Everything you need to know about BracketBoard
Scoring varies by tournament type. Select the one that matches your event.
Used for NFHS (High School) and NCAA (College) tournaments. Awards points for advancement, bonus, and placement.
Points awarded when a wrestler wins by a specific method:
| Result Type | Bonus Points |
|---|---|
| Fall / Pin | 2 |
| Forfeit | 2 |
| Disqualification (DQ) | 2 |
| Injury Default | 2 |
| Technical Fall (15+ point difference) | 1.5 |
| Major Decision (8–14 point difference) | 1 |
| Regular Decision (fewer than 8 points) | 0 |
Points awarded for each win, based on the bracket type:
| Bracket Type | Points per Win |
|---|---|
| Championship (Winners) Bracket | 1 |
| Consolation (Losers) Bracket | 0.5 |
Points awarded based on final tournament placement in each bracket:
| Placement | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | 16 |
| 2nd Place | 12 |
| 3rd Place | 10 |
| 4th Place | 9 |
| 5th Place | 7 |
| 6th Place | 6 |
| 7th Place | 4 |
| 8th Place | 3 |
Total Points = Advancement + Bonus + Placement
Points aggregate across all brackets in a tournament. Team names are grouped case-insensitively. Only placements 1–8 award placement points. Bye matches and participants without team affiliation do not award team points.
Official Rules Reference
These scoring rules follow the NFHS Wrestling Rules and Interpretations. For the complete official rules, see the NFHS Wrestling Rules Book.
Used for Freestyle and UWW (international) tournaments. Awards points for placement only — advancement and bonus points are not used.
Points awarded based on final tournament placement in each bracket:
| Placement | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | 25 |
| 2nd Place | 20 |
| 3rd Place | 15 |
| 4th Place | 12 |
| 5th Place | 9 |
| 6th Place | 6 |
| 7th Place | 4 |
Total Points = Placement Only
In Freestyle, only final placement matters. Match wins and bonuses are not counted for team scoring. Points aggregate across all brackets. Only placements 1–7 award points. Bye matches and participants without team affiliation do not award team points.
Official Rules Reference
These scoring rules follow UWW (United World Wrestling) guidelines for international Freestyle competitions.
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