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Free Play Policy


Free plays will be given to the following persons:


I/N Speakers - two free plays per lesson

Judicial/Appeals Committee Members: one free play per meeting not lasting over 2 hours

Hospitality and Partnership: 18 free plays to each chairperson. Chairs will allocate to individuals to compensate for sessions worked -- not to exceed one free play for each two sessions. If tournament exceeds 1600 tables, allocate another two free plays per 100 to chair, as more workers may be required.

Tournament Committee: Chair can allocate free plays to committee members based upon time and effort. Should not exceed ten free plays over and above those given to Partnership and Hospitality.

Daily Bulletin/Photography: Free plays may be given in lieu of daily stipend and/or free hotel room. Free plays are part of the negotiation for payment for Daily Bulletin preparation and photography.

Tournament Chair: Chair can allocate free plays to others at his/her discretion (should not exceed five for anything other than volunteer work at tournament.) Tournament chair should report how many free plays were given in each category with a short explanation if any category exceeds the recommended amount.

Free Play Coupons should be numbered for easy accountability, and should be different colors for each area.