The CVRA ranking system is a points based system which takes into account the size of the draw in each division of a tournament, the quality of each draw, and wins against higher ranked players.

The Standard Point Scale is the basis for points awarded in all divisions. This is a sliding point scale with 3 levels to differentiate between the number of participants. This allows more points to be awarded for the larger draws. All first round losers receive 5 points regardless of the number of participants.

Bonus Points are awarded to players in each division who beat an opponent ranked at least 5 positions ahead of them. A Bonus win is worth 10 points regardless of the level of the draw. Only one bonus per division per tournament will be awarded (i.e. if the lowest ranked player wins a division, he/she will not get bonus points for each win in the draw that would qualify for bonus points).

The Power Point Scale is used when a minimum number of top ranked players participate in a division. These points are 1.5 times greater than the Standard Points to reward “quality” wins in a tougher division. In order for this scale to apply, a LEVEL I division must have 3 of the top 5 ranked players as participants, a LEVEL II division must have 5 of the top 8 players as participants, and a LEVEL III division must have 6 of the top 10 players as participants. Even if a division qualifies for the Power Point Scale, Bonus wins will still be worth 10 points and all first round losers receive 5 points regardless of the number of participants.  This point scale will also be used for the State Singles Championship regardless of the number of top ranked players in the draws.

 

Every participant accumulates points for each division played in all tournaments. Points are active for a 12 month period. Points are dropped from the totals at the beginning of the 13 month after they were earned. This results in a 12 month running total which provides the rankings in each division. The rankings will be updated monthly (or as appropriate based on the tournament schedule).

In cases where divisions are combined, points are earned based on the placement in the combined division and are awarded in the division the participant entered.

All out of state players who participate in a CVRA sanctioned tournament are awarded points and are included in the state rankings. 

 

Straight Draw

Participants:
Level I - 3 to 8
Level II - 9 to 16
Level III - 17 or more

Points:
Level I - 50 (1st), 30 (2nd), 20 (Semi's), 5 (First Round)
Level II - 75 (1st), 45 (2nd), 30 (Semi's), 15 (Qtr's), 5 (First Round)
Level III - 100 (1st), 60 (2nd), 40 (Semi's), 20 (Qtr's), 10 (Round of 16), 5 (First Round)


Round Robin

Points:
3 Players - 50 (1st), 30 (2nd), 10 (3rd)
4 Players - 50 (1st), 30 (2nd), 20 (3rd), 10(4th)
5 Players - 50 (1st), 40 (2nd), 30 (3rd), 20 (4th), 10 (5th)


Pool Play

Points:
2 Groups of 3 - 50 (1st), 30 (2nd) for playoff bracket - then 20 for 2nd in each group, 10 for 3rd
2 Groups of 4 - 50 (1st), 40 (2nd) for playoff bracket - then 30 for 2nd in each group, 20 for 3rd, 10 for 4th

 

Participants:
Level I - 3 to 8 and must have 3 of top 5 ranked players
Level II - 9 to 16 and must have 5 of 8 top ranked players
Level III - 17 or more and must have 6 of 10 top ranked players

Points:
Level I - 75 (1st), 45 (2nd), 30 (Semi's), 5 (First Round)
Level II - 110 (1st), 65 (2nd), 45 (Semi's), 20 (Qtr's), 5 (First Round)
Level III - 150 (1st), 90 (2nd), 60 (Semi's), 30 (Qtr's), 15 (Round of 16), 5 (First Round)

 

The 7/12/10 rankings update includes all tournament results from the last 12 months (tournaments listed below).  This update incorporated the Coventry Commonwealth Games tournament.  The next update will be at the end of August after the Curt Rettke Memorial tournament.

Reminder:  Ranking points are active for a 12 month period.  As points are added in from this season's tournaments, points from last season's tournaments drop out.  For this update the 2010 Coventry Commonwealth Games points were added and points from the 2009 Commonwealth Games were deleted.

The State Champions, Championship Series winners, and Rankings leaders from the 2009/2010 season who met the Skill Division Advancement Criteria were removed from the rankings in their respective divisions prior to the first update of the 2010/2011 season.  These players are listed below:

Men's A division participant - Roberto Labrada (State Champ), Jon Harpman (CS Winner), Bob Lavoie (#1 Ranking)
Men's B division participant - Ron Newell (State Champ), Tony Watt (CS Winner & #1 Ranking)
Men's C division participant - Raymond Eiley (State Champ), James Anderton (CS Winner & #1 Ranking)




 

•Robious Summer Tournament – Aug 09
•Curt Rettke Memorial Tournament – Aug 09
•American Family Fall Open – Sep 09
•James River Open – Sep 09
•Ghostly Gateway Classic - Oct 09
•Turkey Shootout – Nov 09
•Mistletoe Matchup Tour for Hope – Nov 09
•Christmas Classic/WPRO – Dec 09
•Snowman Classic – Jan 10
•American Family Winter Classic – Feb 10
•Virginia State Singles Championship – Mar 10
•Dr Edward M. Jewusiak Memorial Tournament - Mar 10
•Worldgate Spring Open - Apr 10
•Mid Atlantic Senior Master Open - Apr 10
•Military Classic - May 10
•American Door and Glass Classic - Jun 10
•Commonwealth Games – Jul 10

 

Please send all comments and questions regarding the State Ranking System or your points and ranking in any division to the Rankings Coordinator. All comments and questions will be addressed in a timely manner.