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NBHA TEXAS 25 BY-LAWS UPDATED 1-1-2012 ALL CHANGES FOR 2012 ARE IN BOLD
District 25 strives to provide fairness and equality before, during, and after all shows. Shows will be abided by the rules established by N.B.H.A.; a few will be amended in the District 25 By-Laws. It is the member’s 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 the by-laws for any changes and updates. Our association succeeds through its people, and our people will commit themselves to the association’s vision and to unselfish teamwork, while striving to achieve personal performance levels that result in nothing less than excellence. We are an organization that cares for 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 and exciting 2011 show year! District 25 includes the following counties: Anderson, Brazos, Burleson, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Robertson, Trinity and Walker. Representatives may be appointed to assist the District Director, and in the absence of the Director, will represent the district and make decisions in the Director's absence. NBHA TEXAS 25, PRODUCERS, VOLUNTEERS, ARENA OWNERS, ETC...WILL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEMBERS, NON-MEMBERS, SPECTATORS OR MINORS DUE TO ACCIDENTS REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO INJURIES TO INDIVIDUALS, LIVESTOCK OR ANIMALS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, PERSONAL POSSESSIONS OR NEGLIGENCE OF ANY MANNER. THIS APPLIES TO ANY AFFILIATE CONNECTED WITH NBHA TX 25 SHOWS, WHETHER SANCTIONED SHOWS, POINT SHOWS OR FUNDRAISERS. COMPETITION RULES Competitors must complete all entry forms in full and provide a signature; minors' entries MUST be signed by parent/guardian. An NBHA Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement must be signed by all members and non-members prior to participating in any NBHA sanctioned show or sponsored event. Shows will be run as follows: Barrel Exhibitions, Open 4-D Barrels, Youth 4-D Barrels, Senior 4-D Barrels, Pole Exhibitions and 3-D Poles. Entry fees: Exhibitions - $5.00 or 3 for $13.00; All 4-D Barrel Classes - $26.00, and Poles - $20.00. A $6.00 Arena/Timer fee will be paid by all contestants entering all barrel classes offered at an NBHA Texas 25 sanctioned show or applicable sponsored event. This fee is included in the above fees. 80% of the $20.00 entry fee (does not include arena/timer fees) will be jackpotted in all barrel classes and the pole class. Running order will be determined by a random draw of numbered poker chips. The draw may not be changed except to accommodate two contestants riding the same horse or a contestant running more than one horse in the same class. The standard will be set to at least 10 horses apart. In the interest of time a contestant will be called to run 3 times, if contestant is not attempting to enter the arena the contestant will receive a no time. DRAGS - For safety reasons no persons (other than arena crew) or horses will be allowed in arena during drags. All drags will occur every five (5) runs and during exhibitions drags will occur every twenty (20) runs. FINES - In the interest of time all exhibitions will be limited to 60 seconds a $5.00 fine will be assessed to any contestant exceeding this time limit. Exceptions may be permitted at the discretion of the District Director or Rep depending on age of rider or situation. At no time may a rider circle any barrel more than once during a competition run. A $10.00 fine will be enforced and a contestant will not be allowed to compete at present or future shows if they have outstanding fines. A list of contestants owing outstanding fines will be posted at each district show and must be paid at time of entry. No member with outstanding fines will be eligible for year-end awards unless outstanding fees are paid by last show of competition year. No more than two (2) persons per barrel will be allowed in the arena at any given time. The minimum age requirement for working barrels is set at nine (9) for exhibitions, assisted by parent or guardian. For all competition classes the minimum age is set at fifteen (15). At the discretion of the District Director or Rep, a gate person may be stationed at the back of the alley. NO RIDER SHALL ENTER THE ARENA UNTIL THE ANNOUNCER OR GATE PERSON CALLS HIS/HER NAME. In the event the timer malfunctions during a run the contestant will be given the option of a rerun at the end of the class - NO MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. Entries will be taken until the last drag in Youth, Senior and Poles. Entries will be taken until the last 25 runners in the Open 4-D Barrel class. NO MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER ANY AND ALL CLASSES HAVE BEGUN. There will be a designated 2 day FINALS at the end of the competition year. It is a member's responsibility to CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL if weather or any other situation is questionable. Please contact District Director or Rep, phone numbers will be made available. Any changes to show dates or times will be made available at shows and on website. DRESS CODE - Boots or riding tennis shoes with a heel, jeans and shirt. No shorts, halter-tops, tube tops or other distractive or provocative clothing. It is each contestant's responsibility to have a current negative Coggins test on all horses being hauled to shows. It is a state law and NBHA rule. For your own protection please keep these tests current and carry them with you at all times you haul your horses. The Texas Animal Health Commission may randomly check Coggins at any horse function. If a check is done, anyone not in compliance with this rule will not be allowed to compete and will be asked to leave the grounds. Any NBHA member not complying with this rule may be subject to suspension, which may lead to being banned from NBHA. All NBHA members are charged with conducting themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. Any disruptive behavior by an NBHA member or non-member, their family members or guardian or guests may lead to removal from the premises. NBHA members are subject to being put on notice, suspension or being banned from NBHA. NO DOGS allowed on arena floor, in or near alleyway, or in concession stand. All dogs must be kept on a leash, no exceptions. The Senior class of 35 & over applies to district awards only. National points will be kept on competitors 50 & over. NBHA Texas 25 will follow National rule Section E in regards to all penalties, disqualifications and suspensions. Please read and be familiar with this section. NBHA TX 25 will impose a $30.00 returned check fee, along with any applied bank charge related to the returned check. No member or non-member will be allowed to compete in future shows until this fee is paid. If NBHA TX 25 is unable to collect on any returned check within 30 days, the writer of said check will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Roll over times are allowed in accordance with NBHA Rules from the Open class into the Youth and Senior classes. This must be designated on entry form prior to the beginning of these classes. QUALIFICATIONS FOR YEAR-END AWARDS!!! To be eligible for Year-End Awards you must: 1) Be a member of Texas 25 & in good standing. 2) Must compete at 7 out of 11 shows or if joining in the middle of the yr with less than 7 shows left only miss 1 show. 3) Secure sponsorship according to the due dates. 4) Participate in all fundraisers. Eligibility for district year-end awards will be determined by the running points earned at sanctioned shows and non-sanctioned point shows. Six (6) shows will be designated as sanctioned shows; the points earned at these shows only determine qualification for World shows. Sanctioned shows will be advertised as such and will be scheduled at the end of the competition year in order for any new member to qualify for World shows. All memberships must be current at all times throughout the competition year to be eligible for year-end awards. All points, including work points, will be forfeited if a membership lapses more than 30 days. Refer to Section C of the NBHA rule book for specifics concerning membership lapses. A MEMBER MUST COMPETE OR PARTICIPATE IN 7 OUT OF 11 SHOWS, if you join in the middle of the year with less than 7 shows left you can only miss 1 show from the date you join to be eligible for year-end awards. Perfect Attendence awards will be given to every member that comes to all 11 shows. SPONSORSHIPS Each member must secure at least one (1) sponsor per competition year. Below are the minimum sponsorship amounts if turned in on the dates shown. If you join in the middle of the year you must have your sponsor money turned by the next show to pay the minimum amount or so on as shown below. Single Family Deadline $40 $70 March 31st $55 $90 May 19th $70 $110 June 16th $85 $130 July 14th $100 $150 August 11th or after
WORK POINTS Work points are NOT required to qualify for year end awards but those members that get 10 or more will have their entry fees paid on 1 horse in 1 class at both days of our finals. One (1) point will be awarded for every HOUR worked and you must have 10 or more to qualify. It is a member's responsibility to log their work points at shows or fundraisers. A work point sheet will be available at all shows and fundraisers. If you do not log your points they will not be awarded at a later date. Parents or other age appropriate adults may work for a minor. Work points may be earned by setting barrels, working gate or alleyway, dragging arena, setting up, working in the office, clean up after show, securing saddle sponsorships, recruiting new members, etc,... This list is not all inclusive, other ways to earn points may arise during the competition year. Prior approval by District Director must be obtained for any form of earning work points not listed. You may also get work points by recruiting a NEW member, this will give you 2 points. If you get a saddle sponsor which is $750 your entry fees for 1 horse in 1 class at both days of the finals are automatically paid for. Also if you earn 20 or more work points you will be given a “TOP HAND” award for your time and work during our shows. FUNDRAISERS Each member will be responsible for participating in any and all fundraisers from the date they become a member of NBHA TX 25. If the fundraiser requires ticket sales the number of tickets required to be sold will be determined by District Director. All tickets will be numbered and logged; each member is responsible for the tickets they sign for. A date will be determined during the competition year as to when the money for all sold tickets must be turned in. "Fundraisers are mandatory for year end awards. AWARDS Awards and number of places awarded will be decided by the district director, awards will be given out after the conclusion of our finals on Nov 11th 2012. Ties will be broken by: a) Number of shows member has competed in. b) Number of first places in that division, if the same # of second places, if the same # of 3rd places and so on. If a tie still exists the District Director will determine how tie will be broken. THESE BY LAWS MAY BE AMENDED AS SITUATIONS ARISE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR.
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