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FORT MYERS, FL
OCTOBER 01
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Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 9/29/24. Contact director to confirm registration.
Location: Lakes Regional Library
Address: 15290 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Phone: (239) 533-4000
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson15012 Bonaire Cir., Fort Myers, FL 33908(239) 464-7200
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN TEAM CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP, TX
OCTOBER 05
This is a showdown between two Scrabble clubs: Only members of the Austin or San Antonio Scrabble club are eligible ("membership" to be defined by each club's director).
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Players from each city will ONLY play against players from the other city. Austinites will play all San Antonians in attendance and vice versa.
Entry Fee: $30
Register before September 30, 2024.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Dr Austin, TX 78754
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Matt Canik 512 912-6766
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
OCTOBER 05
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 10/03/24.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
OCTOBER 05-06
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Friendly East-Alabama Scrabble Tournament (F.E.S.T. #6.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Format will most likely be round robin, but will be left to discretion of director.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL). Gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining plus spread (500 points per game remaining).
Entry Fee: $35
Registration is free if this is player's first NASPA tournament.
Details: Deadline for registration is October 3, 2024. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Format will most likely be round robin, but will be left to discretion of director.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL). Gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining plus spread (500 points per game remaining).
Entry Fee: $20
Registration is free if this is player's first NASPA tournament.
Details: Deadline for registration is October 3, 2024. Limited to 32 players.
Location: Newspaper Reading Room
Address: Ralph B Daughon Library at Auburn University, 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger435 E. Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830(334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
CHEHALIS, WA
OCTOBER 06
Seattle-Portland Challenge.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Each division will be as close to seven players as we can make them. Players will only face opponents from the other team, although we may have to rearrange the team membership to even out the numbers.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $25.
Limited to 40 players.
Location: Ocean Prime Restaurant
Address: 107 SW Interstate Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: (360) 996-4177
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm6603 183rd St., SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037(425) 248-8507
Accessible to the disabled.
FLORENCE, MA
OCTOBER 06
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Florence, MA.
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $15
Registration must be paid by September 30 to guarantee a playing spot. After this, registration will be accepted as long a the player count remains even.
Details: Visit https://sites.google.com/view/scrabbleclub for more information on payment options.
Location: Pathways Co-Housing Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Lauel Path, Florence, MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood  
Accessible to the disabled.
TORONTO, ON, CAN
OCTOBER 06
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SitC Toronto.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday12:30 P.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
Limited to 24 players.
Location: The Rhino Bar & Grill
Address: 1249 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1L5
Phone: (416) 535-8089
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Rd, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
Contact venue regarding accessibility.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
OCTOBER 12
Autumn 10 at 10.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Round Robin groups of 10 + 1 KOTH - director may adjust based on number of players.
Entry Fee: $70
Registration Deadline: 10/10/24. Limited to 20 players.
Location: The Jefferson School
Address: 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 262-2030
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Clay Daniel153 Olton Place, Charlottesville, VA 22902(434) 262-2030
Barry Keith511 1st St N Apt 106, Charlottesville, VA 22902(954) 806-2387
Accessible to the disabled.
DUBLIN (COLUMBUS), OH
OCTOBER 12
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COWTOWN USA.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday8:45 A.M.7 rounds
NWL & Collins (5-point challenge). Pairings and Divisions at Director's discretion.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 10/7/24. Limited to 40 players. Entry fee increases to $45 if paid after September 14.
Details: Online registration available from event webpage.
Location: Scioto Valley Christian Church
Address: 7855 Dublin Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Dallas Johnson4880 Heights Drive, Stow, OH 44224(330) 697-5728
Accessible to the disabled.
LAKE GEORGE, NY
OCTOBER 17-20
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Lake George.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Swiss / COP pairings.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $35 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Swiss / COP pairings.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $35 (CAN)/$25 (US)
No lunch break.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Swiss / COP pairings.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $215 (CAN)/$150 (US)
Commuter fee - $45 (CAN) / $30 (US) if not staying at the host venue in the tournament room block.
Main Event 2
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Second Chance Shuffle for players who did not get into other Main Event.
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Swiss / COP Pairings.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $215 (CAN)/$150 (US)
Commuter fee - $45 (CAN) / $30 (US) if not staying at the host venue in the tournament room block.
Location: Surfside on the Lake
Address: 400 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845
Phone: (800) 342-9795
Hotel Rate: Various - see tournament website
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Josh Greenway  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
HURRICANE HELENE TN/NC RELIEF, KY
OCTOBER 19
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
max no. of players: 30.
in lieu of fee, donation of $50 requested for Hurricane relief fund.
Location: Staybridge Suites Lexington South
Address: 209 Ruccio Way, Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: (859) 710-9888
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Fred Morlan (859) 230-9925
Accessible to the disabled.
LYNNWOOD HALF-DAY, WA
OCTOBER 19
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $20
pay at door - deadline for registration October 19, 2024. Limited to 28 players.
Location: New Life Church
Address: 6521 188th St. SW Lynnwood, WA 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm  
Accessible to the disabled.
SOUTH LYON, MI
OCTOBER 26
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 28 Players.
Entry Fee: $50
$55 after 10/12/24. Registration Deadline: 10/24/2024.
Location: South Lyon United Methodist Church
Address: 640 S. Lafayette Street (AKA Pontiac Trail), South Lyon, MI 48178
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason IdalskiContact Jeff Fiszbein to register / ask questions 
Jeff Fiszbein8390 Mallard Crossing, Brighton, MI 48116(248) 310-4257
Accessible to the disabled.
All players should be COVID vaxxed for everyone's safety. Any mask restrictions will be per CDC recommendations at time of event.
FALL FESTIVAL - UNIV. OF VA., VA
OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 03
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Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $10
$10 if in costume; $20 if not (director's discretion).
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday12:30 P.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
all proceeds donated to world central kitchen for hurricane helene.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday8:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 12-14 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $100
e-mail with which events you want to register.
Location: C-Ville Scrabble Clubhouse
Address: Charlottesville, VA 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
TORONTO MWMST, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 01-03
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Michael Wise Memorial Scrabble Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: Division All: $40 (CAN), Division All: .
NWL and Collins - 5 points per word.
Details: Deadline for registration is November 1, 2024.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $100 (CAN)
Deadline for registration is November 1, 2024.
Location: Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre -
Address: 2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8
Phone: (416) 395-7903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Peters (519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
EPPING, NH
NOVEMBER 02
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Details: Gibson rule in effect, determined by number of games plus spread (1000 pts per round remaining).
Entry Fee: $35
Limited to 32 players. Deadline for registration is October 27, 2024.
Details: First 32 PAID players will be accepted. Checks payable to Ed Liebfried may be mailed to 19 Cricket Hill rd, East Kingston, NH 03827. Contact Ed at Ed.liebfried@gmail.com for alternate payment method.
Location: Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library
Address: 151 Main Street, Epping, NH 03042
Phone: (603) 717-6153
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ed Liebfried19 Cricket Hill Rd., East Kingston, NH 03827(603) 717-6153
Kath Mulholand (603) 834-0676
Accessible to the disabled.
Parking and tournament entrance are behind the library.
PRINCETON, NJ
NOVEMBER 02
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 10/31/24.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
NOVEMBER 03
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration opens at 11:15 am and closes at 11:30 am - Round 1 starts shortly thereafter. Contact director if running late.
Sunday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
Entry fee can be paid at door - food purchase is also required.
Details: Meet at the Lower Level Food Court. There is a seating area between Koja Kitchen and NooBowl near the entrance to Bloomingdale's.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
LEHIGH ACRES, FL
NOVEMBER 07
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Open Rated Tournament
Thursday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $35
Location: East County Regional Library
Address: 881 Gunnery Road. N., Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Phone: (239) 464-7200
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson15012 Bonaire Cir., Fort Meyers, FL 339081-239-464-7200
Accessible to the disabled.
PITTSBURGH, PA
NOVEMBER 09
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Steeltown Scrabble Showdown.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 11/7/24. $40 if payment received by 11/4 - otherwise, $50 cash at door.
Details: Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided.
Location: Green Tree Fire Hall
Address: 825 Poplar St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: (412) 580-1357
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Tom Chang (412) 580-1357
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
NOVEMBER 09-10
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F.E.S.T.#7.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format TBD by director.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL), gibson rule in effect based on no. of games plus spread (500).
Entry Fee: $35
max of 32 players; regis. deadline nov. 7.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
format TBD by director.
Entry Fee: $20
max. of 32 players; registration deadline 11/7.
Location: Auburn Univ., Ralph B. Draughon Library,
Address: 231 Mell St,m Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
MANALAPAN, NJ
NOVEMBER 10
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Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 12-14 with a King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 16 players.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 11/9/24. Lunch included.
Location: Yellin - Mosesman Home
Address: 3 Waterville St, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: (732) 486-9741
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cheryl Allen-Munley72 Bissell Road, Lebanon, NJ 08833(908) 309-1172
Accessible to the disabled.
COVID vaccination requirement still in effect.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
NOVEMBER 15
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Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Paired round by round.
Entry Fee: $5
if you would like dinner, add $7.00.
Location: C-Ville Scrabble Clubhouse
Address: 801 Walker Square, Charlottesville, Va 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
GANANOQUE 1000 ISLANDS, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 15-17
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins (5-point per word challenge rule - also, WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibson rule in effect - determined by number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $140 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 11/15/24.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins (5-point per word challenge rule - also, WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibson rule in effect - determined by number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 11/14/24.
Location: The Gananoque Inn & Spa
Address: 550 Stone St South, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A8
Phone: (613) 382-2165
Hotel Rate: See website for various room block options
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
NOVEMBER 16
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Entry Fee: $35
Details: Registration deadline Friday November 15 - contact Director to register.
Location: Packer Hall
Address: 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Engelhardt8109 Clyde Bank Road4108250613
Accessible to the disabled.
Please notify director if your plans change or you are are going to be late.
LYNNWOOD HALF-DAY, WA
NOVEMBER 16
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $20
pay at door - deadline for registration November 16, 2024. Limited to 28 players.
Location: New Life Church
Address: 6521 188th St. SW Lynnwood, WA 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm  
Accessible to the disabled.
RICHMOND, KY
NOVEMBER 16
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Bluegrass Bingo Bonanza II.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 12 players. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 11/14/24. Pizza lunch available for additional $10 - let director know when registering.
Location: Bush Residence
Address: Provided to attendees - Richmond, KY 40475
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mack Meller (845) 208-1504
Steve Bush  
FLORENCE, MA
NOVEMBER 17
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Florence, MA.
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $15
Registration must be paid by November 11 to guarantee a playing spot. After this, registration will be accepted as long a the player count remains even.
Details: Visit https://sites.google.com/view/scrabbleclub for more information on payment options.
Location: Pathways Co-Housing Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Lauel Path, Florence, MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood  
Accessible to the disabled.
LEXINGTON, KY
NOVEMBER 17
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 4 players. 1/3 rated.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 11/14/24.
Location: Mack's Apartment
Address: Provided to attendees - Lexington, KY 40502
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mack Meller (845) 208-1504
RALEIGH-DURHAM, NC
NOVEMBER 23
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $45
Registration Deadline: 11/16/24. Lunch included.
Details: Email ahoang2k8@gmail.com to sign up.
Location: Avioq
Address: 76 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC 27709
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Samuel Chetty  
Accessible to the disabled.
ELMHURST, IL
NOVEMBER 30
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Turkey Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $55
Registration Deadline: 11/25/24.
Location: Courtyard Marriott
Address: 370 N IL-83 (corner of North Ave), Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: (630) 941-9444
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Don Rathberger5029 W 31st Place, Cicero, IL 60804(313) 446-4682
Accessible to the disabled.
LEXINGTON, MA
NOVEMBER 30
Saturday After Thanksgiving Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline for registration is November 23,2024.
Location: First Parish (UU) Church
Address: 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA 02421
Phone: (781) 296-3787
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jacob Bergmann9 Tavern Lane, Lexington, MA 02421(781) 296-3787
Accessible to the disabled.
FLORENCE, MA
DECEMBER 1
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Florence, MA Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $20
See website ScrabbleClub.com for payment details.
Details: Deadline for registration is November 25, 2024.
Location: Lilly Library
Address: 19 Meadow Street, Florence,MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood25 Mountain Laurel Path, Florence, MA 01062 
Accessible to the disabled.
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
DECEMBER 1
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
NWL and CSW (5 point challenge - also WESPA rated). NWL will be 1600 and under unless 6 experts agree to form a division.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 600 points per game remaining.
Location: Siboire St-Laurent
Address: 5101 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1R9
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
Accessible to the disabled.
FORT MYERS, FL
DECEMBER 02
Open Rated Tournament
Monday6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $35
Location: Lakes Regional Library
Address: 15290 Bass Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33919
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson15012 Bonaire Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908(239) 464-7200
Accessible to the disabled.
View File to see Flyer.
AUBURN, AL
DECEMBER 06-08
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(MEGA) F.E.S.T. #8.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughon Library, News Room
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
32 players for each event.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
DECEMBER 07
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 32 players. Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Location: AlexRenew
Address: 1800 Limerick St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Donna Biderman526 Gibbon Street Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 966-5434
Carole Denton  
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
DECEMBER 07
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 12/05/24.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
CALEDON, ON, CAN
DECEMBER 14
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 12/13/2024. Limited to 16 players.
Details: Full catered lunch included with registration.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Collins only - 5 points per word challenge - also, WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 12/13/2024. Limited to 16 players.
Details: Dinner included.
Location: The Bremblay Residence
Address: 2651 Forks Of The Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8
Phone: (519) 278-6373
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks Of The Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
DECEMBER 14
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Limited to 16 players.
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: 12/12/2024. Lunch included.
Location: Private Residence in Manhattan
Address: Address provided to attendees.
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
FLORENCE, MA
DECEMBER 15
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Florence, MA Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $20
See website ScrabbleClub.com for payment details.
Details: Deadline for registration is December 9, 2024.
Location: Pathways Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Laurel Path, Florence,MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood25 Mountain Laurel Path, Florence, MA 01062 
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
DECEMBER 18-22
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Commonwealth Cup Championship.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Wednesday8:00 A.M.12 rounds
Format: Round Robin + Swiss + KOTH.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $99
Registration Deadline: 12/9/24. Limited to 30 players. Lunch & dinner included.
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $39
Registration Deadline: 12/9/24. Limited to 30 players.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Friday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Fontes + Swiss + KOTH.
Entry Fee: $179
Registration Deadline: 12/9/24. Limited to 30 players.
Location: C-Ville Scrabble Clubhouse
Address: 801 Walker Square, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
Email director (ahoang2k8@gmail.com) which events you would like to play.
STAMFORD, CT
DECEMBER 27
SANTA.
Open Rated Tournament
Friday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 24 players. NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - minimum of 4 players required).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 12/24/24.
Location: 9 West Broad St Community Center
Address: 9 West Broad St, Stamford, CT 06902
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cesar del Solar585 Webbs Hill Rd, Stamford, CT 06903(310) 365-6495
Accessible to the disabled.
A small portion of each entry fee ($5) will be donated to Woogles.io - a 501(c)(3) non-profit - to meet the venue's requirements.
CHARLOTTE, NC
DECEMBER 28
Scrabble Chez Ryan X.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format based on number of players..
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $40
Limited to 36 players.
Details: Deadline for registration is December 27, 2024.
Location: Chez Ryan
Address: 1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: (704) 654-0288
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ryan Fischer1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213(704) 654-0288
ALBANY NEW YEAR'S SCRABBLE, NY
DECEMBER 28, 2024-JANUARY 01, 2025
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
NWL AND COLLINS( 5 PTS FOR WORD CHALLENGE - ALSO WESPA RATED) SWISS, COP PAIRINGS.
Details: GIBSONIZATION BASED ON NO. OF GAMES + 500 PTS PER GAME REMAINING.
Entry Fee: $35 (CAN)/$25 (US)
NO COMMUTER FEE FOR EARLY BIRD.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Tuesday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Wednesday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
NWL AND COLLINS( 5 PTS FOR WORD CHALLENGE - ALSO WESPA RATED) SWISS, COP PAIRING.
Details: GIBSONIZATION BASED ON NO. OF GAMES + 500 PTS PER GAME REMAINING.
Entry Fee: $215 (CAN)/$150 (US)
commuter fee: 30 US, 45 CDN; to avoid CF, must book thru hotel.
Location: Albany Marriott
Address: 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (800) 443-8952
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor  
Josh Greenway  
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN, TX
JANUARY 11
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $30
Deadline for registration is January 10, 2025.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Drive. Austin, Texas 78754
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bob Bolender 512 775-5243
Jim Hughes 512 970-6578
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
JANUARY 11
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 01/09/25.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
JANUARY 12
San Francisco.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $20
20 fee can be pd at venue; food purchase is required.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St., San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis at door; meet at lower level food court; seating near izzy & wooks.
DURHAM, NC
JANUARY 24-26
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15th Annual PTCT Charity Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Limited to 30 players.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 50 players. NWL and Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: A donation (in any amount) to our charity partner, The Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Family Support Program. Suggested donation: $100 Please make all checks payable to "Duke PTCT Family Support".
Details: Registration Deadline: 1/17/2025.
Newcomers
Unrated Tournament
Sunday2:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Speed Pairings followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: A donation (in any amount) to our charity partner, The Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Family Support Program. Suggested donation: $40 Please make all checks payable to "Duke PTCT Family Support".
Details: Registration Deadline: 1/19/2025. Open to unrated players only.
Location: Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Address: 2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Klionsky6909 Sandringham Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613(919) 699-9831
Andy Hoang324 Wedgemere St, Cary, NC 27519(919) 946-2583
Accessible to the disabled.
WESTCHESTER WINTER WORD WARS (W4), NY
JANUARY 25
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.9 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
16 players for this event.
Entry Fee: $125
Entry Fee includes lunch.
Location: Private Residence
Address: Provided to attendees -- Scarsdale, NY
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mack Meller (845) 208-1504
Accessible to the disabled.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 03
Boards on the Boardwalk.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $55
Registration Deadline: 1/30/25. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only - Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 1/30/25. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-340-6300
Hotel Rate: See flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller  
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
F.E.S.T.#9 AUBURN, AL
FEBRUARY 1-2
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
TBD by director--cap on number of attendees: 32.
Entry Fee: $35
free if it is the player's first NASPA event.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
Entry Fee: $25
free if it is player's first NASPA event.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Lib., Reading Rm
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC FORT MYERS, FL
FEBRUARY 15-16
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Entry Fee: $100
Registration deadline is February 10, 2025. Players must pre-register and pay ahead, no cash can be accepted at the venue.
Main Event 2
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday6 rounds
Location: Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center
Address: 16760 Bass Road Fort Myers, Florida 33908
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson15012 Bonare Rd Fort Myers, Florida 33908239 464-7200
Accessible to the disabled.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
FEBRUARY 16
Alexandria, VA.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
No. of games remaining only. can lose but still be 1/2 game ahead.
Details: no. of players allowed: 32.
Entry Fee: $35
Location: AlexRenew
Address: 1800 Limerick St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Donna Biderman526 Gibbon St., Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 966-5434
Ted Gest, Mentor Director  
Carole Denton  
Accessible to the disabled.
SCRABBLE SCHOOLHOUSE, VA
FEBRUARY 22-23
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2nd Scrabble in Scrabble VA.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday10:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 12-14 with a King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Details: Gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining plus spread (500 points per round remaining).
Entry Fee: $100
100.00 minimum donation.
Details: Limited to 44 players. Deadline for registration is February 1, 2025.
Newcomers
Unrated Tournament
Sunday2:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Speed Pairings followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $30
30.00 minimum donation.
Details: Limited to 24 players. Deadline for registration is February 8, 2025.
Location: Scrabble Schoolhouse
Address: Rappahannock Senior Center, 111 Scrabble Road, Castleton, VA 22716
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
BELLEVILLE, ON, CAN
FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 02
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Canadian Scrabble Classic.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 250 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Registration Deadline: 2/26/2025.
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 250 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
Swiss-COP pairings. NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 250 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $150 (CAN)/$120 (US)
Registration Deadline: 2/27/2025. Commuter Fee $40 CDN ($30 USD).
Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Address: 407 North Front St, Belleville, ON K8P 3C8
Phone: (613) 962-9211
Hotel Rate: $159 CDN ($115 USD) + taxes
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor  
Josh Greenway  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
MARCH 1
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Open Rated Tournament
Details: All players must pay and be registered by 9:45 am on the day of the event.
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Groups that are larger than eight will have a modified swwiss pairing with KOH.
Entry Fee: $35
Details: see flyer.
Location: Packer Hall
Address: 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Oliva 443340-8469
David Engelhardt 4435069327
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
MARCH 2
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $20
20 fee can be pd at venue; food purchase is required.
Details: reg at door at 11 a.m.;meet at Mall (lower level food court) seating near Noo bowl.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St., SF, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward de Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis closes at 11, followed by 1st rd; contact dir if running late.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
MARCH 08
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining plus spread (500 points per game remaining).
Entry Fee: $50
Limited to 24 players. Deadline for registration is March 1, 2025.
Details: Email ahoang2k8 to register.
Location: C-Ville Scrabble Clubhouse
Address: 801 Walker Square, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
MEDINA, OH
MARCH 08-09
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The Purple and Green.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Limited to 48 players - NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - minimum of 4 players required)).
Details: "Zap" pairings - modified round-robin groups of 12-20.
Entry Fee: $70
$70 if payment & registration received by 2/27 - $80 if received by 3/6 - $90 cash only at door if space available.
Details: Check in by 9:15 on Saturday.
Location: Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Address: 5185 Gateway Dr, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 722-6006
Hotel Rate: $120+tax if reserved by February 8
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Daniel Stock1168 N Jefferson St Unit 26, Medina, OH 44256(330) 952-1832
Joyce Stock  
Accessible to the disabled.
All attendees should be fully vaccinated for COVID per the latest CDC recommendations.
Details: Trivia contest Saturday night to be run by Jason Idalski (extra charge).
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
MARCH 14-16
Poughkeepsie Scrabble Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Details: The Early Bird will be held in the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott Poughkeepsie, 2641 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY. (845) 485-6336.
Friday11:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $50
Register by 11:15 AM on March 14.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Chew pairings. NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word. Collins division will also be WESPA-rated.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $130
Deadline for entries is March 7, 2025.
Newcomers
Unrated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Newcomers' tournament is unrated.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration on the day is OK if there is room.
Location: Locust Grove
Address: 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
Phone: (845) 454-4500
Hotel Rate: Depends on hotel selected. (will be on flyer)
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Drive, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
Pairing method may change depending on number of entries.
Details: SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
LEXINGTON, KY
MARCH 21-23
2025 Collegiate Scrabble Championship.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Registration Deadline: 3/7/25. Entry Fee: $31.80 (includes sales tax).
Details: Open to all NASPA members in good standing.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $116
Commuter Fee: $34
Registration Deadline: 3/7/25. Limited to 60 participants - must be NASPA members.
Details: Open only to current college students, including graduate/professional/medical/law/etc school students.
Location: Fairfield Inn Lexington North
Address: 2100 Hackney Place, Lexington, KY 40511
Hotel Rate: $129 per night with group rate
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Fred Morlan (859) 230-9925
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
Details: Free soft drinks, water, and snacks will be made available.
F.E.S.T. #10 AUBURN, AL
MARCH 22-23
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
TBD by director.
Entry Fee: $35
35 fee free if it is player's first NASPA Event.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
TBD by director.
Entry Fee: $25
25 fee is free if this is first NASPA event for player.
Location: Auburn Univ, draughton lib, news room
Address: 231 Mell St, Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN ANTONIO, TX
APRIL 04-06
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Texas State Scrabble Championship.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday2:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty double challenge.
Entry Fee: $40
5.00 discount if also playing in main event (pay 130.00 for both).
Details: If paying by check, go to email matcanik@gmail.com) for address. See flyer for alternate methods of payment. Deadline for registration is March 30, 2025.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty double challenge.
Entry Fee: $95
If paying by check, go to email matcanik@gmail.com) for address. See flyer for alternate methods of payment. Deadline for registration is March 30, 2025.
Details: NWL Division 1, or the "CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION" is limited to "TEXANS". To be classified as a Texan you must meet at least one of the following requireants:1,Current Texas resident. 2.Born in Texas 3.Has played in at least 10 past Texas State championships. If a player does not meet these criteria, they are ineligible for the championship Division.
Location: Coates Chapel
Address: 300 Augusta Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Matt Canik (512) 912-6766
Accessible to the disabled.
FIRST STATE SCRABBLE: WILMINGTON, DE
APRIL 25-27
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Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins (5-point challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on 750 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $125
Limited to 62 players.
Location: Bridge Studio of Delaware
Address: 1403 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (302) 479-5431
Hotel Rate: See Flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Richard Popper1593 Shadybrook Road, Wilmington, DE 19803(302) 562-8758
Judy Cole  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
SOUTH LYON, MI
APRIL 26
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
50$ before 4/12; 55$ after -- no walk ins.
Location: South Lyon First Methodist Church
Address: 640 S. Lafayette St., South Lyon, MI 48178
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeff Fiszbein8390 Mallard Crossing, Brighton, MI 48116(248) 310-4257
Jason Idalski  
Accessible to the disabled.
masking per CDC recomendations.
F.E.S.T. #11 AUBURN, AL
MAY 3-4
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
TBD by director.
Entry Fee: $35
35 fee is free if it is the 1st event for player.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
TBD by director.
Entry Fee: $30
25 fee is free if this is first NASPA event for player.
Location: Aubrn Un. Draughton Lib, Reading Room
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
MAY 4
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $20
20 fee can be paid at door; food purchase is required.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St., San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis at door; meet at lower level food court; seating near izzy & wooks.
NIAGARA FALLS INTERNATIONAL OPEN, ON, CAN
MAY 17-19
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins, 5 point challenge penalty in Collins. Collins will be WESPA rated.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $200 (CAN)
Entry fee is CAD 200 if paid by May 1, 2025. Deadline for registration is May 16, 2025.
Location: Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Address: 6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls ON L2G3Y9
Phone: (905) 357-6222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
JOPLIN, MO
JUNE 07-08
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Route 66 Rumble.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $100
Registration and Refund Deadline: 6/4/25.
Location: Preferred Family Health Care
Address: 710 S Maiden Lane Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: (417) 317-3113
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul MulikP O Box 805, Joplin, MO 64802(417) 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
Vaccinations not required - masks optional.
ST. LOUIS TOURNAMENT
JUNE 28
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Registration must be completed by June 26, 2025.
Location: Jefferson County Library, Northwest Bran
Address: 5680 State Road PP, H9igh Ridge, MO 63049
Phone: 636 677 8186
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul Mulik 417 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
Brian Summers is the host of the event. All questions regarding registration and hotel lodging should be addressed to Brian at brianscrabblestl@yshoo.com.
STRATFORD, ON, CAN
SEPTEMBER 06
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty is 5 points per word.
Details: Gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining.
Entry Fee: $60 (CAN)
Limited to 52 players. Deadline for registration is September 5, 2025.
Location: The Knights of Columbus
Address: 93 Morgan Street, Stratford, ON N5A7V2
Phone: (519) 272-9700
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
BETHEL, CT
SEPTEMBER 13
Steve Haraske Memorial Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Newcomers
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
RR Groups of 4 plus 1 KOTH.
Entry Fee: $25
equipment will be supplied for newcomers.
Location: Bennett Memorial Park
Address: 14 Shelter Rock Rd., Bethel, CT 06801
Phone: (914) 772-6535
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr., Bethel, CT(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 02
Boards on the Boardwalk.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $55
Registration Deadline: 1/29/26. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only - Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 1/29/26. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-340-6300
Hotel Rate: See flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller  
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
FEBRUARY 05-08
Boards on the Boardwalk.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $55
Registration Deadline: 2/04/27. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only - Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 2/04/27. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-340-6300
Hotel Rate: See flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller  
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.