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col-sm-12 col-xs-12","Elements":[{"ID":38807,"Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003csection class=\u0022egb-national-championships-page\u0022\u003e\u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-hero\u0022\u003e\u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container egb-hero-grid\u0022\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-kicker\u0022\u003eNational Championships 2026\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eThe Hoof Boot Shop National Championships 2026\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Following the success of last year, the 2026 National Championships will follow the same format, with Advanced,\n Open, Novice, Novice/Novice and Foundation Championship Series classes made up of three rounds.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n This year, The Hoof Boot Shop National Championships will be held at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=3278\u0022\u003eThetford 2\u003c/a\u003e on 15–16th August 2026\u003c/strong\u003e.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022#series\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eHow the series works\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022#qualifiers\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-secondary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(147, 137, 83);\u0022\u003eArea Qualifiers\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-hero-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/Full_Logo.png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChampionship overview:\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHeld at \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=3278\u0022\u003eThetford 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e15–16th August 2026\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOpen to eligible Tier 1 members\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSenior and Young Rider Championships\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFive Championship Series levels\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-intro-panel\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eSomething to work towards throughout the season\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Championship Series gives combinations a clear route to aim for, with Performance Formula points,\n Area Qualifiers and the National Championships forming the three rounds.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance GB’s National Championships are open to any Tier 1 member who is either a British National or\n domiciled in Great Britain.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid two\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSenior National Championship\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n 160km CER over one or two days. At \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=3278\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003eThetford 2\u003c/a\u003e,\u003c/strong\u003e this will be 160km in one day, taken from both Class 1, the\u0026nbsp;FEI 3* and Class 7, the\u0026nbsp;National CER.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eYoung Rider National Championship\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Minimum 80km GER or CER over one or two days. At \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=3278\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThetford 2\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, this will be an 80km CER in one day (Class 9).\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-sponsor-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-sponsor-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eAbout our title sponsor: The Hoof Boot Shop\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Founded in 2021, The Hoof Boot Shop was created to make choosing and fitting hoof boots straightforward,\n informed and tailored to each horse.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n What began as a mobile fitting service travelling across the UK has grown into a trusted brand, supported by\n a network of approved fitting partners including farriers and hoofcare professionals. Alongside in-person\n fittings, they also offer online support and a wide range of hoof boots, pads and accessories.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n With a focus on horse comfort, performance and practical solutions for riders, The Hoof Boot Shop reflects\n the evolving needs of endurance combinations across all levels.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://thehoofbootshop.co.uk/fitting-appointment\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eFind your nearest fitting partner\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022series\u0022 class=\u0022egb-series-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eChampionship Series classes\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n There are three rounds at each level for the Foundation, Novice/Novice, Novice, Open and Advanced series classes.\n The series is an annual event, and all three rounds must be completed in the same competition season.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-round-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-round-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-round-number\u0022\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003ePerformance Formula points\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Collect PF points during the season at eligible rides.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-round-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-round-number\u0022\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eArea Qualifier\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Place 1st–3rd at an Area Qualifier at your chosen level to secure Championship qualification.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-round-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-round-number\u0022\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eNational Championships\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Compete at \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=3278\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThetford 2\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e on 15–16th August 2026 in the class you qualified for in Round 2.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-note-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eImportant series notes\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Champion or Reserve Champion combination may not enter the same level of the Championship Series a second time and will need to upgrade.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe entire series must be ridden as the same horse-and-rider combination.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYou can only compete in the Championship you qualified for.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eSeries championship levels\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Each level has specific horse and rider eligibility requirements at the time of the Championships.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid five\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003eA\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eAdvanced\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n 80–90km CER in one day. Horse and rider must both be Advanced level by the time of the Championship.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003eO\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eOpen\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n 60–65km GER. Horse or rider must be Open at the time of the Championship; the other part of the combination\n must be Advanced.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003eN\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eNovice\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n 40–45km Novice GER. Horse or rider must be Novice at the time of the Championships.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003eN/N\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eNovice/Novice\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Both horse and rider must be Novice level at the time of the Championships.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003eF\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eFoundation\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n 20–29km GER. Both horse and rider must be Foundation level at the time of the Championships.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eSenior and Young Rider qualifying criteria\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n To compete in the Senior or Young Rider National Championship, the following qualifying ride must be completed\n successfully as a combination in the current season.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid two\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003eS\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSenior National Championship\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n A one-day GER, CER or FEI class of 80km+, where the horse and rider are both at Advanced level at the time\n of qualification.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003eYR\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eYoung Rider National Championship\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n A one-day GER, CER or FEI class of 80km+, where the horse and rider are both at Advanced level at the time\n of qualification.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRound 1 and Round 2 requirements\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Use this table to check the Performance Formula points needed for Round 1 and the Area Qualifier requirement\n for Round 2.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-table-wrap\u0022\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\u0022egb-table\u0022\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eChampionship\u003c/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eRound 1: Performance Formula points\u003c/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eRound 2: Area Qualifier\u003c/th\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003c/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNational Advanced Championship\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Both Horse and Rider must be Advanced)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCollect 70 PF points at GER rides of 46km and over in one day, including rides with a vet gate.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+Advanced+Championships+Round+1+PF+Totals\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eCurrent PF totals\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAchieve 1st–3rd place at an Area Qualifier distance of 80–90km, based on PF or CER placing, whichever the event uses.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+Advanced+Championships+Round+2+Qualifiers\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eRound 2 Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNational Open Championship\n\u003cp\u003e(Either Horse or Rider must be Open)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCollect 70 PF points at GER rides of 46km and over in one day, including rides with a vet gate.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+Open+Championships+Round+1+PF+Totals\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eCurrent PF totals\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAchieve 1st–3rd place at an Area Qualifier distance of approximately 64km, based on PF.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+Open+Championships+Round+2+Qualifiers\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eRound 2 Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNational Novice Championship\n\u003cp\u003e(Either Horse or RIder must be Novice \u003cstrong\u003ebut not both\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCollect 60 PF points at GER rides between 30km and 45km in one day, without a vet gate.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+Novice+Championships+Round+1+PF+Totals\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eCurrent PF totals\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAchieve 1st–3rd place at an Area Qualifier distance of approximately 40km, based on PF.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+Novice+Championships+Round+2+Qualifiers\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eRound 2 Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNational Novice/Novice Championship\n\u003cp\u003e(Both Horse and Rider MUST be Novice)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCollect 60 PF points at GER rides between 30km and 45km in one day, without a vet gate.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+NoviceNovice+Championships+Round+1+PF+Totals\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eCurrent PF totals\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAchieve 1st–3rd place at an Area Qualifier distance of approximately 40km, based on PF.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+NoviceNovice+Championships+Round+2+Qualifiers\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eRound 2 Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNational Foundation Championship\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Both horse and rider MUST be Foundation and NOT EVER have completed a ride of 30km or above)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCollect 50 PF points at GER rides between 20km and 29km in one day.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+Foundation+Championships+Round+1+PF+Totals\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eCurrent PF totals\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAchieve 1st–3rd place at an Area Qualifier distance of approximately 29km, based on PF.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CHAMPIONSHIPS/National+Foundation+Championships+Round+2+Qualifiers\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eRound 2 Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003c/tbody\u003e\n \u003c/table\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022qualifiers\u0022 class=\u0022egb-series-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e2026 Area Qualifiers\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Round 2 Area Qualifiers for the 2026 National Championships are listed below.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-qualifier-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-qualifier-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eSouthdowns\u003c/strong\u003e\n 7th June 2026\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-qualifier-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eThe Thistle Ride, SERC\u003c/strong\u003e\n 5–7th June 2026\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-qualifier-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eBoconnoc\u003c/strong\u003e\n 13–14th June 2026\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-qualifier-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eWell Vale\u003c/strong\u003e\n 26–28th June 2026\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-qualifier-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eCirencester Park\u003c/strong\u003e\n 10–12th July 2026\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-qualifier-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eWar of The Roses\u003c/strong\u003e25-26th July 2026\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-note-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eEntering Area Qualifiers\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Once you’ve completed Round 1, you may enter as many Area Qualifiers as you like until you place in the top\n three and gain your Championship qualification. Once qualified, there’s no need to enter another qualifier.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n When entering an Area Qualifier, please state in the comments which rides you are using to make up your\n qualifying number of points.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-note-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eImportant note for The Thistle Ride\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n EGB members must have a SERC web account for horse and rider to take part at member rates. You will also need\n to send a copy of your EGB Membership card to scottishendurance82@gmail.com.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Flu vaccinations must be uploaded to the SERC account. Entries are made through the SERC website, and you must\n enter the class of the relevant distance for the qualifier you wish to enter. Placing confirmation may not be\n available until after the event.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eImportant note about upgrading\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Upgrading can affect which qualifier or Championship you are eligible to enter.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-detail-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022egb-detail\u0022 open=\u0022\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eIf you upgrade before the Round 2 Qualifier\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-detail-content\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n You can no longer enter a lower-level qualifier. You can only enter at your new level, as long as you have\n enough points.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n For example, if you move from Open to Advanced, you can’t enter the Open Round 2 Qualifier. However, your\n Open 46km+ points will still count towards the Advanced qualifier.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022egb-detail\u0022 open=\u0022\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eIf you upgrade after qualifying\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-detail-content\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Once you’ve qualified for a Championship, you must stay eligible at that level until the Championships.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n For example, if you qualify for the Novice Championship, you must remain at Novice until you compete.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022egb-detail\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eYou can only compete in the Championship you qualified for\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-detail-content\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If you qualify at Open but then upgrade to Advanced, your Open qualification is no longer valid. You would\n need to qualify again at Advanced.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-formula-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat is Performance Formula?\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n PF stands for Performance Formula and is calculated for you at every ride you enter. It rewards a good average\n speed combined with lower heart rates.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-formula\u0022\u003e\n Performance Formula = (Speed × 2 - Minimum Speed) × 100 ÷ Heart Rate\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSpeed is measured in kmph.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHeart rate is measured in beats per minute.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePerformance Formula rewards efficient performance, not simply speed.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-final-cta\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eQuestions about the National Championships?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If you have any questions about Endurance GB’s National Championships, qualification routes or eligibility,\n please contact the Endurance GB office.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022 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