The following are the expectations of members in the EBGL:
Costs
As with any gaming organization, the Edmonton Board Gaming League comes with a few expenses that are shared by all members:
Season Registration Fee. At the beginning of each League season (or when a new member joins the league), all members are required to pay a fee (currently $10) that goes directly into the League's Prize Pool. At the end of the season, all of our awards and prizes are purchased from the total funds accumulated from both the Prize Pool and any kickbacks earned from our sponsors.
Games. Members will take turns buying a copy of the "game of focus" only if insufficient copies are owned by members of the league. We always ask if any members are interested in buying the game before asking the next member on the game purchase rotation to buy it. Because of this, members may only need to buy a game once every couple years but should still expect to buy at least 1 game per year. Games purchased by members are theirs to own, but should be left with the League organizers until that game is no longer "in focus". In 2023, we expect the average cost of our focus games will be approximately $80 CAD.
[Optional]Special Events. EBGL Special Events, whether they be EBGL hosted or sponsored, usually fall on weekend days (Sat/Sun) and usually require a fee to enter. We call these "Pay To Enter" (PTE) events and the cost to enter these events typically range from $5 - $20. Member attendance is optional at these events; however, it is important to note that attendance at special events can earn you league points, special league powers (such as selecting a game of focus), achievements, and possibly even your money back - or more (in prizes).
Member Expectations
Communications & Photos. By accepting membership terms to the Edmonton Board Gaming League (as part of step 3 of the application process), members agree to accept and receive electronic communications (email) from the League and/or League Organizers regarding League events, upcoming snack/game purchase duties, and general League information. Members also agree to having their photos taken by members and organizers at League events and posted on the League website (http://www.ebgl.org), Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.