Submit a proposal to host NAO 2024

We’d like to thank you for your interest in partnering with NARMA as the host of the 2024 North American Open. If you’d like to present a proposal to be the host organization for NAO 2024, please ensure you are able to meet the minimum requirements listed below. Additionally, we understand that signing a hotel contract is a serious commitment, so provisional proposals that depend on precise contract specifications are acceptable.

Minimum Event Requirements

  • One dedicated Head Referee (non-playing)

  • A set of dedicated Floor Referees (non-playing) at a minimum ratio of 1 Floor Referee per 8 tables

  • 3 available Substitutes in case of player absence (these can be staff members but not Referees)

  • All provided equipment must be in good working order (complete sets of tiles, not cracked or marked)

  • Your event must provide equal play equipment for all players in each competitive grouping (i.e. 1 autotable and 5 hand-shuffle tables in a 6-table scramble will result in an unequal play experience. However, the final “top” table of 4 using an autotable while the remaining players use 5 hand-shuffle tables to play for placements 5-24 is not unequal as the players are split into separate competitive groupings and each grouping has equal play equipment)

  • The chosen site must be physically accessible to people with disabilities (most modern venues should be fine for this, but if you’re considering an unconventional location please make sure it has appropriate accessibility)

Proposals will be presented to the community at a later date and will be evaluated based on player experience, cost and location. If your organization needs assistance or sponsorship, please put together the best proposal you can and describe what you’d need to complete your vision in the “Additional Notes” section of the field. We are happy to partner with you in order to make this event a success!

Please note that all submissions will be made public at a future date for transparency.