SCORING BRIEF CPT J Boggs

Course time will evaluated in 2 ways Scoring Scoring metrics Each event is scored based on points, time or both. This score will be applied to a matrix of Min / Max. This score will represent the team’s performance which will convert to competition points. The site information boards will explain the scoring criteria and penalties Final scoring will be based on cumulative performance scores. Course time will evaluated in 2 ways Phase 1 – penalties given for teams who meet check-in gates. Eg RMAS Blue to arr NLT 1302 at GR 345252. Team arr 1303 – penalty awarded. Phase 2 – Sprint No prescribed check in time – faster is better All penalties awarded in Ph1 applied to this time Competition points awarded against Min / Max matrix No hold times

Scoring Scoring Passport Scoring Redundancy Competition points and route penalties recorded in passport Challenges Challenge upheld = score scrubbed Challenge rejected = unsportsmanlike behavior penalty Scoring Redundancy Sites will capture team competition points and penalties in a site report as well as the team PASSPORT Sites will radio in team competition points and penalties to scoring center for near real-time tracking Upon site closeout – site OIC will return to TOC and reconcile any report discrepancies The Final check will be based off the data entered into the team PASSPORT Upon crossing the finish line the PASSPORT will be brought to the scoring center Any discrepancies will be adjusted to the data entered into the PASSPORT

Unacceptable performance Scoring Unacceptable performance

TIME BASED SCORING TIME GOLD SILVER BRONZE Physically impossible Unacceptable performance GOLD SILVER BRONZE 1 2 3 4 5 Best Achievable score - optimal team in good conditions Mastery – the minimum score that would still allow the demonstration of comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment Proficiency – the minimal score assessed to show a high degree of competence or skill Introductory standard – rudimentary understanding Worst Possible score

ATTAINMENT BASED SCORING Best Achievable score - optimal team in good conditions Physically impossible 1 Mastery – the minimum score that would still allow the demonstration of comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment GOLD SILVER 2 SCORE Proficiency – the minimal score assessed to show a high degree of competence or skill BRONZE 3 4 Introductory standard – rudimentary understanding Unacceptable performance Worst Possible score 5