1.   Skaters accumulate points during the competition, depending on their placing in the races.

2.   Skaters accumulate points during the three-day championships, opening Friday, depending on their placing in the races.

3.   Skaters accumulate points during the competition depending on their placing in the races.

4.   Skaters can accumulate points from two of the meets to qualify for the series final in St. Petersburg, Russia, in March.