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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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The current list of clubs is available at the [[club roster]] page. | 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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== Registering a Club == | == Registering a Club == | ||
− | To register a new club, complete the [[ | + | To register a new club, complete the [[Club Listing Request]] form and submit it. |
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In order to maintain registered status, clubs must meet the following criteria: | In order to maintain registered status, clubs must meet the following criteria: | ||
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* The club director must be a sanctioned director, having taken and passed the director test. | * The club director must be a sanctioned director, having taken and passed the director test. | ||
* Club directors’ NASPA membership status must be current and in good standing. | * Club directors’ NASPA membership status must be current and in good standing. | ||
+ | === '''Changing Club Information''' === | ||
− | + | Please keep us up to date when things change at your NASPA club. Send changes pertaining to club location, meeting time, address, email, website, or anything shown on your club listing to the [[Club Committee]] [mailto:naspa-club-directors@yahoogroups.com naspa-club-directors@yahoogroups.com] . | |
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=== '''NASPA Sanctioned Club Benefits''' === | === '''NASPA Sanctioned Club Benefits''' === | ||
− | * Listing of clubs on the NASPA website which is linked directly and indirectly with Hasbro | + | * Listing of clubs on the NASPA website which is linked directly and indirectly with Hasbro. |
* 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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* Call your neighborhood or city newspaper and let them know you have a new club and are looking for publicity. They may have a community activities column you can add your club to. They may also send a reporter to your club to interview and take photos. | * Call your neighborhood or city newspaper and let them know you have a new club and are looking for publicity. They may have a community activities column you can add your club to. They may also send a reporter to your club to interview and take photos. | ||
− | * Put notices on bulletin boards in laundromats, grocery stores and anywhere else you see one. | + | * Put notices on public bulletin boards in laundromats, grocery stores and anywhere else you see one. |
* Carry club business cards with you that you can give people if SCRABBLE comes up in the conversation. Google "free business cards" and take advantage of offers. You can also use a greeting card software or other software to print your own on to print at home with Avery or other products that have business card stock. | * Carry club business cards with you that you can give people if SCRABBLE comes up in the conversation. Google "free business cards" and take advantage of offers. You can also use a greeting card software or other software to print your own on to print at home with Avery or other products that have business card stock. | ||
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* Have flyers available at your club meeting for people who seem interested. You can also make a flyer to put on the doors of the establishment while you are there if the manager will let you. | * Have flyers available at your club meeting for people who seem interested. You can also make a flyer to put on the doors of the establishment while you are there if the manager will let you. | ||
− | * Publicize on Facebook, MySpace, NASPA club listing (when you have become an official club | + | * Publicize on Facebook, MySpace, NASPA club listing (when you have become an official club), Literacy events, fair booths, leave club brochures in bookstores or libraries if allowed, word of mouth in online play (ISC, Pogo), free ads such as on Craig's List, Meetup groups. |
* Offer to teach an Adult Ed class on SCRABBLE at a community college, senior center or library. | * Offer to teach an Adult Ed class on SCRABBLE at a community college, senior center or library. | ||
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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. |
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+ | == 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 Request form and submit it.
In order to maintain registered status, clubs must meet the following criteria:
Please keep us up to date when things change at your NASPA club. Send changes pertaining to club location, meeting time, 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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