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FORT MYERS, FL
JULY 02
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Stars & Stripes (& Scrabble) Forever.
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 6/30/24.
Details: Please contact Jennifer to confirm registration and to indicate if you can play an extra round (7, instead of 6) for a true round-robin, if division(s) are 8 players.
Location: Lakes Regional Library
Address: 15290 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Phone: (239) 533-4000
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson15012 Bonaire Cir., Fort Myers, FL 33908(239) 464-7200
Accessible to the disabled.
ALBANY, NY
JULY 03-07
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27th Annual Fourth of July Scrabble Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Wednesday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins challenge penalty 5 points per word. Collins division will also be WESPA-rated.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25
No commuter fee for Early Bird.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
Friday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
NWL and Collins. Collins challenge penalty 5 points per word. Collins division will also be WESPA-rated. Fontes, Swiss, Castellano-O'Connor Pairings.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $150
Commuter Fee: $30
Commuter fee ($30 USD / $45 CDN) applies if you are not staying at the tournament hotel and within the rooom block.
Location: Albany Marriott
Address: 189 Wolf Rd,Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 458-8444
Hotel Rate: $109 USD (approx $153 CDN)
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Josh Greenway  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC
JULY 06
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NASPA word list (NWL).
Details: gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30
deadline for registration is july 1st.
Details: limited to 30 players.
Location: AVIOQ
Address: 76 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Klionsky6909 Sandringham Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613(919) 699-9831
Accessible to the disabled.
MANALAPAN, NJ
JULY 14
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July Scrabble House Party.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 12-14 with a King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 12 players.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 7/13/24. Includes lunch.
Location: Ross and Brooke Yellin's Home
Address: 3 Waterville Rd, Manalapan , NJ 07726
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cheryl Allen-Munley72 Bissell Rd, Lebanon, NJ 08833(908) 309-1172
Accessible to the disabled.
Proof of Covvid Vax required.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
JULY 14
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration opens at 11:15 am and closes at 11:30 am - Round 1 starts shortly thereafter. Contact director if running late.
Sunday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
Entry fee can be paid at door - food purchase is also required.
Details: Meet at the Lower Level Food Court. There is a seating area between Koja Kitchen and NooBowl near the entrance to Bloomingdale's.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
LAKE SHORE LIMITED TRAIN, MA
JULY 18-19
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Scrabble on the Tonier Express.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Scrabble on the North Shore Limited, on the way to Nationals.
ThursdayNoon3 rounds
Friday6:00 A.M.2 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $10
Deadline for registration is July 15, 2024.
Location: North Shore Limited Train
Address: From Massachusetts to Indiana
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Beth Mix390 Gardner Street, Manchester, CT 06040(860) 328-8654
Accessible to the disabled.
2024 SPC - SOUTH BEND, IN
JULY 19-25
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2024 Scrabble Players Championship.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Up to 16 players per division.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Can register up to 1 hour before start of tournament.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Top 2 players in NWL and Collins Div 1 after Round 28 will compete in best-of-5 playoff beginning at 10:15 A.M.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Monday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Tuesday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Wednesday9:00 A.M.3 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $250
Commuter Fee: $100
Registration Deadline: 7/3/24. Youth (under 18) Registration Fee: $125.
Details: Fee increases by $50 after 5/31/24 and by another $75 if registration is accepted after 7/3.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Up to 16 players per division.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Can register up to 1 hour before start of tournament.
Location: Century Center Convention Center
Address: 120 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601
Hotel Rate: $139/night at host hotels Courtyard by Marriott and Doubletree by Hilton
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Art Moore  
Accessible to the disabled.
SOUTH BEND, IN
JULY 25
Scrabble on the Mile.
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Thursday6:00 A.M.6 rounds
Limited to 10 players. Double Round Robin.
Entry Fee: $5
Location: Pacifica Mini Van Rental
Address: Tournament in transit from South Bend (IA) to Worcester (MA)
Phone: (860) 432-3441
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Beth Mix390 Gardner St, Manchester, CT 06040(860) 432-3441
Megan McMahon1 Cricket Lane, Worcester, MA 01602(774) 696-2188
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
JULY 27
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F.E.S.T. #4.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format to be determined by director.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL). Gibson rule in effect, determined by number of games plus spread (500 points per game remaining)..
Entry Fee: $35
Free registration if this is your first NASPA tournament.
Details: Deadline for registration is July 25 2024. Limited to 32 players.
Location: Auburn University
Address: Ralph B Draughon Library, "Newspaper Reading Room", 231 Mell St, Auburn, AL 36830
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger435 E. Stamford Avenue, Auburn, AL 38630(334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTE, NC
JULY 27
Scrabble Chez Ryan VI.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format based on number of players..
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $40
Limited to 36 players.
Details: Deadline for registration is July 26, 2024.
Location: Chez Ryan
Address: 1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: (704) 654-0288
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ryan Fischer\1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213(704) 654-0288
FLORENCE, MA
JULY 27
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.5 rounds
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for entries is July 15, 2024.
Details: The feecan be paid in cash or by bank account (not credit card) using Paypal (@ScrabbleClub or Venmo @BenGreenwood.
Location: Pathways Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Laurel Path, Florence, MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood  
Accessible to the disabled.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, VA
AUGUST 02-04
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Triple Crown.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge). 8-player divisions (1/2 Round Robin + KOTH - no repeats).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $5
Limited to 28 players.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.4 rounds
8-player divisions (1/2 Round Robin + KOTH - no repeats).
Entry Fee: $24
Registration Deadline: 7/31/24.
Main Event 2
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday2:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $29
Registration Deadline: 7/31/24.
Main Event 3
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $39
Registration Deadline: 7/31/24. Limited to 28 players.
Location: C-Ville Scrabble Clubhouse
Address: 801 Walker Square, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
Fill out form https://forms.gle/sCSPAeXaEsV6XgbD9 or email Andy which events you want to play. $5 discount if playing in any 2 weekend events or a $10 discount if playing in all 3 weekend events. Five-Dollar Friday event is not a weekend event.
PRINCETON, NJ
AUGUST 03
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 8/01/24.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
LYNNWOOD HALF-DAY, WA
AUGUST 17
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $20
pay at door - deadline for registration August 7, 2024. Limited to 28 players.
Location: New Life Church
Address: 6521 188th St. SW Lynnwood, WA 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm  
Accessible to the disabled.
PROVIDENCE, RI
AUGUST 17
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Collins - 5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 600 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 8/17/24.
Location: Providence Brewing
Address: 10 Sims Avenue - Unit 110, Providence , RI 02909
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Matthew O'Connor  
Accessible to the disabled.
WINCHESTER/STEPHENS CITY, VA
AUGUST 17
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NWL - Collins available (5 points per word challenge). Group size will impact pairing type.
Entry Fee: $35
All players must be paid and registered by 9:15 am.
Location: Bowman Library
Address: 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, Virginia 22655
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Oliva 443 340 8469
Dave Engelhardt 443 506-9327
Accessible to the disabled.
SCARSDALE, NY
AUGUST 18
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Westchester Wages Word Wars (W4).
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format to be determined based on number of entries-eg., if 16, 2 divisions - Round Robin/KOH.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL). Gibson rule in effect based on games remaining plus spread (1000 points per game remaining).
Entry Fee: $75
Registration fee includes lunch.
Details: Deadline for registration is August 17, 2024. Limited to 16 players.
Location: Private Residence
Address: Address provided upon registration, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole (508) 423-6164
SCRABBLE IN FORT MEYERS, FLORIDA
AUGUST 22
Location: Lakes Regional Library
Address: 15290 Bass Road, Fort Meyers, FL 33919
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson15012 Bonaire Cir., Fort Meyers, FL 33908(239) 464-7200
Accessible to the disabled.
DAYTON, OH
AUGUST 23-24
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Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Early bird begins at 5:15PM.
Friday4 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $20
Limited to 40 players.
Details: Deadline for registration is August 21, 2024.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Limited to 40 players.
Details: Deadline for registration is August 21, 2024.
Location: Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church
Address: 4417 Bigger Road, Dayton, OH 45440
Phone: (937) 298-3743
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Joe Roberdeau841 Neeb Road, Apt 2, Cincinnati, OH 45233(513) 503)-3263
Accessible to the disabled.
If any local government COVID restrictions are in place at time of tournament, they will be followed.
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY
AUGUST 24
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Double Thing.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 12 players.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 8/20/24.
Location: Barkman Residence
Address: 364 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Phone: (914) 271-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr., Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Scrabble tournament followed by 3 rounds of USCF-rated chess (directed by Peter Barkman). Prizes to player with best record in Scrabble and chess games.
Details: Preference for players participating in both events. Players in only 1 event will only be accepted if there is room.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
AUGUST 24
King of Prussia Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: All players must be paid and registered by 9:45 am on the day of the event.
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Entry Fee: $35
Location: Packer Hall
Address: 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Oliva 4433408469
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
AUGUST 24-25
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F.E.S.T.#4.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format to be determined by director based on participants.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL). Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games and spread (500 points per game remaining).
Entry Fee: $35
Free entry if the registrant has never played in a NASPA tournament before.
Details: Deadline for registration is August 22, 2024. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
Round robin and king of the hill if groups of 4 layers. Chew pairings if divisions of 6.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL). Gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining plus spread (500 points per round remaining).
Entry Fee: $20
Entry if free if participant has never played in a NASPA tournament before.
Details: Deadline for registration is August 22, 2024. Limited to 32 players.
Location: Auburn University
Address: Ralph B Daughon Library, "Newspaper Reading Room", 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger435 E. Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830(334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
FLORENCE TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 25
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Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $25
The entry fee must be received by August 18, 2024 to guarantee a playing spot. After that date, only an even number of players will be added.
Details: The fee can be paid in cash or by bank account (not credit card) using Paypal (@ScrabbleClub) or Venmo (@BenGreenwood).
Location: Pathways Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Laurel Path, Florence, MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood  
Ben Greenwood  
Accessible to the disabled.
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
AUGUST 25
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Montreal Pub Tournament En Ville IX.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining plus spread (600 points per round remaining).
Entry Fee: $20 (CAN)
Limited to 24 players.
Details: Deadline for registration is August 24, 2024.
Location: Siboire St-Laurent
Address: 5101 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, QC H2T1R9
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
SCRABBLEMANIA 2 (LEXINGTON), KY
SEPTEMBER 06-08
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Both lexicons offered; 5 point challenge rule in effect for Collins. Register by September 5, 2024.
Entry Fee: $148
EF is $148.40 (includes 6% state sales tax) for main event. EF discounted to $116.60 (including sales tax) for Bluegrass Scrabble Club members and players staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites. Pay by check, PayPal, Venmo, cash at door. 80% EFs to prizes.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday2:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $31
Entry fee is $31.80 (includes sales tax.) Register by September 4, 2024.
Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites
Address: 2100 Hackney Place, Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: (859) 977-5870
Hotel Rate: $149 plus tax per night
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Fred Morlan (859) 230-9925
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
KENNER, LA
SEPTEMBER 07
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Saturday Scrabble.
Details: may hold side event if enuf kids are available to play.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Entry Fee: $55
Location: Chinese Presbyterian Church
Address: 2901 W. Esplanade Ave.
Hotel Rate: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1718821679906
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Austin Shin3957 Haddon St.(504) 208-8083
lindsay shin  
Lila Crotty  
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: School Scrabble.
PRINCETON, NJ
SEPTEMBER 07
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 09/05/24.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SEPTEMBER 08
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration opens at 11:15 am and closes at 11:30 am - Round 1 starts shortly thereafter. Contact director if running late.
Sunday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
Entry fee can be paid at door - food purchase is also required.
Details: Meet at the Lower Level Food Court. There is a seating area between Koja Kitchen and NooBowl near the entrance to Bloomingdale's.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
BETHEL, CT
SEPTEMBER 14
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Steve Haraske Memorial Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Director reserves the right to change pairing format depending on entries.
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: 9/12/24. Limited to 32 players. Lunch provided.
Newcomers
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin
The Newcomers Tournament is unrated.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 9/12/24. Limited to 32 players. Lunch provided.
Location: Bennett Memorial Park
Address: 14 Shelter Rock Rd, Bethel, CT 06801
Phone: (914) 772-6535
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
Casual players may sign up to play, with equipment provided, space permitting. Lunch not included for casual players.
MILWAUKIE (PORTLAND AREA), OR
SEPTEMBER 21
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $25
Location: Kairos United Church of Christ
Address: 4790 SE Logus Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mike Baker (971) 258-7775
Accessible to the disabled.
STRATFORD, ON, CAN
SEPTEMBER 21
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word. Collins will be WESPA rated.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 9/20/2024. Limited to 48 players.
Location: The Knights of Columbus
Address: 93 Morgan Street, Stratford, ON N5A7V2
Phone: (519)272-9700
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K2J8(519)278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
FLORENCE, MA
SEPTEMBER 22
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Florence Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $15
Registration Deadline: 9/18/24. See website for payment options.
Location: Pathways Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Laurel Path, Florence, MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood25 Mountain Laurel Path, Florence, MA 01062 
Accessible to the disabled.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
SEPTEMBER 28
The Brattling XI.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration at 9 - Games begin at 9:30.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 9/25.
Details: Electronic payment in advance or cash at the door.
Location: All Souls Church UU
Address: 29 South St, Brattleboro, VT 05303
Phone: (802) 254-9377
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeffrey Nelson112 Sunny Hollow Ln, Fairfield, VT 05455(802) 862-9912
BRATTLEBORO, VT
SEPTEMBER 29
The Brattling XI.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration at 9 - Games begin at 9:30.
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 9/25.
Details: Electronic payment in advance or cash at the door.
Location: All Souls Church UU
Address: 29 South St, Brattleboro, VT 05303
Phone: (802) 254-9377
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeffrey Nelson112 Sunny Hollow Ln, Fairfield, VT 05455(802) 862-9912
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
SEPTEMBER 29
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Montreal Pub en Ville 10.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:45 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 600 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 9/28/24. Limited to 24 players.
Location: Siboire St-Laurent
Address: 5101 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1R9
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
Accessible to the disabled.
The private room requires being lifted up some stairs, but if not possible, players can play in the main restaurant area which is level with the sidewalk.
FORT MYERS, FL
OCTOBER 01
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Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 9/29/24. Contact director to confirm registration.
Location: Lakes Regional Library
Address: 15290 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Phone: (239) 533-4000
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson15012 Bonaire Cir., Fort Myers, FL 33908(239) 464-7200
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN TEAM CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP, TX
OCTOBER 05
This is a showdown between two Scrabble clubs: Only members of the Austin or San Antonio Scrabble club are eligible ("membership" to be defined by each club's director).
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Players from each city will ONLY play against players from the other city. Austinites will play all San Antonians in attendance and vice versa.
Entry Fee: $30
Register before September 30, 2024.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Dr Austin, TX 78754
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Matt Canik 512 912-6766
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
OCTOBER 05
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 10/03/24.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
OCTOBER 05-06
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Friendly East-Alabama Scrabble Tournament (F.E.S.T. #6.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Format will most likely be round robin, but will be left to discretion of director.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL). Gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining plus spread (500 points per game remaining).
Entry Fee: $35
Registration is free if this is player's first NASPA tournament.
Details: Deadline for registration is October 3, 2024. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Format will most likely be round robin, but will be left to discretion of director.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL). Gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining plus spread (500 points per game remaining).
Entry Fee: $20
Registration is free if this is player's first NASPA tournament.
Details: Deadline for registration is October 3, 2024. Limited to 32 players.
Location: Newspaper Reading Room
Address: Ralph B Daughon Library at Auburn University, 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger435 E. Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830(334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
CHEHALIS, WA
OCTOBER 6
Seattle-Portland Challenge.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Each division will be as close to seven players as we can make them. Players will only face opponents from the other team, although we may have to rearrange the team membership to even out the numbers.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $25.
Limited to 40 players.
Location: Ocean Prime Restaurant
Address: 107 SW Interstate Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: (360) 996-4177
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm6603 183rd St., SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037(425) 248-8507
Accessible to the disabled.
HOLIDAY, FL
OCTOBER 06
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $20
Cash at door - Check-in begins at 10 am - no scheduled lunch break - Limited to 12 players.
Location: Key Vista Clubhouse
Address: 2530 Key Vista Blvd, Holiday, FL 34601
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chauncey Patton 402 213-5957
Accessible to the disabled.
NWL2023 only.
TORONTO, ON, CAN
OCTOBER 06
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SitC Toronto.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday12:30 P.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
Limited to 24 players.
Location: The Rhino Bar & Grill
Address: 1249 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1L5
Phone: (416) 535-8089
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Rd, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
Contact venue regarding accessibility.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
OCTOBER 12
Autumn 10 at 10.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Round Robin groups of 10 + 1 KOTH - director may adjust based on number of players.
Entry Fee: $70
Registration Deadline: 10/10/24. Limited to 20 players.
Location: The Jefferson School
Address: 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 262-2030
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Clay Daniel153 Olton Place, Charlottesville, VA 22902(434) 262-2030
Barry Keith511 1st St N Apt 106, Charlottesville, VA 22902(954) 806-2387
Accessible to the disabled.
DUBLIN (COLUMBUS), OH
OCTOBER 12
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COWTOWN USA.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday8:45 A.M.7 rounds
NWL & Collins (5-point challenge). Pairings and Divisions at Director's discretion.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 10/7/24. Limited to 40 players. Entry fee increases to $45 if paid after September 14.
Details: Online registration available from event webpage.
Location: Scioto Valley Christian Church
Address: 7855 Dublin Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Dallas Johnson4880 Heights Drive, Stow, OH 44224(330) 697-5728
Accessible to the disabled.
LAKE GEORGE, NY
OCTOBER 17-20
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Lake George.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Swiss / COP pairings.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $35 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Swiss / COP pairings.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $35 (CAN)/$25 (US)
No lunch break.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Swiss / COP pairings.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $215 (CAN)/$150 (US)
Commuter fee - $45 (CAN) / $30 (US) if not staying at the host venue in the tournament room block.
Location: Surfside on the Lake
Address: 400 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845
Phone: (800) 342-9795
Hotel Rate: Various - see tournament website
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Josh Greenway  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
LYNNWOOD HALF-DAY, WA
OCTOBER 19
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $20
pay at door - deadline for registration October 19, 2024. Limited to 28 players.
Location: New Life Church
Address: 6521 188th St. SW Lynnwood, WA 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm  
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTE, NC
OCTOBER 26
Scrabble Chez Ryan VIII.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format based on number of players..
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $40
Limited to 36 players.
Details: Deadline for registration is October 25, 2024.
Location: Chez Ryan
Address: 1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: (704) 654-0288
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ryan Fischer\1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213(704) 654-0288
SOUTH LYON, MI
OCTOBER 26
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 28 Players.
Entry Fee: $50
$55 after 10/12/24. Registration Deadline: 10/24/2024.
Location: South Lyon United Methodist Church
Address: 640 S. Lafayette Street (AKA Pontiac Trail), South Lyon, MI 48178
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason IdalskiContact Jeff Fiszbein to register / ask questions 
Jeff Fiszbein8390 Mallard Crossing, Brighton, MI 48116(248) 310-4257
Accessible to the disabled.
All players should be COVID vaxxed for everyone's safety. Any mask restrictions will be per CDC recommendations at time of event.
TORONTO MWMST, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 01-03
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Michael Wise Memorial Scrabble Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: Division All: $40 (CAN), Division All: .
NWL and Collins - 5 points per word.
Details: Deadline for registration is November 1, 2024.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $100 (CAN)
Deadline for registration is November 1, 2024.
Location: Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre -
Address: 2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon, ON L7K 2J8
Phone: (416) 395-7903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Peters (519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
NOVEMBER 02
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 10/31/24.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
NOVEMBER 03
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration opens at 11:15 am and closes at 11:30 am - Round 1 starts shortly thereafter. Contact director if running late.
Sunday11:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
Entry fee can be paid at door - food purchase is also required.
Details: Meet at the Lower Level Food Court. There is a seating area between Koja Kitchen and NooBowl near the entrance to Bloomingdale's.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
PITTSBURGH, PA
NOVEMBER 09
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Steeltown Scrabble Showdown.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 11/7/24. $40 if payment received by 11/4 - otherwise, $50 cash at door.
Details: Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided.
Location: Green Tree Fire Hall
Address: 825 Poplar St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: (412) 580-1357
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Tom Chang (412) 580-1357
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
NOVEMBER 09-10
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F.E.S.T.#7.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format TBD by director.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL), gibson rule in effect based on no. of games plus spread (500).
Entry Fee: $35
max of 32 players; regis. deadline nov. 7.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
format TBD by director.
Entry Fee: $20
max. of 32 players; registration deadline 11/7.
Location: Auburn Univ., Ralph B. Draughon Library,
Address: 231 Mell St,m Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
GANANOQUE 1000 ISLANDS, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 15-17
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins (5-point per word challenge rule - also, WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibson rule in effect - determined by number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $140 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 11/15/24.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins (5-point per word challenge rule - also, WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibson rule in effect - determined by number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 11/14/24.
Location: The Gananoque Inn & Spa
Address: 550 Stone St South, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A8
Phone: (613) 382-2165
Hotel Rate: See website for various room block options
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
NOVEMBER 16
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Entry Fee: $35
Details: Registration deadline Friday November 15 - contact Director to register.
Location: Packer Hall
Address: 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Engelhardt8109 Clyde Bank Road4108250613
Accessible to the disabled.
Please notify director if your plans change or you are are going to be late.
LYNNWOOD HALF-DAY, WA
NOVEMBER 16
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins - 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $20
pay at door - deadline for registration November 16, 2024. Limited to 28 players.
Location: New Life Church
Address: 6521 188th St. SW Lynnwood, WA 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm  
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTE, NC
NOVEMBER 23
Scrabble Chez Ryan IX.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format based on number of players..
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $40
Limited to 36 players.
Details: Deadline for registration is November 22, 2024.
Location: Chez Ryan
Address: 1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: (704) 654-0288
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ryan Fischer\1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213(704) 654-0288
LEXINGTON, MA
NOVEMBER 30
Saturday After Thanksgiving Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline for registration is November 23,2024.
Location: First Parish (UU) Church
Address: 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA 02421
Phone: (781) 296-3787
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jacob Bergmann9 Tavern Lane, Lexington, MA 02421(781) 296-3787
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
DECEMBER 06-08
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(MEGA) F.E.S.T. #8.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format TBD by director. Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 12/5/24. Limited to 32 players.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughon Library, News Room
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
32 players for each event.
PRINCETON, NJ
DECEMBER 07
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 12/05/24.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
CALEDON, ON, CAN
DECEMBER 14
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 12/13/2024. Limited to 16 players.
Details: Full catered lunch included with registration.
Location: The Bremblay Residence
Address: 2651 Forks Of The Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8
Phone: (519) 278-6373
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks Of The Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
DECEMBER 18-22
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Commonwealth Cup Championship.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Wednesday8:00 A.M.12 rounds
Format: Round Robin + Swiss + KOTH.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $99
Registration Deadline: 12/9/24. Limited to 30 players. Lunch & dinner included.
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $39
Registration Deadline: 12/9/24. Limited to 30 players.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Friday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Fontes + Swiss + KOTH.
Entry Fee: $179
Registration Deadline: 12/9/24. Limited to 30 players.
Location: C-Ville Scrabble Clubhouse
Address: 801 Walker Square, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
Email director (ahoang2k8@gmail.com) which events you would like to play.
CHARLOTTE, NC
DECEMBER 28
Scrabble Chez Ryan X.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format based on number of players..
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $40
Limited to 36 players.
Details: Deadline for registration is December 27, 2024.
Location: Chez Ryan
Address: 1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: (704) 654-0288
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ryan Fischer\1316 Bonnie Lane, Charlotte, NC 28213(704) 654-0288
ALBANY NEW YEAR'S SCRABBLE, NY
DECEMBER 28, 2024-JANUARY 01, 2025
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
NWL AND COLLINS( 5 PTS FOR WORD CHALLENGE - ALSO WESPA RATED) SWISS, COP PAIRINGS.
Details: GIBSONIZATION BASED ON NO. OF GAMES + 500 PTS PER GAME REMAINING.
Entry Fee: $35 (CAN)/$25 (US)
NO COMMUTER FEE FOR EARLY BIRD.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Tuesday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Wednesday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
NWL AND COLLINS( 5 PTS FOR WORD CHALLENGE - ALSO WESPA RATED) SWISS, COP PAIRING.
Details: GIBSONIZATION BASED ON NO. OF GAMES + 500 PTS PER GAME REMAINING.
Entry Fee: $215 (CAN)/$150 (US)
commuter fee: 30 US, 45 CDN; to avoid CF, must book thru hotel.
Location: Albany Marriott
Address: 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (800) 443-8952
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor  
Josh Greenway  
Accessible to the disabled.
DURHAM, NC
JANUARY 24-26
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15th Annual PTCT Charity Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Limited to 30 players.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 50 players. NWL and Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: A donation (in any amount) to our charity partner, The Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Family Support Program. Suggested donation: $100 Please make all checks payable to "Duke PTCT Family Support".
Details: Registration Deadline: 1/17/2025.
Newcomers
Unrated Tournament
Sunday2:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Speed Pairings followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: A donation (in any amount) to our charity partner, The Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Family Support Program. Suggested donation: $40 Please make all checks payable to "Duke PTCT Family Support".
Details: Registration Deadline: 1/19/2025. Open to unrated players only.
Location: Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Address: 2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Klionsky6909 Sandringham Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613(919) 699-9831
Andy Hoang324 Wedgemere St, Cary, NC 27519(919) 946-2583
Accessible to the disabled.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 03
Boards on the Boardwalk.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $55
Registration Deadline: 1/30/25. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only - Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 1/30/25. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-340-6300
Hotel Rate: See flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller  
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
BELLEVILLE, ON, CAN
FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 02
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Canadian Scrabble Classic.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 250 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Registration Deadline: 2/26/2025.
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 250 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
Swiss-COP pairings. NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 250 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $150 (CAN)/$120 (US)
Registration Deadline: 2/27/2025. Commuter Fee $40 CDN ($30 USD).
Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Address: 407 North Front St, Belleville, ON K8P 3C8
Phone: (613) 962-9211
Hotel Rate: $159 CDN ($115 USD) + taxes
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor  
Josh Greenway  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
MEDINA, OH
MARCH 08-09
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The Purple and Green.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Limited to 48 players - NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - minimum of 4 players required)).
Details: "Zap" pairings - modified round-robin groups of 12-20.
Entry Fee: $70
$70 if payment & registration received by 2/27 - $80 if received by 3/6 - $90 cash only at door if space available.
Details: Check in by 9:15 on Saturday.
Location: Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Address: 5185 Gateway Dr, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 722-6006
Hotel Rate: $120+tax if reserved by February 8
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Daniel Stock1168 N Jefferson St Unit 26, Medina, OH 44256(330) 952-1832
Joyce Stock  
Accessible to the disabled.
All attendees should be fully vaccinated for COVID per the latest CDC recommendations.
Details: Trivia contest Saturday night to be run by Jason Idalski (extra charge).
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
MARCH 14-16
Poughkeepsie Scrabble Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Details: The Early Bird will be held in the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott Poughkeepsie, 2641 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY. (845) 485-6336.
Friday11:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $50
Register by 11:15 AM on March 14.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Chew pairings. NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word. Collins division will also be WESPA-rated.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $130
Deadline for entries is March 7, 2025.
Newcomers
Unrated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Newcomers' tournament is unrated.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration on the day is OK if there is room.
Location: Locust Grove
Address: 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
Phone: (845) 454-4500
Hotel Rate: Depends on hotel selected. (will be on flyer)
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Drive, Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
Pairing method may change depending on number of entries.
Details: SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
NIAGARA FALLS INTERNATIONAL OPEN, ON, CAN
MAY 17-19
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins, 5 point challenge penalty in Collins. Collins will be WESPA rated.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $200 (CAN)
Entry fee is CAD 200 if paid by May 1, 2025. Deadline for registration is May 16, 2025.
Location: Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Address: 6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls ON L2G3Y9
Phone: (905) 357-6222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
JOPLIN, MO
JUNE 07-08
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Route 66 Rumble.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $100
Registration and Refund Deadline: 6/4/25.
Location: Preferred Family Health Care
Address: 710 S Maiden Lane Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: (417) 317-3113
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul MulikP O Box 805, Joplin, MO 64802(417) 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
Vaccinations not required - masks optional.
ST. LOUIS TOURNAMENT
JUNE 28
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Registration must be completed by June 26, 2025.
Location: Jefferson County Library, Northwest Bran
Address: 5680 State Road PP, H9igh Ridge, MO 63049
Phone: 636 677 8186
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul Mulik 417 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
Brian Summers is the host of the event. All questions regarding registration and hotel lodging should be addressed to Brian at brianscrabblestl@yshoo.com.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 02
Boards on the Boardwalk.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $55
Registration Deadline: 1/29/26. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only - Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 1/29/26. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-340-6300
Hotel Rate: See flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller  
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
FEBRUARY 05-08
Boards on the Boardwalk.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $55
Registration Deadline: 2/04/27. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only - Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 2/04/27. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-340-6300
Hotel Rate: See flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller  
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.