1.  Become a 2013 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 a 10-point scoring system:

    1st Place = 10 Points

    2nd Place = 8 Points

    3rd Place = 6 Points

    4th Place = 4 Points

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. Questions? Contact SWAT.