These matches are held between two teams of five riders who are numbered 1 to 5. The rider with the lowest average in each team is the reserve and must be programmed at No. 5.
The heat format is determined as follows:
| Heat | HOME TEAM | AWAY TEAM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Blue | White | Y/B | |
| 1: | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2: | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| 3: | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 4: | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 5: | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| 6: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 7: | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
The team captain winning the toss of a coin prior to the start chooses the starting gate positions for the first heat (A & C or B & D). These gate positions then alternate every heat. Gate A is on the inside of the track, whilst Gate D is on the outside.
A reserve may have a maximum of four rides that can be taken at any time. All exclusions count as rides.
No rider is required to take a minimum number of rides.
The team scoring the greater number of points over all heats is declared the winner. When teams score an equal number of points, the match is declared a draw.