These bylaws were superceded in January 2007 due to the 2006 elections and votes on new bylaws. Please see our latest bylaws. NATIONAL 42 PLAYERS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWSARTICLE I – NAMESection 1- This association (social/recreation club) shall be known as the “National 42 Players Association”. ARTICLE II – OBJECTIVESSection 1- To promote and enlarge the participation in, and the number of, “live” tournaments in a straight 42 format. Section 2- To have a place where membership is open to all that are interested in the game of 42. New players may find a source for tutorial help, etc. Where you do not have to be a player to be a member but simply like to be involved. A member may simply want to help promote the game, or monitor a family member or a friend’s success from afar. Section 3- To reward players who participate often and/or top place finishers with “pro player points” in order for them to achieve a level of “PRO” status. Section 4- To make the awarded points variable on a scale to compliment the size and level of competition at a given tournament. Section 5- To work with and assist in “if needed” open tournaments in promoting the game of 42 in its original or traditional form. Section 6- To never take away any control or traditions from existing groups or tournament sponsors. Section 7- To have a rating system and a “Pro” level status that is achievable by a large number of “live” tournament players, and where players can also receive the peer and public recognition they deserve. Section 8- To have an end of the season/year “High Point Pro Player” award given to the top player/players. Section 9- To promote more OPEN live tournaments as well as PRO INVITATIONAL tournaments held multi-annually for PRO qualified players. Section 10- To hold an end of the year tournament for the top finishers of the Pro Invitationals to meet for the NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS. Section 11- To have a source for “42 NEWS” where announcements, upcoming events and tournament results can be reported, whether this is from a quarterly newsletter or a web page or a combination of ideas. ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIPSection 1- Any person of good moral character regardless of race, color, sex or national origin is eligible for membership. Section 2- The membership and/or pro level are only active and valid if continuous membership is maintained without expiration. Section 3- Expired membership occurs when the “annual dues” are not postmarked by Jan 31st for that year. Early payment is accepted if a member is expecting to be out of country, out of pocket or out of mind come January. Section 4- New members may join at any time during the year but the annual dues amount will still be the same and renewal will be due by Jan 31st of the next year. Section 5- An expired membership will require 12 points to regain a pro level, just like a new member. An expired membership may lose their original member number and be issued the next available number in line. Losing pro status in any given year does not mean that a player loses their membership or member # as long as they maintain a continuous membership. Section 6- Members can be suspended from membership for falsifying tournament results, member participation, or level size. Members can be suspended for intentionally or knowingly violating membership and/or tournament rules. Members can be suspended for cheating in a tournament. All members will be given a copy of all rules and regulations at time of membership and be required to know them. Blatant or aggressive un-sportsman like conduct or extreme rudeness may also be grounds for suspension. Section 7- Membership suspensions will not be handed out lightly or handled lightly. Suspensions will only be made, if necessary, by the President on a temporary basis until the Board of Directors can review and vote on suspension and length of suspension. During member suspensions (temporary or given by the board) the suspended member will NOT accumulate pro player points or be allowed to play in the Association Invitationals or receive any other member benefit. Section 8- The Board of Directors will take up any member rule-violation issues on a case-by-case basis once brought to its attention, and a simple majority vote of the Board can reject or sustain a member’s standing in the Association. The Board is committed to providing a full and fair hearing of the facts in such cases, but reserves the right and responsibility for final judgments in each instance. The Board reserves the right to not approve, or terminate, membership based on information about individuals and their standing with other 42 groups, or on other information gained from credible sources as well as the member in question, which indicate that the person’s membership in N42PA would jeopardize the integrity of this Association. Section 9- Pro player points and eligibility for Invitational Pro Tournaments can only be awarded to “current” members in good standing. ARTICLE IV – OPEN TOURNAMENT RULESSection 1- All qualifying open and invitational tournaments will be in a “straight 42” format. No plunge, nello or sevens allowed. Section 2- All qualifying tournaments must be played “live”. Section 3- “Open tournament” means advertised in some way such as a mailer, newspaper, flier displayed at other open tournaments, web page, etc that is approved by the director and/or board. Section 4- The board of directors shall reserve the right to remove the status of any tournament. Section 5- The Board has the ultimate say for validation of any tournament, and reserves the right to validate or invalidate a tournament at the request of another board member, by a majority vote, if the facts support a problem with the results of a tournament. ARTICLE V – PRO POINT RULESSection 1- 12 points are required to reach “PRO” level membership. Each team member will accrue points individually. 12 points are required annually to maintain their pro level. Section 2- Once a member reaches a “PRO” level in any given tournament season (Jan 1st through Nov 30th) they maintain their pro status for the year earned as well as the following year. On the following year if 12 points are not earned again by Nov 30th then they lose their pro status. Section 3- The membership and/or pro level are only active and valid if continuous membership is maintained without membership expiration. Section 4- The National 42 Players Assoc. season for all qualifying open and invitational tournaments will be held between Jan 1st and Nov 30th. DECEMBER will be kept open to tally all pro player points for the Pro Points Player of the Year Award (given to the highest point total player/players) as well as to host the SUPER BOWL of all tournaments, the NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS Section 5- Pro player points including bonus points are only valid for each tournament season (Jan 1st through Nov 30th). Every member starts at zero on Jan 1st. The Pro level accrued or maintained (12 points) will carry over year to year as long as the 12 points are earned EACH year. EXAMPLE: The points total does not carry over from one season to another but the membership level accrued or maintained by the 12 points will carry over. ARTICLE VI – PRO POINT CREDITSSection 1. Qualified Tournament Levels:
Section 2. Pro Player Points
• Bonus Points – Every member accrues for playing in any qualifying tournament regardless of finish position. • XXXX means – does not qualify for finish position points. |