> ## Documentation Index
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# Points and Standings

> Configure point systems and manage standings for tournament series

# Points and Standings

This guide covers how to set up and manage point systems for your tournament series, ensuring fair and transparent competition standings.

## Point System Basics

A well-designed point system is crucial for maintaining competitive integrity in your series. Spicerack offers flexible options to match your specific needs.

## Creating a Point System

1. Navigate to your series in the admin dashboard
2. Select the **Point Systems** tab
3. Click **Create Point System**
4. Choose from available templates or create a custom system

## Point System Types

### Standard Points

The most common approach:

* 1st Place: 10 points
* 2nd Place: 8 points
* 3rd Place: 6 points
* 4th Place: 5 points
* 5th-8th Place: 3 points
* Participation: 1 point

To configure:

1. Select **Standard Points** as your system type
2. Adjust point values for each placement tier
3. Save your configuration

### Weighted Points

Points scaled by event size or importance:

1. Select **Weighted Points** as your system type
2. Configure base point values
3. Set up event tiers (e.g., weekly, monthly, championship)
4. Define multipliers for each tier
5. Enable or disable attendance scaling

### Performance-Based Points

Points based on match performance rather than final placement:

1. Select **Performance Points** as your system type
2. Assign values for:
   * Match wins
   * Game wins
   * Draws
   * Bonus points for undefeated runs
3. Configure any multipliers or bonuses

### Custom Points

For specialized scoring needs:

1. Select **Custom Points** as your system type
2. Build your formula using available metrics
3. Set conditions and point values
4. Test your system with sample data

## Managing Standings

### Viewing Current Standings

1. Navigate to your series
2. Select the **Standings** tab to view current rankings
3. Use filters to segment data by:
   * Division
   * Region
   * Time period
   * Custom tags

### Tiebreaker Configuration

Set rules for resolving tied point totals:

1. Go to **Tiebreaker Settings**
2. Arrange tiebreakers in priority order:
   * Head-to-head record
   * Event wins
   * Match win percentage
   * Game win percentage
   * Strength of schedule
   * Custom metrics

### Manual Standings Adjustments

For special circumstances:

1. Find the participant in standings
2. Select **Adjust Points**
3. Enter the adjustment amount and reason
4. Submit the change (all adjustments are logged)

## Points Decay and Expiration

For long-running series, configure point decay:

1. Go to **Advanced Settings**
2. Enable **Point Decay**
3. Configure options:
   * Linear decay over time
   * Sudden expiration after set period
   * Rolling window (only count recent events)
4. Set the decay/expiration timeframe

## Standings Display Options

Customize how standings appear to viewers:

1. Navigate to **Display Settings**
2. Configure:
   * Columns shown (rank, name, points, events, etc.)
   * Records displayed (wins/losses, etc.)
   * Data visibility restrictions
   * Export options for participants

## Automated Communications

Set up standings-based notifications:

1. Go to the **Communications** tab
2. Create triggers based on standing changes:
   * Qualification achievement
   * Rank milestones
   * Points thresholds
3. Configure message templates
4. Enable or schedule automated sending

## Analyzing Point Distribution

Gain insights from your standings data:

1. Go to the **Analytics** tab
2. View reports on:
   * Point distribution curves
   * Event impact on standings
   * Participation trends
   * Qualification projections