Based on a number of “rider first” criteria and merit any competitive eFoil event can be given a Tier. Events could have many criteria and they will be given a score. 

The event score will be compared to a group of all other events in the calendar year or “ season”, and previous year benchmarks.

Some Event criteria is mandatory to hit certain Tiers. Other criteria are advised to have but not mandatory.

Higher finishing positions earn higher points. Some events award more points than others depending on their Event Tier, explained in the next section.

For example, a Tier 1 event distributes 10,000 total points, shared among the top competitors (typically the top 16). All riders who compete in the event are still awarded baseline points for participation.

Scoring Components

• Events can feature different formats, and some include multiple formats within a single competition. In these cases, results are combined to generate an overall event ranking.

• Divisions are ranked separately. In some cases, riders (particularly women) may accumulate additional points by competing in multiple divisions within the same event.

• All events include a qualification structure that allows accurate ranking beyond podium positions — typically ranking riders in groups such as 1,2–3,4, 5–8, 9–16, 17–32, and beyond.

• Rankings take into account both time trials and event ladder results, allowing us to distinguish close placements fairly.

Climb the ladder, race your best, and keep your composure. During the 2025 season, riders who trained consistently, refined their skills, and managed risk effectively were rewarded with higher point totals.

Efoil Racing League also encourages organisers to design challenging race formats, while ensuring riders have sufficient practice time to learn the course and rules.

Organising, planning, and running successful events is difficult. We recognise and credit the organisers who take on the financial, logistical, and operational risks required to deliver high-quality competitions.

Their efforts form the foundation on which the sport continues to grow.

How Events Earn Points

Events are evaluated based on the quality they deliver to riders and the broader community. Factors include:

• Participation and competition level

• Fairness and governance

• Safety standards

• Logistics and resources

• Media visibility and organisation

• Value creation and sponsorship

• Additional rider-focused considerations

Top-rated events receive higher tier classifications, which directly determine how many points are distributed to competitors.

Event Tiers

• Tier 1: Excellent: 10,000 points

• Tier 2: High Value: 8,000 points

• Tier 3: Intermediate: 5,000 points

• Tier 4: Developing: 3,000 points

• Tier 5: Entry: 1,000 points

Eligibility Criteria

All events are eligible for grading and inclusion in the rankings calculator. At a minimum, events must:

• Publicly publish event information

• Provide a clear set of rules or regulations

• Use a competition format that allows fair ranking

• Collect accurate timing, race, or tournament data

• Publish final rankings for all competitors

Events may be excluded if they are designed purely for marketing purposes, falsify results, or attempt to artificially create points for specific riders.

If you are aware of unfair practices or misconduct, please report it to us.

We also actively collect feedback from riders, organisers, and spectators. This feedback directly influences how events are evaluated and tiered. If your event is listed and you believe its tier does not accurately reflect its quality, we encourage you to contact us at info@efoilracingleague.com.