Clear one obstacle. Then the next.
Keep your run alive and see just how far you can take it.
One obstacle.
Then another.
Then another.
See how far you can take it.
Every obstacle you clear in sequence takes your score farther. Your first missed obstacle determines where your scoring progression ends.
Your first goal is progress. Clear more obstacles, and you rank higher. When athletes reach the same point, time separates them.
9
obstacles
2:10
8
obstacles
1:35
9 Wins.
More progress ranks higher.
8
obstacles
1:35
8
obstacles
1:42
1:35 Wins.
Same progress. Faster time.
Clear it, and you add another obstacle to your score. Keep stringing clears together and see how far your run can go.
In a Flow Course, your goal is to clear obstacles in sequence. You receive credit for each consecutive obstacle you successfully complete before your first miss.
Once you miss an obstacle, your scoring progression stops there. The farther you progress through the course before that first miss, the higher your obstacle score.
Athletes are ranked first by the number of obstacles they successfully clear in succession. If multiple athletes clear the same number of obstacles, the athlete who completes that progress in less time ranks higher.
No. Flow does not include retries.
Your scored progression is based on the obstacles you clear consecutively before your first failed obstacle.
Looking for a format that allows you to work through a miss? Challenge Course gives athletes opportunities to retry failed obstacles.
For standard Flow scoring, time is measured from the beginning of the run through the athlete’s last successfully completed obstacle. That elapsed time is used to rank athletes who complete the same number of consecutive obstacles.
Athletes who complete the entire course should follow the competition’s requirements for stopping their time, including hitting the buzzer when required. Specific procedures and time limits may vary by competition, so athletes should review the course rules and referee instructions before their run.
Each obstacle has a designated start and finish, along with boundaries that determine what is in bounds and out of bounds. To receive credit, the athlete must successfully complete the obstacle according to the course’s rules without being disqualified for an out-of-bounds contact.
Pay attention during the course walkthrough, rules videos, or demo runs. That’s where athletes can learn the specific boundaries, completion requirements, and other instructions for the obstacles they’ll face.
Flow is used throughout WNL competition, from regular-season events through championship competition.
You may encounter Flow in several ways:
The formats offered can vary by competition, so check your event details to know what you’ll face.
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