Scoring Rules Reference
Technical specifications for scoring, ranking, and tiebreaker calculations.
Score Types
When configuring a competition event, you can specify how multiple sets/rounds are aggregated into a final score.
| Score Type | Display Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
none | None | No aggregation, raw score used |
min | Min (lowest single set wins) | Best (lowest) score across rounds |
max | Max (highest single set wins) | Best (highest) score across rounds |
sum | Sum (total across rounds) | Total of all round scores |
average | Average (mean across rounds) | Mean of all round scores |
When to Use Each Type
- Min: For Time workouts where lowest time wins
- Max: AMRAP, Max Reps, Max Load where highest wins
- Sum: Multi-round workouts where total matters
- Average: Normalized scoring across different round counts
Tiebreak Schemes
When athletes have equal primary scores, the tiebreak scheme determines the winner.
| Scheme | Description |
|---|---|
none | No tiebreaker (tied athletes share placement) |
time | Time to reach a specific rep count or round |
reps | Reps completed at a specific time checkpoint |
Common Tiebreak Scenarios
| Workout Type | Primary Score | Tiebreak | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMRAP | Rounds+Reps | Time | Time to complete last full round |
| For Time | Time | - | N/A (time is already precise) |
| Max Load | Weight | Fewer attempts | Athlete with fewer attempts at max weight wins |
Score Entry Formats
Time Format
MM:SS # Minutes:Seconds (e.g., 3:45)
M:SS # Single digit minutes (e.g., 8:42)
H:MM:SS # Hours:Minutes:Seconds (e.g., 1:05:30)
SS # Seconds only (e.g., 90 = 1:30)
Valid examples: 8:42, 12:05, 0:59, 3:45.000
Rounds + Reps Format
R+r # Rounds + Reps (e.g., 5+12)
R.r # Alternative format (e.g., 5.12)
Valid examples: 5+12, 10+0, 7+15
Weight Format
NNN # Whole number (e.g., 225)
NNN.N # Decimal allowed (e.g., 102.5)
Note: Units (lbs/kg) are not entered with the score.
Integer Scores
For reps, calories, points, meters, and feet:
NNN # Whole number only (e.g., 150)
Competition Ranking
Points-Based Ranking
In competition mode, athletes receive placement points based on finish position per event. The overall ranking is determined by total points.
| Position | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100 |
| 2nd | 95 |
| 3rd | 90 |
| 4th | 86 |
| 5th | 83 |
| 6th+ | 83 - (position - 5) |
Overall ranking = Sum of event points (highest total wins).
Place-Based Ranking
Alternative system using simple placement points:
| Position | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 1 |
| 2nd | 2 |
| 3rd | 3 |
| nth | n |
Overall ranking = Sum of placements (lowest total wins).
Points Multiplier
Competition events can have a Points Multiplier (100% = normal, 200% = 2x points) to weight certain events more heavily in overall standings.
Cap Scoring
When athletes don't complete a For Time workout within the time cap:
CAP + (remaining reps)
Ranking Logic
- Athletes who finish beat all capped athletes
- Among capped athletes, fewer remaining reps = better finish
- Athletes with same remaining reps are tied
Division Scoring
Each division maintains its own:
- Leaderboard
- Rankings
- Score comparisons
Athletes in different divisions (RX, Scaled, Masters, etc.) do not compete against each other for placement points.
DNS/DNF/WD Status
| Status | Meaning | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| DNS | Did Not Start | Last in event (receives lowest possible points) |
| DNF | Did Not Finish | Below all finishers, above DNS |
| WD | Withdrawn | Removed from rankings entirely |
Score Validation
The app validates scores based on the event's scheme:
| Scheme | Valid Format | Invalid |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 8:42, 12:05, 0:59, 90 | 8.42, 8-42 |
| Rounds+Reps | 5+12, 10+0, 5.12 | 5/12, 5:12 |
| Load | 225, 102.5 | 225lbs, 102.5kg |
| Reps/Points/etc. | 150, 50 | 150.5, -10 |
Auto-Save Behavior
When entering results in the competition results screen:
- Scores auto-save as you type (after brief debounce)
- A "Saved" indicator appears next to each score
- Preview shows formatted score before saving
See also: Workout Types Reference