The governing bodies in each country operate league systems in a domestic season, normally comprising several divisions, in which the teams gain <answer>points</answer> throughout the season depending on results. Teams are placed into tables, placing them in order according to <answer>points</answer> accrued. Most commonly, each team plays every other team in its league at home and away in each season, in a round-robin tournament. At the end of a season, the top team is declared the champion. The top few teams may be promoted to a higher division, and one or more of the teams finishing at the bottom are relegated to a lower division.
What do teams gain for doing well throughout the season?
points