Point Series
What is it?
An annual competition that encourages Club members to play with one another.
Guidelines
- Keep it simple
- Keep it fun
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Prizes and Incentives
Each year, the Club honors exceptional achievement on the part of its members. The following categories are acknowledged:
- Top of the Heap Dawg. (Most overall points in the Club Point Series)
- Longest Day. (Most overall time on the trails in all events)
- Best “One Hit Wonder”. (Most points in a single event)
- Sweat Equity. (Most running points / overall points)
- Camaraderie. (Best sportsperson)
- Most navigationally-challenged. (Gets lost the most consistently)
- Mid-Year Masochist. (Top in the Club Point Series in June)
- Jam tart. (Most sign-ups without show-ups) Note: You don’t want to win this!
Other
- if there is a tie, we will figure out a fair way to allocate the prizes we have
- there may be more prizes if we can find sponsors (hint: help us find prizes and win points!)
- prizes to be awarded at the Beer Run (June) and the Vancouver New Years Day Fat Ass 50 finisher party on 1 January
How is the Series Managed?
The points allocated at an event are managed by the Event Host. Overall scores are managed by the Points Wizard.
Event Host Role
- Manage participant list. Who started? How far and how long did they run? Extra points they earned.
- Reconcile sign-ups and show-ups. This is based on Facebook event page registration (Member says they are “Going”)
- Award or subtract points based on event participation. Determine who gets points and who loses them. This includes recognizing positive stuff (helping fellow runners, helping with the event) as well as negative (whining, complaining or otherwise being gnarly)
- Post results on event Facebook page
- Wrap-up and set-up event for the following year (if applicable)
Points Wizard Role
- Maintain ongoing points tally
- Review event wrap-up with Event Host
- Answer questions about Point Series
- Recommend rule changes to Steering Committee
Chief Executive Fat Ass and Steering Committee Role
- Decide on rule changes and/or disputes
Scoring
Activity | Points |
Event Participation: (Determined by Event Host) | |
– Participate in a Club Fat Ass event | +1 |
– Register for an Event two (2) or more days in advance | +1 |
– Sign-up and not show-up | -1 |
Bonus points on the day of the run: (Determined by Event Host) | |
Time in the Great Outdoors. For each hour of running/walking and being out there during an event. These points are intended to recognize the slower folks and those who run a long way. Points are determined from finish results. (0-29 mins = 0 points. 30-59 mins = 0.5 points). Swimming events count double, cycling events count for half. Note: Participants have seven (7) days to get times/distances to Event Host in order to get these points! | +0.5 per hour |
Exceptional conduct during the run (as determined by Event Host) – Positive points: Being environmentally conscious, volunteering and otherwise being a good member of the community (i.e. picking up garbage on the trail, helping a lost lamb, tending to the wounded, etc) – Negative points: Causing grief for an Event Host |
+1 or -1 |
Event Hosting: (Need to request points from Point Wizard) | |
– Host a scheduled Event | +2 |
– Host a weekly run group, a challenge contest, etc. that doesn’t count for Point Series | +1 |
General: (Need to request points from Point Wizard) | |
– Submit a photo of you in your CFA shirt participating in a non-CFA event on Facebook | +1 |
– Serve on the Club Steering Committee | +2 |
– Manage a special project for the Steering Committee | +1 |
– Make a donation to the Club | +1 |
– Introduce a new sponsor to the Club | +1 |
– Introduce a new member to the Club | +0.5 |
FAQs
What are the current Point Series standings?
- Please click on “Leaderboard” on the top menu to see current standings.
How do you define “Participation” in a Club Event?
- Participation means you either host and/or participate in an event
- An Event Host gets two (2) points right off the top. This recognizes the extra investment of time an Event Host contributes in order to put on the event. Yes, this can be split if there are multiple hosts.
- A participant can earn up to two (2) participation points per event. If you participate in the event, you get one (1) point. If you sign up at least one (1) day before the event, you get one (1) extra point for being proactive, as this helps the Event Host
- DNF (Did Not Finish) qualifies as participation because you registered and started in the event.
- the Event Host does have some discretion when it comes to allocating participation points. They can award up to two (2) points to anyone who helps them host a better event (e.g. write a news release, helping with registration, results, setting up an aid station, etc.) This activity should be noted in the results so all participants know the specifics
Who keeps track of the points I get at an Event?
- Your Event Host determines how points are allocated at their event.
- It is up to you to review your time, distance and points to make sure they are accurate and you agree with them. You have up to seven (7) days to do this.
Can I dispute the points I was given?
- Yes. You have seven (7) days to do so from the time your Event Host posts the results/points on the Club Facebook page.
- if you don’t clarify your time or distance within 7 days, you will not receive points for being in the great outdoors (in other words, you will only get points for participating, not for time in the Great Outdoors)
Who keeps track of Point Series standings?
- The Points Wizard takes the points from each event and uses them to update the overall standing
Who is this mysterious Points Wizard?
- as of 1 January 2020, the Points Wizard is Steering Committee member, ultramarathoner and all’round nice guy: Frank Wimberley
Can I lose points?
- Yes!
- The easiest way to lose Club points is to sign-up for a Club event on Facebook and not show-up: this will cost you one (-1) point. Imagine hosting a nice dinner party and your guests don’t show up. It takes a lot of time and love to host a free event. Please show your host the respect they deserve by letting them know if you are coming.
- You can also lose up to one (-1) point for being gnarly at an event. The Event Host and participants decide this. Thankfully, this point has never been awarded.
- It’s also considered bad form to “bandit” a Club fundraising event: this won’t cost you points, as your results won’t be recorded. However, it will earn you special recognition as a bandit.
Can I earn extra points?
- Yes!
- +2 – Serve on the Steering Committee. There are 3-5 meetings/year. We ask for a 2 year commitment. If interested, contact us for details.
- +2 – Host an Event. If interested, just contact us with your thoughts and we’ll help you set it up.
- +1 – Manage a special project. Lots of room to use your imagination here: fix a technology problem, bring a sponsor onboard… anything you do to make the Club better! If interested, contact us to discuss.
- +1 – Make a donation. Yes, you can buy points… but only two (2) per year.
- +1 – Promote the Club by wearing the Club colors at other events and sharing your selfies on social media. If you need a t-shirt, get one here.
- +0.5 – Promote the Club by introducing it to your friends. They complete the join form and mention you. How easy is that!
Previous Winners
Year | Winner | Prize | Sponsor |
2019 | Colin Hendry | running shoes | Kintec Footlabs / Montrail |
2018 | Wing Taylor | running shoes | Kintec Footlabs / Montrail |
2017 | Sean Lavin | running shoes | Kintec Footlabs / Montrail |
2016 | Dikesh Khatri Meg Peters (swim) |
running shoes running shoes |
Kintec Footlabs / Montrail |
2015 | Desmond Mott | running shoes | Kintec Footlabs / Montrail |
2014 | No points contest | None | None |
2013 | Points to October 2013 only | None | None |
2012 | Craig Moore | 2013 Membership | None |
2011 | Desmond Mott | Montrail trail running shoes | Kintec Footlabs / Montrail |
2010 | A tie between Reagan White and Jess Dagg | Salomon trail running shoes | Kintec Footlabs / Solomon Sports |
2009 | Craig Moore | Running shoes | Kintec Footlabs |
2008 | Desmond Mott, Bill Dagg, Jess Dagg | Running shoes, Goodie Bag | Kintec Footlabs, Axis Gear |
2007 | Desmond Mott | Gift certificate for a pair of running shoes | Kintec Footlabs |
2006 | Baldwin Lee, Desmond Mott, Bill Dagg | Coveted Hoodie, Skookum waterbottle, Track jacket | North Shore Athletics |
2005 | Craig Moore | Coveted Hoodie, 2006 membership | North Shore Athletics |
‘Have a question or a recommendation regarding the Club Point Series? Please contact us!