CURRENT THPA STANDING RULES
CONSTITUTION
BY LAWS
AND
STANDING RULES
OF THE
TENNESSEE HORSESHOE PITCHERS ASSOCIATION
(REVISED 2010)
PREAMBLE
We the horseshoe pitchers of Tennessee in order to promote and foster the game on both the competitive and recreational levels and to provide all persons in our area (or state) with the opportunity and facilities for playing the game, and to insure its continued growth and existence, do hereby establish this constitution.CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I - NAMEThe name of this organization shall be The Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association.
ARTICLE II- PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be to further the game of horseshoe pitching by all proper means in this area, provide our membership with the best facilities and activities within our means, and to support and cooperate with the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association in every possible way.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
The requirements for membership shall be set out in the By Laws.
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS
The officers of this organization shall consist of a President, First, Second, Third Vice-President and a Secretary-Treasurer. All officers shall serve a two-rear term. The President and the Second Vice-President shall be elected in odd years. The First and Third Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected in even rears. Officers are to be elected during the State Tournament Meeting.
The newly elected officers shall take office immediately after the election..
ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
1. President - The duties of the President shall be to preside at all meetings, to administer the business of the organization, to pass on any obligations the organization may wish to incur, and to handle whatever other duties mar come to his attention in promoting the best interest of the organization.
2. Vice-Presidents - The Vice-Presidents shall, in their order, assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President or whenever the President is unable to properly discharge his duties and shall assist the President, when requested, and assume any duties their offices may imply.
3. Secretary-Treasurer - The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings, act as custodian of the funds and properties of the organization, and attend to the correspondence and any other duties which mar come to his attention as necessary to promote the best interest of the organization.
4. Any officer or officers may be removed from office in the event of flagrant misconduct or failure to perform their duties. A two-thirds vote of all regular members attending a special meeting shall be necessary for removal after a fair and impartial hearing of the charges.
ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE BOARD
The elected officers shall constitute the Executive Board and may act on behalf of the organization in all matters.
Meetings of the Executive Board shall be held at such times and places as the Executive Board may decide.
At least two-thirds of the members of the Executive Board must be present to constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE VII- COMMITTEES
The President shall appoint such committees as he/she deems necessary and shall serve as an ex-officio member of them.
ARTICLE VIII-BY LAWS
The organization may adopt such By Laws as it shall deem necessary. By Laws shall be adopted when approved by a majority vote of the members in good standing present at the regular meeting.
ARTICLE IX - MEETINGS
The annual meeting and election of officers shall be held during the State Tournament each year.
ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds affirmative vote of all voting members present at any regular meeting provided, however, that no proposed constitutional amendment may be considered or voted upon unless notice of the regular meeting or the special meeting at which the amendment is proposed shall have contained a brief statement of the proposed amendment.BY LAWS
1. The rules of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association of America shall govern in all cases except those specifically stated in the Br Laws.
2. All officer and pitchers must become members of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association.
3. Membership requirements shall be payment of annual THPA and NHPA dues and sportsmanlike conduct.
4. The dues of the association per member annually shall be set by’ the membership and shall include the cost of membership in the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association, the State membership, and liability insurance.
5. All tournaments sponsored by the Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association shall be sanctioned.
6. Pitchers must have pitched in a minimum of three (3) sanctioned tournaments in Tennessee prior to the registration deadline date to be eligible to pitch in the State Singles Tournament. 400 shoes pitched in sanctioned league play shall count as one (1) tournament.
7. Any new business, to be brought up at the annual meeting, must be submitted in writing and published in the Newsletter.
8. All refunds for State Tournament will be issued on approval from the board upon written request and reason from withdrawing pitcher after tournament deadline has passed.
THPA STANDING RULES 2011
THPA DUES: $ 25.00 per year, includes NHPA dues
TOURNAMENT STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM, local time
(Starting times for special tournaments will be posted on schedules and in Newsletters)
SIGN-UP TIME: One half hour before scheduled tournament
ENTRY FEES:
REGULAR THPA OPEN TOURNAMENTS
$ 20.00 per player, breakdown as follows:
$ 1.00 to local court
$ 1.00 to tournament director
$ 3.00 to State tournament pay back fund
$ 14.00 to Class pay back
$ 1.00 to THPA
JUNIORS DO NOT PAY ENTRY FEE OR RECEIVE PAYBACK
( They must have a sanction card)
SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS:
STATE SINGLES TOURNAMENT- PRE-REGISTER
$ 20.00 – Adults
STATE DOUBLES
$ 20.00 per player
SCOREKEEPERS:
REGULAR TOURNAMENT: $ .50 per game per player
SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS: $ 1.00 per game per player
PAYBACK: (Based on $ 14.00 per pitcher per class)
5. Proposal #2 submitted by Doug Farnsworth for the payback was approved as follows:
2 person class ($28 total
1st Place $28
3 person Class ($42Total)
1st Place $42.00
4 Person Class ($56 Total)
1st Place $42 2nd $14.00
5 Person Class ($70 Total)
1st Place $42 2nd $20.00 3rd $8.00
6 Person Class ($84 Total)
1st Place $50 2nd $25 3rd $10
7 Person Class ($98)
1st Place $50 2nd $25 3rd $15 4th $8
8 Person Class ($112total)
1st Place $50 2nd $30 3rd $20 4th $12
9 Person Class ($126 total)
CLASS PLACEMENT:
Pitchers will be placed in classes based on their average according to the previous weeks Natstat standing. If they are new or have no average from lack of tournament play, they will be required to pitch 100 shoes with score to be kept by an appointed THPA member.
30 FOOT AND 40 FOOT PITCHERS:
Pitch in same class according to percentage except for State tournament and special tournaments determined by Tournament Director. Handicapping is allowed if there is a substantial difference in percentage to create a better class of tournament. NHPA handicap rules apply.
GAME TIES:
Shoe Limit Games – Flip a shoe to see who goes first, then down and back until tie is broken. (4-shoe innings)
CLASS TIES FOR FIRST PLACE:
20 shoe play-off. Below first place ties will be determined by percentage.
FOUR WAY TIE:
Round Robin play to break tie. If there is still a tie after play-off Round Robin, it will then go to percentage to determine places.
THREE WAY TIE:
Same as above.
STATE SINGLES TOURNAMENT:
DATE: The date for the State Singles Tournament will be the last Saturday in September. (This was voted into effect in 2009) The State Singles will rotate between Rock Springs and Crossville with the State Doubles being at the site not hosting the State Singles that year. (Voted-2004)
REGISTRATION: The State Tournament is pre-registered. Entries must be postmarked by two Saturdays before the tournament. The NATSTAT average of that Saturday will be used for entry.
FORMAT: Games for Championship Classes will be 40 points. All other classes will be 40 shoes. Play-offs for ties will be the same as regular tournaments -20 shoe games – except for Championship Classes – 40 points.
TROPHIES: Trophies will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 8 person classes. 1st, 2nd and 3rd for 6 person classes. 1st and 2nd in 4 person classes. 1st place in 3 person classes.
PAY BACK: In 2005, it was voted to have a pay back for the State Tournament. Pay back amounts will be determined by the amount in the fund. Pay back will be equal in all classes.
STATE DOUBLES TOURNAMENT:
DATE: The date for the State Doubles Tournament will be the last Saturday in June. (2009)
REGISTRATION: You may register with your partner the day of the tournament or you may pre register.
Combined averages of entrants may not be over 115%. If you show up without a partner, and there is not one available, you will not be able to pitch.
FORMAT: Each game will be 60 shoes with each player pitching 30 shoes.
PAYOUT: In 2010 it was voted to have a payback for the State Doubles. As well as trophies of 1st and 2nd place. The amount to be determined by the number of entrants in each class.
HALL OF FAME: A committee appointed by the President will accept and review nominations for Hall of Fame Inductees. Any THPA member may submit nominations, in writing, listing the nominees qualifications and achievements. Nominees may be active or deceased. Nominees and their qualifications will be announced in a special Newsletter that goes out prior to the State Tournament. Membership will vote by ballot at the State Tournament prior to the annual meeting with inductees being announced at the meeting.
They will receive their plaques by mail. A member may also be removed from the Hall of Fame for actions unsupportive of THPA by motion at the annual meeting with a 2/3 majority vote of those present.
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: During the State Tournament, each registered member may get a ballot and vote for the pitcher who they think has shown the most sportsmanship throughout the season. The winner will have their next year’s NHPA Card paid for. Award may be won 1 time every 3 years.
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