2009 By Laws
Instated 1-1-09 Revised 12-13-09 to go into effect 1/1/2010
2010 NBHA TEXAS 08 By-Laws
Director Ð Kim Inskeep 432 638 9647 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 memberÕs 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 associationÕs 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 2010-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 Òpull 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.
We will offer 3D poles at most events as an optional class at the discretion of the District Director.
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 in at least 60% of shows in order to qualify for year-end awards *** It is a memberÕs 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.
Carry over rule
A contestant may opt to carry over their time to the Youth or Senior class, rather than running their horse again. However, if a barrel is knocked down, the contestant may then run their horse a second time during the youth or senior class rather than taking a Òno-timeÓ in both classes.
Hot checks
All hot checks will be posted on the wall at every barrel race as well as in the newsletter after the Director has made 2 attempts to contact the person and collect the monies owed on the checks. Returned check fee is $30.00 beginning Jan 1, 2010. All Òhot checksÓ will be turned over to the court after 2 attempts have been made to collect the funds. Non-members will be on a cash only basis unless pre-approved by the District Director. All persons writing Òhot checksÓ will be placed on a cash only basis and will not be allowed to enter another barrel race until their previous hot check is handled.
***Work Hours / Year End District Awards Qualifications
A minimum of 6 work hour must be earned. These work hours may be achieved in a variety of ways including but not limited to working in the arena with set up, take down or during an event. It may include announcing or office help. It may include secretarial work outside of the race event. It can include gathering donations, putting together flyers, printing office documents, etc. Work hours other than arena/race day help can be arranged with the District Director.
To qualify for year-end district awards members must compete in at least 60% of the shows per year.
Year End District Awards will be awarded to Open Barrels- 1-2-3-4DÕs, Youth 1-2-3-DÕs, Senior 1-2-3-DÕs
To qualify for these classes you must have competed in the class(es) at a minimum of 60% 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 elseMust complete one fundraiser Ð 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 DÕs 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, 2010