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administered by [[NASPA]] and its [[Club Committee]]. | administered by [[NASPA]] and its [[Club Committee]]. | ||
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; '''NASPA-sanctioned Clubs:''' | ; '''NASPA-sanctioned Clubs:''' | ||
: We maintain a [[Club Roster|club roster]] listing the [[Club Roster|NASPA-sanctioned clubs]] that meet across North America and their meeting times. | : We maintain a [[Club Roster|club roster]] listing the [[Club Roster|NASPA-sanctioned clubs]] that meet across North America and their meeting times. | ||
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== List of NASPA-sanctioned Clubs == | == List of NASPA-sanctioned Clubs == | ||
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* NASPA members are protected by our corporate insurance policy should a NASPA member be the proximate cause of damage while participating in NASPA sanctioned activities, including official club play. | * NASPA members are protected by our corporate insurance policy should a NASPA member be the proximate cause of damage while participating in NASPA sanctioned activities, including official club play. | ||
* The accomplishments of players at NASPA sanctioned clubs have validity and legitimacy throughout North America and the Scrabble playing world. Accomplishments are official with special accomplishments chronicled on our worldwide website. | * The accomplishments of players at NASPA sanctioned clubs have validity and legitimacy throughout North America and the Scrabble playing world. Accomplishments are official with special accomplishments chronicled on our worldwide website. | ||
− | * Exclusivity: Only one sanctioned club will be permitted to meet on any given day of the week within a 50-mile radius unless agreed upon by all concerned | + | * Exclusivity: Only one sanctioned club will be permitted to meet on any given day of the week within a 50-mile radius unless agreed upon by all concerned. |
== How to Start a NASPA Club == | == How to Start a NASPA Club == | ||
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* Consider: Unrated youth tournaments, having an unrated division at your regular rated tournament and publicizing it. | * Consider: Unrated youth tournaments, having an unrated division at your regular rated tournament and publicizing it. | ||
− | * Club Dues, if desired: This varies depending on club expenses and prize funds. Some club dues contribute toward tournament playing room costs. Sometimes club dues provide club prizes, either weekly, monthly or yearly. Club dues can go toward yearly tournament | + | * Club Dues, if desired: This varies depending on club expenses and prize funds. Some club dues contribute toward tournament playing room costs. Sometimes club dues provide club prizes, either weekly, monthly or yearly. Club dues can go toward yearly tournament expenses. |
+ | == Expert Point Certificates == | ||
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+ | Some clubs use Expert Points (one point for each club game win) to encourage and celebrate club achievements. They can be a motivating factor for the newcomer to continue attending your club. Those certificates reflect many hard-fought victories. | ||
+ | Certificates may only be awarded to current members of NASPA. It is up to the club director to notify the [[Club Committee]] [mailto:naspa-club-directors@yahoogroups.com naspa-club-directors@yahoogroups.com] which Expert Award certificates should be awarded and what level. Levels of achievement are: 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 Club wins. |
Competitive club SCRABBLE play in Canada and the United States is administered by NASPA and its Club Committee.
The current list of clubs is available at the club roster page.
There is no fee for starting or continuing a NASPA-sanctioned club. The fee initially charged has been discontinued.
Club websites may be listed as long as they do not contain inappropriate material or links to inappropriate material as periodically reviewed by the Club Committee.
Unless otherwise requested, only the first director listed in the response to the NASPA request for club information will be listed.
To register a new club, complete the club listing application and send it to Mary Rhoades.
In order to maintain registered status, clubs must meet the following criteria:
Please send changes of club location, address, email, website or anything shown on your club listing to the Club Committee naspa-club-directors@yahoogroups.com .
Some clubs use Expert Points (one point for each club game win) to encourage and celebrate club achievements. They can be a motivating factor for the newcomer to continue attending your club. Those certificates reflect many hard-fought victories. Certificates may only be awarded to current members of NASPA. It is up to the club director to notify the Club Committee naspa-club-directors@yahoogroups.com which Expert Award certificates should be awarded and what level. Levels of achievement are: 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 Club wins.
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