The scoring method for your track meet will depend on whether it is a school, national or international event.
Track meets include both running and field events, all of which are typically scored on a point system. The point scale varies, depending on whether the event is a school, national or international meet. If you are scoring a track meet for the first time, there are different ways to go about it. Whether you manually record points or purchase a software program to assist with the process, study each event and prepare for your important role in the upcoming track meet.
Instructions
1. Assign points. In running and walking competitions, award 1 point to the winner, 2 points to the athlete in second place and continue down the line. The individual with the lowest score wins. Some secondary level schools use the 1-, 3- and 5-point method, with 1 point going to the winner. In a national track meet, the total number of points is typically 10, while an international event has 5. Award 10 points to the winner of a national competition, 9 to second place, and so forth. To the winner of an international event, award 5 points, followed by 4 to the second-place spot, continuing through the top five. In this case, the highest scorer would win the meet.
2. Use software. Purchase a program such as Hytek Sports Software, Meet Manager or Apple Raceberry Jam. Enter data such as athlete names and times. The program will compute the scores and prepare detailed results that can be printed for competitors and uploaded to result websites.
3. Order pre-printed forms. Companies such as TheRunnery.com have pre-printed track meet forms so you do not have to reinvent the wheel to prepare for scoring your meet. Forms are available for running events, as well as pole vault, high jump, long jump, discus and shot put.
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