The ISKA points system encourages competitor participation. Competitors are not disadvantaged by having less experience, because in the points competition they are only ever competing against other competitors of the same level.

In the example below, the highest placed Novice competitor came fifth place. However, because this competitor was the highest placed Novice competitor in this event, points are awarded for coming first place.

The same applies for different age groups. This event could be run at another tournament, where it also included 10-11 year old competitors. The points would then be calculated for all the levels in the 8-9 year group separate from the 10-11 year group.

Please note that you can only score points once per event in each tournament. If you are the only person in your event, you must attend your event to be awarded first place points. Events with only one competitor are usually combined with a similar event so you can compete. If the promoter enters you in a different division from your own, you can not score more points in a different division. This also applies to Grand Championship and other non-rated events. Click on "Events which qualify" to see events rated in the point system.