This page describes the '''director certification''' process for [[NASPA]] is updating the procedure by which its members who want to become certified as [[clubs|clubtournament]] and [[tournaments|tournamentclub]] [[directors]]are certified, and should have for the new system in place byJune 2009first time. [[NSA]]-sanctioned (Existing directors are automaticallycertified already as , please see the [[NASPADirectors]] directorspage. Certification fornew directors will probably look like this:)
# Applicant pays a fee to The [[NASPATournament Committee]], obtains access to a written online test.# Applicant passes online test, or fails and has to pay an additional fee after a waiting period.# Applicant is granted apprentice director [[Club Committee]] set the certification, and can codirect tournaments under supervision of a mentor. At criteria are oversee the discretion of the mentor, this supervision may take place in person, or by telephone. Mentors must be fully certified directors; applicants may choose 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 statuscertification process.
Here are some of the tasks that need to be completed before the new system can be put into effect:== Implementation status ==
* Preparation As of June 6, 2009, the implementation of the written test.* Implementation of the written process is at the pilot stage. The new director's test as a web application, including grading corresponding to the current [[Tournament rules]] and payment[[Directors Manual|Director’s Manual]], is in final review.* Compilation of an initial list of certified directors willing to act as mentors Two applicants have completed the test by email.* Determination of grandfathering status for existing The [[NSAWeb Committee]] directors.* Creation of an is working on the online test and the director database of directors . The Tournament and their certification levels.* Preparation of Club committees are preparing the mentoring guidelines.* Update of this web page to fully describe new system.
People who are interested == Certification process == == Prerequisites == Applicants must be NASPA members in becoming new [[NASPA]]good standing. == Director’s test == The test can be taken in two ways: *Online: The test will be paid for, taken, and graded online. There will be a 90-day window of time during which if a person does not score a passing grade the first time, there will be opportunity for two more tries. If a passing grade has not been accomplished within the 90-certified directors should contact day period, there will be a waiting period before paying again and trying again. Whenever a passing grade has been accomplished, the prospective director will move to the next step. The online test will cost $25 initially. *By mail or email: The test can be ordered by ordering it from [[Mary Rhoades]] (PO Box 211993, Bedford, TX 76095). It can be taken at your leisure, returned to Mary for grading and upon a passing grade, the prospective director will move to bethe next step. The mail test will cost $35, a slightly higher fee to pay for manual processing. == Apprenticeship == put on Upon passing the test, the applicant is granted apprentice director certification, and can codirect tournaments under supervision of a waiting list mentor. At the discretion of persons waiting the mentor, this supervision may take place in person or by telephone. Mentors must be fully certified directors; applicants may choose their own mentors, or may ask to undergo the new processbe assigned one. NASPA Committee members whoare interested in helping implement any of When an apprentice's mentor feels that the above should join apprentice is ready to direct tournaments alone, the [[Tournament Committee]]mentor notifies NASPA, which grants applicant full director status.