Description
Season 1: Stake Your Claim
Season marks the beginning of the journey where each brand establishes its reputation. This inaugural season sets the stage for promotion and relegation, as points earned during this phase will determine team placements into divisions for Qualifier Seasons 2-5.
Team Registration and Participation
- Team Rosters:
- Teams must register with a roster to participate.
- Each roster must designate a team captain to oversee team responsibilities.
- Eligibility for Games:
- Teams may compete against any other registered team in the league.
- At least one player from the registered roster must be on the court for a game to count.
- Team Naming Requirement:
- All team names must include “UPA” (e.g., “UPA Warriors”). Games played without this requirement will not be eligible.
Season 1 Screenshot Requirements
- Acceptable Screenshots:
- Only screenshots of games featuring teams currently competing in Road to $25K will be accepted.
- Naming Requirement:
- Both teams in the screenshot must have “UPA” in their team names.
- Roster Verification:
- Each team in the screenshot must have at least one registered player from their roster on the court for the game to be valid.
- Completed Games Only:
- Screenshots must show completed games. Screenshots of incomplete games will not be counted.
Prior UPA Competition Point Assessment
All prior UPA competitions will be evaluated, and points will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- Win: 2 points
- Loss: 0.5 points
- No Roster Bonuses: Games played before Road to $25K will not qualify for roster bonus points.
Game Scoring System for All Qualifier Seasons
| Outcome | Points Earned |
|---|---|
| Win | 10 points |
| Loss | 0 points |
| Game Played | 1 point |
| Roster Bonus | 4 points |
Examples of Scoring for All Sesons:
- Win with a full roster:
- 10 (win) + 4 (bonus) + 1 (game played) = 15 points
- Loss with a full roster:
- 0 (loss) + 4 (bonus) + 1 (game played) = 5 points
Gameplay Format for Qualifier Seasons
Open Schedule:
- Teams can compete against any available team during the Qualifier Seasons.
Game Eligibility:
For a game to count:
- Both teams must be currently registered in the ongoing Qualifier Season.
- UPA must appear in both teams’ names in the submitted screenshots.
- Each team must have at least one registered player on the court, or a player added via an approved roster change.
