A method for scoring a sporting event that offers all participants an opportunity to receive an award is described. A number of categories and a number of places to be awarded within those categories is determined. These numbers are multiplied and the sum is compared to the number of participants in the event that are eligible to receive an award. If the sum is greater than or equal to the number of eligible participants. Eligible participants are divided into categories and each place within those categories is given an award. The method eliminates the need for handicaps or classes and offers an objective method of scoring.