Clubs

A Half Blue is awarded to an athlete fulfilling the following criteria in the same season: • Competes in Varsity qualifiers, AND • Finishes in the top 16% in BUCS or Competes in Varsity finals. Up to a maximum of 6 awards.

Up to 8 Half Blues at Presidents discretion for those who compete in Mixed Varsity Match and when the team compete in the national rounds of BUCS.

Up to 6 Half Blues awarded to players in each first team available for at least half of the BUCS matches for the first team and competing in the first team for the Varsity match against Cambridge. Discretionary Full Blues must also reach the last 32 stage of the annual BUCS individuals’ tournament. Additionally, 6 Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded in each first team (women’s and men’s) should the first team finish 1st or 2nd in the Southern Premier League in that season or should the first team get promoted into Southern Premier League in that season.

Men’s Half Blues may be awarded to those who finish in the top 6 Oxford men at the Varsity Sprint Triathlon. Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded to those who fulfil the Half Blue criteria by coming in the top 3 positions at Varsity Sprint Triathlon and also achieve one of the following during the same academic year:

1. Finish in the top 20 positions at the BUCS Sprint or BUCS Standard Distance Triathlon.
2. Finish in the top 10 in an international triathlon race, such as an AG World/European Champs, ETU/ITU/WTS race, or Ironman/Ironman 70.3 distance World Championship race. Women’s Half Blues may be awarded to those who finish in the top 6 Oxford women at the Varsity Sprint Triathlon. Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded to those who fulfil the Half Blue criteria by coming in the top 3 positions at Varsity Sprint Triathlon and also achieve one of the following during the same academic year:
3. Finish in the top 20 positions at the BUCS Sprint or BUCS Standard Distance Triathlon.
4. Finish in the top 10 in an international triathlon race, such as an AG World/European Champs, ETU/ITU/WTS race, or Ironman/Ironman 70.3 distance World Championship race.

A maximum of 12 Half Blues awarded to men who play in the Varsity Match, compete in 50% of BUCS league matches, attend at least 70% of training sessions. Up to 6 Discretionary Full Blues if they fulfil the Half Blue criteria and any one of the following criteria:

1. Top 6 in the Volleyball England Student Cup; 4. 1st in the BUCS National Trophy Competition;
2. Top 2 in the BUCS National Championship Competition;
3. Remain in, or be promoted into, BUCS Premier League South

OUPLC, at the Captain’s discretion, shall award Half Blues to those who have met all the following criteria:

1. Compete in the Varsity Match;
2. Compete in one other full-power IPF-sanctioned competition, at National Level or higher, before the start of the next academic year (the ‘secondary competition’);
3. Achieve an IPF GLP score of at least 70 for women or 77.5 for men in either the Varsity Match or the secondary competition.

A Full Blue may be awarded to a lifter who has met all the above criteria and meets the additional criteria:

1. Achieve an IPF GLP score of at least 77.5 for women or 85 for men in either the Varsity Match or the secondary competition.

The Racing Captain can award at their discretion up to 8 Half Blues to the team members who compete at Varsity and BUSA, as long as the team places at least 12th in the overall University rankings at BUSA.

Full Blues • Awarded to members of Oxford University Swimming Club who swim in the Blue’s Varsity Match AND swim a Blues Time at Varsity • Further Full Blues can be awarded at the Captains’ and President’s discretion to those who compete in the Blue’s Varsity Match AND swim a Blues Time when representing Oxford University at another point in the season up to the 31st August.

A Blues Time is set at 585 Points for all events, using the FINA Points System (where 1000 points equals the current World Record). A Blues time can be swum on the first leg of a relay, but not as a relay split, or split during an event (i.e. a 200m split during a 400m cannot be used)

Half Blues • May be awarded to members of the club who swim in the Blues Varsity Match but do not achieve a Blues Time • All members of the Open Water Channel Relay Team All Half Blues are awarded at the Captains’ and President’s discretion.

Para Blues and Half Blues • Full Blues are awarded to Para Athletes who achieve the required Full Blue Standard Time at any point during the season (including Varsity) • Half Blues are awarded to Para Athletes who achieve the required Half Blue Standard Time at any point during the season (including Varsity) • In order to gain a Full or Half Blue Status, a Para Swimmer must compete in the Para Varsity Race (or a BUCS Competition if the Para Varsity Race is not held – as this relies on a Para Swimmer from Cambridge). • The qualification must be achieved while representing the University at a competition

Men’s Full Blues awarded to the 11 in the 4-day Varsity Match team. Half Blues awarded to those playing in the Twenty20 and One day games but not in the 4-day game each year. 12th Man is not awarded a Blue. Women’s Full Blues awarded to the 11 in the one-day Varsity Match team. Half blues awarded to those playing in the T20 but not in the one-day game each year. 12th player is not awarded a Blue. 5 Half Blues awarded to those who play in the Twenty20 game but not in the one-day game in a given year. 12th player is not awarded a blue.

A maximum of 15 Half Blues to 1st team athletes, at the president and coaches’ discretion, if the team places in the division’s top 5 at a University National Competition and wins the 1st team Varsity

Half Blues: Up to 11 Half Blues may be awarded to those in the Varsity Blues Team, who finish the Varsity Match within a Silver Standard Time (150% of the course base time, as specified in BOF Competition Rule N Issue 2.3 (subject to other requirements)). Discretionary Full Blues: Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded to those who meet the criteria for Half Blues, contribute to the Varsity Match score (top 4 men or top 3 women) AND one of the following criteria: 1. Achieve a top 6 finish in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships, effectively qualifying to represent GB Universities at the World University Games as an individual competitor or first or second reserve, OR; 2. Achieve a Championship Standard Time (125% of the course winner’s time, as specified in BOF Competition Rule N Issue 2.3 (subject to other requirements)) at three of the races listed below, in the same academic year as the Varsity Match, while running the elite open course (M/W21E, or M/W21L if no E course).

The eligible events are: • The Jan Kjellström Sprint, Middle, or Long Distance Orienteering Championships • The British Night, Middle, or Long Distance Orienteering Championships • The British Sprint Orienteering Championships (A Finals only) • The BUCS Orienteering Individual Race (Course A only) • The Senior Home International (M/W21 OR M/W20) • ONE of the Southern, Midlands, or Northern Orienteering Championships • Any other event with WRE status (i.e. world ranking level events)

Half Blues may be awarded to up to 4 men and 12 women, who must play minimum 8 minutes in the Varsity Match and play in at least 50% league matches, dependent on a Varsity Match win or a top 3 position in the league by the end of the season.

Half Blues awarded up to 13 in the Varsity Match at the discretion of the captain of OULC. Discretionary Full Blues awarded up to 4 members if the Blues have placed top 4 in the Southern Premier division and one of the following is met: 1. The member has been selected to play for the English Universities program or an English Lacrosse Association (ELA) talent program. 2. The player has been voted as one of the three Oxford players selected as the players of the Varsity match (MVP). This selection is made by referees or officials of the day; six players who have performed well in the varsity fixture are selected. Three of which for Oxford and three for Cambridge

Full Blues awarded to women who: • Score a total of more than 49 across 4 apparatus or more than 37 across 3 apparatus at Varsity • Contribute at least 3 out of 4 scores to team total • Compete at BUCS Level 1 or Level 2 Half Blues awarded to women who: • Score a total more than 45 across 4 apparatus or more than 35 across 3 apparatus at Varsity • Contribute at least 2 scores to team total • Compete at BUCS Level 1 or Level 2

Full Blues awarded to the starting 11 in the Varsity Match, as well as up to 5 substitutes in the Varsity Match at the discretion of the captain. Half Blues to up to 5 of the substitutes.

Men’s Up to twenty Half Blues are awarded to players in the Blues Varsity Match at the Captain’s discretion. Up to six Discretionary Full Blues awarded by the OUIHC Men’s Blues Captain if one of the following is met: 1. The team finishes in the top 3 of the Division 1 university leagues (BUIHA Cup Competition) or; 2. The team finishes in the top 4 (i.e., a semi-final position) in the National Championship tournament The recipient must have played the OUIHC Blues Varsity Match in that season and be a registered member of only OUIHC in that hockey season. Women’s Up to twenty Half Blues are awarded at the Captain’s discretion to players who: 1. Compete in the Varsity Match; and 2. Play at least 50% of season’s league matches. In addition, up to two Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded to players, at the Captain’s discretion, who meet the Half Blue criteria and if one of the following is met: 1. The team finishes in the top 3 of their division of the British Universities Ice Hockey Association (BUIHA0; or 2. The team finishes in the top 4 (i.e., a semi-final position) in the National Championships tournament.

Men’s Full Blues awarded to all 10 in the Varsity Match team. Women’s 6 awards maximum. Full Blues for handicap 5 or below; Half Blues for handicap 9 or below; 1st team colours for other members of the team.

Up to 16 Full Blues. Players must play for at least 5 minutes in the Varsity Match and have played in at least 50% of BUCS matches. Only awarded if the team is placed in the top 8 of BUCS or wins the Varsity Match. If neither condition is met but the team retains their position in the BUCS Southern Premiership, then 16 Half Blues will be awarded.

Men’s Half Blues awarded to the top 4 Blues racers at Varsity with a further 2 awarded at the captain's discretion. Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded if a Varsity racer meets one of the following criteria:

1. Under 150 FIS points;
2. Has been in the top 10 in the BUSC slalom or giant slalom;
3. Wins overall at Varsity;
4. Both top 3 overall at Varsity and also has been in the top 15 in the BUSC slalom or giant slalom. A maximum of 2 can be awarded per year at the captain's discretion. Women’s 6 Half Blues awards maximum awarded, at the captain's discretion, to women who compete for the Blues team at the Varsity match. A Discretionary Full Blue may be awarded to a racer on the blues team who:
5. Wins the Slalom or Giant Slalom at Varsity, or;
6. Comes top 3 overall at Varsity, or;
7. Has a top 10 BUSC performance in Slalom or Giant Slalom. A maximum of 2 Discretionary Full Blue awards may be given each year.

Half Blues are awarded to up to 5 participants in the Varsity Match, at the discretion of the captain. As gliding is such a weather-dependent sport, we are unable to determine a set number of points for rewarding Half Blues. Score informs one part of our decision making, and this is combined with knowledge of how difficult the conditions were in order to make our decision for a Half Blue.

Full Blue 1. Compete for the OUDC Varsity A-Team against Cambridge. 2. Compete for OUDC and reach the final in the First Division of the Team Match event at the IVDA Nationals Competition (‘IVDC’). 3. Compete for OUDC in the Team Match event at a majority of IVDA competitions that OUDC officially attends during full term in the academic year. 4. They must show true team commitment – training consistently hard and have a positive attitude towards their own training and others.

Half Blue 1. Compete for the OUDC Varsity A-Team against Cambridge. 2. Compete for OUDC and make the quarter finals in the First Division of the Team Match event at the IVDA Nationals competition (‘IVDC’). 3. Compete for OUDC in the Team Match event at a majority of IVDA competitions.

Blues are awarded at the captain’s discretion to those who have achieved the criteria. The captain will liaise with the Head Coach to make this decision.

Discretionary Full Blues are awarded for either: 1. A minimum score of 69.6 at the Varsity match. 2. A top 3 rank in a BUCS level 1 individual event or; 3. Gold in a BUCS level 2 individual event

Half Blues are awarded for either: 1. A score of 46.4 on a maximum of 4 pieces (their 4 best scores) at the Varsity match or; 2. A podium finish in a BUCS level 2 individual event, beating at least 5 people.

A maximum of 12 Half Blues awarded to men who play in the Varsity Match, compete in 50% of BUCS league matches, attend at least 70% of training sessions. Up to 6 Discretionary Full Blues if they fulfil the Half Blue criteria and any one of the following criteria:

1. Top 6 in the Volleyball England Student Cup;
2. 1st in the BUCS National Trophy Competition;
3. Top 2 in the BUCS National Championship Competition;
4. Remain in, or be promoted into, BUCS Premier League South

Half Blues awarded to up to 6 in the Varsity Match team at the discretion of the captain of OUCC, provided they are of a set standard, with a handicap of 8 or less.

Up to 5 Half Blues may be awarded, at the captain’s discretion, to those in the mixed 1st team in the Varsity Match.

Up to 12 Full Blues awarded to players who compete in the Blues Varsity match, at the captain's discretion. The team must win the Varsity Match and/or attain/maintain position in BUCS league 1A or higher. Maximum 12 Half Blues (again at the captain’s discretion) for Blues players in the Varsity Match if the above conditions are not met.

OUCC Road Squad Half blues are awarded to the six fastest riders (three men, three women) in the Road Varsity Match. Additional half blues (maximum two for each gender) may be awarded at the captain’s discretion to riders who compete in the Varsity Match and meet at least one of the following: 1. Place in the top 15 riders at the BUCS Road Race or Hill Climb 2. Place in the top 5 in a BUCS track championship event.

A discretionary full blue (maximum three for each gender) may be awarded to a rider who qualifies for a Half Blue and additionally meets at least one of the following criteria: 1. Place in the top 10 riders in any of the BUCS 10-mile ITT, BUCS 25-mile ITT, BUCS Road Race or BUCS Hill Climb. 2. Obtain a medal in the BUCS Team Time Trial. 3. Win either an individual medal, or a team medal, at the BUCS Track Championships.

OUCC MTB Squad To obtain a Half Blue (maximum four for each gender) a rider must either: 1. Be one of the 6 fastest riders (3 men, 3 women) in the Varsity Match team, and; 2. Qualify 5th or higher in a Gorrick series (sport category or higher) or score points in any national: XC, Downhill, 4X or Enduro. OR 3. Compete in the Varsity Match and place in the top 10% in the BUCS downhill championship.

A Discretionary Full Blue (maximum one for each gender) may be awarded to anyone who qualifies for a Half Blue and additionally meets at least one of the following criteria: 1. Podium (5 riders) at any national: XC, Downhill, 4X or Enduro or; 2. Place in the top 10% in the BUCS downhill championship.

Men’s Half Blues awarded to the top 3 male pairs at the Varsity Match, to be awarded at the Men’s Captain’s discretion. Women’s Half Blues awarded to the top 3 female pairs at the Varsity Match, to be awarded at the Women’s Captain’s discretion

Full Blues awarded to all 8 team members, provided they play a live rubber.

Half Blues will be awarded to individuals who:

1. Show good commitment to training throughout the year according to the coach’s discretion;
2. Regular participation in sparring sessions in regular classes;
3. Obligatory participation in competition training sessions run for fighting squad only;
4. Participation in at least one additional competition, such as Cuppers and Town vs. Gown;
5. Participation in Varsity;
6. Have graded at least a yellow belt.

Men’s Half Blues awarded to those who: • Compete in and score in the top 8 at the Varsity Match, AND; • Gain at least 52 points (excluding ToF points) in BUCS 2, 1, or Performance OR SUTL 2, 1, or Performance, OR; • Gain at least 30.5 points in BUCS FIG or SUTL FIG Discretionary Full Blues awarded to those who: • Compete in and score in the top 6 at the Varsity Match, AND; • Gain at least 55 points (excluding ToF points) in BUCS 1 or Performance OR SUTL 1 or Performance, OR; • Gain at least 32 points in BUCS FIG or SUTL FIG Women’s Half Blues awarded to those who: • Compete in and score in the top 8 at the Varsity Match, AND; • Gain at least 52 points (excluding ToF points) in BUCS 2, 1, or Performance OR SUTL 2, 1, or Performance, OR; • Gain at least 30.5 points in BUCS FIG or SUTL FIG Discretionary Full Blues awarded to those who: • Compete in and score in the top 6 at the Varsity Match, AND; • Gain at least 55 points (excluding ToF points) in BUCS 1 or Performance OR SUTL 1 or Performance, OR; • Gain at least 32 points in BUCS FIG or SUTL FIG

Men's Men’s Full Blues awarded up to 9 boxers in the Varsity Match at the discretion of the captain. Women's Women’s 3 Awards maximum, awarded at the captain's and coaches' discretion to athletes who compete in Varsity and have at least three full terms of boxing experience.

Up to 6 awards: Half Blues awarded to all those scoring 815 UIPM points or more in the Varsity Match, or equivalent standard competition. Full Blues awarded to all those scoring 1100 UIPM points or more at the Varsity Match, or equivalent standard competition. Competitors must compete in all disciplines to be eligible for a Blues award.

Men’s Half Blues awarded to players in the Varsity Team who play in the Varsity Match, with a maximum of 4 to be awarded each year. A maximum of 1 Discretionary Full Blue awarded each year to a player in the Varsity A/First Team – this would be awarded if the Varsity game is won, to a player with a handicap of zero or above, at the Chairman’s discretion. Women’s Maximum of 4 Half Blues awarded to players who play in the mixed Varsity 'A' team match, awarded at the captain's discretion. One Discretionary Full Blue may be awarded to a member of the Varsity 'A' team at the Chairman's discretion, providing that the Varsity match is won, and they have a handicap of 0 or above

Up to 6 awards: Half Blues awarded to all those scoring 950 UIPM points or more in the Varsity Match, or equivalent standard competition. Discretionary Full Blues awarded to all those scoring 1200 UIPM points or more at the Varsity Match, or equivalent standard competition. Competitors must compete in all disciplines to be eligible for a Blues award.

Half Blues may be awarded to up to a maximum of 4 of the Varsity match team, for achieving one of the following conditions: • If the Varsity match is won, awarded to the four highest scoring club drivers (out of 12); • Or, if the Varsity match is lost, awarded to any driver who finishes in the top 6 of 24; • If a driver reaches the final of the British Indoor Karting Championships (BUKC); • If any driver finishes in the top 6 in two races in the Intermediate BUKC. Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded to the 4 highest scoring Oxford team members (across the Championship) if they qualify for Premier BUKC.

Men’s Half Blues awarded to up to 4 in the Varsity Match team at the discretion of the captain of OUTC. A Discretionary Full Blue may be awarded if a player achieves a handicap of 15 or lower in the season of the Varsity Match. Women’s Half Blues awarded to up to 4 in the Varsity Match team at the discretion of the captain of OUTC. A Discretionary Full Blue may be awarded if a player achieves a handicap of 35 or lower in the season of the Varsity Match.

5 Full Blues maximum to those with brown belt or higher who either i) take part in both Kata and Kumite at Varsity or, ii) win an individual medal at any national karate competition (e.g., BUCS, JKA nationals) and compete at Varsity Match in the same discipline. 5 Half Blues maximum to women with brown belts or higher who take part in either Kata or Kumite at Varsity

Half Blues awarded to all the Varsity Match team. Recommended guideline of 3 Discretionary Full Blues. Criteria: 1. A medal at any national karate competition e.g., KUGB, SESSA, Student Nationals, BUSA championships, KUGB Nationals, and; 2. Participation in an A-team event at the Varsity Match. OR; 3. A black belt who competes in all 3 events (kumite, individual kata, and team kata) at the Varsity Match, at least 2 of which are A-team events, and; 4. Displays outstanding ability.

Men’s Up to 9 Half Blues at the Captain's Discretion (and that of the Executive Committee). Women’s Up to 9 Half Blue Awards are given to participants in the Varsity Match at the discretion of the Women’s Captain and the Executive Committee.

Men’s Up to 12 Full Blues awarded to players who compete in the Blues Varsity Match, at the captain's discretion. The team must win the Varsity Match and/or attain/maintain position in BUCS league Tier 1 or higher. Maximum 12 Half Blues (again at the captain’s discretion) for Blues players in the Varsity Match if the above conditions are not met. Women’s Up to 12 Full Blues awarded to players who compete in the Blues Varsity Match, and at least 50% of BUCS matches, at the captain's discretion. The team must win the Varsity Match and/or attain/maintain position in BUCS league Tier 1 or higher. Maximum 12 Half Blues (again at the captain’s discretion) for Blues players in the Varsity Match if the above conditions are not met.

Half Blues to be awarded to 7 players in the Mixed Firsts Varsity Match, with a maximum of 3 more at the captain's discretion in particularly strong years.

Half-Blue may be awarded to any player in the 1st team Varsity match (starting player or substitute) who has played at least 50% of the match. Up to 12 Half-Blues may be awarded per year, by agreed decision of the 1st team captain, Club President, and 1st team coach. Up to 4 Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded per year, by agreed decision of the President and 1st team captain. To be awarded a Discretionary Full Blue, players must meet the Half-Blue criteria and at least one of the following: 1. Be on or have recently been on a national-level korfball programme such as the British Student Korfball Squad, or the BUCS National Korfball Squad; 2. Be on or have recently been on the national team for their country.

4 Half Blues maximum awarded, at the captain’s discretion, to individuals who: 1. Compete in 66% of BUCS matches for the blues team. 2. Compete at the blues varsity match.

4 Full Blues maximum awarded, at the captain’s discretion, to individuals who: 1. Compete in 66% of BUCS matches for the blues team. 2. Compete at the blues varsity match. 3. Finish in the top 2 teams at Regionals OR finish 1st-6th individually at Regionals OR be selected for Team GB and compete on a Nations Cup team that year.

Men’s Up to 23 Full Blues awarded at the captain’s discretion to any athlete who plays in the Varsity Match with no time limit for the amount required to play. Blood substitutions are eligible, as are those who are travelling reserves named in the 23 after an injury. Women’s Up to 23 Full Blues awarded at the captain’s discretion to any athlete who plays in the Varsity Match with no time limit for the amount required to play. Blood substitutions are eligible, as are those who are travelling reserves named in the 23 after an injury.

Men’s 5 Full Blues max is the individual participates in the annual Varsity Match, the individual participates in no less than one third of BUCS fixtures in that season OR attains a top 8 ranking in the annual BUCS individual tournament, AND maintains or achieves a position in the premiership BUCS division, Midlands division 1A, or Midlands division 2A. Women’s 5 Full Blues max is the individual participates in the annual Varsity Match, the individual participates in no less than one third of BUCS fixtures in that season OR attains a top 8 ranking in the annual BUCS individual tournament, AND maintains or achieves a position in the premiership BUCS division or Midlands division 1A.

Discretionary Full Blues awarded to up to 13 members of the Varsity Match team at the discretion of the captain. Up to 4 Half Blues can be awarded to others in the Blues Varsity Team

A maximum of 2 Discretionary Full Blues per team (so up to 4 in total), offered to the most impactful players; 1. Winning the Varsity match and; 2. Finishing Top 3 in BUCS

A maximum of 7 men and 7 women can be awarded Half Blues at the discretion of the club’s president after consultation with the coach and team captains, to those players; 3. Who are in the starting line-up for the Varsity Game, and; 4. Who represent the club in at least 50% of games at the Handball University Championships

Up to 4 Half Blues to those with blue belts or higher who have medalled at BUCS or another major competition and won their Varsity Match fight. Discretionary Full Blues to those who have met the same criteria but usually with a black belt.

Men’s A maximum of one full blue can be awarded per year if the shooter was in the first men’s team for both Varsity matches and either scored over 560 out of 600 in the small-bore Varsity or over 390/400 in the fullbore varsity. Half-blues are awarded to all the members of the first men’s team in both Varsity matches. Women’s A maximum of one full blue can be awarded per year if the shooter was in the first team for both Varsity matches and either scored over 560/600 in the small-bore Varsity or over 380/400 in the fullbore varsity. Half-blues are awarded to all women who were members of the first men’s team and to all women who scored over 560/600 in the Women’s Varsity match.

Men’s Up to 8 Full Blues to be awarded to members of the Varsity Match team. Scoring runners who finish ahead of Cambridge scorers at Varsity should be awarded Full Blues. Awarding of further Full Blues can be considered, at the Gentlemen’s Captain’s discretion, for those who run to the requisite standard on the day. Half Blues to be awarded to the rest of the team. Women’s Up to 8 Full Blues to be awarded to members of the Varsity Match team. Scoring runners who finish ahead of Cambridge scorers at Varsity should be awarded Full Blues. Awarding of further Full Blues can be considered, at the Ladies Captain’s discretion, for those who run to the requisite standard on the day. Half Blues to be awarded to the rest of the team.

Up to 12 Half Blues Awards shall be given at the President’s discretion, where any recipient must have;

1. Competed in Varsity.
2. Competed at another inter-University competition, and performed in out Showcase (barring exceptional circumstances).
3. Shown exemplary commitment to training throughout the year.
4. Made an outstanding contribution to the success of a particular dance, for example through choreography, or through executing high-level skills that few others on the team can execute.

Men’s Half Blues awarded to up to 3 of the Varsity Match team, provided they achieve a score with handicap 44 or better on the completed round. Discretionary Full Blues can be awarded to archers who both: 1. Achieve a score with handicap of 37 or better in either the Varsity Match or BUCS Outdoors Competition, and either, 2. Achieve a top 10 placing in the scoring round at either BUCS Indoors or BUCS Outdoors in the Experienced Men’s/Womens Recurve category or; 3. Achieve a Master Bowman classification in the current season.

Women’s Half Blues awarded to up to 3 of the Varsity Match team, provided they achieve a score with handicap 49 or better on the completed round. Discretionary Full Blues can be awarded to archers who both: 1. Achieve a score with handicap of 42 or better in either the Varsity Match or BUCS Outdoors Competition, and either, 2. Achieve a top 10 placing in the scoring round at either BUC Indoors or BUCS Outdoors in the Experienced Women’ Recurve category or; 3. Achieve a Master Bowman classification in the current season.

Full Blues awarded to starting 11 in the Varsity Match, as well as up to 5 substitutes who get played in the Varsity Match.

Men’s

1. Half Blues awarded to the first 7 in the water. Additional Half Blues available to up to 6 others at the discretion of the captain of OUWPC.
2. Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded if the team places within the top three in BUCS ‘Premier South’. If this criteria is met, Full Blues may be awarded to the starting 7 with up to 6 Half Blues being available to be awarded by the Men’s Captain.
3. Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded if the team places within the top two in BUCS ‘Premier South’ or reaches the semi-final of BUCS. If either of these criteria are met, Full Blues may be awarded to the starting 7 with up to 6 more being available to be awarded by the Men’s Captain. Women’s
4. Half Blues awarded to the first 7 in the water. Additional Half Blues available to up to 6 others at the discretion of the captain of OUWPC.
5. Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded if the team places within the top three in BUCS ‘Premier South’. If this criteria is met, Full Blues may be awarded to the starting 7 with up to 6 Half Blues being available to be awarded by the Women's Captain.
6. Discretionary Full Blues may be awarded if the team places within the top two in BUCS ‘Premier South’ or reaches the semi-final of BUCS. If either of these criteria are met, Full Blues may be awarded to the starting 7 with up to 6 more being available to be awarded by the Women’s Captain.

Half Blues Up to 10 half blues per year for both men and women across all four disciplines. Receiving a half blue in any discipline is contingent on competing in Varsity, and in BUCS if that discipline is being held that year. Half blues will be awarded at each discipline’s captain’s discretion in collaboration with the president with consideration being given to the athlete’s performance and commitment to training over the course of that year. Full Blues Up to four full blues awarded in any discipline for those that achieve the HB standard and have outstanding performance in Varsity and either national or international competitions, at the president’s discretion.

Full Blues and Half Blues are awarded to anyone who competes for the Blues Team at the Varsity Match, including in relays, and achieves the required Full or Half Blue standard at any point during that academic year. Full Blues and Half Blues for the marathon are awarded to the top 4 eligible Oxford University Athletic Club finishers (who make up the Marathon Blues Team) at the London Marathon who also achieve the Full or Half Blue standards in the marathon in the same academic year. Para-athletes who achieve the set standards and compete at BUCS outdoors will also be awarded Full and Half Blues. Those not achieving the set standards may be awarded Discretionary Full/Half Blues by their captain provided the Blues Committee President feels it is appropriate. The Full Blues and Half Blues Standards are equivalent to those that will be advertised on the club website. Both indoor and outdoor marks are eligible. Wind-assisted performances will be converted, using established formulae, to non-wind-aided performances that can be compared directly to the Blues standards. Official 5K road times are eligible for achieving the 5000m track standards. For the avoidance of doubt, competing in the Marathon Blues Team does not confer eligibility to achieve an OUAC Full or Half Blue in a different athletics event.

Men’s Half Blues awarded to up to 4 in the Varsity Match team at the discretion of the captain of OURFvC. Women’s Half Blues awarded to up to 3 in the Varsity Match team at the discretion of the captain of OURFvC.

Men’s 5 Half Blues, maximum, awarded to 1st team Varsity Match members. A Discretionary Full Blue may be made for any team member who had at least a blue belt AND winds their individual fight at the Varsity Match AND medals in any division of a national OR international Taekwon-Do competition. Women’s 5 Half Blues, maximum, awarded to 1st team Varsity Match members. A Discretionary Full Blue may be made for any team member who had at least a blue belt AND winds their individual fight at the Varsity Match AND medals in any division of a national OR international Taekwon-Do competition.

Men’s A member can gain a Half Blue by achieving any one of the following:

1. Scoring above 190 in the Heslop;
2. Scoring above 140 in the Chancellors;
3. Scoring above 190 in the Benata;
4. For individual performance when shooting in the Humphrey match at the captain's discretion, and (if necessary) with the advice of any external coaches. A member can gain a Discretionary Full Blue by completing two out of the following four criteria in the same academic year:
5. A score of 195 or above in the Heslop;
6. A score of 145 or above in the Chancellors;
7. A score of 218 or above in the Humphry;
8. Shooting for Great Britain at national or junior international (U25) level. Women’s Up to 8 Half Blues awarded to women scoring over 190/200 points in the Women's Varsity Match, or who fire on the OURC 1st Team in the Varsity Match. A member may be awarded a Discretionary Full Blue if any two of the following criteria are filled
9. A score of 195/200 or above in the Heslop;
10. 2 points below the GB Kolapore average score or better in the Chancellors, excluding each shooter's V-bull score and the overall score of any shooter who scores at least one zero-scoring shot. The average should be rounded as normal;
11. The average score of the top 3 teams in the Elcho, or better, in the Humphry. Mixed Up to 8 Half Blues awarded by meeting one of the following criteria:
12. Scoring above 190 in the Heslop and/or Bentata.
13. A Half Blue may be awarded for individual performance when shooting in the Humphry match at the discretion of both the Captain and External Coach.
14. Scoring above 139 in the Chancellors’. A Discretionary Full Blue can be awarded when two out of the following four criteria are met in the same academic year.
15. A score of 195 or above in the Heslop,
16. A score of 144 or above in the Chancellors. 3. A score of 216 or above in the Humphry. 4. Shooting for Great Britain at national or junior international (U25) level.

Mixed 9 Full Blues maximum are awarded, at the captain’s discretion, to the members of the mixed Varsity Match team who have competed on a team that reaches the quarterfinals of BUCS/BUSA team racing championships. If no BUCS/BUSA championships can be held due to adverse weather conditions, members of the varsity team can be awarded full blues if they win Varsity. 9 Half Blues maximum awarded to members of the Varsity March team at the captain’s discretion. Women’s 9 Full Blues maximum are awarded, at the captain’s discretion, to members of the women’s Varsity Match team who have competed on a team that reaches the semi-finals of the women’s BUSA team racing nationals. In the case of a combined RYA and BUSA women’s team racing nationals, a Full Blue may be awarded to members whose team places in the top four University teams and compete in the Varsity Match. If BUCS is cancelled due to poor weather, Full Blues to women who win the Varsity Match. 9 Half Blues maximum awarded to members of the Varsity Match team at the captain’s discretion.

Full Blues are awarded to all members of the first team who: • Fence in 50% of BUCS Matches and in the Blues Varsity Match AND • Reach the semi-final match of the Premier League BUCS National Championships.

Full Blues are also awarded to any member of the Blues teams who either: • Is in the top 20% of their country’s national rankings (determined at the end of the fencing season) OR • Places in the top 20% at BUCS individuals for fencing (rounding down so, e.g., if it’s top 7.6 it counts as top 7) OR • Has competed internationally for their country at a senior or junior level in a Grand Prix, A Grade, World, or Zonal Championship at any point during the year OR • Has a cumulative indicator of +10 in their main weapon after all preliminary BUCS matches (i.e., after both quintes) in the Premier League AND has fenced 80% of the matches. There is a maximum of 12 Blues awarded to each team.

Men’s A maximum of 8 Half-Blues (4 men and 4 ladies) to be awarded each year at the captain’s discretion to individuals that compete at the Varsity Match and BUCS competitions. Additionally, an individual much score in the top 4 Oxford shots in their category (Men’s or Ladies) at the Varsity match regardless of squadding. Up to 6 (3 men and 3 ladies) can be awarded a Discretionary Full Blue if an individual: 1. Meets the requirements for a Half Blue; and 2. Is on the Men’s or Women’s Varsity A Squad; and 3. Positions in the top 10 or 5% (whichever is more constrictive) of competitors in the BUCS Clay Pigeon Shooting Championship in their respective category; and 4. Is a committed participant of the sport both at University level and beyond.

Recommended criteria for the Captain’s discretion: 1. Competes in at least 4 inter-University competitions; and 2. Competes for their county in a recognised CPSA discipline; and 3. Competes at a nationally competition such as the English Open, the Pro One, the Beretta World Sports Championship or equivalent.

Women’s A maximum of 8 Half-Blues (4 men and 4 ladies) to be awarded each year at the captain’s discretion to individuals that compete at the Varsity Match and BUCS competitions. Additionally, an individual much score in the top 4 Oxford shots in their category (Men’s or Ladies) at the Varsity match regardless of squadding. Up to 6 (3 men and 3 ladies) can be awarded a Discretionary Full Blue if an individual: 5. Meets the requirements for a Half Blue; and 6. Is on the Men’s or Women’s Varsity A Squad; and 7. Positions in the top 10 or 5% (whichever is more constrictive) of competitors in the BUCS Clay Pigeon Shooting Championship in their respective category; and 8. Is a committed participant of the sport both at University level and beyond. Recommended criteria for the Captain’s discretion: 4. Competes in at least 4 inter-University competitions; and 5. Competes for their county in a recognised CPSA discipline; and 6. Competes at a nationally competition such as the English Open, the Pro One, the Beretta World Sports Championship or equivalent.

Up to ten Half Blues awarded at the captain's discretion to players appearing in the Varsity Match (across both Men and Women).

Men’s Discretionary Full Blues are awarded at the discretion of the OUTTC captain and committee, subject to the minimum requirements: • Varsity Men’s 1st team single players with 50+% singles win rate; • 60+% win rate in BUCS league and/or cup in at least 4 matches; • Reaching the last 32 in BUCS individuals; and • Consistent showing at Squad Training. Up to 4 Half Blues awarded at the discretion of the OUTTC captain, subject to the minimum requirements: • Varsity Men’s 1st team single players without Discretionary Full Blue; and • Consistent showing at Squad Training. Team Colours are awarded at the discretion of the OUTTC captain, subject to the minimum requirements: • Varsity Men’s 1st team without Half Blue; and • Consistent showing at Squad Training; OR • Varsity Men’s 2nd team; and • Consistent showing at Squad Training.

Women’s Discretionary Full Blues are awarded at the discretion of the OUTTC captain and committee, subject to the minimum requirements: • Varsity Women’s 1st team singles players with 50+% singles win rate; • 60+% win rate in BUCS league and/or cup in at least 4 matches; • Reaching the last 32 in BUCS individuals; and • Consistent showing at Squad Training. Up to 4 Half Blues are awarded at the discretion of the OUTTC captain, subject to the minimum requirements: • Varsity Women’s 1st team singles players without Discretionary Full Blue; • Consistent showing at Squad Training. Team Colours are awarded at the discretion of the OUTTC captain, subject to the minimum requirements: • Varsity Women’s 1st team without Half Blue; and • Consistent showing at Squad Training OR • Varsity Women’s 2md team; and • Consistent showing at Squad Training.