As the 1996 Tour kicks off there have been a number of changes made in the ratings, with more to come. We are really making an effort to make the system fair while still being objective. Every once in a while the system needs an overhaul and that's what we tried to do this year. So far we have reset all the pro players points, had local promoters reset anyone who was unfairly rated, and removed as many inactive players as we could. Starting this year we will be implementing a new system that will help people progress in points at a rate more comparable to their progress in ability. Designing a system that governs about 10,000 players and about 100 tournaments a year isn't easy but we are striving to iron out the problems that have arisen.
The Pro reset was accomplished with the help of our regional promoters, who above any other one person knows the most about the different pro players and their abilities. We reset to either Semi-Pro, low Pro, high Pro, or Master. The point levels for these were 1600, 1800, 2100, 2400, and for the top 10 Masters, we gave them a hundred point head start with 2500. This should correct any problems with pros that shouldn't be rated that highly. Also for those left at the low pro level that maybe should have been lowered, they are close enough to semi-pro that after a few tournaments getting beat by Semi-pros the problem will correct itself. For any players that remain pros, all those hard earned points from last year will still be used for seeding purposes for the first quarter, regardless of which level of pro they were reset at.
This year we will be implementing a new system for the rating of tournaments. As many of you know we assign points for the size of the chart and where you finish on this chart. Winning on a 16 team chart doesn't count as much as a win on a 32 team chart. Next year though, we will also take into account the size, meaning the dollar amount, of the tournament. Winning a 32 team chart at a $4000 tournament won't count as much as a win on the same size chart at $7000 tournament. This should help those players that may be the best in their division locally from advancing too quickly to the next division. Good luck next year, see you in Long Beach
This is currently how Tornado assigns points. Only Tornado
santioned events that are $1000 or more get turned in for points.
Also Speciality events such as Mixed Doubles, DYP's, Forward Shootout, etc,
do not get turned in for points.
And, if a rookie team beats a pro team (could be a pro
playing with a rookie)... both players on the rookie team gets 30 points
That is 30 pts each.... AND both players on the pro team (even a
rookie) would lose 30 pts each.
strange but true
-Clay
The bonus point formula is very simple to use. It goes by
the number of entries (size of the chart), where you finish on
the chart and who you beat. Obviously, the bigger the chart is,
and the farther you go the more points you earn. Also, when a
lower ranked player beats a higher ranked player there will be
bonus awarded. The bonus point formula we will use is as follows
| 8 Team Chart | 16 Team Chart | 32 Team Chart | 64 Team Chart | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Points | Placement | Points | Placement | Points | Placement | Points |
| 2 and out | -15 | 2 and out | -15 | 2 and out | -15 | 2 and out | -15 |
| Tie for 5th | 0 | Tie for 9th | -5 | 3 and out | -10 | 3 and out | -10 |
| 4th Place | 10 | Tie for 7th | 0 | Tie for 13th | 0 | 4 and out | 0 |
| 3rd Place | 20 | Tie for 5th | 10 | Tie for 9th | 5 | Tie for 17th | 5 |
| 2nd Place | 30 | 4th Place | 15 | Tie for 7th | 10 | Tie for 13th | 10 |
| 1st Place | 40 | 3rd Place | 25 | Tie for 5th | 15 | Tie for 9th | 15 |
| 2nd Place | 35 | 4th Place | 25 | Tie for 7th | 20 | ||
| 1st Place | 50 | 3rd Place | 35 | Tie for 5th | 25 | ||
| 2nd Place | 45 | 4th Place | 35 | ||||
| 1st Place | 60 | 3rd Place | 45 | ||||
| 2nd Place | 55 | ||||||
| 1st Place | 70 | ||||||
| When a Rookie beats a Semi-Pro | Rookie +25 | Semi-Pro -25 |
| When a Rookie beats a Pro | Rookie +30 | Pro -30 |
| When a Semi-Pro beats a Pro | Semi-Pro +25 | Pro -25 |
If using old system
| When a Rookie/Amateur beats a Expert | Rookie/Amateur +25 | Expert -25 |
| When a Rookie/Amateur beats a Pro | Rookie/Amateur +30 | Pro -30 |
| When an Expert beats a Pro | Expert +25 | Pro -25 |
So what are Player Rankings?
| New System | Old System | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Points | Ranking | Points |
| Rookie | 1199 or lower | Rookie | 999 or lower |
| Semi-Pro | 1200 to 1699 | Amatuer | 1000 to 1299 |
| Pro | 1700 to 2399 | Novice/Expert | 1300 to 1799 |
| Pro-Master | 2400 and up | Pro | 1800 and up |
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