* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/join.pl new member application]
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/renew.pl renewal application]
== Benefits of Membership ==
The main current benefits of membership are:
* Eligibility to play in NASPA [[tournaments]]. These are rated, sanctioned SCRABBLE tournaments. NASPA is the only organization in North America licensed by Hasbro to use the registered name, “SCRABBLE”. These events are played with an accepted tournament word list with rules for both play and comportment and a system in place to ensure that these rules are adhered to. Effective 2009-07-01, [[NSA]] membership is no longer accepted for tournament eligibility.
* Eligibility to play in rated events overseas with additional privileges offered under the auspices of [[International agreements]], including:
** [[ABSP Agreement|Member discounts]] on tournament entry fees at events sanctioned by the Association of British Scrabble Players ([[ABSP]]).
* Eligibility to run and vote for elected positions on some committees, including the [[Advisory Board]] and [[Canadian Committee]].
* Eligibility to volunteer within the organization on some committees, including the [[Tournament Committee]] and [[Rules Committee]]
* Eligibility to apply for [[director certification]] and then run a sanctioned [[club]].
* An official [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/mcard.pl membership card].
* Access to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl member-only services] including the [[NASPA Store]].
* Sanctioned recognition of individual achievements in tournament play.
* Coverage under NASPA's Liability Insurance Policy while participating in NASPA sanctioned activities.
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More benefits will be added as the NASPA [[Membership Committee]] prepares them.
Members will be required to comply with a
[[Code of Conduct]], which took effect on July 1, 2009.
== How to Join ==
of our Member Services page.
== Benefits of Membership ==
The main current benefits of membership are:
* Eligibility to play in NASPA [[tournaments]]. These are rated, sanctioned SCRABBLE tournaments. NASPA is the only organization in North America licensed by Hasbro to use the registered name, “SCRABBLE”. These events are played with an accepted tournament word list with rules for both play and comportment and a system in place to ensure that these rules are adhered to. Effective 2009-07-01, [[NSA]] membership is no longer accepted for tournament eligibility.
* Coverage under NASPA's Liability Insurance Policy while participating in NASPA sanctioned activities.
* Eligibility to run and vote for elected positions on some committees, such as the [[Canadian Committee]] and [[Advisory Board]]
* Eligibility to apply for [[director certification]] and then run a sanctioned [[club]]
* An official [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/mcard.pl membership card]
* Access to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl member-only services] including the [[NASPA Store]]
* Sanctioned recognition of individual achievements in tournament play
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In addition, NASPA members are entitled to guest privileges from our partner associations when travelling overseas, including:
* [[ABSP Agreement|Member discounts]] on tournament entry fees at events sanctioned by the Association of British Scrabble Players ([[ABSP]])
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More benefits will be added as the NASPA [[Membership Committee]] prepares them.
Players who have a specific number that they want for their membership number
may obtain it by paying a higher membership fee of US$50, provided the number
is still available.
Members will be required to comply with a
[[Code of Conduct]], which took effect on July 1, 2009.
== Current Members ==