USSSA {{sport}} POINT SYSTEM (UPS)

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Double Point Weekends (NIT & Qualifiers & Global Qualifiers) contact state director for details
Double Point Weekends (NIT, Qualifiers & Global Qualifiers) contact state director for details.

Events Points Structure

Pool Play Points
  • Teams will receive 10 Points per Pool Flight Game Win
  • Teams will receive 10 Points as the Pool Winner
Bracket Play Points
  • Teams will receive Points per Bracket Flight Game Win (Based on the type of bracket)
    • Brackets will be designated Gold/Silver/Bronze based upon the ranking of the bracket
    • Additionally, Bracket Points are awarded differently for Championship Bracket game winners and Consolation Bracket Game winners.
    • Byes are awarded as a Bracket Win for Championship/Winner’s Brackets only
  • Bracket Point Structures is as follows:
    • Gold     Designated Flights
      • Championship Bracket Game Winners: 15 Points
      • Consolation Bracket Game Winners: 7 Points
    • Silver     Designated Flights
      • Championship Bracket Game Winners: 7 Points
      • Consolation Bracket Game Winners: 3 Points
    • Bronze     Designated Flights
      • Championship Bracket Game Winners: 3 Points
      • Consolation Bracket Game Winners: 1 Point
Additional Information
  • In-Event Points do not multiply on Double Point Weekends, NIT, State or any other stature

Additional Ranking System

Power Rating System

Who is the best by record and strength of teams played.

The system was designed to fairly rank teams (of the same class) that have not played near the same number of games.

The System Uses
  • Teams winning percentage
  • Teams beaten winning percentage
  • Teams lost to winning percentage
  • Number of games played
  • Number of wins and loses
The System Does Not Use
  • Game played between teams of different class
  • Score of game
  • Head to Head results
  • Wins or loses by forfeit
FAQ

Can my teams power rating change even if my team is not active?

Yes, anytime results are entered for any team you have faced, (in your class) your teams power rating will change.