HOW ARE SWAT POINTS EARNED?
1.  Become a 2008 SWAT member by attending a full membership tournament or
applying for membership.  SWAT members receive registration discounts at most SWAT
events.

2.  Place in the top four in any rated division.

3.  Points are awarded based on the "Star Rating" of each tournament.












4.  At the end of the year, points are accumulated in weapons, forms, and fighting
divisions.  The top 5 in each division are recognized with awards and are "rated" for the
next competition year.

5.  Being "rated" means you should be given preference for byes as they become
available at rated tournaments and may be allowed to go last during forms competitions.

6.  To be eligible for rating a competitor must place in that division in at least two
tournaments.  They must also have accumulated in excess of 10 points.

7.  If a competitor changes divisions during a competition year due to age or rank, they
will move up to the new division and carry their points forward if they compete in the
higher division before July 1.  If they compete in the higher division after July 1, they will
continue to accumulate points in the lower division.  Lower division points cannot be
carried forward into adult Black Belt Ratings.

8.  For more information about SWAT tournaments or memberships:
email SWAT


Points Awarded
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5 Star
12
10
8
6
4 Star
10
8
6
4
3 Star
8
6
4
3
2 Star
6
4
3
2
1 Star
4
3
2
1