# Creating a Team Cup This article explains how to create and configure a **Team Cup** in RUFUS Race Manager (RRM). A Team Cup defines how teams are formed, which participants qualify, and how team results are calculated across one or more races. ## General Settings ![](https://rufus-serverless-v1-shopmediabucket-yqa11v58uwom.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/knowledge/assets/knowledge_asset_e6dde22a00ce4801a1f8747d6f9f6831/imported.png) _Team Cup General Settings_ ### Cup Name The **Cup name** identifies the Team Cup in the interface and results. It should clearly describe the competition, such as: * Club Championship * Mixed Teams Cup * Youth Team Ranking This name is visible to staff and appears in exports. ### Team Composition Team composition defines **which team types can compete**: * Male teams * Female teams * Mixed teams For mixed teams, you can apply additional constraints: * Minimum athletes per gender * Percentage-based gender balance * No gender requirement These rules ensure fair participation according to the competition format. ### Eligible Races A Team Cup can include **one or multiple races**. Only participants from the selected races are considered when forming teams and calculating results. This makes Team Cups suitable for: * Single-race team competitions * Multi-race or league-style cups ## Roster & Age Rules ![](https://rufus-serverless-v1-shopmediabucket-yqa11v58uwom.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/knowledge/assets/knowledge_asset_8aabfe4371ff4eebbdac3eddca364325/imported.png) _Rooster and Age Rules for the Team Cup_ ### Team Size and Scoring Members In this section, you define: * Minimum number of members required per team * Maximum number of members allowed * How many members contribute to the final score You can choose between: * **All members classify** – every athlete contributes * **Only best members classify** – only the top-performing athletes are counted This allows formats such as “best 3 athletes per team” while still allowing larger rosters. ### Age Restrictions Age filters can be enabled to enforce: * Youth-only team competitions * Masters or veterans team cups Only participants matching the age criteria will be considered when forming teams. ## Scoring & Tie-Breakers ![](https://rufus-serverless-v1-shopmediabucket-yqa11v58uwom.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/knowledge/assets/knowledge_asset_450a927d880744caba30dd0caeb3d25a/imported.png) _Scoring & Tie-Breakers rules for the Team Cup_ ### Scoring Model RRM supports multiple scoring models for Team Cups: * **Position-based** scoring * **Points table** scoring * **Time-based** scoring Scoring can be calculated using: * Global ranking * Gender ranking * Age-group ranking The selected model determines how individual performances contribute to the team result. If **Points table** scoring is selected, you can edit the ranking points by clicking in the **EDIT POINTS TABLE** button. ![](https://rufus-serverless-v1-shopmediabucket-yqa11v58uwom.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/knowledge/assets/knowledge_asset_e2f477afaaf34f3c9487a5fd07592d2d/imported.png) _Table Points Edit Dialog_ ### Tie-Breaking Rules When two or more teams finish with the same score or time, RUFUS Race Manager applies a **tie-breaking rule** to determine their final order. Tie-breakers are evaluated automatically during ranking calculation. The following options are available: #### None No tie-breaker is applied. If teams remain tied after scoring, they will share the same rank. #### Best Individual Position The team with the **best single individual result** (highest position achieved by any team member) is ranked higher. This option prioritizes standout performances within a team. #### Better Next Scoring Member Teams are compared by evaluating their **next best scoring member**, starting from the highest contributor and progressing down the roster until the tie is resolved. This is a common and fair approach for team classifications where multiple members contribute to the result. #### Highest Number of Finishers The team with the **greater number of classified finishers** is ranked higher. This option rewards teams with stronger participation and depth. #### Lowest Total Time of Best Members The team with the **lowest combined time** of its scoring members is ranked higher. This is especially useful for time-based Team Cups where consistency across top athletes matters. #### Head-to-Head Comparison Teams are compared based on **direct performance against each other** within the same races. This option is useful in league-style or recurring competitions where teams face each other multiple times. #### How Tie-Breakers Are Applied * Tie-breakers are applied **only when teams are tied** * The selected rule is evaluated automatically * Rankings update dynamically if results change Choosing the appropriate tie-breaker ensures transparent and predictable team rankings aligned with your competition rules. ## Example: Youth Mixed Team Cup Below is an example of a typical Team Cup configuration. #### Scenario An event organizer wants to create a **Youth Mixed Team Cup** for a 10 km race. #### Configuration * **Team composition**: Mixed teams * **Gender rule**: Minimum 1 male and 1 female per team * **Team size**: * Minimum members: 2 * Maximum members: 6 * **Scoring members**: Best 3 athletes per team * **Age restriction**: Youth category only * **Scoring model**: Time-based * **Scoring method**: Average time of scoring members #### Result * Teams are detected automatically from race participants data * Only teams meeting gender and age rules become eligible * Each team’s final time is calculated as the average of its best three athletes * Teams are ranked from fastest to slowest This setup produces a clear, fair, and easily explainable team classification.