The 2010 season will begin with some points modifications.  Several categories below now have a season points cap or limit.  The new system will continue to reward all events completed.  We will also continue with the maximum time / pace limits for some categories have been established to prevent sand baggers from exploiting the purist system.  These are called 'Speed Bumps'.  You will also note 'Bonus' opportunities for some activities have been changed or added based on speed, altitude, etc.  If you want to have an activity added, submit it to Litespeed for board consideration.

CATEGORIES	POINTS FORMULA
Walking	Minutes  X  1.0
Speed Walking (average speed) > 3.0 mph	Minutes  X  2.0
Running - Season Points Max 6,000 Speed Bump: events completed with an average speed slower than 11 minute mile pace will earn credit for the distance at an 11 minute mile pace. Distance / Speed Bonus: 1/2 marathon distance (13.1 miles) or greater completed at or below 10 minute mile pace will earn an addition 250 bonus points.	Minutes  X  8.0
Cycling - Season Points Max 6,000 Speed Bump: events completed with a computer average speed slower than 15 mph will earn credit for the distance at a 15 mph pace. Distance / Speed Bonus: metric century distance (62 miles) or greater completed with a computer average speed at or above 17 mph will earn an additional 250 points.	Minutes  X  5.0
Tandem Cycling	Minutes  X  6.0
Triathlon / Bi-athlon	Minutes  X  10.0
Adventure Racing	Minutes  X  10.0
Trekking/Scrambling/Peak Bagging - Season Points Max 6,000 Speed Bump: category has a basic daily points max. of 1,000 Accent  Bonus: peak baggers with a daily elevation gain of 3,000 verticle feet or greater will earn an additional credit of 250 points. Altitude Bonus: peak baggers operating at or above 10,000 will earn an additional credit of 250 points. Combined Bonuses: both accent and altitude bonuses can be combined on the same TSPB event.  Example: 1,000 + 250 + 250 = 1,500 points.	Minutes  X  2.0
Stair Climbing	Minutes X 15.0
Off Season Tournament Wrestling	Minutes X 15.0
Auto Racing (don't try this at home)	Minutes  X  8.0