Vault score decision

Choose whether vault uses one attempt, the average of two, or the best of two.

Prerequisites: Configure individual score settings.

The Three Options

Vault is unique in gymnastics because gymnasts may perform two attempts. The vault score decision controls how the final vault score is calculated.

One Vault Only

Only the first vault score counts. The second vault (if performed) is ignored for ranking purposes.

  • Judges enter one score per gymnast on vault.

  • This is the simplest and most common setting for lower levels.

Two Vault Average

Both vault scores are entered, and the average becomes the final vault score.

Example:

  • Vault 1: 13.500

  • Vault 2: 13.200

  • Final vault score: 13.350

Two Vault Best

Both vault scores are entered, and the higher score becomes the final vault score.

Example:

  • Vault 1: 13.500

  • Vault 2: 13.200

  • Final vault score: 13.500

How It Affects All-Around

The vault score decision determines which vault score is used in the all-around total:

Decision
All-Around Uses

One Vault Only

First vault score

Two Vault Average

Average of both vaults

Two Vault Best

Best of both vaults

The leaderboard vault dropdown lets you toggle between these options when viewing results, regardless of the level setting.

How It Affects Tiebreaking

When the vault tiebreaker is set to Best of 2, E then D, the system:

  1. Compares the best vault score (using Two Vault Best logic)

  2. If tied, compares the best execution score from both vaults

  3. If still tied, compares the best difficulty score from both vaults

This tiebreaker is only available for vault apparatus ranking. See How do tiebreakers work?.

How Second Vault Entry Works

When Two Vault Average or Two Vault Best is selected:

  • The Judges Companion shows an Add Second Vault button after the first vault is scored

  • The second vault is stored as a separate score linked to the first

  • Both scores appear in the admin score view

See Handle vault scoring for the judge and admin workflows.

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