In some workout formats, it may be necessary to add an additional tiebreaker. This provides extra security in cases where ties are likely to occur, even if a primary tiebreaker already exists.
Accessing Secondary Tiebreaker Settings
To configure a secondary tiebreaker from the Organizer dashboard:
Select your competition.
Go to the Advanced tab.
Click on Additional Tiebreakers.
From this screen, you can:
Select the workouts and divisions where a secondary tiebreaker should apply.
Activate the secondary tiebreaker for the selected workouts/divisions
View all active secondary tiebreakers in a summary list. Each workout listed links directly to its Scoring Policy settings.
Note: If the workout’s primary tiebreaker is set to Tie Stand, a secondary tiebreaker cannot be applied. You will see a notification that the selected workout/division combination is incompatible.
Scoring Policy Options
When configuring a secondary tiebreaker, you can choose from the following options:
For Rounds, Reps, or Weight
Creates a secondary tiebreaker where a higher score is better.
Example: 3 rounds > 2 rounds, 26 reps > 20 reps, 275 lbs > 250 lbs.
For Time
Creates a secondary tiebreaker where a lower score is better. This is usually a time, but can also be a number.
Example: 1:30 > 1:47.
Tie Stand (Max Points)
Changes how points are distributed if athletes tie on both the raw score and the primary tiebreaker. In this case, all tied athletes receive the maximum points for that placement.
Example: Athlete A and Athlete B both complete 60 reps in 5:15. With a points table awarding 100 points for 1st, both athletes receive 100 points.
Tie Stand (Average Points)
Changes how points are distributed if athletes tie on both the raw score and the primary tiebreaker. In this case, all tied athletes receive the average points for the tied placements.
Example: Athlete A and Athlete B both complete 60 reps in 5:15. With a points table awarding 100 points for 1st and 90 points for 2nd, both athletes receive 95 points (the average of the two placements).
Impact on Score Entry and Leaderboards
Once a secondary tiebreaker is enabled:
The score entry table will update to include the second tiebreaker field.
Online qualifiers will offer an additional field of entry at athlete score submission
The leaderboard will show the second tiebreaker alongside the primary tiebreaker
Best Practices
Secondary tiebreakers are not required for most competitions.
They are best used in specific scenarios, such as points table formats where point distribution precision is necessary, or workouts where the scoring format requires an additional score and ties are likely.
Use them sparingly to avoid unnecessary complexity.