Leaderboard — Current Points

Purpose: Show running points and how to query/update your standings.

📈 Live Leaderboard

Check current points status here: [LINK_TO_LEADERBOARD_SHEET]

The leaderboard is maintained in a Google Sheet and updated regularly throughout the hackathon.

🔍 How to Check Your Points

Step 1: Open the Leaderboard

Click the link above to access the live Google Sheet.

Step 2: Find Your Entry

For teams:

• Look in the “Teams” tab
• Find your team name in the list
• See your total points and rank

For individuals:

• Look in the “Individuals” tab
• Find your name in the list
• See your total points and rank

Step 3: View Point Breakdown

Each row shows:

• Name/Team — Your identifier
• Total Points — Current point total
• Rank — Current standing
• Breakdown columns — Points by activity:
  • Intake & Evidence
  • Sensing Entries
  • PRs Opened/Merged
  • Presentations
  • Prizes Won

🔄 Update Schedule

The leaderboard is updated:

Last updated: Check the timestamp at the top of the sheet

⚠️ Points Corrections

Found an Error?

If you believe your points are incorrect, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify the Error

Before requesting a correction, check:

• Did you submit the required evidence?
• Was your PR actually merged (not just opened)?
• Did you present at the event (not just attend)?
• Has enough time passed for the update? (Check update schedule above)

Step 2: Gather Evidence

Prepare the following information:

• Your name/team name (exactly as it appears in the sheet)
• Activity that should have points (be specific)
• Link to evidence:
  • PR link (for PR points)
  • Drive folder link (for uploads)
  • Event attendance confirmation (for presentations)
• Expected points (based on the point system)
• Current points shown (what the sheet says now)

Step 3: Contact Hub Lead

Send a message to the Hub Lead with:

Subject: Points Correction Request - [Your Name/Team]

Name/Team: [Exact name from sheet]
Activity: [What you did]
Evidence: [Link to PR/upload/confirmation]
Expected Points: [Number]
Current Points: [Number]
Difference: [Number]

Contact methods:

• 📧 Email: [HUB_LEAD_EMAIL]
• 💬 WhatsApp: [HUB_LEAD_PHONE]
• 📱 Slack DM: @HubLead

Response time: Within 24 hours

📊 Understanding the Rankings

How Ranks Are Calculated

Teams:

• Ranked by total team points
• Team points = sum of all team activities
• Individual member contributions count toward team total

Individuals:

• Ranked by individual points only
• Individual sensing entries, personal uploads
• Does not include team points

Tie-Breaking Rules

If two teams/individuals have the same points:

1. Quality of work (judges review submissions)
2. Submission time (earlier is better)
3. Diversity of activities (points from multiple categories > all from one)

🏆 Prize Eligibility

Point Thresholds

To be eligible for certain prizes, you need minimum points:

Note: Having enough points makes you eligible, but doesn’t guarantee winning. Quality of work is the primary judging factor.

📅 Points Milestones

Track your progress toward these milestones:

💡 Tips for Maximizing Points

Diversify Your Activities

✅ Don’t just focus on one thing:

• Do field research (sensing entries)
• Submit documentation (PRs)
• Present your work (events)
• Help others (community sharing)

Quality Over Quantity

✅ Better to do fewer things well:

• One excellent sensing entry > three mediocre ones
• One working prototype > ten ideas
• One insightful presentation > multiple rushed ones

Submit Early

✅ Early submissions get:

• More time for feedback and iteration
• Better chance of being featured
• Less stress at deadlines
• Tie-breaker advantage

❓ Common Questions

Q: Why don’t I see my points yet?
A: Check the update schedule. Points are added daily at 6 PM. If it’s been longer, request a correction.

Q: Can I see other teams’ point breakdowns?
A: Yes, the sheet is public. You can see how everyone earned their points.

Q: Do points from before I joined a team count?
A: Individual points stay with you. Team points only count activities done as a team.

Q: What if I leave a team?
A: Your individual points stay with you. Team points stay with the team.

Q: Can points be removed?
A: Only for plagiarism or ethics violations. Otherwise, points are permanent.

🔗 Related Resources

• Incentives Overview — Full point system and prizes
• Ground-Potentialising Challenge — Research prize
• Event 2 Prize — Prototyping prize
• Documentation Guide — How to submit for points

Check your points: Open the [Leaderboard Sheet] now!

Found an error? Contact the Hub Lead with your evidence.