The Ranking points are work out on a computerised mathematical system that compiles lists in the following categories: Senior Men, Senior Women, Junior Boys, Junior Girls, Cadet Boys, Cadet Girls, Veteran men, Veteran Women, Under 13 Boys and Under 13 Girls.
The method of awarding points is set out below.
Expected wins (wins over someone lower on the ranking list)
| Point Difference | Point awarded |
|
|---|
| 1 to 10 | 8 |
|
| 11 to 30 | 7 |
|
| 31 to 60 | 6 | Multiplied by
|
| 61 to 100 | 5 | the
|
| 101 to 150 | 4 | Weighting factor
|
| 151 to 210 | 3 |
|
| 211 to 280 | 2 |
|
| 281 and over | 1 | |
Unexpected wins (wins over someone higher on the ranking list)
| Point Difference | Point awarded |
|
|---|
| 1 to 10 | 9 |
|
| 11 to 30 | 10 |
|
| 31 to 60 | 11 | Multiplied by
|
| 61 to 100 | 12 | the
|
| 101 to 150 | 13 | Weighting factor
|
| 151 to 210 | 14 |
|
| 211 to 280 | 15 |
|
| 281 and over | 16 | |
Weighting Factors
| Welsh Championships (open and closed) |
|
|---|
| Groups | x 1
|
| Rounds | x 3 |
| Approved Open Events |
|
|---|
| Groups | x 1
|
| Rounds | x 2
|
| Consolation | x 0.5 |
| Team Championships of Wales |
|
|---|
| Senior & Junior Div 1 | x 2.5
|
| Senior & Junior Div 2 | x 2
|
| Senior & Junior Div 3 | x 1.5
|
| Senior & Junior Div 4 | x 1
|
| Veteran Div 1 | x 2
|
| Veteran Div 2 | x 1 |
Opposite Sex Wins
Wins over opposite in Team Championship of Wales matches only.
- Division 1 - 9pts
- Division 2 - 8pts
- Division 3 - 7pts
- Division 4 - 6pts
| Cardiff Grand Prix |
|
|---|
| Men's, Ladies & Vets Singles |
|
| Group Win | 20 points
|
| Group R/U | 10 points
|
| Win in Rounds | 20 points
|
Men's & Ladies Band 1
|
| Group Win | 15 points
|
| Group R/U | 8 points
|
| Win in Rounds | 15 points
|
Men's & Ladies Band 2 & 3
|
| Group Win | 10 points
|
| Group R/U | 5 points
|
| Win in Rounds | 10 points
|
Men's Band 4,5 & 6
|
| Group Win | 7 points
|
| Group R/U | 3 points
|
| Win in Rounds | 7 points |
Half Point
Calculations resulting in half point (e.g. 7.5) is rounded up immediately and automatic.
Balance
The National Competitions Committee reserves the right to alter Weighting Factors.