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Upon passing the test, the applicant is granted apprentice director certification, and can co-direct tournaments and/or clubs under supervision of a mentor if the age restrictions allow. At the discretion of the mentor, this supervision may take place in person or by telephone. Mentors must be fully certified directors; applicants may suggest their own mentors, or may ask to be assigned one.
When an apprentice's mentor feels that the apprentice is ready to direct tournaments alone, the mentor notifies NASPA, which grants applicant full director status. A " The mentor will refer to the following checklist in assessing the apprentice. * Has passed the Director Test.* Understands how the SCRABBLE trademark must be protected.* Knows how a club’s fee structure and pairing system should operate.* Knows basic SCRABBLE rules: scoring, handling overdraws, holding, challenging, adjudicating.* Knows how to find other rules in the rule book when necessary.* Is willing to learn more complex rules.* Is approachable and has adequate people skills.* Presents a welcoming demeanor to newcomers.* Is fair yet firm in maintaining club policies and handling disputes.* Understands the basics of the [[Code of Conduct]] and its importance in a club setting. If the apprentice satisfies all of the above conditions, the apprentice may be granted certification to operate as aclub director, but not a tournament director.If in addition the apprentice meets all of the following conditions, the apprentice may be granted full certificationto operate as either a club director" or a tournamentdirector. * Understands what supplies are needed at a tournament.* Understands tournament player membership requirements.* Knows how to set up new memberships and renew old ones online.* Understands how RR, KOTH and Swiss pairings work.* Understands why, when and how to apply the Gibson Rule.* Understands basic tournament arithmetic: total wins = total losses, spreads normally sum to zero.* Understands the importance of submitting tournament results swiftly.* Understands the importance of submitting Incident Reports swiftly.* Understands how NASPA’s participation fee works.* Must be able to handle disputes calmly and professionally* Must be willing to enforce the Code of Conduct whenever necessary to maintain order.* Must be well versed in common rule situations.* Must possess above average organizational and people skills and present a positive image of NASPA.* Must have a cool demeanor and not get rattled in difficult situations. Graduates of the apprenticeship program willrelieve a certificate will be sentconferring their status.