=== 4. Peak rating (PR) ===
One spot at most will be reserved for a qualifying tournament. The remaining spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.
== Alternates ==
# * Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2, 3, or 4, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.
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== Obligations ==
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2, 3, or 4, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the 2015 World SCRABBLE Championship except through the QT.
reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the [[2015 World SCRABBLE Championship]] except through the QT. ''This only applies so long as if there actually IS is a QT for WSC 2015.''
== Disputes ==
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee, whose decision will be final.