USPML Sparrow's Nest Open
Oct
26
to Oct 27
WRC Qualifier

USPML Sparrow's Nest Open

  • Sparrow's Nest Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Sparrow’s Nest Open will be held by the USPML on October 26-27! This regional open has been approved by A.R.A as a USA Qualifier.

Event Overview

  • Held at Sparrow’s Nest Studio - 36 W. 36th Street, New York NY 11101

  • 10 Hanchan scramble.

  • WRC Rules (15/5 uma, no red 5s)

  • Full information available on the tournament website: https://uspml.com/qualifier/index.html

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PML Open 2024
Oct
12
to Oct 13
WRC Qualifier

PML Open 2024

  • Pacific Mahjong League (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Welcome to the PML Open 2024 hosted by the Pacific Mahjong League! This regional open has been approved by A.R.A as a USA Qualifier.

Event Overview

  • Held at PML: 39352 Fremont, Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

  • 6 Hanchan scramble, cut to 16, and then set play with a side event day 2.

  • WRC Rules (15/5 uma, no red 5s)

  • Read the full information on the tournament website: https://www.pacificml.com/event/22

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Hammergirl Anime 2024 ARA Qualifier
Oct
5
to Oct 6
WRC Qualifier

Hammergirl Anime 2024 ARA Qualifier

The Hammergirl Anime 2024 ARA Qualifier is set to be held on October 5th and 6th, 2024 at Hammergirl Anime. This regional open has been approved by A.R.A as a USA Qualifier!

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North American Open
Aug
31
to Sep 2
Tournaments, WRC Qualifier

North American Open

  • Google Calendar ICS

Welcome to the North American Open 2024 hosted by the Pacific Mahjong League! This national open will award one WRC seat to the first-place player. It has additionally been approved by NARMA as a USA Qualifier.

Event Overview

  • Held at Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010.

  • 8 Hanchan scramble, cut to 32, and then set play

  • People who do not make the cut will play 2 additional hanchan for 10 total hanchan for qualifier points

  • WRC Rules (15/5 uma, no red 5s)

  • Read the full information on the tournament website: https://www.pacificml.com/event/17

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June 2024 ARA Board Meeting
Jun
17
8:00 PM20:00
ARA Meeting

June 2024 ARA Board Meeting

We welcome all members of the community to join us for our monthly Board Meeting.

ARA Board Meeting Agenda - June 17, 2024 8PM ET/5PM PT

Working Group Updates

  • Tech

  • Outreach

  • Rules/Judging

  • Education and Resources

  • Professional Associations

PML Open Venue Format

Bylaws and Structure

International Online Riichi Mahjong Championship (IORMC)

WRC Qualification Invitational Tournament Structure


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NARMA April Meeting
Apr
15
8:00 PM20:00
ARA Meeting

NARMA April Meeting

Schedule

PUBLIC meeting starts first at 7PM EST. Closed meeting will start afterwards.

Closed Meeting Agenda Items

Organizational Topics

  • Rebranding name options. What is our desired future state for NARMA?

  • Board turnover / minimum activity levels

Working Groups

Harrison and Outreach Group

  • Creation of master listing of club official contacts

  • New official social media accounts

  • Official Mailing list

Tamas and Tech Group

  • Requesting approval to create an official player tracking system\

Steve and Rules Group

  • Announcement and seeking new members!

  • Making working groups public viewing?

Decision Points

  • Qualification Point tiebreak proposals

  • Adoption of WRC lower penalties as the standard for tournaments?

  • Selection/Approval process for NARMA Observer @ tournaments

  • Related decision to make observer reports public on the website

  • Approval of updated tournament guidance for the website

  • Approval for any pending tournaments into the qualifier system

General Discussion

  • Process to submit anonymous suggestions/comments outside of tournaments (via Observer)

  • Format of invitational

  • NAO updates from Bichen

Meeting Minutes

To be posted after the conclusion of the meeting

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DC Riichi Open 2024 - WRC Qualifier
Apr
6
to Apr 7
WRC Qualifier, Tournaments

DC Riichi Open 2024 - WRC Qualifier

  • Washington Marriott Capitol Hill (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are proud to announce the return of the DC Riichi Mahjong Open 2024!!!

  • April 6th - 7th 2024 Washington Marriott Capitol Hill

  • $100 Entry 112 Player Cap

  • US Regional WRC Qualifier

  • 6 Round Scramble with a Top 16 Cut Discount hotel room prices (limited supply)

  • Sign ups begin Friday January 5th @ 8pm EST

Website and Signup

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Philly Riichi Open 2024 - WRC Qualifier
Mar
23
to Mar 24
Tournaments, WRC Qualifier, ARA Sanctioned

Philly Riichi Open 2024 - WRC Qualifier

  • Pennsylvania Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Philadelphia Riichi Mah-Jawn is happy to be holding the first Riichi Open tournament in the greater Philadelphia area!

With walking distance to great areas like Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown, and City Hall, the Convention Center provides a great central location for players from within Philadelphia and those visiting us from elsewhere.

Hope to see you in Philadelphia!

Tournament Website and Registration

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NARMA March Meeting
Mar
18
to Mar 19
ARA Meeting

NARMA March Meeting

  • Google Calendar ICS

Schedule

PUBLIC meeting starts at 9PM EST this time around to ensure that west coast folks can attend and discuss their concerns. Closed meeting will start afterwards.

Closed Meeting Agenda Items

  • Rebranding name options

  • Minimum activity levels required for board members

  • App usage for WRC Qualifiers/NAO

  • WRC qualification ranking issues including

    • How to update/display people attempting to qualify via another country

    • How to handle point fractions

    • Canadian events that would like to apply to participate in the NARMA qualification system

  • Updates on the NAO announcement

  • WRC Rules Feedback document and establishing a process for submitting rules questions and recording answers/resolutions to those questions

  • Mailing list and Social Media

  • Adoption of WRC lower penalties as the standard for tournaments?

  • Selection/Approval process for NARMA Observer @ tournaments

  • Process to submit anonymous suggestions/comments outside of tournaments (via Observer)

  • North American Nationals being hosted @ Sparrow’s Nest in NYC - space/format/price considerations and the option for it to be an all-autotable event

  • Prize structure for NARMA-certified events

Meeting Minutes

To be posted after the conclusion of the meeting

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NARMA January Meeting
Jan
29
7:00 PM19:00
ARA Meeting

NARMA January Meeting

Schedule

PUBLIC meeting starts at 7PM EST to ensure timeliness for all. Closed meeting will start afterwards.

Closed Meeting Agenda Items

  • Review of WRC Regional Qualifier requests

  • Invitational Tournament details/format

  • Inclusivity for preferred names

  • Initial review of board member applications

  • Initial review of NAO proposals

Meeting Minutes

To be posted after the conclusion of the meeting

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NARMA December Meeting
Dec
28
7:00 PM19:00
ARA Meeting

NARMA December Meeting

Schedule

We’re flipping things around this time! PUBLIC meeting starts at 7PM EST to ensure timeliness for all. Closed meeting will start afterwards.

Closed Meeting Agenda Items

  • Ratification of additional tournaments

  • Maximum participant chart expansion for WRC Qualifiers (some people are looking at big events!)

  • Groundwork for national ranking system post WRC-2025 (Preliminary discussion of what this would look like and the beginning of building a working group)

Meeting Minutes

To be posted after the conclusion of the meeting

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NARMA November Meeting
Nov
29
8:00 PM20:00
ARA Meeting

NARMA November Meeting

Schedule

We’re flipping things around this time! PUBLIC meeting starts at 8PM EST to ensure timeliness for all. Closed meeting will start afterwards.

Closed Meeting Agenda Items

  • Ratify NAO Dates

  • Minimum participants for WRC Qualifiers and approving text revisions to Qualification document

Meeting Minutes

To be posted after the conclusion of the meeting

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NARMA October Meetings
Oct
25
7:00 PM19:00
ARA Meeting

NARMA October Meetings

Schedule

Closed meeting starts at 7PM. Given the current agenda size, the open/community portion of the meeting is expected to start at 8PM

Closed Meeting Agenda Items

  • Update on current open projects

  • Selection of new NAO dates

  • ARML Representation in WRC seat allocation

Meeting Minutes

To be posted after the conclusion of the meeting

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NARMA Board Meeting - 6PM EST
Sep
13
6:00 PM18:00
ARA Meeting

NARMA Board Meeting - 6PM EST

Agenda Items

  • Updating the current club map - Our current club map is outdated and missing some major organizations. We’d like to put out a call to the community to help update and maintain this important resource.

  • NAO RFP Process - Given the change in venue for the North American Open, NARMA would like to put together the requirements for an organization to put in a proposal to take on the mantle of hosting the event. Once these requirements are decided upon they will be posted to the community along with a submission period for interested parties.

  • Regular meeting cadence - Deciding upon a scheduled meeting cadence that can be used to ensure regular public updates and progress reports on NARMA projects.

  • Board expansion and community inclusion - Given the challenges in community inclusion that have come to light over the past month, the NARMA board would like to come up with a plan to allow for additional members of the community to join us on a transitional basis. This is a prelude to further restructuring to ensure that NARMA is a transparent and responsive body in service of the US community.

Meeting Minutes

To be posted after the conclusion of the meeting

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