> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.openfishingcup.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rankings

> How rankings work on Open Fishing Cup — Country Rankings, Angler Rankings, and Competition Rankings

# Rankings

Open Fishing Cup features three ranking systems that track angler performance across different scopes. All rankings are calculated automatically and update whenever catches are approved or modified.

## Country Rankings

Country Rankings rank anglers **within their own country**, per species, per calendar year.

* Only **approved catches** count toward your ranking.
* Your score is based on your **top catches** per species (the number of catches that count is configured per species — typically 2).
* Points equal the total length (in cm) of your top catches for that species.
* Rankings reset at the start of each calendar year.

### How to view

Navigate to **Rankings → Country Rankings** from the main menu. You can filter by species and year. Each country section shows the top 3 anglers, and you can click through to see the full leaderboard.

### Your Rank

If you're logged in and have ranked catches, a **"Your Rank"** banner shows your current position, points, and the anglers directly above and below you.

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## Angler Rankings

Angler Rankings rank anglers **globally**, per species, per calendar year — regardless of which country the catch was made in.

* Same scoring logic as Country Rankings: your **top catches** per species determine your total points.
* All approved catches from any country count.
* Rankings reset at the start of each calendar year.

### How to view

Navigate to **Rankings → Angler Rankings** from the main menu. The overview shows the top 3 anglers per species globally. Click a species to see the full leaderboard.

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## Competition Rankings

Competition Rankings track performance within a **specific competition** (open competitions or club championships).

* Only catches that match the competition's **species**, **country**, **date range**, and **minimum length** requirements are scored.
* You must be **registered** for the competition for your catches to count.
* Points are calculated based on species-specific multipliers and bonus fish rules defined by the competition organiser.
* Rankings are live throughout the competition period.

### How to view

Go to any competition page and click **"Rankings"** to see the leaderboard. Your position is highlighted if you're a participant.

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## Sharing your Rank

On all ranking pages, you can **share your rank** as a visual card via social media or messaging apps. Click the share button next to your rank to generate a shareable image.

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## How Rankings are Calculated

* Rankings update **automatically** when a catch is approved, modified, or removed.
* The system uses **incremental updates** — only the affected angler's ranking is recalculated, keeping leaderboards fast and accurate.
* Competition administrators and super admins can trigger a **full recalculation** if needed.