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Queensland Grading

AusCycling Queensland has continued to invest time and effort in developing a grading system to allow for safer, and fairer events at all levels of racing. Throughout this process we have received feedback from club and members which has allowed us to improve the outcome.

The Sports Commission and AusCycling Queensland SAC have been in consultation, reviewing and making amendments for the new grading system which is effective immediately.

Alongside the new grading system release is a state grading committee, comprised of members representing racing throughout Queensland. AusCycling Queensland would like to welcome the new members

Grading committee members: 2023

Damien Ingram Cairns CC
Hannes Venter Hamilton Wheelers CC
Dominique Verstreken Gold Coast CC
Paul Fletcher Logan CC
Sharron McGuigan University of Queensland CC

There were two main issues in grading that the state grading committee are attempting to combat. That riders racing with state/open gradings were either too high or low, and that riders racing in club and Interclub races in a different grade than they do in open events.

What is grading?

Grading is a system that is in place to allow competitive and fair races to occur in road events throughout Queensland including criteriums, road races, and time trials.

There are four different grades in women's fields including A Grade, B Grade, C Grade, D Grade and seven different gradings in men's fields including A Grade. B Grade, C Grade, Masters A Grade, Masters B Grade, Masters C Grade and Masters D Grade.

How do I accumulate points in the new grading system?

The new grading system works on an accumulation of points to allow transition into different grades. Points can be gained in UCI events as well as Gold, Silver and Bronze events.

In road cycling events, points accumulated in criteriums, road races and individual time trials are equal across all disciplines.

How do I move grades?

To move into a new grade, a rider must accumulate 40 points in their starting grade. If a rider begins in D Grade, they must accumulate 40 points before proceeding to C Grade. When the rider enters C Grade they start off with 0 points, when the rider has then accumulated 40 points in C Grade races, the rider is upgraded to race in B Grade.

Are there age considerations in the new grading system?

Yes. The new grading system aims to improve all members quality of racing, raising the long-term standard of racing in Queensland, as well as ensuring a fairer system.

Under 17 riders moving into Under 19 will be graded on their abilities, and not go straight into A Grade.
Masters under 45 years old are not eligible for Masters D Grade.
Masters Under 40 are not eligible for Masters C
Masters 30 – 34 (Masters 1) will ride Elite categories only (according to AusCycling Queensland Bylaws, Masters 1 is only for Masters Games or Championships)
Masters 1 will be elite gradings.

When will the points start accumulating from ?

The points will start accumulating on calendar years. They will then revert to zero.

Whats my current grade?

If you currently have a grade with AusCycling Queensland, it will be listed here

Grading List by Category

Grading List - Alphabetically

Are there changes to grading applications?

Riders will be able to apply directly to the state grading committee at [email protected] using a grading application form if they believe they have a strong case for being placed in a particular grade.

Upon receipt of the form, the grading committee will review the riders request.