Tie Breakers Report

The Tie Breakers Report displays the tie-breaker number assigned to each group in the competition. These numbers are used to resolve tied scores when two or more groups receive identical scores.

Accessing the Report

1. Navigate to your event's competition
2. Click Reports in the competition navigation
3. Select Tie Breakers from the sidebar

How Tie Breakers Work

When groups have identical scores, the tie-breaker number determines final placement:

• Lower tie-breaker number = Higher placement
• Tie-breaker numbers are assigned sequentially based on when groups were added to the competition
• Numbers remain stable unless groups are removed and re-added

Understanding the Report

Report Layout

The report is organized by division. Each division panel shows:

• Division Name - Header identifying the division
• Group Name - Each group in the division
• Tie Breaker Number - The assigned tie-breaker value (displayed on the right)

Example Display

Scholastic A

Scholastic Open

Important Warning

The report displays this warning:

Tie Breakers May Change! Please note that as groups are added and/or removed from the event, the tie breakers will adjust. The general order will stay the same (unless a group is removed then re-added).

When Tie Breakers Change

• Adding a new group assigns the next sequential number
• Removing a group does not reassign existing numbers
• Re-adding a previously removed group assigns a new (higher) number

Using the Report

Before the Event

• Review tie-breaker assignments for fairness
• Document initial assignments if needed for records
• Understand how ties will be resolved

During Score Release

• Reference if two groups are tied
• Explain tie resolution to participants
• Verify correct placement for tied scores

For Transparency

• Share tie-breaker information with group directors if requested
• Document for competition records
• Use as reference when explaining results

Empty Report

If the report shows "There aren't any tie breakers to display!", verify that:

• Groups are registered for the event
• Groups have been added to the competition lineup
• At least one competition round exists

Related Articles

• Adding Groups to a Competition
• Understanding Judge's Preference Tiebreakers
• Releasing Scores