We offer a number of Multi/banding points options, this article covers them in the following headings:
- Alberta Youth Points
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IAAF Formula (multi & pentathlon points)
- Based on an international athletics body
- Covers a limited age group and event type
- As such the State office provides their points value for each age group and event
- There are A, B and C values that are set by the State based in the IAAF
- For missing points, or any queries, please contact the State office
- Note: There is an option in ResultsHQ for Centres to set their own points structure, simply download template, modify data and re-upload - see details below.
- Performance Bands Points
- Event Points
- Linear Performance Levels (LPL)
Alberta Youth Points
The Alberta Youth points structure is available in ResultsHQ.
Events that this is set up for
To activate it follow these steps:
1. Go to Setup - Points Setup
2. Click on Alberta points and select Internal
3. Apply the points table to your profile if it's not already applied...note if it already applied you see points in this screen already
4. Apply the Alberta Template
5. Go to Events - Calculate -
- Choose to apply the Alberta to your given date/s
- Calculate points
- Do zero points check to make sure all results have points
- Go to the leaderboard to see your points totals
- Print certificates from the day.
IAAF Formula (multi & pentathlon points)
We have used this IAAF points structure but have replaced the seniors IAAF points values with the NSW Multi Points values. To see what age/gender/events the ResultsHQ template covers click here
FYI for more information on points and calculating check out Points Overview
To load these values follow these steps:
1. Go to Setup - Points Setup
2. Click on the Multipoints
3. Then click on the Use Points Template
4. Then click on Apply for the IAAF. Note the Alberta and Banding options are only applied to the Banding points method, not the to IAAF points method.
5. When you go back to your Multipoints page you will now see all the values loaded in from the template. You can edit and delete these if need be.
6. Now go to Meet Management- Points Calculate
7. Tick on the IAAF tick boxes for the dates required
More IAAF Information
If you wish to use the IAAF points as they were originally intended then please read further below.
Please have a read of the attached document which outlines how the IAAF points methodology works, in particular pages 24 and 25.
Note: You can load any a,b,c value that you like for each event. The points variables are loaded per age group, so it is possible to have different variables per age group per event.
Overview of IAAF points method
(Extract from attached IAAF official document, pages 24 and 25)
FORMULAE FOR IAAF COMBINED EVENTS SCORING SYSTEM
For a given performance, the point score (P) is calculated using one of the following equations:
Track events P=a*(b - T)**c [where Tis Time in seconds; e.g. 10.43 for 100 metres]
Jumps P=a*(M - b)**c [where M is Measurement in centimetres; e.g. 808 for "LJ".]
Throws P=a*(D - b)**c [where D is Distance in metres; e.g. 16.69 for Shot]
a, b and c are parameters whose values are listed below. * is the mathematical sign meaning "multiplied by ", and ** is the mathematical sign meaning "raised to the power of".
Note: The value of P (points) must be rounded down to a whole number after calculation (e.g. 123.999 becomes 123).
PARAMETERS (constants for each event)
MEN'S EVENTS
| Event | a | b | c |
| 100m | 25.4347 | 18.00 | 1.81 |
| 200m | 5.8425 | 38.00 | 1.81 |
| 400m | 1.53775 | 82.00 | 1.81 |
| 1500m | 0.03768 | 480.00 | 1.85 |
| 110m Hurdles | 5.74352 | 28.50 | 1.92 |
| High Jump | 0.8465 | 75.00 | 1.42 |
| Long Jump | 0.14354 | 220.00 | 1.40 |
| Shot Put | 51.39 | 1.50 | 1.05 |
| Discus | 12.91 | 4.00 | 1.10 |
| Javelin | 10.14 | 7.00 | 1.08 |
| Indoors | |||
| 60m | 58.0150 | 11.50 | 1.81 |
| 1000m | 0.08713 | 305.50 | 1.85 |
| 60m Hurdles | 20.5173 | 15.50 | 1.92 |
WOMEN'S EVENTS
| Event | a | b | c |
| 200m | 4.99087 | 42.50 | 1.81 |
| 800m | 0.11193 | 254.00 | 1.88 |
| 100m Hurdles | 9.23076 | 26.70 | 1.835 |
| High Jump | 1.84523 | 75.00 | 1.348 |
| Long Jump | 0.188807 | 210.00 | 1.41 |
| Shot Put | 56.0211 | 1.50 | 1.05 |
| Javelin | 15.9803 | 3.80 | 1.04 |
| Decathlon | |||
| 100m | 17.8570 | 21.0 | 1.81 |
| 400m | 1.34285 | 91.7 | 1.81 |
| 1500m | 0.02883 | 535 | 1.88 |
| Discus | 12.91 | 4.00 | 1.10 |
| Indoors | |||
| 60m Hurdles | 20.5173 | 15.50 | 1.92 |
NOTE: Points for manual times in events up to 400 metres are calculated either by adding the standard adjustment factor to the time (i.e. 0.24 sec. for events below 400 metres, 0.14 sec. for 400 metres) or by subtracting the factor from the "b" parameter. There are no adjustments for events above 400 metres.
Example (100m Men):
10.40 (auto) for 100m is calculated as P=25.4347*(18.00 - 10.40)**1.81 = 999
10.4 (manual) for 100m is calculated either as P=25.4347*(18.00 - 10.64)**1.81 = 942 or as P=25.4347*(17.76 - 10.4)**1.81 = 942
Performance Bands
Banding points allow an Age/gender/event to have X number of performance/points levels e.g. u6 Male 100m can have 5 levels with a colour and a points value per level. Each level is determined by a relevant time for the u6 Male to do the 100m. If an athlete has a result that is with the parameters of the levels then they will get X points.
FYI for more information on points and calculating check out Points Overview
To set up the points follow these steps.
1. Go to Setup - Points Setup
2. Click on the Banding points
3. Then on this screen, if it is empty you can apply a template with preset values. Click on the Show setup options
4. Click on Use Points Template
5. Then click on the Apply template for the banding option
6. It will bring up a "Are you sure" message, click OK
7. Now if you go back to the Banding page you will see the values and also the let you edit them if you need to
Event Points
This points-scoring method will cause a linear/straight line calculation to be applied to your results. Each Event / Age group / Gender needs to be set up individually.
Unlike the 'Linear' points method, a minimum result is applied but a maximum is not. Instead a result 'increment' is determined which will result in a set number of points. Minimum and maximum points are also determined.
Example:
100m event, U10 Boys
- The minimum result that points will be allocated for (the worst result which will receive points): 30.0 (seconds)
- An Incremental result is determined: 0.5 (seconds)
- Points for each increment are determined: 5 (points)
- Minimum Points: The points that will be applied to the Minimum results, for instance, 0 (zero) (this to be applied to 30.0 seconds and slower)
- Maximum Points: The points that will be applied to the Maximum result, for instance, 100 (this to be applied to the best result of 15.0 seconds)
In the above example:
- A result of 30 seconds will receive 0 points
- A result of 29.5 seconds will receive 5 points
- Since a maximum has been set in this case of 100 points, the maximum points will be reached after 20 increments (100 points / 5 points)
- Since 20 equates to 10 seconds (20 x 0.5 seconds), the maximum points will be reached at 20 seconds (30 seconds - 10 seconds).
FYI for more information on points and calculating check out Points Overview
To set up the points
1. Go to Setup - Points Setup
3. The below form will be displayed and will be blank if you have not set up any levels.
Linear Performance Levels (LPL)
A minimum and maximum result are determined, within which the straight-line relationship will be established. Minimum and maximum points are also determined.
Example:
100m event, U10 Boys
- The minimum result that points will be allocated for (the worst result which will receive points): 30.0 (seconds)
- A maximum result that points will be allocated for (best result achievable such as Centre Record): 15.0 (seconds)
- Minimum Points: The points that will be applied to the Minimum results, for instance, 0 (zero) (this to be applied to 30.0 seconds and slower)
- Maximum Points: The points that will be applied to the Maximum result, for instance, 100 (this to be applied to the best result of 15.0 seconds)
In the above example, results in between 15.0 and 30.0 seconds will receive between 0 and 100 points. As this is a straight-line relationship, a result halfway between 15.0 and 30.0 (ie. 22.5 seconds) will receive 50 points.
To set up the points
1. Click on Setup - Points Setup
3. The below form will be displayed and will be blank if you have not set up any levels
5. The below setup form will be displayed. Within here you can create a new level that defines how you would like to setup up a specific Event / Age / Gender then press save
6. Continue the process until all of your Event / Age / Gender combinations are established. If you want to do this on mass you can
7. You can also set the option to allow results with a status of No Throw, No Jump, Participate, Did Not Finish to get the minimum points value.
The Linear Points Level method is now ready for calculation.
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