How are Meets Scored?
Ever wonder how meets are scored? Never fear, the process is fast, fair, and standardized!
As determined by the Country Club Swim League, scoring of the meets is as follows:
Dual Meets
Individual Events:
1st - 5 points
2nd - 3 points
3rd - 1 point
*Note* In the event of a tie, the points of the two places in question are added up and then divided evenly between the two teams. For example, if there is a tie for first place, each team receives 4 points (1st place scores 5+3 points for 2nd place, divided by 2 teams equals 4 points per team). The next place is awarded 3rd place points.
Relays: (only one relay per team may score points)
1st - 7 points
2nd - 4 points
*Note* No team can score first and second place points in a relay event. If one team takes first and second place in a relay event; the opposing team can receive second place points in the relay, as long as they have a relay or swimmer legally complete the race. However, the team can receive both first and second place ribbons for the relay.
Exhibition Events: Do not score points
