How are qualifications determined for the elimination rounds in FRC Crescendo?

Qualifications for the elimination rounds in FRC Crescendo are determined based on team performance and rankings throughout the event. Each team's performance during the qualification matches contributes to their overall ranking, which is pivotal in deciding who advances to the elimination rounds. The rankings take into account various factors, such as match wins, scoring, and other criteria that reflect a team's effectiveness in competition.

This systematic approach ensures that the teams that have demonstrated the best performance during the qualifications are given the opportunity to compete in the elimination rounds, maximizing the competitive integrity of the tournament. Other methods, such as audience votes, random allocations, or the number of robots built, do not align with the structured and merit-based nature of the competition.