On Nov 15, 5:43*pm, Markus Graeber wrote:
Again the rest of the World has NOT standardized their Club class definitions to IGC rules. Many have done adjustments to account for national particularities. As an example two large gliding countries below.

The UK:

The 2012 Rules for BGA Rated Competitions
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10.2. Club Class. Water ballast must not be carried, scores are handicapped, and gliders listed in Appendix 1 with a Speed Index not exceeding 98 before additional *performance enhancement handicap increments, are eligible to enter. In addition, all gliders listed on the current IGC Club Class handicap list are eligible. All gliders will fly at their allotted BGA Speed Index.
The only ballast of any sort that is permissible is that intended solely for the purpose of centre of gravity adjustment. This must be securely installed in such a way as to not invalidate the glider’s C of A.
Two seat gliders may be flown in the Club Class, provided that at registration it is declared whether the glider is flown solo or dual. The number of people on board may not be changed during the competition and in all cases the P2 must meet the requirement of 6.6.

http://www.gliding.co.uk/forms/compe...rules2012.pdf- Page 30

There are many gliders on the BGA Speed Index that are not on the IGC list nor does the BGA impose a lower handicap limit. The upper limit of 98 is similar to the IGC limit.

France:

4.1. REGLEMENT DES COMPETITIONS FEDERALES DE VOL A VOILE
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16.2. Handicaps FFVV « Classe *Club »

http://ffvv.org/files/2012/05/np41-r...ition2012r...- Page 31

Translation A glider or ultralight handicap of less than 96 will be allowed to participate when adopting the lowest handicap which is: 96. The organizers may also provide a ranking of "guest competitor" (HC) and use the original glider handicap (see local procedures). End Translation

There are quite a few UL glider on the French list, they are relatively popular in France. The handicap range is the same as the IGC's.

Markus

Markus, none of the examples (UK, France) include Ventus or LS-6. It
is not just gliders it is also tasking. It is quite different to fly
Speed task vs Area task. The handicap range in the U.S. club class
should be have the same range as the IGC handicap range. Tasks calling
should also be more aligned with IGC tasking read more Speed tasks.