The Showdown Crown is the most prestigious award handed out in the Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit.  It symbolizes achievement at the highest level and is commemorated by a set of custom rings for the winning team.  The scoring format in the overall points race assigns a score based on where a team finishes in each tournament.  Through a linear scoring format, the point system emphasizes performance at a high level and consistency, the benchmark of a true champion in any sport.  If there is a tie based on the scoring system, the tie breaker will be determined by whichever team has the highest total weight for the season.  The scoring format for the series is as follows: