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OCTOBER MATCHPLAY TORONTO AREA, ON, CAN
OCTOBER 1-31, 2018
Collins only - 5 point penalty per word. Bracketed Matchplay - 3 rounds of 7 games each.
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
Registration deadline: 9/30/2018. Limited to 8 players - tournament will be 1/3 rated.
Details: Players must be flexible, willing, and able to play in the Toronto area and make their own arrangements to play their matches at a mutually agreeable location and officially report their results to the tournament organizer (Jason Broersma) by submitting photos of their completed and signed result slips. See the flyer on cross-tables for more details. An information package will be made available.
Location: By Arrangement
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Rd, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Andy Saunders82 Clairfields Dr, West Guelph, ON N1G 5H8(416) 668-7500
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN, TX
OCTOBER 6, 2018
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division. Minimum of 4 players for Collins division.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline - 10/4/18. Entry fee collected in cash at door. No walk ins - notify director at least 24 hours in advance if you plan to attend.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Dr, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: (512) 912-6766
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Michael Donegan 512-587-0023
Matt Canik  
Accessible to the disabled.
COWTOWN USA, WEST JEFFERSON, OH
OCTOBER 6, 2018
Saturday8:45 A.M.7 rounds
Pairings and divisions at director’s discretion.
Entry Fee: $35
$35 if paid by Sept. 6. $45 if paid after Sept. 6. Register by Sep 28, 2018. CSW challenge penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Collins division will be offered, if at least 4 players register to play Collins. To register, send name, phone, address, email, and NASPA ID, along with you preferred division (TWL or Collins) and a check for the entry fee, to: Kristy Zurbrick, 4671 Donegal Cliffs Drive, Dublin, OH 43017.
Location: American Legion Jefferson Post 201
Address: 9701 W. Broad Street West Jefferson, OH 43162
Phone: (614) 879-9126
Hotel Rate: Several hotels available at I-70 and Hilliard Rome Road (Exit 91), 15 min away
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Dallas Johnson4880 Heights Drive Stow, OH 44224(330) 676-1723
Accessible to the disabled.
FORT MYERS, FL
OCTOBER 6, 2018
Fort Myers Golf Open Rated Tournament. OWL Lexicon.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Must be a member of NASPA to play. Intermittent noise: golfers' start times announced and 19th-hole conversations. Box lunches available ($10) with a lunch break of approximately 30 minutes.
Details: See cross-tables.com for more information or contact John Dalida at 239-694-6097 or dalida@ksu.edu.
Entry Fee: $50
Deadline for entries: Oct 1, 2018.
Location: Eastwood Golf Course
Address: 4600 Bruce Herd Lane Fort Myers, Florida 33905
Phone: (239) 321-7485
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Dalida1508 Stadium Ct. Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971(239) 694-6097
Accessible to the disabled.
Noise Notice: If you are sensitive to noise, this is not the tournament for you. We are playing in one half of the Eastwood Golf Course cafeteria where we will intermittently hear golf starting times announced and 19th-hole conversations.
GAITHERSBURG, MD
OCTOBER 6, 2018
event web page
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Performance Pairings.
Entry Fee: $25
CSW only. 5 point per word challenge penalty. Entry fee includes lunch and NASPA rating fee.
Location: WGVC R&D World HQ
Address: 5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: (703) 282-3611
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Vince Castellano5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 20878(703) 282-3611
Accessible to the disabled.
ST LOUIS PARK, MN
OCTOBER 6-7, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. Collins only with 5 points per word penalty.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format TBD based on number of entries.
Entry Fee: $100
Number of attendees capped at 24. Deadline for entries: September 28, 2018. Lunch each day included with entry fee.
Location: Shelard Village
Address: 400 Ford Rd Community Room Saint Louis, MN 55462
Phone: (908) 892-3622
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Lipe  
Accessible to the disabled.
WILMINGTON, NC
OCTOBER 6-7, 2018
Robb Griffith Memorial Tournament.
Details: https://sites.google.com/site/trianglescrabble/tournaments/upcoming-tournaments/griffith2018.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Both TWL and CSW. 5 points per word challenge penalty for CSW. Register by 9/26/2018.
Location: The Eastwood Village Clubhouse
Address: 1239 Eastwood Road Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: (910) 256-9659
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Klionsky1010 N Duke St Durham, NC 27701(919) 699-9831
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: All proceeds from this tourney will go to support The Treatment Advocacy Center, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness. Division winners will receive trophies and donated prizes from local merchants in lieu of cash awards.
BERKELEY, CA
OCTOBER 7, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
Food purchase required. Sign up at the door. Registration closes at 12:00 PM, round 1 starts shortly after.
Location: Tender Greens
Address: 2071 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 356-0697
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Turissini  
Edward De Guzman (415) 335-6926
Accessible to the disabled.
WILMINGTON, DE
OCTOBER 7, 2018
SCRABBLE Chez Emily & Adam.
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $45
Registration deadline - 10/6.
Details: $5 entry fee discount if you bring: 1) a rectangular folding table that is at least 6 ft. long (i.e., long enough to accommodate 2 games), 2) a square bridge-style table AND at least 2 chairs (would accommodate 1 game), OR 3) at least 4 chairs.
Location: Chez Emily & Adam (Dan Horowitz's home)
Address: 223 Waverly Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (215) 760-8261
Hotel Rate: Players seeking overnight accommodations can ask director for suggestions
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Dan Horowitz223 Waverly Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803(215) 760-8261
3 steps at each entrance to the residence.
LAKE GEORGE, NY
OCTOBER 11-14, 2018
19th Annual Nor'Easter II Scrabble Tournament.
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
Both TWL and Collins - 5 point penalty in Collins division. Divisions in Groups of 28.
Details: Pairing formats will be listed on www.cross-tables.com.
Entry Fee: $100
Commuter Fee: $20
Registration Deadline - 10/4/18.
Early Bird
ThursdayNoon8 rounds
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division. Format based on number of entries.
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline - 10/4/18. Pay at door only.
Early Bird 2
FridayNoon5 rounds
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division. Format based on number of entries.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline - 10/4/18. Pay at door only.
Location: Tiki Resort
Address: 2 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845
Phone: (518) 668-5744
Hotel Rate: Hotel Packages: $142/person double, $122/person triple, and $234/person single
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Annette Tedesco41 Ferry Lane, Stillwater, NY 12170-1350(518) 664-1619
Kieran O'Connor  
Josh Greenway  
Accessible to the disabled.
Hotel Packages include: two-night stay, two deluxe continental breakfasts, a full-buffet dinner on Saturday night, and include all taxes and gratuities. All hotel reservations will be made by Annette Tedesco.
Details: Those wishing to stay at the Tiki on Thursday night can do so for a special rate of $88/night. There'll also be a Team Trivia contest on Saturday night at 9pm.
PORTLAND, OR
OCTOBER 14, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for entries Oct 14, 2018. The restaurant opens at 11, but they wll let us in a few minutes early, so we can start as close to 11 as possible.
Location: Round Table Pizza
Address: 10070 SW Barbur Blvd Portland, Oregon 97219
Phone: (503) 245-2211
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mike Baker (971) 258-7775
Accessible to the disabled.
If there is sufficient interest there will be a Collins group directed by Dave Wiegand.
CALGARY, AB, CAN
OCTOBER 17-21, 2018
event web page
Friday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday8:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Registration Deadline - 10/15/18.
Early Bird
Wednesday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Registration Deadline - 10/15/18.
Early Bird 2
Thursday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Registration Deadline - 10/15/18.
Location: The Sierras of Heritage
Address: 8535 Bonaventure Dr SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: (403) 281-2459
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Juraj Pivovarov320 Regal Park NE, Calgary , AB T2E 0S6(403) 281-2459
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
OCTOBER 20, 2018
C'ville 10 at 10.
Saturday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
OWL-only.
Entry Fee: $90
Registration Deadline - 10/19/18. Limited to 36 players. $10 discount if payment received by 9/30.
Location: The End Games
Address: 374 Hillsdale Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 973-2205
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Clay Daniel113 Chisholm Pl, Charlottesville, VA 22902(434) 262-2030
Accessible to the disabled.
DALLAS, TX
OCTOBER 20, 2018
Dallas One Day.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL ONLY.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
RR + 1 KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
Please bring cash - pay at the door.
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Park B
Address: 2146 Gilford Street Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper1424 Sierra Springs Dr #1517 Bedford, TX 76021(817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
OCTOBER 20, 2018
Manhattan SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division, which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $65
Registration Deadline - 10/13/18. Limited to 56 players.
Location: Honors Bridge Club
Address: 133 E. 58th St - 12th Floor, NY, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-1230
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
SARASOTA, FL
OCTOBER 20, 2018
Sarasota SCRABBLE One-Day Tourney.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline - 10/26/18. Entry limited to the 1st 16 registrants.
Details: Private residence. Allergy Alert - Cat lives here.
Location: Sarasota NASPA Club #75
Address: 3901 Calliandra Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232
Phone: (941) 373-0956
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Nancy Heinrich3901 Calliandra Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232(941) 373-0956
John Dalida  
Accessible to the disabled.
SEATTLE, WA
OCTOBER 20, 2018
event web page
Seattle One-Day Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline - 10/18/18. Get full details and register at Web site.
Location: Seattle Chess Club
Address: 2150 N 107th St, Seattle, WA 98059
Phone: (253) 243-5235
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Adam Henderson (253) 243-5235
Accessible to the disabled.
10 GAMES CLOSER TO MIDTERMS - FLUSHING, NY
OCTOBER 21, 2018
ORT (Open Rated Tournament).
Sunday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 4 players - tournament will be 1/3 rated.
Entry Fee: $30
Deadline for Entries/Registration Oct 18, 2018.
Details: Check-in is at 10:00 am. Games will begin promptly at 10:15 am. NASPA sanctioned equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: To be provided upon inquiry by interested players. Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
(Entry fee covers NASPA participation fee of $5 per player, all day snacks and beverages, and a pizza lunch, as well as cash and non-cash prizes.
Details: Venue is accessible by public transportation. Ample street parking is available.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
OCTOBER 21, 2018
quick Scrabble Fix.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament).
Sunday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Depends on # of players. Sometimes RR.
Entry Fee: $50
$25 for 1st time tourney players.
Location: Independence Place
Address: 241 S. 6th St Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 925-2900
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN IS IN THE HOUSE - BROOKLYN, NY
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL lexicon.
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Divisions of 4: RR with a KOTH - Divisions of 6: Shirts & Skins Snake with a KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for registrations Oct 21, 2018. Entry fee: $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the directior for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check in is at 6:30 PM. Games start promptly at 6:45 PM. Clocks started 5 minutes thereafter for latecomers. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 233 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
No outside food or drink permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage concession on the premises. The venue is a games store with others playing a variety of games. Consequently, it is noisy.
Details: If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, this is most definitely not the tournament for you. On street parking available. Accessible by public transportation.
TORONTO, ON, CAN
OCTOBER 26-28, 2018
event web page
Tourney takes place in Seniors Clubhouse at west end of parking lot.
Early Bird
Friday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $35 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Leah Katz Memorial Scrabble Tournament. Register by Oct 24, both TWL and CSW. 5 point challenge penalty for CSW.
Main Event
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: Division A: $70 (CAN)/$55 (US), Division B: $60 (CAN)/$45 (US), Division C: $50 (CAN)/$40 (US), Division 1: $80 (CAN)/$60 (US).
Michael Wise Memorial Scrabble Tournament. Register by Oct 24, both TWL and CSW. 5 point challenge penalty for CSW.
Location: Seniors Clubhouse, Earl Bales Park
Address: 4169 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON M3H 3P7
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Chew9 Fulton Avenue Toronto, ON M4K1X6(416) 876-7675
Accessible to the disabled.
Venue is on opposite (west) end of parking lot from usual community centre.
10 GAMES CLOSER TO MIDTERMS - FLUSHING, NY
OCTOBER 27, 2018
ORT (Open Rated Tournament).
Saturday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 4 players - tournament will be 1/3 rated.
Entry Fee: $30
Deadline for Entries/Registration Oct 24, 2018.
Details: Check-in is at 10:00 am. Games will begin promptly at 10:15 am. NASPA sanctioned equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: To be provided upon inquiry by interested players. Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Venue is accessible by public transportation. Ample street parking is available.
Details: Entry fee covers NASPA participation fee of $5 per player, all day snacks and beverages, and a pizza lunch, as well as cash and non-cash prizes.
SYRACUSE, NY
OCTOBER 27, 2018
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline - 10/26/18. Pizza lunch and drinks all day included.
Location: East Syracuse Minoa High School
Address: Library - 6400 Fremont Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: (315) 481-8541
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Matthew O'Connor  
Accessible to the disabled.
SOUTH LYON, MI
OCTOBER 27, 2018
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL only.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
$55 after 10/20/18 $60 at door.
Details: Players capped at 28 players.
Location: South Lyon First United Methodist Church
Address: 640 S. Lafayette South Lyon, MI 48178
Phone: (248) 310-4257
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeff Fiszbein8390 Mallard Crossing Brighton, MI 48116(248) 310-4257
Jason Idalski  
Accessible to the disabled.
TACOMA, WA
OCTOBER 27-28, 2018
Saturday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin and Three King-of-the-Hills
Collins only, 5 points/word challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $100
Deadline to register: Oct. 25, 2018, Limited to 12 players.
Location: Park Tower Apartments
Address: 220 Tacoma Ave. S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Evans Clinchy (434) 987-1179
Jennifer Lee (425) 283-2807
Accessible to the disabled.
VICTORIA, BC, CAN
OCTOBER 27-28, 2018
event web page
Tiles from the Crypt.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday8:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $70 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 10/20/18. Fee increases to $80 after 9/30.
Details: Limited to 32 players. Awards given for best costumes!.
Location: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
Address: Penwell Room - 740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2
Phone: (250) 382-4221
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Tim Thielmann350 Berwick St, Victoria, BC V8V 1C7(250) 415-6761
Accessible to the disabled.
10 GAMES CLOSER TO MIDTERMS - FLUSHING, NY
OCTOBER 28, 2018
ORT (Open Rated Tournament).
Sunday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 4 players - tournament will be 1/3 rated.
Entry Fee: $30
Deadline for Entries/Registration Oct 25, 2018.
Details: Check-in is at 10:00 am. Games will begin promptly at 10:15 am. NASPA sanctioned equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: To be provided upon inquiry by interested players. Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda WancelTo be provided upon inquiry by interested players. Flushing, NY 11358(917) 747-5325
Venue is accessible by public transportation. Ample street parking is available.
Details: (Entry fee covers NASPA participation fee of $5 per player, all day snacks and beverages, and a pizza lunch, as well as cash and non-cash prizes.
SANTA FE, NM
OCTOBER 28, 2018
Santa Fe Open.
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
TWL only. Maximum of 16 players. Please pregister by contacting John Karris by email (jgkarris@comcast.net, text or telephone (408 836 2311).
Location: John Karris' house
Address: 4703 Hojas Verdes Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: 4088362311
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Karris4703 Hojas Verdes Santa Fe, NM 875074088362311
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN IS IN THE HOUSE - BROOKLYN, NY
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL Lexicon.
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Divisions of 4: RR with a KOTH - Divisions of 6: Shirts & Skins Snake with a KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for registrations Oct 28, 2018. Entry fee: $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the directior for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check in is at 6;30 PM. Games start promptly at 6:45 PM. Clocks started 5 minutes thereafter for latecomers. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
No outside food or drink permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage concession on the premises. The venue is a games store with others playing a variety of games. Consequently, it is noisy.
Details: If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, this is most definitely not the tournament for you. On street parking available. Accessible by public transportation.
CALEDON, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
ORT (Open Rated Tournament).
Details: Both OWL and Collins.
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
COLLINS -5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Night Bird
Saturday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins ONLY- 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
includes free pizza dinner.
Details: Social Night Bird @ The Bremblay Residence 2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8.
Location: Caledon Village Place
Address: 18313 Hurontario Street Caledon, ON L7K 0X7
Phone: (905) 584-2272
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
CHICAGO, IL
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
Scrabble for Literacy.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL and Collins.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Directors Discretion.
Entry Fee: $50
Details: Entry fees received/postmarked by Oct. 26 result in eligibility for special prize drawing. NASPA membership may be obtained or renewed on site. Make all checks out to "Marty Gabriel".
Location: LVI Literacenter
Address: 641 W. Lake St., 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 857-1582
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Marty Gabriel2941 Whitetail Drive Charleston, IL 61920(217) 549-5360
Troy Thompson  
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: A portion of the entry fees will be donated to the Literacy Volunteers of Illinois. 50% of entry fees to prize fund - Many additional prizes and other customary special features.
GAITHERSBURG, MD
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
event web page
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Performance Pairings.
Entry Fee: $25
CSW only. 5 point per word challenge penalty. Entry fee includes lunch and NASPA rating fee.
Location: WGVC R&D World
Address: 5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: 7032823611
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Vince Castellano5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 208787032823611
Accessible to the disabled.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER - BROOKLYN, NY
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL lexicon.
Saturday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
RR with KOTH for divisions of 4; Shirts & Skins Snake with KOTH for divisions of 6.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline to register Nov. 1, 2018. Entry fee: $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses).
Details: Check-in 6:30. Games begin promptly at 6:45 pm.Limited to 16 players, divs at discretion of director, late reg accepted if divisions uneven. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
Accessible by public transportation, on street parking. Bring your own score sheets and equipment.
Details: Venue is a games store and it may be noisy. If you need relative silence in order to play, this is not the tourney for you. No outside food but refreshments for purchase on site.
ASHEVILLE, NC
NOVEMBER 3-4, 2018
event web page
Annual A-1 Autumn Leaves Tourney.
Saturday8:45 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Both OWL and Collins - 10 points per word challenge in Collins.
Registration Deadline - 10/27/18. Entry Fee: $125 (TWL Div 1 & Collins) / $100 (Other TWL).
Details: Registration limited to 98 players. Make check payable to "SCRABBLE Tournament.".
Location: Stephens-Lee Recreation Center
Address: 30 George Washington Carver Ave, Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 252-8154
Hotel Rate: No commuter fee. Stay at hotel of your choice or use airbnb.com
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bill Snoddy725 Bear Left, Asheville, NC 28805(828) 252-8154
Accessible to the disabled.
13th Annual, so we should be getting this right by now! See you in Asheville!.
10 GAMES CLOSER TO MIDTERMS - FLUSHING, NY
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 4 players - tournament will be 1/3 rated.
Entry Fee: $30
Deadline for Entries/Registration Nov 1, 2018.
Details: Check-in is at 10:00 am. Games will begin promptly at 10:15 am. NASPA sanctioned equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: To be provided upon inquiry by interested players. Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Venue is accessible by public transportation. Ample street parking is available.
Details: Entry fee covers NASPA participation fee of $5 per player, all day snacks and beverages, and a pizza lunch, as well as cash and non-cash prizes.
PALO ALTO, CA
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
Sunday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $20
Food purchase required. Sign up at the door. Registration closes at 11:30, round 1 starts shortly after.
Location: Corner Bakery Cafe
Address: 3375 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 843-0676
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 335-6926
Accessible to the disabled.
TERROR OF THE TILES - RIDGEFIELD (YOUTH), CT
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
"Terror of the Tiles" Youth SCRABBLE Tournament.
Sunday1:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
School SCRABBLE Lexicon. Format dependent on number of players in divisions.
Details: 2 to 3 divisions. Teams and solo play. Pairs preferred in 3rd-9th; solo preferred in High School division.
Entry Fee: $10
Registration Deadline - 11/2/18. Entry restricted to players in 3rd to 12th grade. Costumes encouraged!.
Location: Ridgefield Library
Address: 472 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: (203) 438-2282
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
Players at the library agree that their names and photos may be used for promotional purposes.
REEF COCO BEACH RESORT, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
NOVEMBER 5-10, 2018
Riviera Maya Friendship Tourney.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) Collins Only.
Early Bird
Monday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $30
Commuter Fee: $20
Discounted rate for all 3 early birds plus main event - $150 US.
Early Bird 2
Tuesday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $30
Commuter Fee: $20
Early Bird 3
Wednesday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $30
Commuter Fee: $20
Main Event
Thursday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Friday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $90
Commuter Fee: $20
Discounted rate for all 3 early birds plus main event - $150 US.
Location: Reef Coco Beach Resort
Address: Region 6, Calle Flamingo Lt 1 Mz 7, Luis Donaldo Colosio Playa del Carmen, Mexico 77710
Phone: (888) 774-0040
Hotel Rate: Daily all-inclusive: single - USD 155: double - USD 105 pp (book through FISE)
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Tony Leah3 Cypress Street Toronto, Ontario M9N 3E7(416) 471-7005
Details: Room reservations must be made through the FISE - details to come. An additional director may be added. Format of each event may be modified at the director's discretion based on entries. Resort webpage: http://reefcocobeach.com/ This event is being held in conjunction with the 22nd Spanish World Scrabble Championship, at the invitation of La Federacion Internacional de Scrabble en Espanol (FISE).
THE BLUE WAVE TOURNAMENT - FLUSHING, NY
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 4 players - tournament will be 1/3 rated.
Entry Fee: $30
Details: Entry fee covers NASPA participation fee of $5 per player, all day snacks and drinks, and a pizza lunch, as well as cash and non-cash prizes. Check-in is at 9:45 am. Games begin promptly at 10:00 am. NASPA sanctioned playing equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: To be provided upon inquiry by interested players.. Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
HYATT REGENCY CHESAPEAKE BAY, CAMBRIDGE, MD
NOVEMBER 9-11, 2018
Crabby SCRABBLE.
Early Bird
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline - 11/6/18.
Main Event
Friday8:00 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $40
Registration Deadline - 11/6/18. $10 discount if you register before Labor Day.
Location: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Address: 100 Heron Blvd at Rte 50, Cambridge, MD 21613
Phone: (410) 901-1234
Hotel Rate: 3 Day, 2 Night Hotel Package Includes: all taxes and resort fees, free self-parking, free wi-fi, free bottled water in your room, use of fitness center, tennis courts, indoor pool, and Lunch on Sunday. $330 Single, $185 pp Double
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S. 6th St #2502, Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 238-1880
Judy Cole  
Accessible to the disabled.
THE STATE OF TX CHAMPIONSHIP - SCHERTZ, TX
NOVEMBER 9-11, 2018
The State of TX SCRABBLE Championship/Schertz, TX.
Early Bird
Friday4:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline - 11/8/18. Check-in from 2:30 to 3:30. Open to all NASPA Members.
Main Event
Saturday10:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $80/$65/$50.
Registration Deadline - 11/8/18. Open only to Texas residents, Texans by birth, players who have competed in at least 10 previous Texas SCRABBLE Championships, or member of the State of Texas SCRABBLE Hall of Fame.
Location: Schertz Community Center
Address: 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #3, Schertz, TX 78154-0890
Phone: (210) 619-1000
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper1424 Sierra Springs Dr # 1517, Bedford, TX 76021(817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
FORT MYERS, FL
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Details: Must be a member of NASPA to play. Intermittent noise: golfers' starting times announced/19th-hole conversations. Box lunches available ($10) with a lunch break of approximately 30 minutes.
Location: Eastwood Golf Course Cafe
Address: 4600 Bruce Herd Lane Fort Myers, Florida 33905
Phone: (239) 321-7485
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Dalida1508 Stadium Ct. Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971(239) 694-6097
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: NOISE NOTICE: If you are sensitive to noise, this is not the tournament for you. We are playing in one-half of the Eastwood Golf Course cafeteria where we will intermittently hear golf starting times announced and 19th-hole conversations.
25TH ANNUAL, OSHAWA, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 10-11, 2018
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL and COLLINS.
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Groups Of 12-24 At Directors' Discretion.
Details: Collins 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $95 (CAN)/$75 (US)
$95.00 CAN./$75.00 U.S.(If received by October 26,2018) or $100.00 CAN. or $80.00 U.S. (If received after October 26,2018 ).
Details: Our 25th Annual Annual Scrabble Players tournament promises to be bigger and better this year.
Location: Caribbean Cultural Centre
Address: 600 Wentworth Street East Oshawa, Ontario L1H3V9
Phone: (905) 721-1672
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Trevor Sealy811 Ormond Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1K3B6(905) 432-1732
Hy Francis16 Sealstone Terrace Scarborough, Ontario M1E4J7(416) 284-7851
Accessible to the disabled.
WINTER IS COMING - FLUSHING, NY
NOVEMBER 11, 2018
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 4 players.
Entry Fee: $30
Entry fee covers the NASPA participation fee of $5 pp, all day snacks, bottled water, and a pizza lunch, as well as cash and non-cash prizes.
Details: Check-in is at 10:00 am. Games begin at 10:15 am. Playing equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets. Tournament is 1/3 rated.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: To be provided upon inquiry by interested players.. Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
10 Games-3 RRs & KOTH.
Details: Venue is accessible by public transportation. Ample street parking available.
BROOKLYN IS IN THE HOUSE - BROOKLYN, NY
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL Lexicon.
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Divisions of 4: RR with a KOTH - Divisions of 6: Shirts & Skins Snake with a KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for registrations Nov 11, 2018. Entry fee: $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the directior for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check in is at 6;30 PM. Games start promptly at 6:45 PM. Clocks started 5 minutes therafter for latecomers. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
No outside food or drink permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage concession on the premises. The venue is a games store with others playing a variety of games. Consequently, it is noisy.
Details: If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, this is most definitely not the tournament for you. On street parking available. Accessible by public transportation.
INDEPENDENCE, OH
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Local Club Tournament
Tuesday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $4
Pay at the door.
Location: Angie's Pizza
Address: 6932 Hillside Road, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: 216-524-8100
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Christopher P. Sheppard2237 Fairway Blvd., Hudson, OH 44236330-656-2476
Accessible to the disabled.
DALLAS, TX
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
Dallas One Day.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL ONLY.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
RR + 1 KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
Please bring cash - pay at the door.
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Park B
Address: 2146 Gilford Street Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper1424 Sierra Springs Dr #1517 Bedford, TX 76021(817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
Manhattan SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division, which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $65
Registration Deadline - 11/10/18. Limited to 56 players.
Location: Honors Bridge Club
Address: 133 E. 58th St - 12th Floor, NY, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-1230
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
OTTAWA, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) Collins only.
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins -5 points per word.
Details: Limited to 16 players.
$20 with a $10 discount if you've played in three or fewer Collins tournaments.
Details: Deadline for Entries/Registration:Nov 16, 2018.
Location: The Wood On Wellington
Address: 1237 Wellington Street West Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A3
Phone: (613) 667-9477
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
Playing area is fully accessible but washroom is not, contact director for details.
PITTSBURGH, PA
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
event web page
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $35
Registration and Payment Deadline - 11/11/18. $50 cash at door - only if you notify Director of intention to play by 11/15.
Details: Limited to 40 players.
Location: Imperial House
Address: 5600 Munhall Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 580-1357
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Tom Chang (412) 580-1357
Accessible to the disabled.
Lunch will be provided after game 3.
EUREKA SPRINGS, AR
NOVEMBER 17-18, 2018
The Jack Howe Memorial Ozark Mountain Challenge.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL only.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and Three King-of-the-Hills
Entry Fee: $70
Number of players capped at 32.
Details: Please note that this is not the same location where this event was traditionally held in past years, that was a different Best Western.
Location: Best Western Eureka Inn
Address: 101 E Van Buren Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632
Phone: (800) 221-3344
Hotel Rate: Ask for the Scrabble rate
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul MulikP O Box 805 Joplin, MO 64802(417) 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
FLORENCE LCT, MA
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Sponsored by NASPA Club #531.
Local Club Tournament
Sunday10:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $15
Register by 11/12. Limited to 18 players. TWL only. PAY IN ADVANCE (BY 11/12/18) TO GUARANTEE SPACE. PAY AT THE DOOR IF SPACE AVAILABLE AND PLAYER COUNT WILL BE EVEN.
Location: Pathways Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Laurel Path Florence, MA 01062
Phone: (413) 587-9651
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwoodc/o 25 Mountain Laurel Path Florence, MA 01062 
Accessible to the disabled.
PORTLAND, OR
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
deadline for entries Nov 18, 2018. The restaurant opens at 11, but they wll let us in a few minutes early, so we can start as close to 11 as possible.
Location: Round Table Pizza
Address: 10070 SW Barbur Blvd Portland, Oregon 97219
Phone: (603) 245-2211
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mike Baker (971) 258-7775
Accessible to the disabled.
If there is sufficient interest there will be a Collins group directed by Dave Wiegand.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Quick Scrabble Fix.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament).
Sunday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Depends on # of players. Sometimes RR.
Entry Fee: $50
$25 for 1st time tourney players.
Location: Independence Place
Address: 241 S. 6th St Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 925-2900
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN IS IN THE HOUSE - BROOKLYN, NY
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL lexicon.
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Divisions of 4: RR with a KOTH - Divisions of 6: Shirts & Skins Snake with a KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for registrations Nov 18, 2018. Entry fee: $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check in is at 6:30 PM. Games start promptly at 6:45 PM. Clocks started 5 minutes thereafter for latecomers. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
No outside food or drink permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage concession on the premises. The venue is a games store with others playing a variety of games. Consequently, it is noisy.
Details: If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, this is most definitely not the tournament for you. On street parking available. Accessible by public transportation.
BRANTFORD, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 24, 2018
Brantford SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $55 (CAN)
Registration Deadline - 11/22/18. Limited to 56 players. Minimum of 4 players required to hold Collins division.
Location: Friendship House
Address: 452 Grey St, Brantford, ON N3R6C2
Phone: (519) 502-1333
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Carl Madden280B Dunsdon St, Brantford, ON N3R 6C2 
Allen Pengelly403-160 Wissler Rd, Waterloo, ON N2K 2T6(519) 502-1333
Accessible to the disabled.
GAITHERSBURG, MD
NOVEMBER 24, 2018
event web page
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Performance Pairings.
Entry Fee: $25
CSW only. 5 point per word challenge penalty. Entry fee includes lunch and NASPA rating fee.
Location: WGVC R&D World
Address: 5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: 7032823611
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Vince Castellano5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 208787032823611
Accessible to the disabled.
SARASOTA, FL
NOVEMBER 24, 2018
Sarasota SCRABBLE Tourney.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: 11/21/18. Limited to 16 players.
Location: Residence
Address: 3901 Calliandra Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232
Phone: (941) 373-0956
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Nancy Heinrich3901 Calliandra Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232(941) 373-0956
Accessible to the disabled.
Allergy Alert - A cat lives here.
WOBURN, MA
NOVEMBER 24, 2018
Saturday After Thanksgiving (SAT).
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $85
Registration Deadline - 11/19/18. Entry fee includes lunch.
Location: Courtyard by Marriott
Address: 700 Unicorn Park Dr, Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (781) 938-9001
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Horn4 Summit Dr - Apt 005, Reading, MA 01867(781) 942-7471
Joel Horn4 Summit Dr - Apt 005, Reading, MA 01867(781) 942-7471
Accessible to the disabled.
ELMHURST, IL
NOVEMBER 24-25, 2018
Thanksgiving weekend tournament. Open Rated Tournament. OWL Lexicon.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin
Entry Fee: $50
Deadline for entries Nov 22, 2018. Limited to 40 players.
Location: Courtyard Marriot
Address: 370 North Route 83 Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Phone: (630) 941-9444
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Don Rathberger5029 W 31st Place Cicero, IL 60803(312) 446-4842
Accessible to the disabled.
SANTA FE, NM
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
Santa Fe Open.
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
TWL only. Maximum of 16 players. Please pregister by contacting John Karris by email (jgkarris@comcast.net, text or telephone (408 836 2311).
Location: John Karris' house
Address: 4703 Hojas Verdes Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: 4088362311
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Karris4703 Hojas Verdes Santa Fe, NM 875074088362311
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN IS IN THE HOUSE - BROOKLYN, NY
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL lexicon.
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Divisions of 4: RR with a KOTH - Divisions of 6: Shirts & Skins Snake with a KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
eadline for registrations Nov 25, 2018. Entry fee: $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 PM. Games start promptly at 6:45 PM. Clocks started 5 minutes thereafter for latecomers. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
No outside food or drink permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage concession on the premises. The venue is a games store with others playing a variety of games. Consequently, it is noisy.
Details: If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, this is most definitely not the tournament for you. On street parking available. Accessible by public transportation.
CALGARY, AB, CAN
DECEMBER 1, 2018
event web page
Saturday9:00 A.M.12 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Registration deadline - 11/29/18.
Location: The Sierras of Heritage
Address: 8535 Bonaventure Dr SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: (403) 281-2459
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Juraj Pivovarov320 Regal Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0S6(403) 281-2459
Accessible to the disabled.
BERKELEY, CA
DECEMBER 2, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
Food purchase required. Sign up at the door. Registration closes at 12:00 PM, round 1 starts shortly after.
Location: Tender Greens
Address: 2071 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 356-0697
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Leesa Berahovich (510) 290-3329
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN IS IN THE HOUSE - BROOKLYN, NY
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL lexicon.
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Divisions of 4: RR with a KOTH - Divisions of 6: Shirts & Skins Snake with a KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for registration is Dec 2, 2018. Entry fee: $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 PM. Games start promptly at 6:45 PM. Clocks started 5 minutes thereafter for latecomers. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
No outside food or drink permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage concession on the premises. The venue is a games store with others playing a variety of games. Consequently, it is noisy.
Details: If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, this is most definitely not the tournament for you. On street parking available. Accessible by public transportation.
CHAMPAIGN, IL
DECEMBER 8, 2018
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
TWL + Collins w/ 5 point challenge rule, format and divisions at director's discretion.
Entry Fee: $40
Deadline to register Dec. 7, 2018.
Location: Papa Del's
Address: 1201 South Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 359-7700
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Della LutzBox 935 St. Joseph, IL 61873(217) 377-9085
Accessible to the disabled.
The tournament will be held on the Second Floor in the North Room in Papa Del's. I will post signs with directions for the players.
FORT MEYERS, FL
DECEMBER 8, 2018
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
TWL only. Register by 12/3/18. Call John Dalida at 239-694-6097 or write him at Dalida@ksu.edu to register to play. Must be a NASPA member to play.
Location: Fort Myers Regional Library Meeting Room
Address: 1651 Lee Street Fort Myers, Florida 33901
Phone: (239) 533-4600
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Dalida1508 Stadium Ct. Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971(239) 694-6097
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
DECEMBER 8, 2018
Manhattan SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division, which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $65
Registration Deadline - 12/1/18. Limited to 56 players.
Location: Honors Bridge Club
Address: 133 E. 58th St - 12th Floor, NY, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-1230
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
PORTLAND, OR
DECEMBER 8, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Round Table Pizza
Address: 16444 SW Boones Ferry Rd Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: 503-636-3350
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mike Baker (971) 258-7775
Accessible to the disabled.
If there is sufficient interest there will be a Collins group directed by Dave Wiegand.
ROSEVILLE, CA
DECEMBER 8, 2018
LCT - Roseville Club #628.
Details: TWL.
Early Bird
Local Club Tournament
Saturday8:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $5
Details: Local Club Tournament restricted to Roseville Club attenders or Sacramento Area unless we fail to fill 6 spots.
Location: John Ortman Residence
Address: 1805 Avenida Solano Roseville, CA 95747
Phone: (916) 622-9489
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Ortman (916) 622-9489
Tapani Lindgren  
Accessible to the disabled.
SOUTH BEND, IN
DECEMBER 8, 2018
Northern Indiana Scrabble Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.6 rounds
Pairings and format: Director's Discretion.
Entry Fee: $40
Register by 12/1. Both TWL and CSW. 5 points per word challenge penalty for CSW.
Location: St. Joseph County Library
Address: Humphreys Room 304 S. Main St. South Bend, IN 4660
Phone: (574) 282-4646
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Troy ThompsonP O Box 345 Lebanon, IN 46052(765) 326-2184
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: This event is hosted by Roger Blaine & Kiki Klassen. Gibson Rule will be in effect for any event that is not a straight round-robin. Prize structure will feature a pay-per-win for all players who do not win their division.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Quick Scrabble Fix.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament).
Sunday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Depends on # of players. Sometimes RR.
Entry Fee: $50
$25 for 1st time tourney players.
Location: Independence Place
Address: 241 S. 6th St Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 925-2900
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN IS IN THE HOUSE - BROOKLYN, NY
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL lexicon.
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Divisions of 4: RR with a KOTH - Divisions of 6: Shirts & Skins Snake with a KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for registration is Dec 9, 2018. Entry fee: $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 PM. Games start promptly at 6:45 PM. Clocks started 5 minutes thereafter for latecomers. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
No outside food or drink permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage concession on the premises. The venue is a games store with others playing a variety of games. Consequently, it is noisy.
Details: If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, this is most definitely not the tournament for you. On street parking available. Accessible by public transportation.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
DECEMBER 14-16, 2018
California Open.
Friday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Both TWL and Collins - 5 point penalty in Collins division. Collins division will be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $120
Commuter Fee: $15
Registration deadline - 12/10/18 - $20 late fee for entries received or postmarked after December 10th.
Details: All entries received or postmarked by November 22nd will be entered in a drawing to win back their entry fee.
Location: Parc55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Address: 55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 392-8000
Hotel Rate: $179 per night, single or double occupancy - ask for the "2018 California Open Scrabble Tournament" rate. Group rate expires on 11/22
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De GuzmanP.O. Box 193071, San Francisco, CA 94119(415) 335-6926
Accessible to the disabled.
GAITHERSBURG, MD
DECEMBER 15, 2018
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Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Performance Pairings.
Entry Fee: $25
CSW only. 5 point per word challenge penalty. Entry fee includes lunch and NASPA rating fee.
Location: WGVC R&D World
Address: 5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: 7032823611
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Vince Castellano5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 208787032823611
Accessible to the disabled.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, BROOKLYN, NY
DECEMBER 15, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL Lexicon.
Saturday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
RR with KOTH for divisions of 4; Shirts & Skins Snake with KOTH for divisions of 6.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline to enter: Dec. 12. $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games begin promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
No outside food or drink permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage concession on the premises. The venue is a games store with others playing a variety of games. Consequently, it is noisy.
Details: If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, this is most definitely not the tournament for you. On street parking available. Accessible by public transportation.
CAN AM - CAMBRIDGE, MA
DECEMBER 15-16, 2018
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Can Am Tournament.
Saturday8:30 A.M.9 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Details: Free Entry. Register by October 15th, 2018. Canada and USA will each field 5 TWL and 5 CSW players. (5 points per word challenge penalty for CSW) Players will be selected based on peak rating between September 1, 2017 and August 31, 2018. Each player plays a triple round robin against the 5 players in their lexicon from the other country. Event is being organized by Morris Greenberg. He can be reached by email at: morris.j.greenberg@gmail.com.
Location: Cambridge Community Center
Address: 5 Callender St. Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 547-6811
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bradley Whitmarsh3 Cummings St. Attleboro, MA 02703(774) 219-4565
FLUSHING, NY
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Flushing, NY.
Local Club Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 12/13/18. Limited to 4 players. 1/3 rated.
Details: Entry fee includes bottled water, snacks, and lunch.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: 27-23 170th St, Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
NASPA-sanctioned playing equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
MEDINA, OH
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Made in Medina SCRABBLE Tourney.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Modified round robin if there are twelve or fewer players; Modified Portland Swiss if there are more.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 if reservation is made by Thursday, December 13. $25 for walk-ins. Cash only if paid at the door.
Details: OWL only. Registration restricted to first 16 paid or reserved entries. Bring something for a potluck lunch! Bring a toy for Toys for Tots if you are so inclined!.
Location: Home of Joyce and Dan Stock
Address: 1168 N. Jefferson St. Unit 26 Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 952-1832
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Dan Stock1168 N. Jefferson St. Unit 26 Medina, OH 44256(330) 952-1832
Joyce Stock  
Venue is a private residence, not fully handicapped accessible (one step up and non-ADA restrooms).
SANTA FE, NM
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Santa Fe Open.
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
TWL only. Maximum of 16 players. Please pregister by contacting John Karris by email (jgkarris@comcast.net, text or telephone (408 836 2311).
Location: John Karris' house
Address: 4703 Hojas Verdes Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: 4088362311
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Karris4703 Hojas Verdes Santa Fe, NM 875074088362311
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN IS IN THE HOUSE - BROOKLYN, NY
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Open Rated Tournament. OWL lexicon.
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Divisions of 4: RR with a KOTH - Divisions of 6: Shirts & Skins Snake with a KOTH.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for registration is Dec 16, 2018. Entry fee: $20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable directly to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 PM. Games start promptly at 6:45 PM. Clocks started 5 minutes thereafter for latecomers. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917)747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
No outside food or drink permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage concession on the premises. The venue is a games store with others playing a variety of games. Consequently, it is noisy.
Details: If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, this is most definitely not the tournament for you. On street parking available. Accessible by public transportation.
MISSISSAUGA, ON, CAN
DECEMBER 22, 2018
Shauna & Dave's Annual X'mas Tourney. Open Rated Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday1:00 P.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline for entries Dec 16, 2018. Limited to 24 players. Everyone is asked to bring a homemade entree, appetizer or dessert. A dinner break will be taken after game 4 and games & prize ceremony should conclude by 10.
Details: This is a licensed establishment so feel free to bring your libation of choice!.
Location: Shauna and Dave's residence
Address: 595 Shenandoah Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5H1V8
Phone: (416)805-7065
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Saunders82 Clairfields Drive West Guelph, Ontario N1G5H8(416)668-7500
Shauna Petrie595 Shenandoah Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5H1V8(416)805-7065
Accessible to the disabled.
Due to size restrictions, a maximum of 24 players can be accomodated. A wait-list will be kept after that. This event fills up quickly every year so register early to avoid disappointment.
GAITHERSBURG, MD
DECEMBER 22-23, 2018
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Open Rated Tournament. Collins only with 5 points per word penalty.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Entry Fee: $75
Format to be determined based on number of entries. Dan Horowitz (danhorowitzjqxz@gmail.com) has graciously consented to stipulate this event does not conflict with Wilmington, DE tournaments on same days.
Location: WGVC R&D World HQ
Address: 5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: (703)282-3611
Hotel Rate: Contact director for accommodation info
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Vince Castellano5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg, MD 20878(703)282-3611
Accessible to the disabled.
NEW CASTLE, DE
DECEMBER 22-26, 2018
Delaware Quintuple Header.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL and Collins.
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
COLLINS - 5 points per word.
Details: The lower divisions will be groups of 8 playing complete RR’s plus KOH, with prizes for 1st and 2nd. As long as we have a sufficient number of players willing to play up, the top division will be an open division featuring the top 8 rated players, plus anyone who wants to play up (although if we need a few more players to ensure groups of 8 in all lower division, I’ll have to pull the players with the lowest ratings out of the top division to make that happen). The number of places paid and prize amounts for the top division will depend on the number of players in that division.
$50 for each event, $90 if you play 2 events ($10 discount), $130 total if you play three ($20 discount), $170 if you play 4 events ($30 discount), $200 if you play all 5 events ($50 discount).
Main Event 2
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Main Event 3
Monday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Main Event 4
Tuesday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Main Event 5
Wednesday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Location: Sheraton Wilmington South
Address: 365 Airport Road New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 328-6200
Hotel Rate: $99
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Carol Tillson15201 Peachstone Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20905(240) 393-7270
Dan Horowitz223 Waverly Road Wilmington, DE 19803(215) 760-8261
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: If you’d like to stay at the tournament hotel, you can take advantage of the great room rate we have negotiated - $99/night, which includes breakfast for two each morning, and free Internet access. This rate is available between Friday (12/21/18) and Thursday (12/27/18). The Sheraton is conveniently located right off of I-95, and the hotel will provide free shuttle service to the Wilmington Amtrak and Greyhound stations on non-holiday weekdays if you let Carol or Dan know that you need shuttle service by 12/18/18. The hotel is also just minutes away from the Christiana Mall – the largest tax-fee shopping center in Delaware. My rental rate for the tournament room will decrease based on the number of rooms booked, so staying at the hotel will help increase the prize pool. The easiest way to make your hotel reservations is to use the following link: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1612065936&key=B54394. Note: our group rate will expire at 5 PM (EDT) on 12/15/18. Our group rate includes both Jr. King Suites (1 king bed ONLY, small living area), and Deluxe Suites (1 king bed in the bedroom, sofa bed in the living room, Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom).
FLORENCE LCT, MA
DECEMBER 23, 2018
Sponsored by NASPA Club #531.
Local Club Tournament
Sunday10:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $15
Register by 12/17. Limited to 18 players. TWL only. PAY IN ADVANCE (BY 12/17/18) TO GUARANTEE SPACE. PAY AT THE DOOR IF SPACE AVAILABLE AND PLAYER COUNT WILL BE EVEN.
Location: Pathways Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Laurel Path Florence, MA 01062
Phone: (413) 587-9651
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwoodc/o 25 Mountain Laurel Path Florence, MA 01062 
Accessible to the disabled.
ALBANY, NY
DECEMBER 28-JANUARY 1, 2018
New Year's 2019 Scrabble Tournamen.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) Both OWL and Collins.
Early Bird
FridayNoon8 rounds
Based on Number of Entries.
Entry Fee: $50
Pay at Door Only.
Early Bird 2
Saturday8:30 A.M.4 rounds
Based on Number of Entries.
Entry Fee: $25
Pay at Door Only.
Main Event
Saturday2:00 P.M.5 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Tuesday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
TSH Pairings -TWL Divisions: * Division 1 - For players rated 1600 and Above * Other Division(s) to be divided equally amongst the remaining players.
Details: * Rating as of December 27 will be used to seed divisions.
Entry Fees: $100 for TWL Division 1 and Collins; $90 for all other TWL Divisions.
Location: Best Western Albany Airport Inn
Address: 200 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 458-1000
Hotel Rate: $70/night, with maximum of 3 occupants/room
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Annette Tedesco41 Ferry Lane Stillwater, NY 12170-1350(518) 664-1619
Accessible to the disabled.
BERKELEY, CA
JANUARY 1, 2019
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL + Collins.
TuesdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $20
Limited to 18 players, Collins 5 points challenge rule in effect.
Details: Deadline for Entries/Registration: Dec 30, 2018.
Location: Berahovich House
Address: 1021 Cedar St Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510) 290-3329
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Leesa Berahovichberahovich@gmail.com(510) 290-3329
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
JANUARY 1, 2019
New Year's Day ORT.
Tuesday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
TWL limited to 28 players, deadline to register Dec. 28, 2018.
Entry Fee: $35
Location: Cynthia's House
Address: 4456 Heavitree Court Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Phone: (470) 225-7133
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cynthia Seales  
Accessible to the disabled.
TORONTO AREA WINTER MATCHPLAY TORONTO, ON, CAN
JANUARY 1-31, 2019
Open Rated Tournament. Collins only with 5 points per word penalty.
Open Rated Tournament
Format is Matchplay Bracket. Entry fee $25. Number of entrants capped at 32. Deadline for entries Dec 31, 2018. This is a multi-round matchplay bracket tournament. Players will be seeded in the bracket according to rating.
Details: Tournament runs Jan 1 to Mar 31. Players must make themselves available to play their matches in the Toronto and surrounding area; players may play their matches wherever and whenever they wish and on any date by mutual agreement. Games must be played under normal tournament conditions and photos of signed result slips submitted before deadline for each round. See flyer on cross-tables.com for further details.
Location: By arrangement. Toronto, ON M1M 1M2
Phone: (519) 278-6373
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Andy Saunders82 Clairfields Drive West Guelph, ON N1G5H8(416) 668-7500
Accessible to the disabled.
ESTERO, FL
JANUARY 5, 2019
Estero, Florida 6-round Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 1/2/19.
Location: South County Regional Library
Address: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero, FL 33928
Phone: (239) 533-4400
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Dalida1508 Stadium Ct, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971(239) 694-6097
Accessible to the disabled.
LEVITTOWN, PA
JANUARY 5, 2019
Open Rated Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry fee: $50; $20 - Youth SCRABBLE Players (18 or under). Deadline for entries Jan 3, 2019. The organizer reserves the right to adjust the size of divisions and prize structure based on attendance. Late entries will only be accepted to even divisions.
Details: Limited to 60 players.
Location: Middletown Township Community Center
Address: 2140 Trenton Road Levittown, PA 19056
Phone: (508) 423-6164
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Road Levittown, PA 19056(508)423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
BERKELEY, CA
JANUARY 6, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
OWL + Collins 5 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 + food purchase required. Sign up at the door. Registration closes at 12:00 PM, round 1 starts shortly after.
Location: Tender Greens
Address: 2071 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 356-0697
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Leesa Berahovich (510) 290-3329
Accessible to the disabled.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
JANUARY 6, 2019
Quick Scrabble Fix.
Sunday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline - 1/5/19. Limited to 34 players. $25 entry fee for 1st timers.
Location: Independence Place
Address: 241 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 925-2900
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 238-1880
Accessible to the disabled.
$10 all day parking available in lot under building.
INDEPENDENCE, OH
JANUARY 8, 2019
Details: LCT - Independence, OH Club 1/3 rated.
Local Club Tournament
Tuesday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $4
Pay at the door.
Location: Angie's Pizza
Address: 6932 Hillside Rd., Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 524-8100
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Christopher P. Sheppard2237 Fairway Blvd., Hudson, OH 44236(330) 656-2476
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
JANUARY 12, 2019
Manhattan SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division, which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $65
Registration Deadline - 1/5/19. Limited to 56 players.
Location: Honors Bridge Club
Address: 133 E. 58th St - 12th Floor, NY, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-1230
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
OMAHA, NE
JANUARY 12, 2019
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Omaha SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline - 1/5/19.
Location: Holiday Inn and Suites Omaha-Millard Are
Address: 13131 I St, Omaha, NE 68137
Phone: (402) 973-9239
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kirk Troutman6702 South 83rd Ave, Ralston, NE 68127(402) 216-5571
Accessible to the disabled.
SARASOTA, FL
JANUARY 12, 2019
Sarasota 8-Round Tourney.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $60
Registration Deadline: 1/9/19. Limited to 24 players. Entry fee includes lunch at the facility's restaurant.
Location: Sahib Shrine
Address: 600 North Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Phone: (941) 366-4449
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Nancy Heinrich3901 Calliandra Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232(941) 373-0956
Accessible to the disabled.
CORRALES, NM
JANUARY 13, 2019
Corrales Open.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) TWL.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for Entries/Registration Jan 10, 2019 - Capped at 24 players.
Details: Please preregister by contacting John Karris at 408 836 2311 or jgkarris@comcast.net.
Location: Mike Baron and Pamina Deutsch's home
Address: 1496 Sagebrush Drive
Corrales, NM 87048
Phone: (505) 898-4799
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Karris4703 Hojas Verdes
Santa Fe, NM 87507(408) 836-2311
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: This event will be a potluck. If you have a special diet, please bring food for yourself. Otherwise, please bring food to share with the other players.
FLUSHING, NY
JANUARY 13, 2019
Flushing, NY.
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 1/9/19. Limited to 4 players. 1/3 rated.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: 27-23 170th St, Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
NASPA-sanctioned playing equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
DURHAM, NC
JANUARY 18-21, 2019
event web page
PBMT Charity Tournament. Open Rated Tournament.
Early Bird
Friday6:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for entries Jan 5, 2019.
Main Event
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $80
OWL and Collins with 5 point per word penalty. Cap of 80 players who can play in the event. Deadline for entries Jan 5, 2019.
Details: All proceeds from this tourney will go to support families in the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. Last year's event raised over $6900 for this worthy cause!!.
Late Bird
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Entry Fee: $20
OWL lexicon. Deadline for entries Jan 5, 2019.
Newcomers
Sunday2:30 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $30
OWL lexicon. Deadline for entries Jan 5, 2019. UNRATED Newcomer's Tournament (open to non-NASPA members).
Location: Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Address: 2400 Pratt Street Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 699-9831
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Klionsky1010 N Duke St Durham, NC 27701(919) 699-9831
Accessible to the disabled.
LEBANON (TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP), NJ
JANUARY 19, 2019
Cheryl's South of the Border House Party.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) TWL.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
RR + 1 KOTH.
Entry Fee: $65
Deadline for Entries/Registration Jan 17, 2019 Capped at 20 players.
Location: Cheryl's Home
Address: 72 Bissell Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Phone: (908) 309-1172
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cheryl Allen-Munley72 Bissell Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833(908) 236-1172
SYRACUSE, NY
JANUARY 19, 2019
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline - 1/18/19.
Location: East Syracuse Minoa High School
Address: 6400 Fremont Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: (315) 481-8541
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Matthew O'Connor  
Accessible to the disabled.
THE 8TH ANNUAL CRESCENT CUP, NEW ORLEANS, LA
JANUARY 19-21, 2019
event web page
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Monday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins available. Gibsonizing will be used if warranted.
Open division entry fee (OWL/CSW) - $120. Lite division entry fee - $100.
Details: Open TWL Division with class prizes - open to all players. Lite TWL Division available for those rated 1300 and below as of January 7, 2019. Two COLLINS (CSW) Divisions IF there are enough interested players. The Open CSW Division will be offered if at least 8 players register by December 10, 2018. A Lite CSW Division for players under 1600 will be offered if at least 6 players register by December 10, 2018.
Location: Drury Inn and Suites
Address: 820 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-529-7800
Hotel Rate: $139 single/double includes breakfast, wifi, snacks, drinks
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Tim Fukawa-Connelly1618 Lawrenceville Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648609-647-7148
Accessible to the disabled.
FLUSHING, NY
JANUARY 20, 2019
Flushing, NY.
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 1/16/19. Limited to 4 players. 1/3 rated.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: 27-23 170th St, Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
NASPA-sanctioned playing equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
BOARDS ON THE BOARDWALK ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
JANUARY 25-28, 2019
Open rated tournament.
Early Bird
Friday12:30 P.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $35
Deadline for registration Jan 22, 2019.
Main Event
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
TWL and Collins 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $35
Registration deadline Jan 22, 2019. Early Incentive - Deduct $10 if entry fee paid before 10/30/18.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: On the Boardwalk at No. Carolina Ave. Atlantic City, NJ
Phone: (809) 344-6000
Hotel Rate: 3 Day / 2 Night Stay - Single - $350.50 / Double - $190 per person
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S. 6th St. #2502 Philadelphia, PA 19100(215)238-1889
Jason Keller (732)841-6402
Accessible to the disabled.
CALEDON, ON, CAN
JANUARY 26, 2019
ORT (Open Rated Tournament).
Details: Both OWL and Collins.
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collin 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Night Bird
Saturday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins ONLY- 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
ncludes free pizza dinner.
Details: Social Night Bird @ The Bremblay Residence 2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8.
Location: Caledon Village Place
Address: 18313 Hurontario Street Caledon, ON L7K 0X7
Phone: (905) 584-2272
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
JANUARY 26, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $20
If there is sufficient interest, there will be a Collins division, directed by Dave Wiegand. 5 points per word challenge penalty for CSW.
Location: Round Table Pizza
Address: 16444 Boones Ferry Road Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
Phone: (503) 636-3350
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mike Baker (971) 258-7775
Accessible to the disabled.
CALGARY WINTER, AB, CAN
JANUARY 26-27, 2019
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Deadline for Entries/Registration: Jan 24, 2019.
Details: Please arrive at 8:30am on Saturday.
Location: Sierras of Heritage
Address: 8535 Bonaventure Drive SE Calgary, AB
Phone: (403) 281-2459
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Juraj Pivovarov320 Regal Park NE Calgary, AB T2E 0S6(587) 707-3472
Accessible to the disabled.
OTTAWA VS MONTREAL - MONTREAL, QC, CAN
FEBRUARY 2, 2019
The ULU Cup - Ottawa vs. Montreal Team Challenge.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Both OWL and Collins - 5 points per word challenge in Collins.
Entry Fee: $15 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 1/28/19. Open to players from Ottawa or Montreal.
Location: Cote St Luc Aquatic Centre
Address: 5794 Parkhaven, Cote St Luc, QC H4W 0A4
Phone: (514) 485-6806
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bernard Gotlieb5770 Hudson, Cote St Luc, QC H4W 2K6(514) 484-0824
Sary Karanofsky5709 Brookside, Cote St Luc , QC H4W 2A3(514) 983-0680
Accessible to the disabled.
LEHIGH ACRES, FL
FEBRUARY 9, 2019
Lehigh Acres Florida 6-Round Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Both OWL and Collins - 5 points per word challenge in Collins.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 2/5/19.
Location: East County Regional Library
Address: 881 Gunnery Rd, North Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Phone: (239) 461-7300
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Dalida1508 Stadium Ct, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971(239) 694-6097
Ezekiel Markwei  
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
FEBRUARY 9, 2019
Manhattan SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division, which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $65
Registration Deadline - 2/2/19. Limited to 56 players.
Location: Honors Bridge Club
Address: 133 E. 58th St - 12th Floor, NY, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-1230
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
BERKELEY, CA
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
OWL + Collins 5 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 + food purchase required. Sign up at the door. Registration closes at 12:00 PM, round 1 starts shortly after.
Location: Tender Greens
Address: 2071 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 356-0697
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Turissini  
Accessible to the disabled.
FLUSHING, NY
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Flushing, NY.
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 2/6/19. Limited to 4 players. 1/3 rated.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: 27-23 170th St, Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
NASPA-sanctioned playing equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Quick Scrabble Fix.
Sunday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline - 2/16/19. Limited to 34 players. $25 entry fee for 1st timers.
Location: Independence Place
Address: 241 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 925-2900
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 238-1880
Accessible to the disabled.
$10 all day parking available in lot under building.
BRAMPTON, ON, CAN
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Collins only.
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins 5 point challenge rule, max 16 players.
Entry Fee: $20 (CAN)
$20 with a $10 discount if you've played in 3 or fewer Collins tournaments, FREE if it's your first Collins tournament. Reg deadline Feb. 12.
Location: Fionn MacCool's
Address: 120 Great Lakes Drive Brampton, ON L6R 2K7
Phone: (905) 799-3464
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
HOOD RIVER, OR
FEBRUARY 16-18, 2019
Hood River Open.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) Collins.
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Collins 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $150
Location: Panorama Lodge
Address: 2290 Old Dalles Dr. Hood River, OR 9703
Phone: (541) 387-2687
Hotel Rate: 3 nights (Fri-Sat-Sun) for $100 total
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Evans Clinchy (434) 987-1179
Jennifer Lee  
Accessible to the disabled.
THE WALLEYE OPEN - PORT CLINTON, OH
FEBRUARY 16-18, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
TSH pairings, OWL + Collins 5 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $70+
$70 before 1/1/2019, $80 before 1/17/2019, $90 before 2/13/2019. Cash only if paid at door. Register by 2/13/2019.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Monday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
TSH pairings, OWL + Collins 5 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $30
Cash only if paid at door. Register by 2/18/2019.
Location: Catawba Island Club
Address: 4235 E. Beach Club Road Port Clinton, OH 43452
Phone: (419) 797-4424
Hotel Rate: $79.00 plus tax, room block only guaranteed until January 17
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Michael Bassett3981 E. Knoll Crest Drive Port Clinton, OH 43452(419) 260-3864
Jason Idalski  
Accessible to the disabled.
FLUSHING, NY
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Flushing, NY.
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Monday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Limited to 4 players. 1/3 rated.
Details: Entry fee includes bottled water, snacks, and lunch.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: 27-23 170th St, Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
NASPA-sanctioned playing equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
SCRABBLE AT THE SPA, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
FEBRUARY 22-24, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
TWL + Collins w/ 5 point challenge rule, Chew pairings.
Details: TWL format: Round Robin with divisions of 16.
Entry Fee: $90
Commuter Fee: $20
Registration deadline Feb. 15, 2019.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
TWL + Collins w/ 5 point challenge rule, divisions based on number of entries.
Entry Fee: $35
Pay at door only.
Location: Gideon Putnam Hotel
Address: 24 Gideon Putnam Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 584-3000
Hotel Rate: $97/night
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Annette Tedesco41 Ferry Lane Stillwater, NY 12170(518) 664-1619
Kevin Gauthier44 Holmes Dale Albany, NY 12203(518) 463-1650
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
MARCH 2, 2019
Manhattan SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division, which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $65
Registration Deadline - 2/23/19. Limited to 56 players.
Location: Honors Bridge Club
Address: 133 E. 58th St - 12th Floor, NY, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-1230
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
MARCH 2-3, 2019
The Pacific Coast Open.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:15 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:15 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins - 5 points per word challenge in Collins division, which will also be WESPA rated.
Registration Deadline - 2/26/19. Open Division - $300 paid by 2/26; $280 paid by 2/1; $270 paid by 1/16. Lite Division (<1700): $110 paid by 2/26; $100 paid by 2/1.
Details: Collins Division: $250 paid by 2/26; $230 paid by 2/1. Minimum of 10 players needed for Collins division. May add 2nd Collins division if over 20 players.
Location: Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
Address: 4500 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 476-2001
Hotel Rate: $139 if booked through https://tinyurl.com/PacificOpen. Free shuttle from OC Airport. - https://tinyurl.com/PacificOpen -
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Pearl6157 E Huntdale St, Long Beach, CA 90808(714) 350-0730
David Whitley  
Accessible to the disabled.
FLUSHING, NY
MARCH 3, 2019
Flushing, NY.
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 2/28/19. Limited to 4 players. 1/3 rated.
Location: Chez Wancel
Address: 27-23 170th St, Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (917) 747-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
NASPA-sanctioned playing equipment will be provided. Bring your own score sheets.
FORT MYERS, FL
MARCH 9, 2019
Fort Myers Florida 6-round Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Both OWL and Collins - 5 points per word challenge in Collins.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 3/5/19.
Location: Lakes Regional Library
Address: 15290 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Phone: (239) 533-4000
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Dalida1508 Stadium Ct, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971(239) 694-6097
Ezekiel Markwei  
Accessible to the disabled.
WHITBY, ON, CAN
MARCH 9, 2019
Collins only.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins 5 point challenge rule, max 16 players.
Entry Fee: $20 (CAN)
$20, FREE for first-time Collins players, $10 discount if you've played in 3 or fewer Collins tournaments. Reg deadline Mar 9.
Location: Abdul Khan's Residence
Address: 60 Ringwood Drive Whitby, ON L1R 1Y7
Phone: (905) 922-4463
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN, TX
MARCH 9-10, 2019
Open Rated Tournament sponsored by Austin Scrabble Club. OWL and Collins with 5 point per word penalty.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry will be capped at 48 players. Deadline for registration Feb 28, 2019. Entry fees: $100 for Division 1, $80 for all other divisions. CSW division will be offered if 6 player quorum is met. Contact director Matt Canik by email if you plan to attend.
Location: Sheraton Georgetown
Address: 1101 Woodlawn Ave Georgetown, TX 78628
Phone: (737) 444-2700
Hotel Rate: $105/night for single or double room; mention Scrabble group when booking
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Matt Canik4308 Ganymede Drive Austin, TX 78727(512)912-6766
Accessible to the disabled.
PLEASE BE AWARE: Clocks will change for spring on Saturday night/Sunday morning. Make sure you prepare accordingly for the beginning of day 2.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
MARCH 10, 2019
Quick Scrabble Fix.
Sunday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline - 3/9/19. Limited to 34 players. $25 entry fee for 1st timers.
Location: Independence Place
Address: 241 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 925-2900
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 238-1880
Accessible to the disabled.
$10 all day parking available in lot under building.
PALO ALTO, CA
MARCH 10, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
OWL + Collins 5 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 + Food purchase required. Sign up at the door. Registration closes at 11:30am, round 1 starts shortly after.
Location: Corner Bakery Cafe
Address: 3375 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 843-0676
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Norases Vesdapunt (973) 943-1555
Accessible to the disabled.
SYRACUSE, NY
MARCH 10, 2019
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline - 3/9/19.
Location: East Syracuse Minoa High School
Address: 6400 Fremont Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: (315) 481-8541
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Matthew O'Connor  
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
MARCH 12, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: (718) 576-3035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel (917) 747-5325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
INDEPENDENCE, OH
MARCH 12, 2019
Details: LCT - Independence, OH Club 1/3 rated.
Local Club Tournament
Tuesday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $4
Pay at the door.
Location: Angie's Pizza
Address: 6932 Hillside Rd., Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 524-8100
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Christopher P. Sheppard2237 Fairway Blvd., Hudson, OH 44236(330) 656-2476
Accessible to the disabled.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
MARCH 15-17, 2019
Poughkeepsie SCRABBLE Tournament Open Rated Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
OWL and Collins. Challenge penalty in Collins 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $100
Deadline for entries March 8, 2019.
Early Bird
Friday11:45 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
OWL and Collins. Challenge penalty in Collins is 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $50
Registration close 11 AM day of tournament (Mar 15) Early Bird will be held at the Courtyard Marriott Poughkeepsie, 2641 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Newcomers
Saturday10:00 A.M.3 rounds
Round Robin or Swiss and KOH depending on entries.
Entry Fee: $25
Entries accepted up to 1/2 hour before event.
Location: Locust Grove, West Gallery
Address: 2683 South Rd. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 454-4500
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr. Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Kiera O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Accessible to the disabled.
Also hoping to have two 4 game Youth Tournaments, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, using the School SCRABBLE lexicon with a $10 entry fee per player (solo or teams of 2 OK).
MEDINA, OH
MARCH 16-17, 2019
The Purple and Green SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday9:15 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Both OWL and Collins - 5 points per word challenge in Collins.
Details: Zap pairings (modified round robins usually of 12 to 20 players).
$70 if payment and entry form received 11 days before the tourney. $80 if payment and entry form received 2 days before the tourney. $90 cash only at the door - walk-ins must arrive by 9:15.
Details: Limited to 48 players.
Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Address: 5185 Gateway Dr, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 722-6006
Hotel Rate: $99+tax for std. room booked 30 days ahead with code "PG1"
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Daniel Stock1168 N Jefferson St - Unit 26, Medina, OH 44256(330) 952-1832
Joyce Stock  
Accessible to the disabled.
Saturday night will feature a trivia contest led by Jason Idalski. Wear lots of purple and green!.
BROOKLYN, NY
MARCH 19, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
BROOKLYN, NY
MARCH 26, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
PRINCETON, NJ
MARCH 29-31, 2019
The Princeton Scrabble Classic XIII.
Friday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: Division 1: $130, Division C: $135.
Commuter Fee: $84
Details: Both TWL and CSW. 5 points per word challenge penalty for CSW. Register by March 11th. Commuters are allowed to use the swimming pool, tennis court and exercise equipment.
Location: Marriott Princeton Hotel & Conference Ce
Address: 100 College Road East Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Phone: (609) 452-7800
Hotel Rate: $115.00 per night (Friday and Saturday); Sunday TBD Jan 2019
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Lynda Woods Cleary22 Springwood Court Princeton, New Jersey 08540(732) 329-8484
Scott Kitchen (908) 429-0408
Accessible to the disabled.
CALGARY SPRNG, AB, CAN
MARCH 30-31, 2019
ORT (Open Rated Tournament).
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Deadline for Entries/Registration: Mar 28, 2019.
Details: Please arrive at 8:30am on Saturday.
Location: Sierras of Heritage
Address: 8535 Bonaventure Drive SE Calgary, AB
Phone: (403) 281-2459
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Juraj Pivovarov320 Regal Park NE Calgary, AB T2E 0S6(587) 707-3472
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
APRIL 2, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
OTTAWA, ON, CAN
APRIL 6, 2019
Open Rated Tournament. Collins only.
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins - 5 points per word.
Details: Limited to 16 players.
$20 with a $10 discount if you've played in three or fewer Collins tournaments.
Details: Deadline for entries April 5, 2019.
Location: The Wood on Wellington
Address: 1237 Wellington Street West Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A3
Phone: (613) 667-9477
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Calendon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
Playing area is fully accessible but washroom is not. Contact director for details.
HOUSTON, TX
APRIL 6-7, 2019
H-Town Showdown.
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and Two King-of-the-Hills
Entry Fee: Division 1: $80, Division 2 and lower: $70.
Registration deadline - 4/1/19. Limited to 60 players. Entries received by 3/15/19 are eligible for an Early Entry prize drawing. No walk-ins.
Location: Hilton Houston Westchase
Address: 9999 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042
Phone: (713) 974-1000
Hotel Rate: $85/night - up tp 4 guests per room
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Robin Lewis12214 Riva Ridge Ln, Houston, TX 77071(832) 541-4183
Deanne Dorsa5115 Briarbend Dr, Houston, TX 77035(713) 419-2963
Accessible to the disabled.
KNOXVILLE, TN
APRIL 6-7, 2019
16th Annual Tennessee Valley Anagrammers' Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 point per word penalty.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Details: Registration fee: $75 by March 30; $90 from March 31 - April 4.
Location: Anderson County Fairgrounds Main Buildin
Address: 939 South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard Clinton, TN 37716
Phone: (865) 466-3243
Hotel Rate: various hotels available, see flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bob Frey424 Hicks Circle Clinton, TN 37716(865) 466-3243
Vicki Blizzard1128 Farrington Drive Knoxville, TN 37923(865) 680-2659
Accessible to the disabled.
BERKELEY, CA
APRIL 7, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
OWL + Collins 5 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 + food purchase required. Sign up at the door. Registration closes at 12:00 PM, round 1 starts shortly after.
Location: Tender Greens
Address: 2071 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 356-0697
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 335-6926
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
APRIL 13, 2019
Manhattan SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division, which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $65
Registration Deadline - 4/6/19. Limited to 56 players.
Location: Honors Bridge Club
Address: 133 E. 58th St - 12th Floor, NY, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-1230
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
ROCHESTER, NY
APRIL 13-14, 2019
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL and Collins.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin
Collins 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $85
Limited to 32 players.
Details: Offering discounts: if you book hotel room directly w/hotel by 3/25, the block deadline- take $10 off registration fee, whether paying at door or by mail. Students $10 discount. Tournament, fee discount applies to both commuters and those staying at hotel if either done by 3/25. Only one discount applies.
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites
Address: 280 Clay Road Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 475-1300
Hotel Rate: $109, King - $119, Queen - goes up $20 after block expires on 3/25/19
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Accessible to the disabled.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
APRIL 14, 2019
Quick Scrabble Fix.
Sunday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline - 4/13/19. Limited to 34 players. $25 entry fee for 1st timers.
Location: Independence Place
Address: 241 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 925-2900
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 238-1880
Accessible to the disabled.
$10 all day parking available in lot under building.
BROOKLYN, NY
APRIL 16, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
DALLAS, TX
APRIL 20, 2019
Dallas Monthly One-Day.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director's Discretion on pairing system predicated upon divisions.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Branch
Address: 2146 Gilford Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper (817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
APRIL 23, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
CANTON, NY
APRIL 27, 2019
event web page
Canton NY Scrabble.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:15 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins - 5 points per word challenge in Collins.
Details: Pairings and divisions to be finalized on the day of the tournament - based on number of entrants.
Entry Fee: $45 (CAN)/$35 (US)
Registration Deadline: 4/25/19.
Location: Best Western University Inn
Address: 90 E Main St, Canton, NY 13617
Phone: (315) 386-8522
Hotel Rate: $129 single, $139 double occupancy
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Matthew O'Connor  
Accessible to the disabled.
SOUTH LYON, MI
APRIL 27, 2019
OWL.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Entry fee: $55 after 4/20/19 $60 cash only at door.
Location: South Lyon First Methodist Church
Address: 640 S Lafayette South Lyon, MI 48178
Phone: (248) 310-4257
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeff Fiszbein8390 Mallard Crossing Brighton, MI 48116(248) 310-4257
Jason Idalski  
Accessible to the disabled.
SIOUX FALLS, SD
APRIL 27-28, 2019
26th Sioux Falls SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday8:30 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $50
Mail registration by 4/12/19.
Location: Country Inn and Suites
Address: 200 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Phone: (605) 373-0153
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mark Oppenheimer4704 Pasque Circle, Sioux Falls, SD 57105(605) 332-8404
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
APRIL 30, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
MAY 5, 2019
Quick Scrabble Fix.
Sunday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline - 5/4/19. Limited to 34 players. $25 entry fee for 1st timers.
Location: Independence Place
Address: 241 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 925-2900
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 238-1880
Accessible to the disabled.
$10 all day parking available in lot under building.
PALO ALTO, CA
MAY 5, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
OWL + Collins 5 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 + Food purchase required. Sign up at the door. Registration closes at 11:30am, round 1 starts shortly after.
Location: Corner Bakery Cafe
Address: 3375 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 843-0676
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 335-6926
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
MAY 7, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
SYRACUSE, NY
MAY 12, 2019
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline - 5/11/19.
Location: East Syracuse Minoa High School
Address: 6400 Fremont Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: (315) 481-8541
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Matthew O'Connor  
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
MAY 14, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
INDEPENDENCE, OH
MAY 14, 2019
Details: LCT - Independence, OH Club 1/3 rated.
Local Club Tournament
Tuesday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $4
Pay at the door.
Location: Angie's Pizza
Address: 6932 Hillside Rd., Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 524-8100
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Christopher P. Sheppard2237 Fairway Blvd., Hudson, OH 44236(330) 656-2476
Accessible to the disabled.
DALLAS, TX
MAY 18, 2019
Dallas Monthly One-Day.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director's Discretion on pairing system predicated upon divisions.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Branch
Address: 2146 Gilford Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper (817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
MAY 18, 2019
Manhattan SCRABBLE Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division, which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $65
Registration Deadline - 5/11/19. Limited to 56 players.
Location: Honors Bridge Club
Address: 133 E. 58th St - 12th Floor, NY, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-1230
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
SASKATOON, SK, CAN
MAY 18-19, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
OWL.
Entry Fee: $70 (CAN)
Reg deadline May 15.
Location: Churchill Gardens Condominium
Address: 1010 Ruth St. E. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 4M9
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
William WoodwardUnit 105, 1010 Ruth St. E. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 4M9(306) 270-8085
George MacAulay106 Smith Rd. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 5A5(639) 480-7771
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
MAY 21, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
MAY 25-26, 2019
Montreal's 38th Annual Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: Division 1: $80 (CAN), Division 2: $70 (CAN), Division 3: $70 (CAN), Division C: $80 (CAN).
3 divisions for OWL, 1 division for CSW. 5 point challenge penalty for CSW. Register by 5/23/2019.
Location: Cote St Luc Aquatic Centre
Address: 5794 Parkhaven Cote St Luc, Quebec H4W0A4
Phone: (514) 485-6806
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bernard Gotlieb5770 Hudson CSL, Quebec H4W 2K6(514) 484-0824
Sary Karanofsky5709 Brookside CSL, Quebec H4W2A3(514) 481-7941
Accessible to the disabled.
ATLANTA MEMORIAL WEEKEND TOURNAMENT, GA
MAY 25-27, 2019
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: Division 1: $100, Division 2 and lower: $90.
OWL only. Maximum of 60 players. Register by May 17.
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Nor
Address: 1380 Virginia Ave Atlanta, GA 30344
Phone: (800) 465-4329
Hotel Rate: $104 sngl/dbl
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cynthia Seales4456 Heavitree Court Stone Mountain, GA 30083(470) 225-7133
Accessible to the disabled.
SCRABBLE IN THE BIG APPLE - NEW YORK, NY
MAY 25-27, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
TWL + Collins w/ 5 point challenge rule. Cash prizes for 4 places minimum, depending on division sizes, plus other cash awards.
Entry Fee: $140
Entry Fee includes breakfast and lunch. $23 all day parking available next door to venue. Deadline to register May 23, 2019.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Monday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
TWL + Collins w/ 5 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $70
$70 or $60 if playing in main event as well. Deadline to register May 23, 2019.
Location: Honors Bridge Club
Address: 133 East 58th Street, 14th Floor, New York, New York
Phone: (212) 230-1230
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed (215) 837-3037
Judy Cole  
Accessible to the disabled.
There is no hotel associated with this tournament but there are many reasonable Airbnb and VRBO choices in the area.
CALGARY SUMMER, AB, CAN
JUNE 1-2, 2019
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Deadline for Entries/Registration: May 30, 2019.
Details: Please arrive at 8:30am on Saturday.
Location: Sierras of Heritage
Address: 8535 Bonaventure Drive SE Calgary, AB
Phone: (403) 281-2459
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Juraj Pivovarov320 Regal Park NE Calgary, AB T2E 0S6320 Regal Park NE Calgary, AB T2E 0S6
Accessible to the disabled.
BERKELEY, CA
JUNE 2, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
OWL + Collins 5 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 + Food purchase required. Sign up at the door. Registration closes at 12:00 PM, round 1 starts shortly after.
Location: Tender Greens
Address: 2071 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 356-0697
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Leesa Berahovich (510) 290-3329
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
JUNE 4, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
JOPLIN, MO
JUNE 8-9, 2019
Route 66 Rumble.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL only.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and Three King-of-the-Hills
Entry Fee: $60
Deadline for Entries/Registration Jun 6, 2018. No refunds after June 5th.
Location: Preferred Family Health Care Day Service
Address: 710 S Maiden Lane Joplin, Missouri 64801
Phone: (417) 626-0008
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul MulikP. O. Box 805 Joplin, MO 64802(417) 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
Facebook users are encouraged to join the Route 66 Rumble Scrabble Tournament group.
NASHVILLE, TN
JUNE 8-9, 2019
Music City Matchup.
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 20 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins - 5 points per word challenge in Collins. Minimum of 4 players required for Collins division.
$90 rated 1500 and over; $75 rated 1499 and under.
Details: Registration on June 8 starts at 8:45 and ends at 9:15; play starts at 9:30.
Location: West Nashville Police Precinct Community
Address: 5500 Charlotte Pike Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 862-7747
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Robin Lewis12214 Riva Ridge Ln Houston, TX 77071(832) 541-4183
Accessible to the disabled.
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, CAN
JUNE 8-9, 2019
5th Niagara Falls International Open.
Friday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins only - 5 point penalty. Tournament will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: Division 1: $180 (CAN), Division 2: $150 (CAN).
Registration Deadline: 6/5/19. Division 1 open to all; Division 2 open only to those rated under 1400.
Details: Registration fee increases after 5/18/19.
Location: Scotiabank Convention Centre
Address: 6815 Stanley Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3Y9
Phone: (905) 357-6222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
DALLAS, TX
JUNE 15, 2019
Dallas Monthly One-Day.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director's Discretion on pairing system predicated upon divisions.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Branch
Address: 2146 Gilford Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper (817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
JUNE 18, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
JUNE 23, 2019
Quick Scrabble Fix.
Sunday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline - 6/22/19. Limited to 34 players. $25 entry fee for 1st timers.
Location: Independence Place
Address: 241 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 925-2900
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 238-1880
Accessible to the disabled.
$10 all day parking available in lot under building.
BROOKLYN, NY
JUNE 25, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
BROOKLYN, NY
JULY 2, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
ALBANY, NY
JULY 3-7, 2019
24th Annual Nor'Easter Scrabble Tournament. Open Rated Tournament.
Details: OWL and Collins with 5 point per word penalty.
Thursday2:00 P.M.5 rounds
Friday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
TSH Pairings.
Commuter Fee: $20
TWL Division 1 and Collins - $100; All other TWL Divisions - $90. Deadline for entry June 26, 2019.
Details: For TWL the Top Division will be for players rated 1600 and above with play-ups within 100 points at Director's discretion. The lower divisions will be divided equally among the remaining players. Rating as of July 3 will be used.
Early Bird
WednesdayNoon8 rounds
Based on number of entries. OWL and Collins with 5 point per word penalty.
Entry Fee: $50
Pay at door only.
Early Bird 2
Thursday8:30 A.M.4 rounds
Based on number of entries. OWL and Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline for entries June 26, 2019. Pay at door only.
Location: Marriott Hotel
Address: 189 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 458-8444
Hotel Rate: $99/night with a maximum of 4 occupants/room
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Annette Tedesco41 Ferry Lane Stillwater, NY 12170-1350(518) 664-1619
Kieran O'Connor  
Kevin Gauthier (518) 463-1650
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
JULY 9, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
INDEPENDENCE, OH
JULY 9, 2019
Details: LCT - Independence, OH Club 1/3 rated.
Local Club Tournament
Tuesday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $4
Pay at the door.
Location: Angie's Pizza
Address: 6932 Hillside Rd., Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 524-8100
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Christopher P. Sheppard2237 Fairway Blvd., Hudson, OH 44236330) 656-2476
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
JULY 16, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
DALLAS, TX
JULY 20, 2019
Dallas Monthly One-Day.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director's Discretion on pairing system predicated upon divisions.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Branch
Address: 2146 Gilford Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper (817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
RENO, NV
JULY 20-24, 2019
North American Scrabble Championship.
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Art Moore  
Accessible to the disabled.
Details will be added soon!.
BROOKLYN, NY
JULY 30, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday6:30 P.M.4 rounds
Div. of 4: RR + KOTH; Div. of 6: Shirts & Skins + KOTH; Div. of 8: Shirts & Skins.
Entry Fee: $20
$20 ($15 (cash or credit) payable to the venue upon arrival for 4 hours playing time, and $5 (cash only) payable to the Director for the NASPA participation fee and tournament expenses.).
Details: Check-in is at 6:30 pm. Games start promptly at 6:45 pm. Limited to 16 players. Wait list available. No walk-ins. Size and format of divisions are at the discretion of the Director.
Location: The Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 333 Court Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 7185763035
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Wancel 9177475325
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: No outside food or beverages permitted. Venue has its own food and beverage kiosk on site. The venue is a games store with other patrons playing games. Consequently, it is noisy. If you require a venue that is library quiet or you are a shusher, then this is NOT the tournament for you. There is on street parking available, and the venue is accessible by public transportation. Bring your own score sheets!.
DALLAS, TX
AUGUST 17, 2019
Dallas Monthly One-Day.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director's Discretion on pairing system predicated upon divisions.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Branch
Address: 2146 Gilford Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper (817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
OMAHA, NE
AUGUST 24-25, 2019
THE RIVER CITY WRANGLE.
Details: ORT (Open Rated Tournament) TWL.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and Two King-of-the-Hills
Entry Fee: $65
Deadline for Entries/Registration Aug 16, 2019 Capped at 56 players.
Location: Hampton Inn Omaha-Aksarben Area
Address: 1401 South 72nd Street
Omaha, NE 68124
Phone: (402) 933-5510
Hotel Rate: $94 for either king or double queen
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kirk Troutman6702 South 83rd Avenue
Ralston, NE 68127(402) 216-5571
Accessible to the disabled.
OTTAWA, ON, CAN
SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2019
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL, Collins.
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $120 (CAN)
Details: CAD$120; must be paid in advance, no payments accepted at the door.
Location: City View Curling Club
Address: 50 Capilano Drive Ottawa, ON K2E 6G4
Phone: (613) 224-1737
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER BETHLEHEM, PA
SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2019
Open rated tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
Open Rated Tournament
Friday8:00 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $125
Deadline for entries Sept 4, 2019. Early entry before July 1st deduct $10. Commuter fee $35.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Entry Fee: $35
OWL only. Deadline for entries Sep 5, 2019.
Location: Sands Hotel and Casino
Address: 77 Sands Blvd Bethlehem, PA
Phone: (484)777-7777
Hotel Rate: $174 Friday, $199 Saturday single or double
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S. 6th St #2502 Philadelphia PA 19106(215)837-3037
Accessible to the disabled.
INDEPENDENCE, OH
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Details: LCT - Independence, OH Club 1/3 rated.
Local Club Tournament
Tuesday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $4
Pay at the door.
Location: Angie's Pizza
Address: 6932 Hillside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 524-8100
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Christopher P. Sheppard2237 Fairway Blvd. Hudson, OH 44236(330) 656-2476
Accessible to the disabled.
DALLAS, TX
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Dallas Monthly One-Day.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director's Discretion on pairing system predicated upon divisions.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Branch
Address: 2146 Gilford Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper (817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
WILMINGTON, DE
OCTOBER 6, 2019
SCRABBLE Chez Emily & Adam.
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Both OWL and Collins. 5 points per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $45
Registration deadline - 10/5.
Details: $5 entry fee discount if you bring: 1) a rectangular folding table that is at least 6 ft. long (i.e., long enough to accommodate 2 games), 2) a square bridge-style table AND at least 2 chairs (would accommodate 1 game), OR 3) at least 4 chairs.
Location: Chez Emily & Adam (Dan Horowitz's home)
Address: 223 Waverly Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (215) 760-8261
Hotel Rate: Players seeking overnight accommodations can ask director for suggestions
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Dan Horowitz223 Waverly Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803(215) 760-8261
3 steps at each entrance to the residence.
CANADIAN OPEN 6, AB, CAN
OCTOBER 16-20, 2019
ORT (Open Rated Tournament) OWL.
Early Bird
Wednesday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Deadline for Entries/Registration: Oct 14, 2019.
Early Bird 2
Thursday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Deadline for Entries/Registration: Oct 14, 2019.
Main Event
Friday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Entry Fee: Division 1: $125 (CAN), Division 2: $100 (CAN), Division 3: $75 (CAN).
Deadline for Entries/Registration: Oct 14, 2019.
Location: Sierras of Heritage
Address: 8535 Bonaventure Drive SE Calgary, AB
Phone: (403) 281-2459
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Juraj Pivovarov320 Regal Park NE Calgary, AB T2E 0S6(587) 707-3472
Accessible to the disabled.
LAKE GEORGE, NY
OCTOBER 17-20, 2019
20th Annual Nor'Easter II Scrabble Tournament (ORT).
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
TWL: divisions divided into groups of 32 with Chew pairings for all divisions.Class prizes in all 32 player divisions. Collins: 5 point challenge rule. Divisions divided into groups of 16. Chew pairings for all divisions.
Entry Fee: $100
Registration deadline October 10, 2019.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
ThursdayNoon8 rounds
Based on number of entries.
Entry Fee: $50
Pay entry fee at door only.
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Based on number of entries.
Entry Fee: $35
Pay entry fee at door only.
Location: Tiki Resort
Address: 2 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845-1602
Phone: (518) 668-5744
Hotel Rate: $144/person Double, $124/person Triple, $236/person Single
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Annette Tedesco41 Ferry Lane, Stillwater, NY 12170-1350(518) 664-1619
Josh Greenway  
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Accessible to the disabled.
Buffet Dinner for Hotel Guests at 7:30pm Saturday the 19th / Team Trivia Contest hosted by Frank Tangredi at 9pm Saturday the 19th / All hotel reservations to be made by Annette Tedesco.
DALLAS, TX
OCTOBER 19, 2019
Dallas Monthly One-Day.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director's Discretion on pairing system predicated upon divisions.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Branch
Address: 2146 Gilford Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper (817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
ASHEVILLE, NC
NOVEMBER 2-3, 2019
14th Annual A-1 Autumn Leaves Asheville Scrabble Tournament http://www.ashevillescrabble.com.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 12-14 with a King-of-the-Hill
OWL + Collins 10 point challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $100
Must register by Oct 25, 2019.
Location: Stephens-Lee Recreation Center
Address: 30 George Washington Carver Avenue Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 252-8154
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
William Snoddy725 Bear Left Asheville, NC 28805(828) 252-8154
Accessible to the disabled.
INDEPENDENCE, OH
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Details: LCT - Independence, OH Club 1/3 rated.
Local Club Tournament
Tuesday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $4
Pay at the door.
Location: Angie's Pizza
Address: 6932 Hillside Rd., Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 524-8100
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Christopher P. Sheppard2237 Fairway Blvd Hudson, OH 44236(330) 656-2476
Accessible to the disabled.
DALLAS, TX
NOVEMBER 16, 2019
Dallas Monthly One-Day.
Saturday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director's Discretion on pairing system predicated upon divisions.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Dallas Public Library - Grauwyler Branch
Address: 2146 Gilford Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 671-1447
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bryan Pepper (817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
CALGARY MARATHON, AB, CAN
DECEMBER 7, 2019
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.12 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Please arrive at 8:30am on Saturday.
Location: Sierras of Heritage
Address: 8535 Bonaventure Drive SE Calgary, AB
Phone: (403) 281-2459
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Juraj Pivovarov320 Regal Park NE Calgary, AB T2E 0S6(587) 707-3472
Accessible to the disabled.
BOARDS ON THE BOARDWALK ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
JANUARY 24-27, 2020
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday12:30 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $35
deadline for registration Jan 21, 2020.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
TWL and Collins 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $115
Commuter Fee: $35
deadline for registration Jan 21,2020.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: On the Boardwalk at No.C Carolina Ave Atlantic city, NJ
Phone: (609)344-6000
Hotel Rate: Not yet available
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S. 6th St #2592 Philadelphia, PA 19106(215)236-1880
Jason Keller (732)841-0402
Accessible to the disabled.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
MARCH 13-15, 2020
Poughkeepsie SCRABBLE Tournament. Open Rated Tournament.
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
OWL and Collins. 5 points per word penalty in Collins.
Entry Fee: $100
Deadline for registration Mar 4, 2020.
Early Bird
Friday11:45 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
OWL and Collins. Challenge penalty in Collins is 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $50
Registration closes 11 AM day of tournament. Early Bird will be held at Courtyard Marriott Poughkeepsie, 2641 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Newcomers
Saturday10:00 A.M.3 rounds
Round Robin or Swiss and KOH depending on entries.
Entry Fee: $25
Entries accepted up to 1/2 hour before event.
Location: Locust Grove, West Gallery
Address: 2683 South Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 454 4500
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr. Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Accessible to the disabled.
Also hoping to have two 4-game Youth Tournaments, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, using the School SCRABBLE lexicon, with a $10 entry fee per player (solo or teams of 2 OK).
MEDINA, OH
MARCH 14-15, 2020
The Purple and Green SCRABBLE Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:15 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Both OWL and Collins - 5 points per word challenge in Collins.
Details: Zap pairings (modified round robins usually of 12 to 20 players).
$70 if payment and entry form received 11 days before the tourney. $80 if payment and entry form received 2 days before the tourney. $90 cash only at the door - walk-ins must arrive by 9:15.
Details: Limited to 48 players.
Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Address: 5185 Gateway Dr, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 722-6006
Hotel Rate: $99+tax for std. room booked 30 days ahead with code "PG2"
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Daniel Stock1168 N Jefferson St - Unit 26, Medina, OH 44256(330) 952-1832
Joyce Stock  
Accessible to the disabled.
Saturday night will feature a trivia contest led by Jason Idalski. Wear lots of purple and green!.
RACE FOR THE SCORE, DOVER, DE
MAY 22-25, 2020
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and Two King-of-the-Hills
Entry Fee: $120
Commuter Fee: $35
Both TWL and CSW. 5 points per word challenge penalty for CSW. Register by 5/19/2020.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday12:30 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $35
Both TWL and CSW. 5 points per word challenge penalty for CSW. Register by 5/19/2020.
Location: Dover Downs
Address: 1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover DE
Phone: 302-674-4600
Hotel Rate: See flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S 6th St #2502, Philadelphia PA 19106215-238-1880
Kieran O'Connor  
Accessible to the disabled.
CALGARY STAMPEDE CALGARY, AB, CAN
JUNE 28-30, 2020
Calgary Stampede. Open Rated Tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
Details: Gibson rule in effect. All players must be current NASPA members.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Monday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Tuesday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
CSW and TWL Divisions based on number of players and ratings.
Deadline for entries Jun 15, 2020. Entry fee $150 Canadian / $125 US via cheque or E transfer to Maureen Morris.
Details: Come for Scrabble and stay for the Stampede Party! Please submit enquiries and payment to Maureen Morris #2401, 1078 6 Ave. SW Calgary AB Canada T2P5N6; m-morris@shaw.ca; home (403)454-4736 mobile (403)660-4466.
Location: Ramada Inn Downtown (a Wyndham property)
Address: 708 8 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 1H2
Phone: (403) 263-7600
Hotel Rate: $119.00 per night single/double + taxes. group code : Scrabble and Stampede 2020
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Juraj Pivovarov320 Regal Park NE Calgary, AB T2E 0S6(587) 707-3472
Accessible to the disabled.
July 3rd Stampede Breakfast at 1078 6 Ave. SW from 8:30 to 10:30 AM and stay for the World Famous Calgary Stampade Parade.
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER BETHLEHEM, PA
SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2020
Open rated tournament. OWL and Collins with 5 points per word penalty.
Open Rated Tournament
Friday8:00 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry fees $125; commuter fee $25. Early entry before July 1st deduct $10. Deadline for entries Sept 3, 2020.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry fee$35. Commuter fee $35. Deadline for entries Sept 3, 2020.
Location: Sands Hotel and Casino
Address: 77 Sands Blvd Bethlehem, PA
Phone: (484)777-7777
Hotel Rate: $179 Friday $199 Saturday single or double
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed233 S 6th St #2502 Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 837-3037
Accessible to the disabled.