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Rolling Averages were brought in because the Promoters wanted them. I may be failing to see your point, but it is harder to manipulate a 28 match Rolling Average. A rider who has completed the 2011 Elite season will have his average worked out over his last 28 matches. A rider who has missed matches in 2011 still has an average worked out over his last 28 matches. So they are both calculated using the same criteria. How much fairer can you get? Hans Andersen started with his 2010 average of 8.39 and currently has an RA of 8.27. Having only completed 2 matches so far this season (for a two match average of 5.60), under previous rules he would start next year on 8.39 and not his RA of 8.27. ATB Dave

Looks like the GP has been moved to 3:00 pm according to the latest listings. http://skyplustv.sky.com/tv-guide#/ ATB Dave

I think it was a three-way tie with Holder, Laguta and Emil. Emil beat Holder, Holder beat Laguta and Laguta beat Emil. Checked the rules... In that instance lowest race jacket takes precedence. Holder 8, Emil 12, Laguta 13. ATB Dave

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Whilst being an indicator of form it would then mean even more 'issues' of team averages. We are currently on Issue 20 in the Elite League and there would be even more fluctuations in averages, which I believe is why Rolling Averages were brought in. Just imagine if a team were certain of their place in the Play-Offs! How much average manipulation would be going on in their final few matches..........? ATB Dave

So, How many matches do you think the PL Rolling Average should be over? At the end of the season the PL riders' averages would be calculated from their 38 matches anyway, whether you used R/A's or the pre-2011 method. Next season, (if R/A's are retained) a greater number of riders will have their averages calculated over a common number of matches (EL 28 and PL 38) even if they didn't compete in all matches this year, due to injuries etc. ATB Dave

And the free KanDysoft version is now available from the link below:- http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads.htm ATB Dave

Thanks for the BSF plug manchesterpaul........ your cheque is in the post! It is! ATB Dave

Last, but not least... The Free KanDysoft version is available from.. http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads.htm ATB Dave

The Free KanDysoft version is now also available from:- http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads.htm ATB Dave

ooops! Will be amended in a moment! Thanks VBS Correct (2011) Programme now on line at:- http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads.htm ATB Dave

The Free KanDysoft version is also available from:- http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads.htm ATB Dave

The free KanDysoft version is now available from:- http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads.htm ATB Dave

And then maybe someone would say that they were there, but had a very bad cold. So not really a healthy crowd after all! ATB Dave

And the KanDysoft version can be found at:- http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads.htm (It may take a few seconds to download) ATB Dave

Yet another free printable version. http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads.htm ATB Dave

Can you post a link to the Rule, it would be interesting to see them. ATB Dave

New averages are issued the same as before, i.e. the 1st of the month, with the 23rd of the previous month being the cut-off date. ATB Dave

To see how Rolling Averages have a 'smoothing' effect on averages go to http://www.kandysoft.com/averages/gs.htm Rolling Averages give Coventry a team total of 44.1 whereas after one EL Match the 2010 Green Sheet calculations would have given Coventry an average of 51.2! Note that Larsen, Fisher & Morris will retain their 2010 average until they have completed 4H & 4A EL matches. ATB Dave

I would expect the BSPA site to have the RA Green Sheets posted on their site sometime after each cut-off date. (23rd of each Month) Sites managed by AP Media (Andy Povey) will have them updated regularly after each match as will the Coventry website, courtesy of KanDysoft. ATB Dave

I can't say for certain, but I wouldn't think it would apply to NL, and I think it is Peter Morrish who does the NL averages. I think the main idea of Rolling Averages is to lessen all the fluctuations that occur at the beginning of a season. As you say it may benefit those who struggled last year, but equally, anyone who is struggling this year is not likely to drop down to reserve so easily/quickly. ATB Dave

This scenario was not mentioned in discussions (in hindsight maybe it should have been?) As only 2010 and 2011 results count for RA's those riders are considered to be Assessed so, for example, Nicki Pedersen will stay on his previous average until he has done 4H & 4A this season. ATB Dave

In a word.... Yes! ATB Dave