWO SKATERS FROM EACH HEAT GO THROUGH TO THE SEMI FINALS. THERE WILL THEN BE 2 SEMI FINALS, WITH THE FIRST 2 SKATERS IN EACH HEAT PROGRESSING TO THE FINAL. 4 SKATERS IN THE FINAL. |
| 200M/300M/500M | 3 (SEMI FINALS) | WINNER OF EACH HEAT AND FASTEST SECOND PLACE FROM ACROSS THE THREE HEATS PROGRESS TO THE FINAL. 4 SKATERS IN THE FINAL. |
| 200M/300M/500M | 2 (SEMI FINALS) | FIRST TWO SKATERS FROM EACH HEAT PROGRESS TO FINAL. 4 SKATERS IN THE FINAL. |
| 1000M | 2 (SEMI FINALS) | THE WINNER OF EACH HEAT AND THE 6 FASTEST TIMES PROGRESS TO THE FINAL. 8 SKATERS IN THE FINAL. NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS EVENT AS THERE ARE NO HEATS. |
| RELAYS | 2 (SEMI FINALS) | THE FIRST TWO FINISHING TEAMS IN EACH HEAT PROGRESS TO THE FINAL. 4 TEAMS IN THE FINAL. |
OFFICIATING TEAM
- Referee: Steven Smith
- Assistant Referee: Marie Ball
- Heat Box: Jenny Barker
- Timing Operatives: Paul Gilbert / Thomas Meads
- Official/Corner Judge: Rafal Borowiec
- Official/Corner Judge: Alan Griffiths
- Official/Corner Judge: Mike Stacey
- Assistant: Sylwia Tomal
- Media/Float/Event organisation: Stephanie James