Divisions Reference

Competition division configuration and requirements.

Creating Divisions

Divisions are created per-competition and allow athletes to select their category during registration.

Division Fields

Field	Type	Required	Description
Name	String	Yes	Display name (e.g., "RX", "Scaled", "Masters 40+")
Description	Text	No	Requirements or eligibility criteria

note

Divisions in WODsmith are simple name + description pairs. Age restrictions, gender requirements, and capacity limits are not currently enforced through the division configuration.

Common Division Patterns

Ability-Based Divisions

Division	Typical Description
RX	Prescribed standards - full range of motion, prescribed weights
Scaled	Modified standards - reduced weights, movement substitutions
Intermediate	Between RX and Scaled - moderate modifications
Foundations	Entry level - significant modifications

Age Group Divisions

Division	Typical Age Range
Teen (14-17)	14-17 years
Masters 35+	35-39 years
Masters 40+	40-44 years
Masters 45+	45-49 years
Masters 50+	50-54 years
Masters 55+	55-59 years
Masters 60+	60+ years

Team Divisions

Division	Typical Configuration
Pairs (Mixed)	1 male, 1 female
Pairs (Same)	2 same gender
Team of 4	2 male, 2 female
Team of 3	Any combination

Division Management

Reordering

Drag divisions to reorder them. The order determines:

• Display priority in registration dropdowns
• Order shown on leaderboards and schedules

Deleting Divisions

• Divisions with registered athletes cannot be deleted
• You can still rename divisions with athletes
• Empty divisions can be deleted with the trash icon

Best Practices

1. Create divisions early - Before opening registration
2. Use clear names - Athletes should immediately understand which division to select
3. Add descriptions - Include weight standards, age requirements, or other criteria
4. Order logically - Most common divisions first (e.g., RX before Scaled)

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See also: How to Configure Divisions