1) TD's on ForeverSpades are asked to host at least one (1)
tournament each week, to accomplish this you are asked to take at least one
regular time slot each week. Please note: If you are unable to
commit to a specific time slot but can fulfill the1 in 21 days please make
special arrangements with our TD Manager.
2) TD's MUST host at least one (1) tournament in a 21 day period.
3) TD's who do not run at least one (1) tournament within 14 days will receive a
written email reminding them of these responsibilities. You will be
given one (1) week in which to complete a tour. TD status will be
removed on idle day 22.
The TD must reapply if they wish to be reconsidered for a TD position with
the league in the future. This does not apply to any TD who has been given
the "active-exempt status." All active-exempt status will be
granted on an individual basis and for no longer than 30 days after which it
must be renewed by the TD with the TD Manager.
4) VACATION REQUEST: TD's unable to fulfill
the minimum requirement due to illness/vacation/personal needs MUST email or
otherwise contact the TD Manager or another Admin. Your request for vacation
status must include your TD name, brief reason for the request, and your
expected date of return. If you do not contact the Admin in charge of TD's
prior to this expected return date, you will automatically be placed back onto
active status. You may not host or participate in any tournaments while on
vacation status.
6) ACTIVE-EXEMPT REQUEST: Please contact the
TD Manager or other Admin if you feel you have a valid reason for being placed
on active-exempt status. You may continue to play and host while on exempt
status. Each request will be granted on an individual need.
When placed on active-exempt you will lose your regular scheduled tour time
slots. If the time slots are available when you return you may ask for
them back.
When requesting active-exempt you MUST give a date that you expect to be
back active. Active-exempt status will be granted for a 30 day period. On this date the TD manager will return your status to
active. You must contact the TD manager on or before that date if you
need the exempt time extended. No one will remain on active/exempt
beyond the 120 idle days set by the league for purging of inactive members.
In other words, if you are not a premium member you will purge out of the
league at 120 days and your td position will be also dropped by cases.
5) TDs who aren't able to run their regularly scheduled tour should try to
get a sub for their time slot, or try to switch time slots with someone. If
they have tried to find a sub and can't, they need to notify the Admin in
charge of TD's several days in advance, if possible.
6) Please have your regular tournament time slots on the calendar at least
three (3) to seven (7) days in advance. Any time slots not filled may be taken by any TD up to
48 hours prior. In other words, get your regular tours on the
calendar.......if you have a tournament every week on Wednesday.....and it's
not on the schedule ANY TD may take that time up to 2 days prior. Don't wait
until the day before as it may be filled by another TD. This is not to say
you've lost the regular time slot.....but just lost it for that particular
day.
7) New TD's: New tds must complete and
submit the New TD Check off list that is emailed to all new tds when approved.
Once this check off list is returned a trainer will be assigned. Either
the trainer or the TD Manager will change the new td's status from "in
training" to "active" and the training will begin. Once a new TD's
status is changed to active they MUST complete their first tour within 14 days
or they will be removed as a td. They can reapply when they feel their
schedules will permit being more active.
HTD POSITIONS:
A TD may request the position of HTD after they have completed a
minimum of 35 tournaments, have been a member of foreverspades no less than
three (3) months and have demonstrated positive contributions to the league showing
loyalty, maturity and a willingness to step in and help other TDs and fill
open slots as needed.
(You must let an admin know if you are interested so when we are looking
to fill or add a HTD position we will know you are interested.)
HTD REQUIREMENTS:
1) HTD's must have a good working knowledge of all
ForeverSpades rules and policies as well as general cases/myleague rules.
2) HTD's will show loyalty, maturity and a willingness to step in
wherever needed.
3) HTD's will step in and run a tour for a missing, no-show TD and
will send the TD Manager a report of such.
4) HTD's will create a tour whenever there are members asking for
one, when possible....quickie or full tour.
5) HTD's will host no less than one (1) tour per week and hold at
least one (1) regular time slot unless on active-exempt as stated above.
Admin/HTD's will receive an idle day warning email on idle day 8 stating
we need to host a tour in the next 7 days or contact the td manager, co-ha
or ha for special circumstances. They will be moved down to td status
on idle day 16 if no arrangements have been made.
6) HTD's will support all other TDs and assist them when requested
to do so by the TD without interfering with another TD.
7) HTD's will train new TD's as requested by the TD Manager
8) HTD's & ADMIN's of ForeverSpades League agree not TD in any
other leagues. Do do so will be grounds for removal of ADMIN or HTD
status and will be put down to TD status in ForeverSpades League. Only
exception will be an interleague league with the approval of ForeverSpades
Admin Team.
9) HTD's will attend at least 70% of the admin meetings held every
Tuesday, 8 PM (EST) and agree not to host or play during this time unless
under extenuating circumstances (ie: no 8 pm tour as of 6 pm Tuesday
evening)
If you have any questions.....please ask.
Thank you,
ForeverSpades Administration