Masterpoints
is an awards system. Masterpoints is
used for Life Master achievements, the Barry Crain 500, Ace of Clubs, and other
Masterpoint races. I do not want to get rid
of Masterpoints, but ACBL members criticize Masterpoints when it is used to
bracket, stratify, or flight ACBL events.
I advocate we have both an awards system, and a ratings
system. One system cannot do both jobs well.