How is it Scored? Format for the FEI Jumping World Championships
How is the Jumping World Champion decided?
Familiarization is done. From Wednesday, the real competition starts, four days across three phases that will decide both team and individual world champions.
Day 1, Wednesday: The Speed Round
| Detail | Rule |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.55m |
| Table | Table C, against the clock |
| Winner | Fastest time |
| Knockdowns | +4 seconds each |
Each rider's time is multiplied by 0.50 to get a points score. The fastest rider sets the mark at zero penalties. Everyone else takes penalties equal to the points gap behind that leader.
Day 2, Thursday: First Team Round
| Detail | Rule |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.60m |
| Table | Table A, against the clock |
| Penalties | Added to Day 1 penalties |
| Team score | Best 3 of 4 riders count |
This is the round where team medal contention starts to take shape.
Day 3, Friday: Team Final
| Detail | Rule |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.60m |
| Table | Table A, against the clock |
| Penalties | Added to Day 1 & Day 2 penalties |
| Team score | Best 3 of 4 riders count |
| Result | Lowest team total wins and team medals are awarded |
Day 4, Sunday: Individual Final
| Detail | Round A | Round B |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.60m | 1.60m |
| Table | Table A, against the clock | Table A, against the clock |
| Field | Top 25 individual riders | Top 12 individual riders |
| Penalties carried | From the previous 3 rounds | From the previous 4 rounds |
The rider with the lowest cumulative score after five rounds wins gold.
Four days, five rounds, one championship track that only gets tighter as the penalties stack up. It will be an exciting week of jumping.