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RATING SYSTEM CLASSIFICATIONS

RSNC will track sorting dollars won and sorting dollars spent on entry fees by each contestant at all RSNC
sanctioned Events.

With this data, the dollars won will be divided by the dollars spent on entry fees by each contestant. That will provide every contestant with a win/loss ratio.

Example:
a) If you win twice as much as you spend then your win/loss ratio would be 2.0
b) If you win 1/2 of what you spend then your win/loss ratio would be a .5

Each contestant’s ratio will then be placed on a bell curve ONLY with other contestants of the same
rating. Based on where a contestant's win/loss ratio falls on the Bell curve will decide if he or she moves
up one rating or down one rating. Only in extreme circumstances will a contestant’s rating move more
than one rating.

Example:
a) The top determined percent of all #3 through #8 contestants move up 1 number. (3 to 4; 4 to 5; 5 to 6; 6 to 7; 7 to 8…)
b) The bottom 10% of all contestants #4 through #9 will receive a letter stating that their win/loss ratio was in the bottom of their category and they have the option to move down one rating.


With the exception of the #1 Beginner and #2 Rookie, this will be done for every classification category at
the end of each sorting season and at least one additional time each year. This guarantees fair and equal
treatment of every contestant. A Beginner automatically moves up when he or she wins 3 checks or $500,
which ever comes first, in RSNC events. A Rookie automatically moves up when he or she wins $1,000.00 in RSNC events. Both Beginners and Rookies can be moved up regardless of their winnings if it is determined that their sorting abilities are superior to the level of competition in which they currently
compete.

For those contestants that have not competed enough to have adequate data to evaluate, we will lean
heavily on our producers and rating committee to assure that the ratings remain fair.

 

RATING RULES

***Important Note - RSNC will rely heavily on its Producers to keep the ratings fair and accurate.

The #1 Beginner is defined as a #1 rated RSNC contestant who has won less than 3 checks in RSNC events. To initially be rated a Beginner, a contestant must be a Novice rider on a Novice horse who has not won 3 checks in any sorting or other cowhorse event competition. A Beginner does not need to become a member for 3 checks the 1st year to ride in the Beginners class (Ranch Hand Sort Beginner Handicap). To ride in all other divisions, a Beginner must have a current RSNC membership. This is an introductory trial for a Beginner into the sport of Ranch Sorting. Day pass rules do not apply if the rider is a Beginner.

The #2/Rookie rating is only for those participants that have never been rated higher than a #1 in
any sorting or other cowhorse event organization. Once a #2/Rookie’s earnings in RSNC
sanctioned events reaches $1000 and that amount has been confirmed and recorded at the RSNC
Headquarters, he/she will no longer be eligible to ride as a #2 Rookie.

A Novice is defined as a #3 or #4 rated contestant that is inconsistent in their ability to sort cattle
whether it is because of their cattle reading ability, their ability to get successful partners and/or
the ability of their horse. Any new member that has won over $1000 in Ranch Sorting events
will not be rated below a #3 Novice.

An Amateur is defined as a sorter that is just below or just above average in their ability to sort
cattle. This is a contestant that can read cattle, is aggressive and confident and is riding an
athletic cow horse. From time to time this contestant or their horse will make minor errors that
prevent them from consistently sorting. Those that are considered just below average should be
a #5 and just above average should be a #6.
 

 

An Open Rider is an individual that excels within the sport of Ranch Sorting. These are
experienced sorters that have continued to improve and advance within the rating system or
professional horseman that have recently entered the sport and their horses and sorting abilities
dictate that they are superior to the Novice and Amateur contestants. These could be cutting
horse and cowhorse trainers that in a very short period of time have learned how to be
competitive in sorting and have advanced to the open level. There are three levels within the
open division.

The #7 is considered to good to ride as an Amateur, but either doesn’t have an exceptional horse
or who may have a slower reaction time than the best riders in the industry. This contestant’s
win/loss ratio prevents him/her from advancing.

The #8 is a professional ranch sorter. This contestant can travel anywhere in the country and be
competitive in Open Ranch Sorting Divisions but does not consistently win like the #9
contestant.

The #9 is reserved for the elite within the industry. They reflect the standard of excellence,
which all others strive to achieve.

A contestant’s data will be collected and carried over from one year to the next, until as
determined by RSNC he or she has competed enough to warrant a data driven rating evaluation
RSNC will use 9 rating classifications. All contestants regardless of age, will be assigned a rating
classification. Each new member of RSNC must be given a rating classification before
competing in a RSNC sanctioned event. The member is required to accurately and honestly
answer all questions regarding his or her rating criteria.

All new members will compete on a probationary rating for their first year of competition. If for
any reason it is found by RSNC that the person is inappropriately rated then RSNC will correct
the rating. If that person is found to have falsified information about his or her rating then RSNC
may revoke the membership of that person.

FORFEITURE OF MONEY WON- Teams whose combined ratings are higher than the division number or
division cap will forfeit their winnings.

CLASSIFICATION LETTER & MEMBERSHIPS – For the 2009-2010 season, classification letters and
membership status letter will be issued beginning October 15th, 2008 and good through the 2010 RSNC
National Finals All new members are assigned a probationary rating for their 1st year of competition. If at any time within the first year it is determined by RSNC that the contestant is misrated, the rating will be adjusted.

At the end of each year all contestants’ statistical data will be evaluated and ratings will be
adjusted. This classification system is used to limit the margin of error in setting sorting
categories. It is based on statistical data rather than opinion and it treats each member identically
and fairly. Each contestant is classified or rated with a number 1 through 9 with 9 being the most
advanced.

Your classification number is your performance rating. The sum of your classification number
and your partners' classification numbers cannot exceed the number of the sorting division. This
procedure closely defines the caliber of each sorting division.

National Finals Rating Committee- A rating committee will be in place to review all questionable
ratings at the 2009 National Finals. It will be the committee’s sole responsibility to observe and review
all questionable ratings of contestants. The committee will consist of four individuals at any one time,
three will vote on a rating adjustment with a unanimous vote required for a change. That change will
be in effect the next division in which that contestant competes. If there is a conflict of interest by a
person on the committee, that person will not vote and the fourth committee person will replace them.
The committee has full authority and will be 100% supported by the association. We want members to
know that fairness is our utmost priority and RSNC will not allow underrated contestants to continually
compete at the wrong rating.

Rating Review Program- RSNC has instated a rating review program for any contestant that does not
believe their current rating is accurate. The review requires a $200 up front deposit. If after a minimum
of 45 entries under the new rating, the win/loss ratio shows that the contestant falls within the bottom
15% of ratios for that rating, then the contestant’s rating will be lowered and the $200 will be refunded.
If the rating is not in the bottom 15%, the $200 will be forfeited and the rating will remain.

  
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