1.  Become a 2009 SWAT member by attending a full membership
   tournament   or applying for membership.  SWAT members receive
   registration discounts at most SWAT events.

2. Place in the top four in any rated division.

3. Points are awarded based on a 10-point scoring system:

   1st Place = 10 Points

   2nd Place = 8 Points

   3rd Place = 6 Points

   4th Place = 4 Points

4. At the end of the year, points are accumulated in weapons, forms,
   and fighting divisions.  The top 5 in each division are recognized
   with awards and are "rated" for the next competition year.

5. Being "rated" means you should be given preference for byes as
   they become available at rated tournaments and may be allowed to
   go last during forms competitions.

6. To be eligible for rating a competitor must place in that division in
   at least two tournaments.  They must also have accumulated in
   excess of 10 points.

7. If a competitor changes divisions during a competition year due to
   age or rank, they will move up to the new division and carry their
   points forward if they compete in the higher division before July 1.
   If they compete in the higher division after July 1, they will     
   continue to accumulate points in the lower division.  Lower division
   points cannot be carried forward into adult Black Belt Ratings.

8. Questions?  Contact SWAT.