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Ranking Modalities

A ranking modality is a specific division within a ranking. It combines modality, gender, and age category to create an independent standings table for each group of players.

What defines a modality​

DimensionExamples
ModalitySingles, Doubles, Teams
GenderMasculine, Feminine, Mixed
Age categoryU12, U14, U18, Open, 40+, etc.
SubcategoryOptional — e.g., weight class in combat sports

Each unique combination creates an independent modality with its own standings.

Creating a ranking modality​

  1. Go to your account Dashboard → Rankings.
  2. Open the ranking you want to configure.
  3. Go to the Categories tab.
  4. Click Add modality.
  5. Select:
    • Modality (Singles, Doubles, Teams)
    • Gender
    • Age category
    • Subcategory (if applicable)
  6. Save.

Managing multiple modalities simultaneously​

You can run multiple modalities in parallel. For example:

  • A points-based modality for official club rankings
  • An ELO modality for competitive skill tracking
  • A win-ratio modality for recreational players

All three can draw data from the same tournament results.

Filtering rankings by modality​

On the public ranking page, viewers can use filters to switch between modalities. The filter options include:

  • Modality — Singles, Doubles, Teams
  • Gender — Masculine, Feminine, Mixed
  • Age category — all configured age brackets
  • Subcategory — if applicable

Additionally, viewers can filter by club or search by player name.

Linking a modality to a tournament category​

For a tournament to contribute points to a modality, the tournament category (Valid) must be linked to that modality:

  1. Open the tournament category (Valid) settings.
  2. Click Assign Ranking.
  3. Select the ranking modality.
  4. Save.

See Linking Rankings to Tournaments for the full walkthrough.