SoftStart Score is a 0-10 sum of verified beginner signals from public race pages. We never invent points. Missing data shows as Unscored.
| Signal | Points |
|---|---|
| Pool swim or indoor | 2 |
| Super-sprint / try-a-tri / youth | 2 |
| Novice / first-timer support or clinic | 2 |
| Women-only | 1 |
| Relay option | 1 |
| Athena and/or Clydesdale | 1 |
| Flat course called out | 1 |
| Recreational / non-competitive wave | 1 |
| Sprint format published | 1 |
| Duathlon option | 1 |
| Aquabike option | 1 |