The CSA has unveiled its final team rankings for the season, setting the stage for the upcoming championship events. Powered by the CSA’s ELO ranking system, these standings provide an objective and interconnected view of team performances, where every match during the full season of competition plays a significant role in shaping the overall rankings.
Under these latest standings, the top 12 ranked men’s and women’s teams have secured their spots in the National Team Championships scheduled for March 6-9, 2025. Teams ranked between 13 and 34 (with the women’s field extending to 31) will compete in the CSA Divisional Team Championships from February 28 to March 2, 2025.
Division Breakdown by Ranking:
Men’s Divisions:
- Potter Cup: Teams ranked 1–12
- Hoehn Cup: Teams ranked 13–20
- Summers Cup: Teams ranked 21–28
- Conroy Cup: Teams ranked 29–34
Women’s Divisions:
- Howe Cup: Teams ranked 1–12
- Kurtz Cup: Teams ranked 13–20
- Walker Cup: Teams ranked 21–31
All results from the beginning of the season through February 24 have been factored into these rankings. The full rankings can be found here.
ELO Rankings: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Season
The CSA’s ELO-based ranking algorithm provides a dynamic and interconnected view of team standings by analyzing all matches played throughout the season. This method forms a comprehensive “spider web” of results linked through common opponents, ensuring that every match carries significant weight in determining rankings. The algorithm emphasizes season-long consistency by considering each team’s best wins, worst losses, and overall performance, rather than isolated results. Notably, ELO evaluates only wins and losses—without factoring in the margin of victory—so every result, regardless of scoreline, has a full impact on the rankings. Matches between closely ranked teams influence standings the most, making every game crucial to the final rankings.
