# Vault score decision

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

## Prerequisites

* [Configure individual score settings](https://docs.gymart.org/levels/individual-score-settings).

## Why vault is different

Vault is the one apparatus where gymnasts may perform **two attempts**. The vault score decision controls how the final vault score is calculated from those attempts.

## The three options

### One Vault Only

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

Judges enter one score per gymnast on vault. This is the most common setting for lower levels.

### Two Vault Average

Both vault scores are entered. 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. 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 feeds into 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](https://docs.gymart.org/results/view-rankings) 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?](https://docs.gymart.org/tiebreakers/index).

## 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](https://docs.gymart.org/scoring/handle-vault-scoring) for the judge and admin workflows.

## Related

* [How to configure individual score settings](https://docs.gymart.org/levels/individual-score-settings)
* [Handle vault scoring](https://docs.gymart.org/scoring/handle-vault-scoring)
* [View rankings](https://docs.gymart.org/results/view-rankings)
* [How do I configure competition levels?](https://docs.gymart.org/levels/index)