All league games played shall be two (2) points for a win. All games ending in a tie after regulation time will proceed to determine a winner by implementing the U SPORTS Tie-Breaker System. The winning team shall receive two (2) points in the standings while the losing team shall be awarded no points.
Tie Breaking Procedures for League Standings:
1. Two Teams Tied: the following protocol shall determine the final league standings:
a) The team that has the best win/lost record in games between the two teams.
b) If still tied, the team that has the best points for minus points against record in games between the two teams.
c) If still tied, the team that has the best points for minus points against record in all league games.
d) Coin flip by the Managing Director of Canada West.
2. Three or More Teams Tied: The following protocol shall be used to determine the higher ranked team from the tied teams.
a) The team that has the best win/loss percentage in games between the three or more tied teams.
b) If all teams are still tied, the team that has the best points for minus points against record in league games between the three or more tied teams.
c) If all teams are still tied, the team that has the best points for minus points against record in all league games.
Note: The above protocol is repeated until the number of tied teams is reduced to two. The two teams tied protocol is then applied to break the final tie.
Additional information can be found in the Canada West Football Playing Regulations.
