2009 By Laws
Instated 1-1-09
2009 NBHA TEXAS 08 By-Laws
Director – Malissa Blackmon 432-889-5251 nbhatx08@yahoo.com
As
a director she will handle all class points, scheduling of shows, handle all
issues
within
the district, answer any questions or concerns regarding our club and make sure
all
members follow the rules by Nationals and with the districts own by-laws.
District
08 strives to provide fairness and equality before, during and after all shows.
Shows will be abided by the rules established by the N.B.H.A.; a few will be
amended in the District 08 by-Laws. It is the memberŐs responsibility to be
familiar with all National and District Rules. Our District Director has the
right to add any by-laws as needed. It is up to the member to read their
newsletter for changes and updates.
Each
member is responsible to provide NBHA card and current Coggins at shows. Every
arena will require current Coggins for the Texas Animal Commission for viewing.
Our association succeeds through its people, and our people will commit
themselves to the associationŐs vision and to unselfish teamwork while striving
to achieve personal performance levels that result in nothing less than
excellence.
We
are an organization that caresÉfor our members and for each other. We will
treat one another with respect and with a caring attitude, knowing that our
collective value is the key to our total success.
We
are pleased that you have chosen to become part of our team as we look towards
an exciting 2009-show year.
Barrel Runs/ Paybacks
Entry sign-ups shall be conducted orderly by
contestants forming one line. Once a draw is made for specific horse and rider
it shall not be changed.
There will be no practicing around the barrels
during open arena time. If repeated warnings are issued, the rider will be
assessed a penalty.
If a barrel is knocked over during a run, a no
time will be issued, no points will be awarded and prize money will not be
paid. (Touching a barrel is permitted)
Contestants must attempt to make the fastest run
possible. Any obvious attempt to Ňpull upÓ or pace their run may result in A no
time.
The announcer and timekeeper must be at least
thirteen. Neither shall be interrupted during a class. If an announcement is
needed please tell the secretary or submit it in writing.
During the Barrel classes there will be
only one circling of each Barrel. No re-circling allowed due to unfairness of
other contests in the same drag. There will be a fifteen-dollar penalty for
re-circling a barrel during a class.
Any rules not covered in these By-laws will be in
the NBHA Rules.
Open Barrels:
Open will be run in a 4-D format. A minimum of
twenty dollars from each entry fees is to be paid out. The total payout of the
entry fees from the class is to be divided as follows:
4D
Payout = 35% to the 1-D, 30% to the 2-D, 20% to the 3-D, 15% to the 4-D
See NBHA Rule booklet for further breakdown of
payout.
Youth Barrels:
18 & under barrels will be ran in the 3-D
format which is full second splits. Twelve dollars of each entry fee will be
paid out, Age is determined by January 1, 2009
Senior Barrels:
50 and over will be run in the 3-D format, which
is full second splits. Twelve dollars of each entry fee will be paid out. Age
50 and over may run the senior class. Member must be 50 years old or older to
run in the class.
Ties
In the event of a tie, District 08 will break the
tie as follows:
The rider that has entered and competed the most
in the class throughout the year. If a tie remains after the above, the rider
with the most 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.
until the tie is broken. If the tie still remains after all of the above, the
rider with the most completed runs.
Exhibitions
We will call out riders name three times within
one minute, if you are not ready when called by the third time your exhibition
will be scratched. There will be a 60 second limit
on exhibitions. A five-dollar
penalty will result for going over 60 seconds. Fee
must be paid before Class times count.
Points of Interest
We are scheduling at least 12 shows for this year.
All shows will go toward district points. At least six shows will be sanctioned
for World qualifying points.
Points will be kept on all shows for
year-end awards. Every member must compete 60% of shows, which are 7
jackpots*** It is a memberŐs responsibility to know rules and keep up with
points/shows.
Added Money
All added money will be divided equally in each
division.
Rescheduling of Jackpots
If you are in question about weather/arena
conditions, please call before you haul. We will still have a show when it is
raining as along as the arena is covered.
Late Entries/Call-ins
No contestants are allowed to call in to be
entered in a class or exhibitions. Entries must be paid before # is drawn, if
the contestant does not make it in time for their run, no entry fees will be
refunded.
***Work Hours / Year End District Awards Qualifications
A minimum of 6 work hour must be earned
To qualify for year end district awards members
must compete in 7 shows
Year End District Awards will be awarded to
Open Barrels- 1-2-3-4DŐs, Youth 1-2-3-DŐs, Senior
1-2-3-DŐs
To qualify for these classes you must have
competed in the class(es) at a minimum of 7 shows. Awards for each class will
be determined by money brought in by that class.
Others may work for you as long as you are at the
jackpot when they are working and your name is on the worksheet.
Your own work requirements must be must before you
may work for anyone else.
Must complete one fundraiser – Fundraiser equals
selling 25 raffle tickets.
All requirements must be met to qualify for
District Awards.
***Additional District Points
For every 10 raffle tickets sold above the
required 25 you will receive 1 point towards district points up to 10 points
for the year. (10 points will be given for 100 raffle tickets sold). Example 25
raffle ticket sold = 0 points, 35 raffle tickets sold = 1 point, 100 raffle
tickets sold = 10 points.
Points will be but towards a single D in the open
4D only, were the member has standings in the open 4D. Points will not be split
between DŐs even if member has points in more than one D and or rides more than
one horse.
Members who do not sell raffle tickets to obtain
all 10 points can obtain a cash donation of $125.00 to receive 10 points for
yearend district points. All cash donations must be turned in by November 1,
2009.