How STS Scoring Works
The Sniper Team Series (STS) uses a standardized 100-point scoring model to ensure fairness and consistency across all events, regardless of match size, terrain, or difficulty. Every sanctioned match in the series awards a maximum of 100 points, allowing shooters to compare performance evenly across the entire national season.
Scoring Model Overview
At every STS match:
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1st place team members each earn 100 points
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All other placements earn points on a descending scale
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Points decrease proportionally from 1st place to last place
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Both teammates receive the same number of points from their team’s placement
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This system allows different matches—big or small, beginner-friendly or extremely difficult—to contribute equally to a competitor’s national ranking.
Why a 100-Point System?
The 100-point model ensures:
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Consistency: Every match contributes equally to the season
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Fairness: Shooters are evaluated on relative performance, not match size
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Clarity: Competitors can easily compare match results across the year
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Balance: Large and small matches both matter, but neither dominates the rankings
Point Structure Example
For a match with N teams:
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1st place = 100 points
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Last place = 1 point (or the minimum value defined by MD/series)
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Each placement in between is scaled proportionally
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Example for a 50-team match:
Placement Points
1st - 100.0
5th - 92.0
20th - 62
35th - 32
50th - 2
(Exact scaling formula can be published separately or provided in scoring documentation if desired.)
Best 3 Scoring System
Competitors may shoot as many STS matches as they want.
However, national rankings are determined by each shooter’s:
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Best 3 match scores of the season
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This allows:
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Flexibility for competitors
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Opportunities to improve standings
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Reduced penalty for an off-day or missed match
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Incentives for participation across multiple events
Cup Qualification
To qualify for The Cup, shooters must:
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Be an active STS member
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Shoot at least 3 sanctioned STS matches
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Rank among the top competitors based on their Best 3 scores
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Qualified shooters may then choose any other STS member as their partner for The Cup.
Individual-Based Scoring
While competition occurs in teams of two, all STS rankings are individual.
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This allows shooters to:
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Change partners throughout the year
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Earn points independently
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Maintain rankings without being tied to a specific partner
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Partnership flexibility promotes sportsmanship, development, and a more open, competitive season.
Scoring Transparency
STS publishes:
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Full match results
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Individual points earned
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Season-long rankings
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Cup eligibility lists
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Match directors only need to submit final placement results — STS handles everything else.