If you want to hear our thoughts about Q rates (Qualifying rates) and these specific statistics, listen to Episode 343: What is a Good Q Rate?.
Average Qualifying Rate at Each Height
The table and charts below are based on all Regular Masters runs from 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2023. You can find a similar analysis for 2014 here: A Look at Qualification Rate by Height. Note that the qualifying rate is universally lower in Standard than it is in Jumpers.
| Height | Avg STD Qualifying Rate | Avg JWW Qualifying Rate | Calculated QQ Rate | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 8″ | 51% | 56% | 29% | 
| 12″ | 45% | 52% | 23% | 
| 16″ | 43% | 48% | 21% | 
| 20″ | 40% | 44% | 18% | 
| 24″ | 43% | 47% | 20% | 
| 24″C | 39% | 44% | 17% | 
Average Qualifying Rate at Each Level
One new analysis that we looked at for 2023 is the qualification rate at each level of competition.
| Level | Avg STD Qualifying Rate | Avg JWW Qualifying Rate | 
|---|---|---|
| Novice A | 33% | 34% | 
| Novice B | 34% | 32% | 
| Open | 25% | 23% | 
| Excellent | 13% | 16% | 
| Masters | 43% | 49% | 
| Premier | 28% | 30% | 

