HB: part of VM (mixed) A team [4 members] and achieve a First Class or better 

FB: to archers who satisfy HB criteria and either win an individual BUCS (indoor or outdoor)  medal or achieve Master Bowman status nationally (or both).

Colours to any member of the VM team not achieving a HB or to archers who achieve set score levels in other competitions (competing for CUB). Score levels are set close to that for HB standard.

HBs awarded to VM team (6 players). Team colours  awarded to second team. Full Blue if  play in VM and get to last 16 of the BUCS (singles or doubles or mixed doubles) competition

Current status awarded 30.10.07. If team win the Varsity match and reach the Final 8 in the BUCS playoffs [CU are in the Midland 1A conference and have to qualify for the final 16 by winning league, premier clubs go straight through] they are awarded 5 FBs and 5 HBs  -- these will be at the Captain’s discretion. Previously the team had 10 HBs.

Updated 18.05.07 to accommodate the splitting off of canoe polo as a separate HB sport. HB awarded  (at Captain’s discretion) to members of the first team who compete in 2 out of the 4 VM/BUCS events: these are BUCS canoe/kayak slalom, BUCS wildwater race, Varsity canoe/kayak marathon, Varsity  Freestyle – Captain to use following as a guideline: should come in top ½ of each event, but this is not a hard rule . Discretionary FBs for competing in any canoe/kayak discipline at a national level (e.g. being on GB team or development squad)

Split from canoeing 18/05/07 to have its own HB sport. Two teams: Open (mainly made up of men)  and Ladies. HB (up to 7 per team) to be awarded to the ladies on either team if that team reaches the semi-finals of BUCS (top 4) and wins the Varsity Match

Status changed on 5.5.03 from Half blues to the Varsity squad to up to 4 FBs awarded in the Varsity Match at the Captain’s discretion. The Captain should use, as a criterion for judging, the fact that the people who are awarded FB would be expected to come in the top 30 at BUCS. . Discretionary FBs for individuals for finishing in the top 30 in BUCS (no change on 23.01.07).

5 years of VM achieved in 2002 – half blues now awarded to starting 6 in the VM at Captain’s discretion – guideline should be a handicap of  12 or better and to have shown commitment throughout the year. Guideline for FB criteria: need to have a  handicap of 5 or better.

HBs awarded to VM  at the Captain’s discretion – guideline should be competence at Div 1 league ice hockey standard.  No  current record of FB criteria. (needs seeing to). 28.11.02 they thought criteria was different. (may want a change [28.11.03] to include roller hockey leagues as a guideline to performance).

HBs awarded to VM team who are of at least blue belt standard. FB standard is 1) compete in VM 2) individual medal in BUCS 3) black belt [no change 23.01.07]. Application to change status rejected on 13.06.01 – there have been no VMs for the past few years: committee decided that Judo will maintain its HB status provided it has VMs for the next 2  years (to report to committee).

Staus Changed 12/05/11 - Need to have brown or black belt for FB rather than just black.

Up to 4 HBs awarded to black belts on the VM team, 4 more can also be awarded at Captain’s discretion (in case team do not have black belts). FB standard is 1) a Dan grading 2) participation in VM  3) individual medal in BUCS or equivalent competition.

FBs for 12 in squad at captain's discretion (pre 12.06.08 it was for starting line-up). 4 rolling subs to receive HBs for playing in Varsity Match; captain to have an additional 2 discretionary FBs if they win VM and make the semis of the BUCS knockout tournament. Second team awarded colours.
On 16.06.05 FB standard tied to achieving a top 4 position in the BUCS Premier League Southern, meaning they do not go into the relegation playoffs (6 teams in each of north and south divisions). Top 5 teams in S and N premier leagues plus another 6 teams from lower divisions go through to BUCS knockout competition. 01.03.12 Number of FBs awarded changed to 14.

Up to 8 FBs for first team members playing in live rubbers in the VM, at the Captain’s discretion. FB standard should be conditional on the team maintaining its place in the BUCS Premier South League (currently 8 teams total  in north and south).

Applied for status 03.03.03 – on the basis of having had 6 VMs. Ladies in the VM A team (team of 4 has to be mixed, so there could be between 1 and 3 women) to be awarded HBs at the Captain’s discretion – guidelines should be that the individuals should be roughly of 1m 55s standard for the swim and tow event. Colours awarded to A team if they do not get HBs. Colours awarded to B team if they beat the Oxford B team in the VM.

10/02/11 - Status changed to HB for four players subject to: showing a high level of commitment and attendance to the team, being in the starting line up for and winning varsity, attending 75% of the matches in the league and placing first or second in the league.

HBs for 4 team members in either Summer VM -- > 500 out of 600 in Lightweight Sporting Rifle, changed 25.11.10 to 83% to take into account variable course of fire. Or for 4 team members in Spring VM -- >500 out of 600 in Air Pistol (can be either A squad or women’s A squad). As of 26.01.06 made clear that LSR is mostly shot by Rifle Club, but we can leave it in here as Pistol club can shoot it if they wish. 26.01.12 Score for HB in summer varsity match changed to 87%.

Half Blue: 190 ex 200 in the 1^st (mixed) VIII or Ladies IV varsity matches

Full Blue: 195 ex 200 in the same matches as above, and in the same academic year a score within 2 points of the GB Team average (in the summer varsity match), or getting in the national rifle match competition.

First boat awarded FBs for rowing in the Varsity Match. Blondie crew are awarded Blondie Colours for rowing in VM. Lightweights are awarded HBs for rowing in Varsity match. Coxes given same award as the rowers in their crew and reserves get nothing. This status was maintained on 07.03.06

Status reverted to HB on 03.03.03 (?) – this was in response to a poor set of performances throughout the year and the restructuring of the BUCS competition (the committee will need to revise standards in this light). Half blues awarded to the starting 15 in the VM. Review again next year. Up to 3 half-blues for VM reserves at the Captain’s discretion (if they play in VM). Full Blue status is competing in England Students  or other national representational qualification. No change on 23.01.07.

Status changed on 21.11.05. 5 Full Blues will be awarded to the 1^st Varsity team (5) on the condition that they finish in the top 3 of the Cambridgeshire league that season. If this condition is not met then 5 Half Blues will be awarded to the 1^st Varsity team. Half blue for first team varsity reserve (if they play)

FBs  awarded for achieving set times and competing in the Varsity match. HBs awarded for competing in VM. Previously the times had been calculated from tables of National qualifying times – 16.11.00 it was agreed to change this so that FB times are calculated via  FINA points. 750 FINA points for FB in all events other than freestyle events, where it is 730 points.

Application for upgrade to FB status rejected on 23.11.99. Status before 04.02.03 was automatic HB for 4 players in VM. Didn't turn up for their review on 28.11.02. On 04.02.03 proposal to maintain current status rejected; at next review they must show evidence of matches, results, standards etc. Reviewed 16.06.05 – status of 4 HBs at Captain’s discretion for VM team reinstated: will be reviewed for next two years. Didn’t happen! Status retained 12.06.08. 17.11.11 HB conditions set to reach the individual knock out stages of BUCS, or the quarter finals of BUCS for doubles, or reach the final of Cambridge and District league.

Gained status 28.11.02. Up to 5 HBs awarded at the Captain’s discretion to those who participate in the Varsity A team match and have at least a Blue belt.   
Varsity B Team get colours, as do those who fight on the A team who are not awarded HBs. The FB criteria will be participation in Varsity A team, having at least a Black belt,  gaining an individual medal in BUCS or equivalent competition and attendance at an international training camp (such attendance is encouraged although the Committee recognise that this is not always possible).

Half Blues awarded to members who play on the two women’s 1^st team matches (which occur on 2 days) AND in the men’s  2^nd team Open Varsity match (occurring on the second day).

Colours awarded for playing in BOTH of the women’s varsity matches.

7 FBs awarded awarded at the Captain's discretion to 1st team members (and up to 2 reserves) playing in the VM. Awarding of FBs will be conditional on the team making the top 4 in BUCS. Half blues to be awarded if BUCS condition is not met. No change on 7.3.06.