http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Tapani&feedformat=atomNASPAWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T14:03:20ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.29.0http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Director:Club_628&diff=8001Director:Club 6282013-05-28T06:08:21Z<p>Tapani: moving to Wednesday, holiday closure is permanent</p>
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<div>[[NASPA]] '''Club #628''' is directed by<br />
[[Tapani Lindgren]].<br />
<br />
The club meets on Wednesdays from approximately 5:45 P.M.<br />
in the dining terrace of Westfield Galleria Mall<br />
in Roseville, [[Clubs#CALIFORNIA|CA]].<br />
<br />
No meetings during holiday shopping season (from Thanksgiving's eve through Christmas), on some other holidays, or when the director is unavailable.<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/scrab-sac-rose mailing list for Sacramento area players]<br />
* [http://tilesack.com/clubs director&rsquo;s home page with a listing of area clubs]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Director:Club_628&diff=7529Director:Club 6282012-11-30T05:51:57Z<p>Tapani: </p>
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<div>[[NASPA]] '''Club #628''' is directed by<br />
[[Tapani Lindgren]].<br />
<br />
The club meets on Thursdays from approximately 5:45 P.M.<br />
in the dining terrace of Westfield Galleria Mall<br />
in Roseville, [[Clubs#CALIFORNIA|CA]].<br />
<br />
No meetings during certain holidays or when the director is unavailable.<br />
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'''NO MEETINGS IN DECEMBER 2012!'''<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/scrab-sac-rose mailing list for Sacramento area players]<br />
* [http://tilesack.com/clubs director&rsquo;s home page with a listing of area clubs]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Tapani_Lindgren&diff=7427Tapani Lindgren2012-08-20T01:37:37Z<p>Tapani: </p>
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<div>{{#naspa:bio|2618}}<br />
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<br />
He can be reached by email at<br />
[mailto:t@tilesack.com t@tilesack.com].<br />
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== Current activities ==<br />
<br />
* Studying [[CSW12]].<br />
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== Links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/player.pl?view=View&pid=2618 Tapani&rsquo;s player profile]<br />
* [http://tilesack.com/clubs Tapani&rsquo;s home page]<br />
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[[Category:Former committee members]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Director:Club_628&diff=7424Director:Club 6282012-08-19T00:31:52Z<p>Tapani: typo</p>
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<div>[[NASPA]] '''Club #628''' is directed by<br />
[[Tapani Lindgren]].<br />
<br />
The club meets on Thursdays from approximately 5:45 P.M.<br />
in the dining terrace of Westfield Galleria Mall<br />
in Roseville, [[Clubs#CALIFORNIA|CA]].<br />
<br />
No meetings during certain holidays or when the director is unavailable.<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/scrab-sac-rose mailing list for Sacramento area players]<br />
* [http://tilesack.com/clubs director&rsquo;s home page with a listing of area clubs]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Director:Club_628&diff=7423Director:Club 6282012-08-19T00:26:04Z<p>Tapani: update</p>
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<div>[[NASPA]] '''Club #628''' is directed by<br />
[[Tapani Lindgren]].<br />
<br />
The club meets on Thursdays from approximately 5:45 P.M.<br />
in the dining terrace of Westfield Galleria Mall<br />
in Roseville, [[Clubs#CALIFORNIA|CA]].<br />
<br />
No meetings during certain holiday periods or nearby tournamens. <br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/scrab-sac-rose mailing list for Sacramento area players]<br />
* [http://tilesack.com/clubs director&rsquo;s home page with a listing of area clubs]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=World_SCRABBLE_Championship&diff=7403World SCRABBLE Championship2012-08-15T18:27:08Z<p>Tapani: added 2011 result, removed 2009</p>
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<div>The '''World SCRABBLE'''&reg;''' Championship''' ('''WSC''') is<br />
an international [[SCRABBLE]] championship tournament held biennially since 1991.<br />
It is currently sponsored solely by [[Mattel]], Inc.<br />
The tournament rules and word list are set<br />
by the [[World English-Language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA).<br />
The involvement of [[NASPA]] is limited to selecting the American and Canadian teams.<br />
<br />
The [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] took place on October 12&ndash;16 in Warsaw, Poland. The winner was [[Nigel Richards]].</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=7402Breaking news2012-08-15T18:23:18Z<p>Tapani: /* August 15, 2012: Nigel Richards wins 2012 NSC */ added links</p>
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<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== August 15, 2012: Nigel Richards wins 2012 NSC ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] has won the [[2012 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Orlando, Florida. This is his third consecutive title and fourth overall, both unprecedented achievements. He is also the reigning [[World SCRABBLE Championship|World Champion]].<br />
<br />
Both Richards and the runner-up, 1994 champion [[David Gibson]], won 22 games (out of 31) but Richards had accumulated a better spread (+1579 vs. +1563, a difference of only 16 points) after winning the final game against Gibson by 177 points (475 to 298). Jesse Day finisher third.<br />
<br />
[[Sam Kantimathi]] won the [[Collins]] division with a 24-7 +481 record. Brian Bowman was second and the 1999 World Champion [[Joel Wapnick]] third.<br />
<br />
Adam Ginzberg won the second division, Chris Canik the third division and Amalan Iyengar the fourth division.<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleassociation.com/tourneys/2012/nsc/build2/standing/index.html Complete results]<br />
<br />
== July 2012 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 28, 2012: Director's Exam Expanded ===<br />
<br />
Club/Director Committee expands the NASPA director's exam from 75 to 80 questions. A passing grade is now 72 out of 80 instead of 68 out of 75.<br />
<br />
=== April 2, 2012: Michael Thelen joins Rules Committee ===<br />
<br />
We welcome [[Michael Thelen]] to the [[Rules Committee]].<br />
<br />
=== March 18, 2012: Paul Mulik joins Dictionary Committee ===<br />
<br />
We welcome [[Paul Mulik]] to the [[Dictionary Committee]].<br />
<br />
=== February 7, 2012: Adam Henderson joins Dictionary Committee ===<br />
<br />
We welcome [[Adam Henderson]] to the [[Dictionary Committee]], which is recruiting new members to help prepare the next edition of the [[OWL]].<br />
<br />
=== December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points ===<br />
<br />
At the Northeast SCRABBLE® Championship tournament<br />
in Stamford, CT,<br />
[[Joel Sherman]], the 1997 [[World SCRABBLE Championship|world]] and 2002 [[National SCRABBLE Championship|national]] champion, set the new<br />
NASPA and world [[Records#Tournament.2C_OTCWL|record]] for<br />
highest score in a tournament game using OTCWL, 803 points.<br />
His opponent Bradley Robbins, a member of the 2010 School SCRABBLE championship winning team, scored 285 points.<br />
<br />
Joel made seven bingos, CRUMPLED, OUTRATED, COTHURNI, TRAVOISE, SHAKING, AVENGED and AIRLINE, which ties the record for most bingos by one player. Bradley made one bingo, ISOLATES, bringing the total to eight which ties the record for most bingos by both players. The game can be reviewed at [http://www.cross-tables.com/annotated.php?u=9979#0# cross-tables.com].<br />
<br />
Congratulations!<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2011: Lisa Kessler wins CC election ===<br />
<br />
Lisa Kessler wins the 2011 Canadian Committee election, garnering 23 votes to Carl Madden's 21. Lisa's three-year term will begin on January 1.<br />
<br />
=== September 1, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
A 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 8) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 7) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201107.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
== August 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 9, 2011: Club Sanctioning Fee goes away in 2012 ===<br />
<br />
It was announced at the Town Hall meeting at the 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship that the annual $30 club sanctioning fee will no longer be charged starting in 2012.<br />
More information about sanctioned clubs on the [[Clubs]] page.<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Nigel_Richards&diff=7401Nigel Richards2012-08-15T18:15:50Z<p>Tapani: elevated 2011 WSC</p>
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<div>{|<br />
|-<br />
|<img src="http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/photo.pl?naspa=AA000841" width=64 height=64 alt="[photo of Nigel Richards]" style="padding-right:0.5em"><br />
|'''Nigel Richards''' is the reigning National and World Champion, winning the [[2012 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Orlando, FL in August, 2012 and the 2011 [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] in Warsaw, Poland.<br />
<br />
He also won the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship|2011]] and [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship|2010]] [[National SCRABBLE Championship|National SCRABBLE Championships]] in Dallas, TX, the [[2008 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Orlando, FL, and the 2007 World SCRABBLE Championship in Mumbai, India.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
He has won several other tournaments worldwide, including the 2008 and [[2010 World Players Championship|2010 World Players Championships]].<br />
<br />
Nigel Richards, originally from New Zealand, lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<br />
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[[Category:Champions]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Nigel_Richards&diff=7400Nigel Richards2012-08-15T18:13:09Z<p>Tapani: added 2012 NSC and 2011 WSC</p>
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<div>{|<br />
|-<br />
|<img src="http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/photo.pl?naspa=AA000841" width=64 height=64 alt="[photo of Nigel Richards]" style="padding-right:0.5em"><br />
|'''Nigel Richards''' is the reigning National Champion, winning the [[2012 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Orlando, FL in August, 2012.<br />
<br />
He also won the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship|2011]] and [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship|2010]] [[National SCRABBLE Championship|National SCRABBLE Championships]] in Dallas, TX, the [[2008 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Orlando, FL, the 2011 [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] in Warsaw, Poland and the 2007 World SCRABBLE Championship in Mumbai, India.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
He has won several other tournaments worldwide, including the 2008 and [[2010 World Players Championship|2010 World Players Championships]].<br />
<br />
Nigel Richards, originally from New Zealand, lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<br />
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[[Category:Champions]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2012_National_SCRABBLE_Championship&diff=73992012 National SCRABBLE Championship2012-08-15T18:06:37Z<p>Tapani: tense</p>
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<div>[[Image:Nsc-2012-logo.gif|right|150px|NSC 2012 logo]]<br />
<br />
The '''2012 National SCRABBLE Championship''' took place on August 11-15, 2012 at the Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, FL. Further details will be posted here as they become available. During the event, please see our separate [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2012/nsc/build2/index.html live coverage] section.<br />
<br />
== Live Event Coverage ==<br />
<br />
For continuously updated results from our event once it gets underway, please<br />
visit our [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2012/nsc/build2/index.html live coverage] section.<br />
<br />
== Registration ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2012 Online registration] is now available; a <br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/reglist.pl?event=NSC2012 list of registered players] is also available.<br />
If you&rsquo;re in a hurry to register now, you can just click on the link above; the rest of this section describes in detail the various terms and conditions of registration, most of which are discussed on the registration form.<br />
<br />
Registration opened on December 1, 2011. <br />
It will close on August 1, 2012, after which players<br />
will only be accepted if they do not make a division odd.<br />
<br />
=== Collins Division ===<br />
<br />
For the first time, there will be a separate division of players using the [[Collins]] lexicon at the National Scrabble Championship. The NASPA Advisory Board has approved proceeding with the Collins division, eliminating the previous requirement for at least 40 paid registrants as of May 4, 2012.<br />
<br />
Because of the more limited pool of players for this division, players have more limited refund options that are discussed in detail [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/2012_National_SCRABBLE_Championship#CSW_Division_Refunds here.]<br />
<br />
The Collins division will be run using NASPA rules, except that the Collins lexicon will be used and the challenge penalty will be 5 points per word.<br />
<br />
=== Eligibility ===<br />
<br />
To play in the NSC, you must <br />
(1) be a NASPA [[membership|member]],<br />
and (2) have played in an officially <br />
sanctioned SCRABBLE tournament to earn<br />
an official tournament [[rating]].<br />
If you live in the United States or<br />
Canada, that rating should be a NASPA<br />
rating; if you live elsewhere it may be<br />
a [[WESPA]] rating or other comparable<br />
national rating.<br />
<br />
This year&rsquo;s Championship has four regular (OWL)<br />
divisions, split at (OWL) ratings of<br />
1700, 1400 and 1100. Entry fees are $175 for Division 1 and $150 for Divisions 2&ndash;4.<br />
Unlimited play up will be permitted: anyone<br />
can play in Division 1, but for example only players rated below<br />
1100 can play in Division 4. <br />
Unlike past years, the rating used for division placement<br />
will simply be your tournament rating as of August 1, 2012,<br />
not a peak rating.<br />
<br />
In the unlikely event that a player&rsquo;s first rated<br />
tournament takes place between the end of the registration period and<br />
the beginning of the NSC, the rating that they earn<br />
at their first tournament will be considered their<br />
rating for division eligibility should they be accepted for late entry into the NSC.<br />
<br />
There are no rating restrictions on playing in the CSW division.<br />
<br />
=== Entry Fees ===<br />
<br />
The base entry fee for Division 1 and the Collins <br />
Division is $175; for Divisions 2&ndash;4, $150.<br />
<br />
Youths, defined as those whose 18th birthday is after<br />
August 11, 2012, may pay $50 to play in any division.<br />
<br />
The above fees will be increased by $50 after June 30, 2012.<br />
For example, a Division 1 player signing up on July 4, 2012<br />
would pay $225.<br />
<br />
Players accepted after the close of registration on <br />
August 1, 2012 must pay a $75 late penalty. For<br />
example, a youth signing up on August 10, 2012 would<br />
pay $175.<br />
<br />
Players not staying at the host hotel for the duration of the event must also pay a commuter/facility fee of $50 (does not apply to those local to the Orlando area). Verification of status as a hotel guest will be performed at registration/check-in and throughout the event.<br />
<br />
Fees payable are computed based on when (Central<br />
Time) funds are received in full. If you are not<br />
paying right away online at the moment when you<br />
register, please be sure to allow enough time for<br />
your mailed payment to reach us.<br />
<br />
=== Division Changes ===<br />
<br />
To change divisions after you have registered, <br />
please email the organizing committee at nsc@scrabbleplayers.org.<br />
Division changes are subject to the following conditions:<br />
<br />
* After registration closes on August 1, 2012, if your division change would increase the number of players who may potentially have to have byes (if you would make two divisions odd, or would make a larger division odd), you will be waitlisted until this is not the case.<br />
* If you registered for the Collins division, you may not move to a TWL division if this would cause the Collins division to drop below 24 players.<br />
* If you move to a division with a higher base entry fee, the change will not take effect until you have paid the difference in entry fees.<br />
* If you move to a division with a lower base entry fee, the difference in entry fees will be refunded to your credit card (if that is how you paid), or by check or cash at check-in otherwise.<br />
<br />
If your rating rises above the limit for the division in <br />
which you registered, you will automatically<br />
be moved to the lowest division for which you qualify.<br />
<br />
=== Refunds ===<br />
<br />
If you paid your tournament fees by credit card,<br />
any credit owing to you<br />
will be issued to your card; otherwise, we will<br />
mail a check to your membership address as shown in<br />
your member profile.<br />
No refunds will be issued after<br />
the refund deadlines described below.<br />
<br />
If you register in one of the OWL divisions (1&ndash;4)<br />
and decide you need to cancel your registration, we will<br />
refund your entry fee (and commuter fee, if applicable), if you<br />
so request by August 1, 2012. <br />
<br />
The situation in the possible CSW division is more<br />
complicated, and if you are not registered in the CSW<br />
division, you do not need to read the following section. <br />
<br />
==== CSW Division Refunds ====<br />
<br />
<div style="border:1pt solid red;padding: 3pt;background-color:#FFC0C0">IMPORTANT NOTICE: On May 6, 2012, the [[Advisory Board]] ruled that the Championship Committee should emend what follows, to permit the CSW division to go ahead with the currently registered 24 players. For that reason, this section has been modified to match the revised requirement.</div><br />
<br />
Because of uncertain demand for the CSW division, stricter rules apply<br />
concerning refunds. Please read this policy carefully, and email us if<br />
you have any questions. This section was changed<br />
significantly on January 3, 2012 to permit refunds<br />
in more situations, at the suggestion of Dave Koenig.<br />
<br />
Until April 6, 2012: Refund requests and division change requests will<br />
be honored unconditionally.<br />
<br />
From April 7 to May 6, 2012: If there are 24 or fewer paid<br />
registrants, your refund or division change request will remain<br />
pending until there are 25 paid registrants, or May 7, whichever comes<br />
first. If there are 25 or more paid registrants, we will honor refund<br />
or division change requests in the order in which they are received,<br />
provided they do not make the number of paid registrants drop below<br />
24.<br />
<br />
On May 6th, a decision was made to offer the Collins division based on the current number of entrants (24).<br />
<br />
From May 7 to July 31, 2012: As long as there are 25 or more paid<br />
registrants, we will honor refund or division change requests in the<br />
order in which they are received, provided they do not make the number<br />
of paid registrants drop below 24.<br />
<br />
After August 1, 2012: Refunds and division changes are not permitted.<br />
<br />
=== Conditions ===<br />
<br />
==== Rules and Code ====<br />
By registering for the NSC, you agree to abide by the NASPA Tournament [[Rules]] and [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
In particular, some games at this tournament, probably the highest Division 1 board without a Gibsonized player,<br />
will be annotated live.<br />
If you refuse to play a designated game with annotation, <br />
you will forfeit it, and may at the director&rsquo;s discretion be assigned a spread penalty of &minus;200 points.<br />
<br />
==== Minor Release ====<br />
A [[Media:Minor_Release_and_Consent_Form.pdf|Minor Release and Consent form]] can be downloaded for players who have not reached the legal age of majority. It can be mailed with your registration or alone if you have paid online to [[Chris Cree]]. Alternatively, it can be signed by the accompanying parent or guardian at the NSC in Orlando.<br />
<br />
==== Player Bulletin ====<br />
Please read our <br />
[[2012 National SCRABBLE Championship Player Bulletin|Player Bulletin]], and check<br />
it again for last-minute updates before you travel to the event.<br />
<br />
==== Changes ====<br />
The [[Championship Committee]] reserves the right to <br />
modify the above to account for unforeseen<br />
special circumstances.<br />
<br />
== Hotel Information ==<br />
<br />
=== Hotel Registration ===<br />
<br />
Hotel registration is available at our group rate, but only by phone (the group website no longer works). Hotel rooms can be booked by calling 866-360-7395 and mentioning that you are with the National Scrabble Championship 2012 Organization.<br />
<br />
Group rates beginning at $175 per night plus tax are available (currently, taxes total 12.5%). Discount rates are also available on suites. Group rates are available from three days before the tournament to three days after the tournament. Rooms must be booked no later than 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2012 to receive the group rate.<br />
<br />
An extra person charge of $25.00 per person, per night applies for occupancy of a room by more than two persons. Children under 18 stay free in their parent's room using existing bedding. Roll-a-way beds are $25.00 per night.<br />
<br />
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. (earlier check-in will be accommodated based on availability). Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.<br />
<br />
=== Hotel and Event Parking ===<br />
<br />
Parking at the Pacifica Ballroom gates ONLY will be available at the following rates:<br />
* Under 20 minutes will be free<br />
* 20 to 30 minutes is $8.00<br />
* Over 30 minutes is the full $20 (or $17 if you obtain a discount parking voucher from designated tournament staff)<br />
<br />
Self parking for hotel guests is also available for $17 per day. Valet parking is also available at an increased rate. 6.5% sales tax applies to all rates. Rates and tax subject to change.<br />
<br />
=== Directions ===<br />
<br />
Following are directions to the Royal Pacific hotel and the Pacifica Ballroom convention center:<br />
<br />
==== From the Turnpike (North or South) ====<br />
Take exit 259 (I-4 interchange), take I-4 heading West, (towards Tampa). Take exit 74B Universal, go right. At the traffic light, go right onto Hollywood Way. The entrance for Pacifica Ballroom will be on the right, followed by the entrance to the Royal Pacific hotel (also on the right). <br />
<br />
==== From Downtown (I-4 West) ====<br />
Take I-4 West to exit 74B Universal, go right. At the traffic light, go right onto Hollywood Way. The entrance for Pacifica Ballroom will be on the right, followed by the entrance to the Royal Pacific hotel (also on the right).<br />
<br />
==== From the Airport ====<br />
Take the North exit out of the airport onto the Beachline Expwy (528) West (towards International Dr, Convention Ctr). Continue on the Beeline to I-4 East (towards Daytona). Take I-4 East to exit 75A Universal. At the end of the exit ramp, take a left onto Universal Blvd. At the second light take a left onto Hollywood Way. The entrance to the Royal Pacific hotel will be on the left, followed by the entrance to the Pacifica Ballroom (also on the left).<br />
<br />
==== From Tampa (I-4 East) ====<br />
Take I-4 East to exit 75A Universal. At the end of the exit ramp, take a left onto Universal Blvd. At the second light take a left onto Hollywood Way. The entrance to the Royal Pacific hotel will be on the left, followed by the entrance to the Pacifica Ballroom (also on the left).<br />
<br />
=== Roommate/Ride Wanted? ===<br />
<br />
If you need a roommate and would like a listing here, please contact [mailto:dallas@neoscrabble.com Dallas Johnson] and specify your requirements: male, female or either, smoking or nonsmoking, etc. He will put a listing in this section. If you already have a room, please include in your email what nights your room is reserved. You can list your email address or phone number. Several people successfully found roommates for the NSC this way.<br />
<br />
IMPORTANT: When you get your roommate or ride, please contact Dallas so he can remove your listing.<br />
<br />
====Roommate Wanted====<br />
Rebecca Owen is looking for 1 to 2 roommates to help defray expenses. Contact her by email at [mailto:rebriv9@gmail.com rebriv9@gmail.com] or [mailto:rebscrabble@gmail.com rebscrabble@gmail.com] or by phone at 323-936-1667.<br />
<br />
Eric Kinderman is looking for a roommate for the tournament. He has not yet booked a room. Contact him by email at [mailto:erickinderman@aol.com erickinderman@aol.com].<br />
<br />
====Ride Wanted====<br />
Tina Totten King is looking for a ride to the Royal Pacific from the Orlando airport. Her flight is scheduled to arrive at 1:23 p.m. on Friday, August 10. Contact her by email at [mailto:tottenking@gmail.com tottenking@gmail.com]<br />
<br />
Mike Gincel needs a ride to the Royal Pacific from the Orlando airport. His flight (Southwest Airlines) is scheduled to arrive at 9:40 a.m. on Friday, August 10. Contact him by email at [mailto:mikegincel@gmail.com mikegincel@gmail.com]<br />
<br />
== Check-In ==<br />
<br />
To play in the first round on Saturday morning, you must check in between 10:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. on Friday at the NSC check-in desks in the lobby outside the playing area. You may ask a friend to check in for you by proxy, if you cannot check in in person. If possible, please email us at nsc@scrabbleplayers.org to warn us in advance of proxy arrangements. If you check in by proxy, but do not show up to play, then neither you nor your proxy will be permitted to check in by proxy at future events. If you do not check in before the desks close at 10:00 P.M., you may join the championship in progress as soon as it is convenient for the pairings staff to add you back in; this may not take place before Sunday morning. No refund will be issued to latecomers.<br />
<br />
When you check in, you will be given an announcement sheet. This is to reduce the number of announcements that have to be made on Saturday morning, so that the event can get underway quickly. You are responsible for reading the announcements and schedule!<br />
<br />
== Schedule ==<br />
<br />
Here is an overview of events at the championship that<br />
have been booked so far.<br />
For full details, please consult the <br />
[[2012 NSC Schedule]] as the event draws nearer.<br />
<br />
; Friday, August 10, 2012<br />
: Registration, [[2012 NSC Early Bird|Staff/Director Early Bird Tournament]], Staff Committee Meeting, Staff/Committee Dinner<br />
; Saturday, August 11, 2012<br />
: Rounds 1&ndash;7, Canadian Committee and Technology Committee lunch meetings, [[Advisory Board]] Dinner Meeting, [[2012 NSC Trivia Contest|Trivia Contest]], Evening Musicale<br />
; Sunday, August 12, 2012<br />
: Rounds 8&ndash;14, Club/Director Committee and Tournament Committee lunch meetings, [[2012 NSC Director Meeting|Director Meeting]], Director Reception<br />
; Monday, August 13, 2012<br />
: Rounds 15&ndash;21, Rules Committee and International Committee lunch meetings, Town Hall meeting<br />
; Tuesday, August 14, 2012<br />
: Rounds 22&ndash;28, Directors Manual Committee and Dictionary Committee lunch meetings, QWERTY Movie Screening, Tag Team Tourney<br />
; Wednesday, August 15, 2012<br />
: Rounds 29&ndash;31, Prize Ceremony<br />
<br />
== The Rose Award ==<br />
<br />
Bob Schoenman's Protiles honors Rose Kreiswirth's memory. Rose was an expert Scrabble® player for over 30 years and cherished the game for its educational values. An accomplished player, Rose was as well known for her sense of fairness and her congeniality as she was for her competitiveness. '''The Rose Award''' will be awarded each year at the National SCRABBLE Championship to a female player who, in the opinion of the judges, best exemplifies the fierce competitiveness and compassion that we remember Rose for. Thank you, Bob and Andi Schoenman!<br />
<br />
== Other Donors ==<br />
<br />
* Winning Moves Games<br />
* Merriam Webster<br />
* Sam Kantimathi - 2 round SamBoards and 20 sets of SmoothTiles<br />
* Paul McCarthy - 2 copies of Letterati<br />
* Mike Baron - 1 copy of the Scrabble Wordbook and 20 copies of the Cheat Sheet<br />
<br />
If you are interested in donating prizes to events<br />
at the championship, please email us at<br />
nsc@scrabbleplayers.org.<br />
<br />
== Sponsors ==<br />
<br />
For information about sponsorship opportunities at<br />
the championship, please contact [[Chris Cree]].<br />
<br />
== Prizes ==<br />
<br />
This section will be updated when the initial event<br />
budget is prepared. <br />
<br />
For full details on cash prizes, see the [[2012 National SCRABBLE Championship prizes|prize table]].<br />
<br />
=== Collins Prize Pool ===<br />
In the Collins division, half of the entry fees<br />
collected will be returned in its prize fund. <br />
If 40 players pay $175 each for a total of $7,000,<br />
the $3,500 prize fund will be paid out as follows:<br />
$1,500 (1st), $600 (2nd), $500 (3rd), $400 (class<br />
prize, middle third), $300 (class prize, bottom<br />
third), $200 (miscellaneous prizes, such as high game).<br />
<br />
=== Best Strategic Play Award ===<br />
NASPA is pleased to announce the Best Strategic Play Award at the 2012 National Scrabble Championship in Orlando, Florida. Sponsored by Sam Kantimathi (who was a recipient of the award at the 1998 NSC in Chicago), the Award recognizes the best play in a position. The play must be an actual play made in the 2012 NSC, must be one among several reasonable options, and must not be an obvious play, but a move representing clever, thorough, creative and/or inspired reasoning. All divisions, including Collins, are eligible for the award – one winner will be named. Submission forms will be available at each division’s resource table. Submissions may be turned in to your Division Leader or other tournament staff. The winner will be selected by a panel of experts nominated by the NASPA Championship Committee. The award will be made well after the conclusion of the NSC and announced in a future edition of the NASPA Bulletin. NASPA thanks Sam Kantimathi for sponsoring this award, and is grateful for Sam’s expression of interest in sponsoring the award going forward on an annual basis.<br />
<br />
== Format ==<br />
<br />
The NSC will be paired using [[tsh]] along the lines of past events. <br />
In each round, the top contenders are paired with each other, and everyone else is paired Swiss.<br />
These two groups, contenders and noncontenders, are paired with minimal repeats. For example,<br />
if there is no way to pair the contenders without at least one repeat, then they will be paired<br />
with one repeat.<br />
<br />
The maximum number of contenders is 12 in Rounds 1-28, 8 in Round 29, 4 in Round 30 and 2 in Round 31.<br />
The contenders are further divided into a subgroup of leaders and non-leaders, if this can be done without<br />
increasing the number of required repeats while maintaining at least four players among the leaders. <br />
Leaders are paired by repeatedly having the top unpaired player play the lowest-ranked player that can<br />
catch up to them. Non-leaders are paired Swiss.<br />
<br />
For further information about this pairing system, please refer to the section on ''Chew pairings'' in the<br />
[http://tsh.poslfit.com/doc/pairing.html#chew tsh documentation]. <br />
[[tsh]] configuration files for each division will be found at this website:<br />
[http://scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/1/config.tsh Division 1],<br />
[http://scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/2/config.tsh Division 2],<br />
[http://scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/3/config.tsh Division 3] and<br />
[http://scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/4/config.tsh Division 4].<br />
<br />
== Staff ==<br />
<br />
; Organizer<br />
: [[Chris Cree]]<br />
; Director<br />
: [[Dallas Johnson]]<br />
; Assistant to the Director<br />
: Sue Grogan-Johnson<br />
; Master of Ceremonies<br />
: [[Alan Stern]]<br />
; Activity Director<br />
: [[Alice Ching-Chew]]<br />
; Division leaders<br />
: Division 1: [[John Robertson]]<br />
: Division 2: [[Bryan Pepper]]<br />
: Division 3: [[Dan Stock]]<br />
: Division 4: [[Cornelia Guest]]<br />
: Collins: [[Jason Idalski]]<br />
; Division assistants<br />
: Division 1: TBA<br />
: Division 2: TBA<br />
: Division 3: TBA<br />
: Division 4: TBA<br />
: Collins: TBA<br />
; Webmaster<br />
: [[John Chew]]<br />
; Data Entry<br />
: Tim Crotty (Division 1)<br />
: Reese Daniel (Division 2 and Collins)<br />
: Tina Totten King (Divisions 3 and 4)<br />
; Internet reporters<br />
: [[Sherrie Saint John]]<br />
: Patty Hocker<br />
; Annotators<br />
: Kate Watson<br />
: Pete Zeigler<br />
<br />
== Other Volunteers ==<br />
<br />
=== Thursday, August 9 ===<br />
<br />
Volunteers are needed to help prepare the playing room for the tournament.<br />
* Tim Bottorff (tentative)<br />
* <br />
*<br />
* <br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
=== Friday, August 10 ===<br />
<br />
Volunteers are needed to help with registration and check-in.<br />
<br />
10:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M.<br />
* Lila Crotty (10:00 a.m. - noon)<br />
* Ginger White<br />
*<br />
12:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M.<br />
* Judy Newhouse<br />
* Becky Davis<br />
* Mike Gincel<br />
3:00 P.M.-5:30 P.M.<br />
* Lila Crotty (4:00 - 6 p.m.)<br />
* Tim Bottorff<br />
* Kerri Bottorff<br />
5:30 P.M. -8:00 P.M.<br />
* Cheryl Melvin<br />
* Carolyn Easter<br />
*<br />
8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.<br />
* Mary Rhoades<br />
* Kate Watson<br />
*<br />
<br />
=== Saturday to Wednesday: Game Days ===<br />
<br />
==== Tidy-People ====<br />
<br />
'''Tidy-people''' will help straighten up and dispose of trash at the end of their sessions.<br />
<br />
* Div 1: Mary Rhoades<br />
* Div 2: Caesar Jaramillo<br />
* Div 3: Lila Crotty<br />
* Div 4: Peggy Altazan<br />
* Collins: James Curley<br />
<br />
=== Laptops for Adjudication ===<br />
<br />
We will need at least 10 laptops for adjudications. The laptops will need the latest version of ZYZZYVA. Please be sure the correct word list is in operation and disable your screensaver in the playing area during games.<br />
<br />
* Art Moore<br />
* Dan Horowitz<br />
* Tim Kwan<br />
* Stephen Henney<br />
* Mary Rhoades<br />
* Cedric Lewis<br />
* Michael Donegan<br />
* Brian Miller<br />
* Reese Daniel<br />
* Kate Watson<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
==== Clean and Pack ====<br />
<br />
We need about 15 '''Clean and Pack''' volunteers to help collect and box NASPA tournament supplies to be shipped back to the storage facility after the awards ceremony on Wed., Aug. 15.<br />
<br />
* <br />
* <br />
*<br />
* <br />
* <br />
*<br />
* <br />
* <br />
*<br />
* <br />
* <br />
*<br />
* <br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
=== Unassigned Volunteers ===<br />
<br />
Following is a list of those who have volunteered, but do not yet have a specific assignment:<br />
<br />
* Michael Ludin<br />
* Art Moore<br />
* Asif Ali<br />
* Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
<br />
== Vendors ==<br />
<br />
If you have a product to sell to SCRABBLE players, this is the place to do it. Hundreds of the most avid fans of the game will be in one place with money ready to spend at your table. To become an NSC vendor, print out, date and sign two (2) copies of the [[Media:2012_NSC_Vendor_Agreement.pdf|2012 NSC Vendor Agreement]] and send both executed copies to Dallas Johnson, 4880 Heights Drive, Stow, OH 44224, along with the required payment for extra tables, if you wish to exhibit on more than one table.<br />
<br />
If you have questions about becoming an NSC vendor, please contact [[Dallas Johnson]].<br />
<br />
Vendors whose Vendor Agreement has been received and approved by NASPA (with payment made, where applicable) are listed below:<br />
* Sam Kantimathi - game boards, tiles, digital game timers, and other items<br />
* Gene Tyszka - digital game timers, game boards, tile racks, Protiles agent<br />
* Brian Miller - Tilecans (tile bags), Tilecouches (tile racks), and related accessories<br />
* Randy Taylor - Brain Grains<br />
* Intentional Films - QWERTY the movie<br />
* Darya Hrybava<br />
<br />
== Further Information ==<br />
<br />
This page will be updated as the event draws nearer. <br />
If you have urgent questions about the event, please<br />
email us at nsc@scrabbleplayers.org.</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=7398Breaking news2012-08-15T18:00:24Z<p>Tapani: /* Current news */ Richards wins 2012 NSC</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== August 15, 2012: Nigel Richards wins 2012 NSC ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] has won the 2012 National SCRABBLE&reg; Championship in Orlando, Florida. This is his third consecutive title and fourth overall, both unprecedented achievements. He is also the reigning World Champion.<br />
<br />
Both Richards and the runner-up, 1994 champion [[David Gibson]], won 22 games (out of 31) but Richards had accumulated a better spread (+1579 vs. +1563, a difference of only 16 points) after winning the final game against Gibson by 177 points (475 to 298). Jesse Day finisher third.<br />
<br />
[[Sam Kantimathi]] won the [[CSW]] division with a 24-7 +481 record. Brian Bowman was second and the 1999 World Champion [[Joel Wapnick]] third.<br />
<br />
Adam Ginzberg won the second division, Chris Canik the third division and Amalan Iyengar the fourth division.<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleassociation.com/tourneys/2012/nsc/build2/standing/index.html Complete results]<br />
<br />
== July 2012 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 28, 2012: Director's Exam Expanded ===<br />
<br />
Club/Director Committee expands the NASPA director's exam from 75 to 80 questions. A passing grade is now 72 out of 80 instead of 68 out of 75.<br />
<br />
=== April 2, 2012: Michael Thelen joins Rules Committee ===<br />
<br />
We welcome [[Michael Thelen]] to the [[Rules Committee]].<br />
<br />
=== March 18, 2012: Paul Mulik joins Dictionary Committee ===<br />
<br />
We welcome [[Paul Mulik]] to the [[Dictionary Committee]].<br />
<br />
=== February 7, 2012: Adam Henderson joins Dictionary Committee ===<br />
<br />
We welcome [[Adam Henderson]] to the [[Dictionary Committee]], which is recruiting new members to help prepare the next edition of the [[OWL]].<br />
<br />
=== December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points ===<br />
<br />
At the Northeast SCRABBLE® Championship tournament<br />
in Stamford, CT,<br />
[[Joel Sherman]], the 1997 [[World SCRABBLE Championship|world]] and 2002 [[National SCRABBLE Championship|national]] champion, set the new<br />
NASPA and world [[Records#Tournament.2C_OTCWL|record]] for<br />
highest score in a tournament game using OTCWL, 803 points.<br />
His opponent Bradley Robbins, a member of the 2010 School SCRABBLE championship winning team, scored 285 points.<br />
<br />
Joel made seven bingos, CRUMPLED, OUTRATED, COTHURNI, TRAVOISE, SHAKING, AVENGED and AIRLINE, which ties the record for most bingos by one player. Bradley made one bingo, ISOLATES, bringing the total to eight which ties the record for most bingos by both players. The game can be reviewed at [http://www.cross-tables.com/annotated.php?u=9979#0# cross-tables.com].<br />
<br />
Congratulations!<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2011: Lisa Kessler wins CC election ===<br />
<br />
Lisa Kessler wins the 2011 Canadian Committee election, garnering 23 votes to Carl Madden's 21. Lisa's three-year term will begin on January 1.<br />
<br />
=== September 1, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
A 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 8) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 7) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201107.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
== August 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 9, 2011: Club Sanctioning Fee goes away in 2012 ===<br />
<br />
It was announced at the Town Hall meeting at the 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship that the annual $30 club sanctioning fee will no longer be charged starting in 2012.<br />
More information about sanctioned clubs on the [[Clubs]] page.<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Submitting_tournament_results&diff=6930Submitting tournament results2012-01-02T02:06:04Z<p>Tapani: added a note about the order of players in the file</p>
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<div>This page describes the process of '''submitting tournament results'''.<br />
<br />
[[Directors]] of sanctioned [[NASPA]] [[tournaments]] are<br />
responsible for submitting the results promptly to ensure<br />
that player records and [[ratings]] are kept up to date.<br />
<br />
All tournament results must be submitted electronically,<br />
and every tournament director is expected to be technically<br />
able to do so without assistance. If you are unable<br />
to do so, please ask one of your colleagues for help<br />
on the [[naspa-tcd]] mailing list.<br />
<br />
To receive your tournament data and rate your tournament,<br />
the following things need to happen.<br />
<br />
# There needs to be an entry for your event in the rated tournament database.<br />
# All of the players in your event need to be current NASPA members.<br />
# You need to prepare and submit your tournament data. <br />
<br />
When the last step is complete, you will be shown your<br />
updated NASPA account information, including a new invoice<br />
that will have been posted for the participation fee for<br />
your tournament. If different NASPA members are to be<br />
responsible for submitting rating data and paying the<br />
participation fee, you can either include a note with the<br />
rating data, or email [[John Chew]] to have the invoice<br />
transferred to the member responsible for payment.<br />
Please also see our webpage on [[payment]] terms for<br />
a description of current penalties on overdue accounts.<br />
<br />
== The rated tournament database ==<br />
<br />
The rated tournament database is maintained semi-automatically<br />
by [[John Chew]]<br />
based on the official tournament calendar, updated<br />
at the beginning of each calendar month. If you do<br />
not see your tournament listed on the rating data<br />
submission page or in the <cite>tsh</cite> LISTT<br />
command, it is possible that the wrong codirector<br />
has been assigned the responsibility for submitting<br />
rating data. Please contact John to have this corrected.<br />
<br />
If your tournament has multiple events, such as Early Birds,<br />
Late Birds, Night Birds, Lunch Birds and Main Events, each<br />
one must have its own entry in the rated tournament database.<br />
Please pay close attention to the dates and times when <br />
choosing the event whose data you are submitting, to ensure<br />
that the events are rated in the correct order.<br />
<br />
If your tournament has [[SOWPODS]] divisions, those<br />
are currently treated as separate events, and must also<br />
have their own database entries.<br />
If you are preparing to direct a tournament<br />
in the [[SOWPODS rating system]], please consult<br />
the page on [[SOWPODS tournaments]] for<br />
additional considerations.<br />
<br />
== Current NASPA membership ==<br />
<br />
Check to make sure that all of your players are listed in the<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database] as unexpired members.<br />
A member is expired if their expiry date is earlier than<br />
your tournament. If a member's expiry date is 0000-00-00,<br />
then they have ordered a membership online, but it has not<br />
yet been processed.<br />
Rating data will not be accepted if any players are not<br />
members.<br />
<br />
In order not to delay processing of your rating data, <br />
if you have players who want to pay for their memberships<br />
through you, or players who say they have recently mailed<br />
us membership checks, you should log onto Member Services<br />
and use our<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/join.pl online membership system] to create or renew memberships for them.<br />
At the end, when you are asked how you want to pay for<br />
their memberships, indicate that you will pay later with<br />
your tournament's participation fee. If you do so, the<br />
memberships will be activated right away so that you can<br />
proceed with submitting rating data. Do not pay by credit<br />
card, as this will delay the creation of the memberships<br />
until our staff can review the credit card transaction.<br />
<br />
In the case where you have players who say that their<br />
membership checks are in the mail, we suggest that you<br />
ask them for some form of security, such as a replacement<br />
membership check that you agree not to cash if we receive<br />
the check they mailed. Deduct the amount of any such<br />
memberships from the total amount that you remit to us<br />
at the end of your tournament; they will remain as <br />
outstanding items on your bill, but be removed when we<br />
receive the mailed checks.<br />
<br />
If however<br />
we do not receive the member's mailed check, the charge<br />
will remain on your account, and you will not be able to<br />
run another sanctioned tournament until you make good<br />
their membership fees.<br />
<br />
== How to upload the results ==<br />
<br />
Instructions vary according to the [[software]] that you are using<br />
to run your tournament.<br />
<br />
=== Uploading directly from tournament management software ===<br />
<br />
==== [[tsh]] ====<br />
<br />
If you are using tsh, make sure you are connected to the Internet and enter the SUBMIT command. The software uploads the results and redirects you to the payment form for final submission.<br />
<br />
Note: you must UPDATE to the current version on or after 2009-07-10 to obtain the above functionality and set the configuration variables director_id and tournament_id to your [[NASPA ID]] and your event&rsquo;s ID (use the LISTTourneys command to find the latter; you can alternately go to Submit Rating Data in Member Services, look for your tournament in the popup menu and see the number next to it). If you use an older version, the network commands will be unable to connect to the correct website and report an error. As an additional benefit of updating, the USERATINGS command will warn you if any of your players are not current members, or have memberships which will expire within the next seven days.<br />
<br />
If you are unable to use the SUBMIT command (e.g., because you are not online, have a firewall, are running a very old version of Windows), run the SUBMIT command, ignore any error messages, then look in your event folder for a file called all.tsh. You can submit this file manually as described below.<br />
<br />
=== Uploading a text file through the tournament data submission application ===<br />
<br />
Save the results in a text file as instructed in one of the following subsections. Use one text file per event.<br />
<br />
Go to Member Services in the sidebar at left. Log on, if necessary.<br />
If you are registered as a NASPA director, you will see a button labelled Submit Ratings.<br />
If your event is registered in the tournament schedule, you will be able to choose it from a menu.<br />
Do so, select the file you are going to upload, and submit it.<br />
If there are inconsistencies in your data, or nonmembers among your players, you will be asked to correct <br />
the situation and resubmit.<br />
When you have successfully submitted your data, you will be directed to a payment screen.<br />
If you are submitting data for more than one event (e.g., if you have an Early Bird), <br />
you may wait until you have submitted all your data before making payment.<br />
If you have trouble, contact [[John Chew]].<br />
<br />
==== Director! ====<br />
<br />
The author of the Director! program has asked that we not<br />
post instructions on submitting NASPA rating data using<br />
his program. Since there are however NASPA directors who<br />
need to do so, and who frequently encounter difficulty<br />
doing so, please note that NASPA requires that player<br />
names in rating data files be spelled exactly the way<br />
they are in our database. Director! sometimes alters the<br />
order of the words in a player's name, so if you see an<br />
error message saying that one of your players is not a<br />
NASPA member, you may need to save a rating data file,<br />
and edit it with WordPad (or NotePad) before submitting<br />
the file through Member Services.<br />
<br />
==== [[TourneyMan]] ====<br />
<br />
If you are using TourneyMan, use the &ldquo;Save for Chew&rdquo; menu<br />
item to create a file whose name ends in &ldquo;.CHW&rdquo;, and<br />
then upload the file.<br />
<br />
TourneyMan has limits on the lengths of player names. <br />
If you are trying to submit results for an event that<br />
included Verna Richards Berg, TourneyMan will omit the<br />
&ldquo;s&rdquo; in &ldquo;Richards&rdquo;. Use a text<br />
editor such as NotePad to restore the &ldquo;s&rdquo;<br />
before uploading the &ldquo;.CHW&rdquo; file.<br />
<br />
If you have used two or more data files to run your<br />
event and need to combine them into one to submit <br />
your data, use WordPad to edit them together into the<br />
file described below under No Software.<br />
<br />
==== [[TMENU]] (TurnMenu) ====<br />
<br />
If you are using TMENU, use the &ldquo;Copy computer data to a Disk&rdquo;<br />
command and choose the Format &ldquo;NSA crosstable disk&rdquo;. Make sure you choose the option<br />
to include game scores in the output. Then upload the file.<br />
<br />
For example, if a player ("Bob") rated 1570 is allowed to play<br />
in a division for players rated 1600 and up, while another player ("Fred") rated 1580 chooses not to play up, enter "Bob's"<br />
rating as 1600 so he will be ranked above "Fred".<br />
<br />
==== Other software ====<br />
<br />
If you are using other software, please contact the [[Web Committee]]<br />
to have its instructions posted here.<br />
<br />
Software developers should contact John Chew for details of a richer<br />
data format recommended for automatic generation of result submissions.<br />
<br />
==== No software ====<br />
<br />
If you are using no software to run your tournament, you should <br />
prepare an ASCII text file (not a Word document or a Unicode<br />
text file). It should look as follows, and you should upload it<br />
when it is ready.<br />
<br />
#division A<br />
#ratingcheck off<br />
Chew, John, III:CM000003 1800 3 0 2 3 0 2; 300 50 350 300 50 300<br />
Edley, Joe 2000 0 3 1 0 3 1; 50 300 350 0 300 400<br />
Butts, Alfred 500 1 2 0 1 2 0; 400 400 50 400 400 50<br />
#division B<br />
Doe, John 1500 3 0 2 3 0 2; 300 50 350 300 50 300<br />
Doe, Jane 1400 0 3 1 0 3 1; 50 300 350 50 300 400<br />
Doe, Kate 1300 1 2 0 1 2 0; 400 400 50 400 400 50<br />
#division C<br />
Sherman, Joel:AA000999 2000 3 0 2 3 0 2; 300 50 350 300 50 300<br />
Wapnick, Joel:AA000386 2000 0 3 1 0 3 1; 50 300 350 50 300 400<br />
Horn, Joel:AA000172 1800 1 2 0 1 2 0; 400 400 50 400 400 50<br />
<br />
Here is how to read the above.<br />
<br />
* If there is data for more than one division in the data file, each new division should begin with a line that consists of &ldquo;#division&rdquo;, a space, and the division name. The division name should not include a space. (As of 2010-04-18 you may also run everything together in one division, which will be automatically separated according to closed pairing groups.)<br />
* If the input ratings in the data file do not match the currently posted NASPA ratings, adding the line &ldquo;#ratingcheck off&rdquo; will suppress error messages.<br />
* The player data for each division must appear on consecutive lines. Spaces (blanks) must be inserted where described below, and additional spaces may be added between syntactic elements for clarity or aesthetics.<br />
* Within a division, the players may be listed in any order (you may want to keep the list ordered by player number; there is no need to order it by final standings).<br />
* Each line begins with the following elements:<br />
** a player&rsquo;s last name<br />
** a comma<br />
** a space<br />
** the player&rsquo;s first name<br />
** optionally, a comma followed by the player&rsquo;s generational suffix (Jr, Sr, II, III, IV, V, etc.), if any<br />
** optionally, a colon followed by the player&rsquo;s NASPA id (AA... or CM...)<br />
** a space<br />
** the player&rsquo;s input rating (or 0 for previously unrated players).<br />
* After this come a list of pairing numbers (each number preceded by a space) indicating who the player played in each round, from the first round to the last. A pairing number of 0 indicates that the player had an unrated bye or forfeit; a pairing number of n means that the player&rsquo;s opponent was the nth player listed in the division.<br />
* After the pairing numbers comes a semicolon and the player&rsquo;s scores in each round (each number preceded by a space), again from the first to the last. If a player had a bye or forfeit, the score should be the player&rsquo;s spread for that round, typically +50 or &minus;50.<br />
<br />
We do also support, but do not encourage new directors to use, older data formats. If you are used to using an older format to submit NSA results, please feel free to continue to keep using it with NASPA results. Player&rsquo;s NASPA id (following the first name, separated by a colon) can optionally be added to the old format files.<br />
<br />
== Payment ==<br />
<br />
Our various payment options are summarized on our<br />
[[Payment]] page.<br />
<br />
When you submit your ratings data, an invoice will be added to your member account, and you can make online payments toward it using major credit cards through the Member Services link. The former NSA payment system is now deactivated. Here is a link to member services:<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/services.pl http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/services.pl]<br />
<br />
If your tournament has different people responsible for submitting rating data and paying participation fees, please email [[John Chew]] after the rating data is submitted, to have the charge transferred from the submitter&rsquo;s NASPA account to your treasurer&rsquo;s account.<br />
<br />
If you cannot pay by credit card online, you can mail your check for participation fees in U.S. funds '''payable to [[NASPA]]''' to:<br />
<br />
NASPA<br />
PO BOX 12115<br />
DALLAS TX 75225-0115<br />
USA<br />
<br />
Submitting payment by mail will not delay rating of your event.<br />
<br />
The participation fee is '''$.50 per person per game''' for all rated tournaments (club tournaments as well), not including byes or forfeits.<br />
<br />
Canadian tournament directors have the option of submitting the participation fees for their events in Canadian dollars. These payments should be made by a cheque or money order made out to "John Robertson" and sent to 17 Fourth Avenue, Cambridge, ON, N1S 2C9. (The present exchange rate, which will be frequently amended, is $1.15 Canadian = $1.00 U.S.) Please include an accompanying note explaining which tournament(s) the participation fees are for. You may also include any NASPA membership fees that you may have collected at your event along with the members&rsquo; personal data.<br />
<br />
== Submission Timeline ==<br />
<br />
Many directors submit tournament data on the day on which a tournament ends, almost all do so by the end of the following day, and this is the level of service that players expect.<br />
If the Rating Officer (currently [[John Chew]]) is online,<br />
rating data will be processed within a few minutes of <br />
receipt, and transferred to our sister site <br />
[http://www.cross-tables.com cross-tables.com] within an hour.<br />
In extreme cases, there might be a delay of as much <br />
24 hours in processing ratings; whenever such delays<br />
can be anticipated, the directors involved will be<br />
individually warned by email.<br />
<br />
The NSA&rsquo;s late fee of $0.25 per person for events whose data is not received within two weeks of the last date of an event is no longer in effect. Instead, the director who is responsible for submitting an event&rsquo;s data will be warned by email if that data has not been correctly submitted within two weeks of the end of the event; if the situation still persists another two weeks later, the director&rsquo;s certification will be downgraded by one step: full to apprentice, or apprentice to uncertified. <br />
<br />
Prompt payment is expected for all outstanding fees.<br />
Overdue accounts will be charged a 2% penalty per<br />
calendar month; membership will be suspended <br />
if payment is not received in full within three months;<br />
such suspended memberships will only be reinstated when<br />
payment is made in full including penalties.<br />
Directors with an overdue account<br />
may not post future events to the tournament calendar.<br />
<br />
Directors should not interpret the two week&rsquo;s grace period before the first warning as a suggestion that they ought to wait this long before submitting data.<br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/submit-rdata.pl NASPA tournament data submission application]<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/services.pl NASPA member services (payment of invoices)]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Ratings&diff=6916Ratings2011-12-26T21:51:56Z<p>Tapani: /* Current ratings */ updated file size</p>
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<div>Since 2009-07-01, [[NASPA]] has assigned '''ratings''' to players based on their performance at NASPA-sanctioned [[tournaments]].<br />
On that date, NASPA inherited the [[NSA]]&rsquo;s rating system, copying all current ratings to the new system.<br />
<br />
The rating system is designed by the [[Ratings and Recognition Committee]],<br />
implemented through a web application being developed by [[Web Committee]],<br />
operated by the [[Tournament Committee]].<br />
<br />
NASPA tournaments are either fully rated or, in the case of Local Club Tournaments, 1/3-rated;<br />
the latter meaning that normally applied changes are divided by three.<br />
As of 2009-01-01, tournaments are now rated in the order<br />
in which players began to play them, rather than in the<br />
order in which their results were received. <br />
This means that in some cases, late submission of rating<br />
data may result in re-rating of subsequent events; <br />
a late fee applies to rating data submission in order to<br />
prevent this from occurring too often.<br />
<br />
The [[rating system overview]] describes how the rating system works at a very high (and not too technical) level.<br />
<br />
The [[submitting tournament results]] article describes how to submit tournament results into the rating system.<br />
<br />
== Current ratings ==<br />
<br />
The database of current ratings is updated immediately when the results from a tournament are processed. You can access the current rating information in the following ways:<br />
<br />
* [{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/full/current.txt full rating list] as a 400K text file<br />
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/ratings-byname.pl search by name]<br />
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/ratings-byrank.pl search by rating or rank]<br />
<br />
You may also be interested in the [[tournament results]] (cross-tables) that contributed to these ratings.<br />
<br />
You can estimate your new rating after a tournament by using the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/rcalc.pl Rating Calculator].<br />
<br />
== Monthly ratings ==<br />
<br />
For the sake of historical continuity dating back to a time when ratings were <br />
not available online and printing and shipping costs were significant, <br />
a monthly rating list is published near the beginning of each month. <br />
This list includes the results of all events that have been received <br />
as of when the list is finalized. When there are events which take place<br />
near the end of a month, and directors are late in submitting rating data,<br />
those events may count toward the following month&rsquo;s rating list.<br />
Directors are encouraged to use the most recent available ratings for<br />
placing players in their tournaments.<br />
<br />
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<br />
== How to read the ratings ==<br />
<br />
The listings are simple text files with columns delimited by tabs.<br />
Each row contains the data for one rated player.<br />
<br />
List of columns starting January 2009 (including the current file):<br />
<br />
# Player&rsquo;s name (in all caps, starting with the last name)<br />
# Rating<br />
# Ranking (among all active players in the system)<br />
# NASPA membership expiration date in ISO8601 format (for the monthly listings for the first half of 2009, this value reflects the membership status as of the beginning of July 2009).<br />
# Cumulative number of rated games in the system (including games rated by the NSA).<br />
<br />
List of columns for 2008 and before:<br />
<br />
# Player&rsquo;s name (in all caps, starting with the last name)<br />
# Rating<br />
# Ranking (among all active players in the system)<br />
# NSA membership expiration (the number of the last issue of Scrabble News paid; EXP means expired, *** means non-member or non-matching name).<br />
<br />
For rankings, a player is considered active if he or she has played at least 28 rated games in the preceding 24 calendar months (until May 2007, the limit was 1 game in 12 months).<br />
<br />
== State and provincial rankings ==<br />
<br />
The <br />
[{{SERVER}}/ratings/bystate.html list of state and provincial rankings]<br />
lists all active NASPA members according to their U.S. state or district or Canadian province.<br />
This list is updated automatically (whenever the current ratings are updated) and archived at the end of<br />
each rating month. <br />
Archived lists prior to July 2009 were made available by the [[NSA]].<br />
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<br />
Please note that it is currently each<br />
player's own responsibility to maintain his or her<br />
address in the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database]. You can access your profile in the membership<br />
database through [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl member services].<br />
<br />
Address updates are not reflected in the state/province ranking lists immediately. The lists<br />
are updated whenever new ratings are computed after a tournament.<br />
<br />
== SOWPODS ratings ==<br />
<br />
In January 2010, the [[Advisory Board]] approved the <br />
creation of a separate <br />
[[SOWPODS rating system]] (q.v.) for <br />
rated games played using the international [[SOWPODS]]<br />
(Collins SCRABBLE Words) lexicon at NASPA-sanctioned<br />
tournaments.<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleassociation.com/ratings/ NSA Ratings]<br />
* [http://members.ozemail.com.au/~rjackman/ratlists.html WESPA ratings]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6880Breaking news2011-12-13T21:08:41Z<p>Tapani: /* December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points */ add tournament name, link to game</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points ===<br />
<br />
At the Northeast SCRABBLE® Championship tournament<br />
in Stamford, CT,<br />
[[Joel Sherman]], the 1997 [[World SCRABBLE Championship|world]] and 2002 [[National SCRABBLE Championship|national]] champion, set the new<br />
NASPA and world [[Records#Tournament.2C_OTCWL|record]] for<br />
highest score in a tournament game using OTCWL, 803 points.<br />
His opponent Bradley Robbins, a member of the 2010 School SCRABBLE championship winning team, scored 285 points.<br />
<br />
Joel made seven bingos, CRUMPLED, OUTRATED, COTHURNI, TRAVOISE, SHAKING, AVENGED and AIRLINE, which ties the record for most bingos by one player. Bradley made one bingo, ISOLATES, bringing the total to eight which ties the record for most bingos by both players. The game can be reviewed at [http://www.cross-tables.com/annotated.php?u=9979#0# cross-tables.com].<br />
<br />
Congratulations!<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2011: Lisa Kessler wins CC election ===<br />
<br />
Lisa Kessler wins the 2011 Canadian Committee election, garnering 23 votes to Carl Madden's 21. Lisa's three-year term will begin on January 1.<br />
<br />
=== September 1, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
A 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 8) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 7) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201107.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
== August 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 9, 2011: Club Sanctioning Fee goes away in 2012 ===<br />
<br />
It was announced at the Town Hall meeting at the 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship that the annual $30 club sanctioning fee will no longer be charged starting in 2012.<br />
More information about sanctioned clubs on the [[Clubs]] page.<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6879Breaking news2011-12-13T18:07:18Z<p>Tapani: /* December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points */ article</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points ===<br />
<br />
At a tournament in Stamford, CT,<br />
[[Joel Sherman]], the 1997 [[World SCRABBLE Championship|world]] and 2002 [[National SCRABBLE Championship|national]] champion, set the new<br />
NASPA and world [[Records#Tournament.2C_OTCWL|record]] for<br />
highest score in a tournament game using OTCWL, 803 points.<br />
His opponent Bradley Robbins, a member of the 2010 School SCRABBLE championship winning team, scored 285 points.<br />
<br />
Joel made seven bingos, CRUMPLED, OUTRATED, COTHURNI, TRAVOISE, SHAKING, AVENGED and AIRLINE, which ties the record for most bingos by one player. Bradley made one bingo, ISOLATES, bringing the total to eight which ties the record for most bingos by both players.<br />
<br />
Congratulations!<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2011: Lisa Kessler wins CC election ===<br />
<br />
Lisa Kessler wins the 2011 Canadian Committee election, garnering 23 votes to Carl Madden's 21. Lisa's three-year term will begin on January 1.<br />
<br />
=== September 1, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
A 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 8) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 7) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201107.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
== August 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 9, 2011: Club Sanctioning Fee goes away in 2012 ===<br />
<br />
It was announced at the Town Hall meeting at the 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship that the annual $30 club sanctioning fee will no longer be charged starting in 2012.<br />
More information about sanctioned clubs on the [[Clubs]] page.<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6878Breaking news2011-12-13T18:06:26Z<p>Tapani: /* December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points */ add location</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points ===<br />
<br />
At a tournament in Stamford, CT,<br />
[[Joel Sherman]], the 1997 [[World SCRABBLE Championship|world]] and 2002 [[National SCRABBLE Championship|national]] champion, set the new<br />
NASPA and world [[Records#Tournament.2C_OTCWL|record]] for<br />
highest score in a tournament game using OTCWL, 803 points.<br />
His opponent Bradley Robbins, a member of 2010 School SCRABBLE championship winning team, scored 285 points.<br />
<br />
Joel made seven bingos, CRUMPLED, OUTRATED, COTHURNI, TRAVOISE, SHAKING, AVENGED and AIRLINE, which ties the record for most bingos by one player. Bradley made one bingo, ISOLATES, bringing the total to eight which ties the record for most bingos by both players.<br />
<br />
Congratulations!<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2011: Lisa Kessler wins CC election ===<br />
<br />
Lisa Kessler wins the 2011 Canadian Committee election, garnering 23 votes to Carl Madden's 21. Lisa's three-year term will begin on January 1.<br />
<br />
=== September 1, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
A 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 8) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 7) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201107.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
== August 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 9, 2011: Club Sanctioning Fee goes away in 2012 ===<br />
<br />
It was announced at the Town Hall meeting at the 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship that the annual $30 club sanctioning fee will no longer be charged starting in 2012.<br />
More information about sanctioned clubs on the [[Clubs]] page.<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Membership&diff=6876Membership2011-12-12T16:35:45Z<p>Tapani: /* How to Join */ Deleted the end date (already passed) for current dates.</p>
<hr />
<div>This page describes the various different kinds<br />
of '''membership''' we offer in our [[NASPA|association]],<br />
how to apply for them, and what their benefits are.<br />
<br />
Membership is a prerequisite for obtaining certification<br />
as a [[director]], sanction for a [[club]], or playing in<br />
a [[tournament]].<br />
<br />
== Quick Links ==<br />
<br />
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/join.pl new member application]<br />
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/renew.pl renewal application]<br />
<br />
== How to Join ==<br />
<br />
We currently offer several different kinds of membership,<br />
as listed below.<br />
Our current rates took effect on 2010-09-01.<br />
All prices are given in U.S.<br />
dollars, though there is a way for Canadian residents to<br />
pay in Canadian funds.<br />
<br />
To apply for membership, please complete our [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/join.pl online application]. You will be given a choice at the end of then paying online by Visa or MasterCard, or saving your information and mailing us a check. <br />
See also our page of general information on<br />
how to make [[Payment|payments]] to NASPA.<br />
<br />
If you are a NASPA [[director]] with an upcoming [[tournament]], we will extend you temporary credit so that you can activate your players&rsquo; memberships as required before your tournament; you then pay for the memberships together with your tournament participation fee.<br />
<br />
=== Regular Memberships ===<br />
<br />
A regular membership lasts one year and costs $30.<br />
If you pay for additional years of membership at the<br />
same time, up to a total of five years, the subsequent<br />
years cost $25 each. So, for example, a five-year<br />
regular membership costs $130.<br />
<br />
If you are joining NASPA for the first time (even if<br />
you were an [[NSA]] member), you can name the NASPA<br />
member who referred you to the association. They will<br />
get a free month&rsquo;s membership, and receive other<br />
[[referral]] bonuses.<br />
<br />
=== One-Week Memberships ===<br />
<br />
If you play in only one tournament per year and are not<br />
interested in the other benefits of NASPA membership, you<br />
may prefer to pay $19 for a one-week membership. This<br />
should be enough to play in a weekend tournament, including<br />
early bird and late bird events. You may not extend this<br />
membership to any other sort of membership.<br />
<br />
=== Trial Memberships ===<br />
<br />
First-time tournament players (those who do not have an NSA or NASPA<br />
tournament [[rating]]) are eligible to pay $15<br />
for a trial six-month membership.<br />
If you buy a trial membership, you have the option to extend it to a full membership by sending in an additional $15 at any time during the six-month trial period.<br />
<br />
=== Youth Memberships ===<br />
<br />
Members who are not yet eighteen years old on the first<br />
day of their membership pay only $15 for a one-year membership.<br />
You may buy additional years of membership, up to a total<br />
of five, at this rate, as long as you will not yet be <br />
eighteen years old on the first day of each new membership<br />
year. <br />
<br />
=== Vanity Memberships ===<br />
<br />
Membership numbers are assigned consecutively. If you want<br />
to choose a specific as yet unassigned number, you can pay<br />
$50 for a one-year vanity membership.<br />
<br />
== How to Renew ==<br />
<br />
The easiest way to renew a membership is using our [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/renew.pl online renewal tool].<br />
You&rsquo;ll need the [[NASPA ID]] of the member<br />
whose membership you want to renew. As usual, you<br />
can pay using any of several [[payment]] methods.<br />
In particular, if you sign onto your NASPA account<br />
as a [[director]], you can charge several renewals<br />
to your account before paying for them in one credit<br />
card transaction, saving yourself the effort of<br />
entering your billing information more than once.<br />
<br />
Renewal costs $30 for a year. <br />
If you renew at least a month early, it&rsquo;s only $25.<br />
If you renew for more than a year at a time, you save $5<br />
on each additional year. For example, renewing at the<br />
the last minute for three years costs $30 + $25 + $25 = $80;<br />
renewing early for four years costs $25 + $20 + $20 + $20 = $85.<br />
<br />
Youth members pay only $15 per year until they turn 18,<br />
and are not eligible for further discounts. For example,<br />
if a member pays for an early two-year renewal on his <br />
17th birthday, he pays $15 + $20 = $35. Eligibility for<br />
the youth rate is based on the member&rsquo;s age at the<br />
start of each membership year.<br />
<br />
If you do not have access to the Internet but want to <br />
renew your membership, please ask your nearest club or tournament director to process your renewal through the director section<br />
of our Member Services page.<br />
<br />
== Benefits of Membership ==<br />
The main current benefits of membership are:<br />
<br />
* Eligibility to play in NASPA [[tournaments]]. These are rated, sanctioned SCRABBLE tournaments. NASPA is the only organization in North America licensed by Hasbro to use the registered name, &ldquo;SCRABBLE&rdquo;. These events are played with an accepted tournament word list with rules for both play and comportment and a system in place to ensure that these rules are adhered to. Effective 2009-07-01, [[NSA]] membership is no longer accepted for tournament eligibility.<br />
* Eligibility to run and vote for elected positions on some committees, such as the [[Canadian Committee]] and [[Advisory Board]]<br />
* Eligibility to apply for [[director certification]] and then run a sanctioned [[club]]<br />
* An official [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/mcard.pl membership card]<br />
* Access to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl member-only services]<br />
* Sanctioned recognition of individual achievements in tournament play<br />
* Subscription to the [[NASPA Bulletin]] in electronic form<br />
<br><br />
<br />
In addition, NASPA members are entitled to guest privileges from our partner associations when travelling overseas, including:<br />
* [[ABSP Agreement|Member discounts]] on tournament entry fees at events sanctioned by the Association of British Scrabble Players ([[ABSP]])<br />
<br><br />
<br />
More benefits will be added as the NASPA [[Membership Committee]] prepares them.<br />
<br />
Players who have a specific number that they want for their membership number<br />
may obtain it by paying a higher membership fee of US$50, provided the number<br />
is still available.<br />
<br />
Members will be required to comply with a<br />
[[Code of Conduct]], which took effect on July 1, 2009.<br />
<br />
== Current Members ==<br />
<br />
The NASPA <br />
[{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database]<br />
has been online since April 6, 2009, and may be used to verify a person&rsquo;s membership status.<br />
<br />
== Membership Numbers ==<br />
<br />
NASPA membership numbers consist of AA followed by six digits,<br />
and are normally assigned in sequential order.<br />
Members may request larger numbers out of sequence by paying $50 rather<br />
than $30 for their membership.<br />
<br />
[[Committee]] members pay the same fees as regular members, but are recognized<br />
with special membership numbers beginning with &ldquo;CM&rdquo;;<br />
regular members have numbers beginning with &ldquo;AA&rdquo;.<br />
Membership numbers <br />
CM000001&ndash;CM000016 are reserved for Steering Committee members.<br />
<br />
== Refund and Privacy Policies ==<br />
<br />
There are no refunds.<br />
<br />
In order to keep track of your membership, we need to record information about you. <br />
How we handle this information is described in our [[Privacy Policy]].</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6875Breaking news2011-12-12T09:04:45Z<p>Tapani: Lowercase L just doesn't work with the default font</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points ===<br />
<br />
[[Joel Sherman]], the 1997 [[World SCRABBLE Championship|world]] and 2002 [[National SCRABBLE Championship|national]] champion, set the new<br />
NASPA and world [[Records#Tournament.2C_OTCWL|record]] for<br />
highest score in a tournament game using OTCWL, 803 points.<br />
His opponent Bradley Robbins, a member of 2010 School SCRABBLE championship winning team, scored 285 points.<br />
<br />
Joel made seven bingos, CRUMPLED, OUTRATED, COTHURNI, TRAVOISE, SHAKING, AVENGED and AIRLINE, which ties the record for most bingos by one player. Bradley made one bingo, ISOLATES, bringing the total to eight which ties the record for most bingos by both players.<br />
<br />
Congratulations!<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2011: Lisa Kessler wins CC election ===<br />
<br />
Lisa Kessler wins the 2011 Canadian Committee election, garnering 23 votes to Carl Madden's 21. Lisa's three-year term will begin on January 1.<br />
<br />
=== September 1, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
A 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 8) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 7) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201107.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
== August 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 9, 2011: Club Sanctioning Fee goes away in 2012 ===<br />
<br />
It was announced at the Town Hall meeting at the 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship that the annual $30 club sanctioning fee will no longer be charged starting in 2012.<br />
More information about sanctioned clubs on the [[Clubs]] page.<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6874Breaking news2011-12-12T09:02:56Z<p>Tapani: that should be a lowercase ell (L)</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points ===<br />
<br />
[[Joel Sherman]], the 1997 [[World SCRABBLE Championship|world]] and 2002 [[National SCRABBLE Championship|national]] champion, set the new<br />
NASPA and world [[Records#Tournament.2C_OTCWL|record]] for<br />
highest score in a tournament game using OTCWL, 803 points.<br />
His opponent Bradley Robbins, a member of 2010 School SCRABBLE championship winning team, scored 285 points.<br />
<br />
Joel made seven bingos, CRUMPlED, OUTRATED, COTHURNI, TRAVOISE, SHAKING, aVENGED and AIRLINE, which ties the record for most bingos by one player. Bradley made one bingo, ISOLATES, bringing the total to eight which ties the record for most bingos by both players.<br />
<br />
Congratulations!<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2011: Lisa Kessler wins CC election ===<br />
<br />
Lisa Kessler wins the 2011 Canadian Committee election, garnering 23 votes to Carl Madden's 21. Lisa's three-year term will begin on January 1.<br />
<br />
=== September 1, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
A 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 8) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 7) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201107.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
== August 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 9, 2011: Club Sanctioning Fee goes away in 2012 ===<br />
<br />
It was announced at the Town Hall meeting at the 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship that the annual $30 club sanctioning fee will no longer be charged starting in 2012.<br />
More information about sanctioned clubs on the [[Clubs]] page.<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6873Breaking news2011-12-12T08:57:25Z<p>Tapani: /* Current news */ Joel Sherman 803!</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== December 9, 2011: Joel Sherman scores record 803 points ===<br />
<br />
[[Joel Sherman]], the 1997 [[World SCRABBLE Championship|world]] and 2002 [[National SCRABBLE Championship|national]] champion, set the new<br />
NASPA and world [[Records#Tournament.2C_OTCWL|record]] for<br />
highest score in a tournament game using OTCWL, 803 points.<br />
His opponent Bradley Robbins, a member of 2010 School SCRABBLE championship winning team, scored 285 points.<br />
<br />
Joel made seven bingos, CRUMPɭED, OUTRATED, COTHURNI, TRAVOISE, SHAKING, aVENGED and AIRLINE, which ties the record for most bingos by one player. Bradley made one bingo, ISOLATES, bringing the total to eight which ties the record for most bingos by both players.<br />
<br />
Congratulations!<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2011: Lisa Kessler wins CC election ===<br />
<br />
Lisa Kessler wins the 2011 Canadian Committee election, garnering 23 votes to Carl Madden's 21. Lisa's three-year term will begin on January 1.<br />
<br />
=== September 1, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
A 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 8) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 7) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201107.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
== August 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 9, 2011: Club Sanctioning Fee goes away in 2012 ===<br />
<br />
It was announced at the Town Hall meeting at the 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship that the annual $30 club sanctioning fee will no longer be charged starting in 2012.<br />
More information about sanctioned clubs on the [[Clubs]] page.<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6613Breaking news2011-09-02T04:53:45Z<p>Tapani: Bulletin published</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== September 1, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
A 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 8) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 7) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201107.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
== August 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 9, 2011: Club Sanctioning Fee goes away in 2012 ===<br />
<br />
It was announced at the Town Hall meeting at the 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship that the annual $30 club sanctioning fee will no longer be charged starting in 2012.<br />
More information about sanctioned clubs on the [[Clubs]] page.<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Nigel_Richards&diff=6493Nigel Richards2011-08-10T18:03:02Z<p>Tapani: 2011</p>
<hr />
<div>{|<br />
|-<br />
|<img src="http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/photo.pl?naspa=AA000841" width=64 height=64 alt="[photo of Nigel Richards]" style="padding-right:0.5em"><br />
|'''Nigel Richards''' is the reigning National Champion, winning the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Dallas, TX in August, 2011.<br />
<br />
He also won the [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Dallas, TX, the [[2008 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Orlando, FL and the 2007 [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] in Mumbai, India.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
He has won several other tournaments worldwide, including the 2008 and [[2010 World Players Championship|2010 World Players Championships]].<br />
<br />
Nigel Richards, originally from New Zealand, lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Champions]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Nigel_Richards&diff=6492Nigel Richards2011-08-10T17:59:50Z<p>Tapani: 2011 NSC</p>
<hr />
<div>{|<br />
|-<br />
|<img src="http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/photo.pl?naspa=AA000841" width=64 height=64 alt="[photo of Nigel Richards]" style="padding-right:0.5em"><br />
|'''Nigel Richards''' is the reigning National Champion, winning the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Dallas, TX in August, 2010.<br />
<br />
He also won the [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Dallas, TX, the [[2008 National SCRABBLE Championship]] in Orlando, FL and the 2007 [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] in Mumbai, India.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
He has won several other tournaments worldwide, including the 2008 and [[2010 World Players Championship|2010 World Players Championships]].<br />
<br />
Nigel Richards, originally from New Zealand, lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Champions]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6491Breaking news2011-08-10T17:58:13Z<p>Tapani: Nigel Richards wins NSC</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== August 10, 2011: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
[[Nigel Richards]] from Malaysia wins the [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] with a 22-9 +1532 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
See the [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings].<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6481Breaking news2011-08-08T18:52:48Z<p>Tapani: Lipe, Berahovich -25</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== August 8, 2011: Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich score &minus;25 total ===<br />
<br />
Chris Lipe and Leesa Berahovich set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 25 points. The previous record was &minus;22.<br />
<br />
See [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/notes/15.html NSC live commentary] for details. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== August 6, 2011: Live coverage of NSC ===<br />
<br />
Links to live coverage of the 2011 National Scrabble Championship (including player lists, standings, and annotated games) can be found at <br />
[http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2011/nsc/build/tsh/ NSC Live Coverage].<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6448Breaking news2011-08-04T00:40:12Z<p>Tapani: typo</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillekeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6447Breaking news2011-08-04T00:39:09Z<p>Tapani: Advisory Board election results</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== August 2, 2011: Advisory Board election results ===<br />
<br />
Two new members for the [[Advisory Board]] have<br />
been [[AB Elections|elected]]:<br />
* Eastern district: [[Jan Cardia]] (31% of votes)<br />
* Western district: [[Siri Tillikeratne]] (unopposed)<br />
<br />
== July 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6423Breaking news2011-07-31T19:40:29Z<p>Tapani: bulletin</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== July 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
July 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 6) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201106.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6331Breaking news2011-07-16T01:27:45Z<p>Tapani: add nominee info</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] [[AB Elections|elections]] has started. There are four nominees in the eastern district and one nominee in the western district. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6330Breaking news2011-07-16T01:14:47Z<p>Tapani: AB voting</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2011: Advisory Board voting started ===<br />
<br />
The voting period for [[Advisory Board]] elections has started. Members may vote [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl here] through July 31, 2011.<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6272Breaking news2011-06-28T04:46:14Z<p>Tapani: New Bulletin</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
June 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 6) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 5) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201105.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Web_Committee_procedures&diff=6259Web Committee procedures2011-06-24T08:02:31Z<p>Tapani: /* Committee roster updates */ added notifications</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Web Committee procedures''' are used by the members of [[Web Committee]] to perform routine tasks.<br />
<br />
This is a ''living document''; the contents are updated as procedures are refined and developed.<br />
<br />
== Committee roster updates ==<br />
<br />
When any [[NASPA]] [[committees]] invite new members or members retire or change roles, Web Committee updates the committee roster as follows:<br />
<br />
# Verification: all changes in committees, committee leadreship and committee memberships may be authorized by [[Executive Committee]]. Changes in committee membership or members&rsquo; roles may also be authorized by the any of the chairpersons of the committee. Committee members may also resign by their own announcement.<br />
# NASPAWiki access: check if the person needs to edit NASPAWiki in any of his/her current roles and add or remove access as necessary.<br />
# Mailing list update: our mailing list administators ([[Ryan Fischer]] or [[John Chew]]) shall update the mailing lists as appropriate.<br />
# Committee page update: list new members in the ''Current members'' section and retiring members in the ''Former members'' section (create these sections when needed). Include a link to the member&rsquo;s contact page, the member&rsquo;s role (if applicable) and start/end dates of service (if the exact date is unknown, enter at least the month and the year). The committee page may already have been updated by the committee, but Web Committee should check formatting and links.<br />
# Contact page update: create the contact page if necessary, update the list of current and former duties of the member, update the contact information as needed (do not publish private contact information without permission) and update the [[Special:Categories|categories]] of the member. New committee members should be added to the [[:Category:Committee_members|committee members]] category. Retiring members should be added to the [[:Category:Former_committee_members|former committee members]] category. Members can belong to both categories when they have retired from one committee but are still members of another committee.<br />
# Notifications: update the [[breaking news]] page as appropriate; notify Bulletin staff by sending email to [mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
<br />
== Contact page updates ==<br />
<br />
Our web site shall have a personal contact page for each current and former committee member, person with specific duties (spokespersons, [[NSC]] division leaders, office staff etc.), person of the year, and national champion.<br />
<br />
# Create the contact page when the person is added to the applicable roster (such as [[:Category:Committee_members|committee members]]). List the person&rsquo;s roles on the contact page. Link the pages both ways (person to role and role to person).<br />
# Contact the player to determine what contact information (phone and/or email) should be listed on the page. Do not list any private contact information without the person&rsquo;s permission. (You may list public information, such as the person's name and official roles and the place of residence as listed on the public member search page.)<br />
# Categories: add category tags in this order as appropriate:<br />
## [[:Category:Champions|Champions]]<br />
## [[:Category:Person_of_the_Year|Person of the Year]]<br />
## [[:Category:Committee_members|Committee members]]<br />
## [[:Category:Former_committee_members|Former committee members]]<br />
## [[:Category:Tournament_directors|Tournament Directors]]<br />
<br />
== Creating Committee Yahoo! Groups ==<br />
<br />
Each NASPA committee needs a Yahoo! Group in which to<br />
conduct and archive its official correspondence, and to<br />
offer an email address to which public inquiries may be<br />
directed. We currently use the yahoogroups.com system<br />
for doing so. Requests for new group creation should be<br />
directed to the Web Committee, who should follow these<br />
steps to ensure that the group is correctly configured.<br />
<br />
# Place the group in the index hierarchy at Games &rarr; Board Games &rarr; Scrabble.<br />
# Give it a name that starts with &ldquo;naspa-&rdquo;<br />
# Specify the committee NASPAWiki page as the related link.<br />
# Specify English at the group&rsquo;s primary language.<br />
# List the group in the Yahoo! Groups directory.<br />
# Specify that all web tool permissions are member-only, and enable chat.<br />
# Specify that membership is restricted (requires approval, to prevent spammers and other unauthorized joiners), do not allow members to hide their email addresses, and leave the welcome message at the default for the committee chair to edit.<br />
# Specify that anyone may post messages (to receive public inquiries), replies go to all members, moderation is for new members (so that spam does not get posted automatically), attachments are stored in email and not on site (so that people can view attachments offline) spam filtering is on (not that it works), and the archive is accessible only to members.<br />
# Manually add (&ldquo;from an existing list&rdquo;) the following people to the list, grant them all administrator privileges and specify that the receive all admin email notifications: the committee chair (or cochairs), [[Chris Cree]], [[John Chew]], and at least one other Web Committee member willing to take responsibility for the group.<br />
# Use the web interface to invite all committee members to join the group, and follow through to make sure that they do so without difficulty. <br />
# Make sure each committee member&rsquo;s individual message posting settings are set to unmoderated, overriding the group default above.<br />
<br />
== NASPAWiki editors ==<br />
<br />
Follow these steps to create a new NASPAWiki login for a person that will be editing web content.<br />
<br />
# [[Special:UserLogin|Create the user]]: current convention assigns each user their preferred email username (e.g., if their email address is jjchew@math.utoronto.ca, their Wiki username is jjchew). Assign a secure random password.<br />
# [[Special:GroupsAdministration|Assign privileges and groups]]: typically committee-member privileges. Be sure to capitalize the first letter of the username, and check for a message saying the user was successfully added.<br />
# Create a contact page for the user.<br />
# Create a Wiki user page for the person and redirect it to the contact page. This allows every entry in Wiki page edit history to be linked to the actual person who performed the edit.<br />
<br />
== NASPAWiki password recovery ==<br />
<br />
Followe these steps when an authorized <br />
NASPAWiki editor forgets their username<br />
and/or password<br />
<br />
# Find their username in [[Special:ListUsers]]. It should be the username portion of their email address at the time that they became a NASPAWiki editor. It is 'not' their NASPA ID.<br />
# Generate a random password and assign it using [[Special:EditUser]].<br />
# Email them the new password and instruct them to change it right away.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Procedures]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6258Breaking news2011-06-24T07:43:21Z<p>Tapani: Milan and Firstman joined Rules Committee</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 23, 2011: New Rules Committee members ===<br />
<br />
[[Rules Committee]] welcomes two new members,<br />
[[Diane Firstman]] and [[Mark Milan]].<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mark_Milan&diff=6257Mark Milan2011-06-24T07:14:59Z<p>Tapani: New page: '''Mark Milan''' is a member of the following committees: * Rules Committee Category:Committee members</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Mark Milan''' is a member of the <br />
following [[committees]]:<br />
<br />
* [[Rules Committee]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Committee members]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=David_Firstman&diff=6256David Firstman2011-06-24T07:14:34Z<p>Tapani: Milan and Firstman joined Rules Committee</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Diane Firstman''' is a member of the <br />
following [[committees]]:<br />
<br />
* [[Rules Committee]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Committee members]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Rules_Committee&diff=6255Rules Committee2011-06-24T07:13:00Z<p>Tapani: Milan and Firstman joined Rules Committee</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''Rules Committee''' formulates the official tournament [[rules]].<br />
It was transferred from the [[NSA]] to [[NASPA]] in 2009.<br />
<br />
To contact the Rules Committee in an effort to have a rule amended or instituted, send email to the Chair, Jan Dixon at jandixon@aol.com She will put your request on the Rules Committee agenda.<br />
<br />
To ask for rules clarifications, please contact any of the Rules Committee members below. Click the name for contact information. <br />
<br />
== Current members ==<br />
<br />
* [[Jan Cardia]] (chair) May 2010&ndash;<br />
* [[Paul Epstein]]<br />
* [[Diane Firstman]] June 2011&ndash;<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]] February 2009&ndash;<br />
* [[Mark Milan]] June 2011&ndash;<br />
* [[Allen Pengelly]] October 2009&ndash;<br />
* [[Dan Stock]]<br />
* [[Ron Tiekert]]<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]] February 2009&ndash;<br />
<br />
== Former members ==<br />
<br />
* [[David Boys]] &ndash;March 2009<br />
* [[Robin Pollock Daniel]] March 2009&ndash;October 2009<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]] &ndash;February 2009<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]] &ndash;February 2009<br />
* [[John Luebkemann]] &ndash;May 2010<br />
* [[Steve Oliger]] &ndash;May 2011<br />
* [[Mary Rhoades]] &ndash;February 2009<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]] &ndash;December 8, 2010<br />
<br />
== Agenda ==<br />
<br />
The committee has the following items on its agenda:<br />
<br />
# Maintain the tournament rules (see [[Rules Issues | Outstanding Rules Issues]])<br />
# Liaise with the [[WESPA]] Rules Committee<br />
<br />
[[Category:Committees]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6238Breaking news2011-06-21T02:36:34Z<p>Tapani: Advisory Board elections</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
== June 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== June 19, 2011: Advisory Board elections ===<br />
<br />
NASPA has published details on the<br />
upcoming [[AB Elections|elections]] to fill<br />
two positions on the [[Advisory Board]].<br />
The nomination period is already open.<br />
<br />
=== June 8, 2011: New Code of Conduct published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Advisory Board]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/6/6c/Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Code of Conduct]].<br />
The new Code of Conduct takes effect immediately. <br />
<br />
=== June 5, 2011: New rules published ===<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/1/10/NASPA_Rules_Changes_June2011.pdf summary of changes] was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Services_and_shopping_in_Addison_area&diff=6207Services and shopping in Addison area2011-06-15T20:45:55Z<p>Tapani: capitalization</p>
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<div>This page lists some businesses that provide '''services and shopping in Addison area''', near the [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship]] venue.<br />
<br />
== '''MEDICAL SERVICES''' ==<br />
<br />
=== '''Urgent Medical Care''' ===<br />
<br />
'''In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 from any telephone.'''<br />
<br />
;CareNow Medical Center [http://carenow.com/]<br />
* 1.5 mi E (5 min drive)<br />
* 14856 Preston Rd., Suite 100, Dallas, TX - (972) 387-8900<br />
<br />
<br />
;Concentra Urgent Care [http://concentraurgentcare.com/]<br />
* 1.9 mi W (5 min drive)<br />
* 15810 Midway Rd, Addison, TX - (972) 458-8111<br />
<br />
=== '''Drug stores/Pharmacies''' ===<br />
<br />
See also [[:#Supermarkets|Supermarkets]], [[:#General_merchandise|General merchandise]].<br />
<br />
;CVS/pharmacy [http://cvs.com/]<br />
* 1.6 mi E (5 min drive)<br />
* open 24h (pharmacy 8-10/8-6/10-6)<br />
* 15105 PRESTON ROAD, DALLAS, TX 75240, 972-763-1527<br />
<br />
<br />
;Walgreens [http://walgreens.com/]<br />
* 0.3 mi SE (5 min walk)<br />
* open 24h (pharmacy 8AM-10PM)<br />
* 5201 Belt Line Rd, TX 75254, 972-386-6254<br />
<br />
== '''BUSINESS SERVICES''' ==<br />
<br />
=== '''Banks and Credit Unions''' ===<br />
<br />
;Bank of America [http://bankofamerica.com/]<br />
* 0.2 mi SE (4 min walk)<br />
* 15110 Dallas Pkwy # 100, Addison TX 75248 - (972) 661-9900<br />
<br />
<br />
;Chase [http://chase.com/]<br />
* 0.5 mi SE (9 min walk)<br />
* 15202 Montfort Dr, Dallas, TX - (972) 980-6771<br />
* also ATM at Walgreens 5201 Belt Line Rd<br />
<br />
<br />
;Citibank [http://citibank.com/]<br />
* cash-only ATM at 7-Eleven, 5403 Arapaho Rd<br />
<br />
<br />
;CO-OP ATM Network (credit unions)<br />
* cash-only ATM at 7-Eleven, 5403 Arapaho Rd<br />
* full ATM at Intouch Credit Union, 2560 Midway Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006, 3.1 mi NW (6 min drive)<br />
* full ATM at 7-Eleven, 5365 Spring Valley Rd, <1 mi S<br />
<br />
<br />
;Wells Fargo / Wachovia<br />
* Spectrum Center, 5080 Spectrum Dr Ste 100E, 972-763-1824<br />
* Prestonwood Town Center, 15216 Montfort Dr, 972-392-3585<br />
<br />
=== '''Postal, Shipping, Copying, Printing Services''' ===<br />
<br />
;Fedex Kinko's Office Print Center<br />
* 4568 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX - (972) 960-9449 - 0.6 mi W<br />
<br />
;Fedex World Services Center<br />
* 4901 Airport Pkwy, Addison, TX - (800) 463-3339 - 0.8 mi N<br />
<br />
;Office Depot<br />
* 4949 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX - (972) 991-9052 - 0.3 mi SW<br />
<br />
;Office Max<br />
* 15440 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX - (972) 386-7770 - 0.3 mi NE<br />
<br />
;Staples<br />
* 4400 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX - (972) 788-1652 - 0.8 mi W<br />
<br />
;The UPS Store<br />
* 14902 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX - (972) 991-9114 - 1.2 mi E<br />
<br />
;US Post Office<br />
*4900 Airport Pkwy, Addison, TX - (972) 233-5520 - 0.7 mi NW<br />
<br />
=='''GROCERIES'''==<br />
<br />
=== '''Convenience Stores''' ===<br />
Note: State law prohibits alcohol sales after midnight (1AM Sunday), and municipal law prohibits all retail alcohol<br />
sales (restaurants and bars excepted) in a district<br />
including the immediate vicinity of the event venue.<br />
There are however at least five liquor stores on the<br />
nearest legal block for alcohol sales, on the west side<br />
of Inwood Road, south of Belt Line Road. (Inwood Road<br />
is known as Addison Road north of Belt Line Road.)<br />
<br />
;Execu Store<br />
* unverified listing (store or office?)<br />
* 0.1 mi S<br />
* 5080 Spectrum Dr # 104E, Addison, TX, (972) 991-8019<br />
<br />
;Centennial Quik Shops & Exprss<br />
* 0.7 mi SW (14 min walk)<br />
* 15065 Inwood Rd, Addison, TX - (972) 239-6150<br />
<br />
;7-Eleven [http://7-eleven.com/]<br />
* open 24h<br />
* gas station<br />
* Citibank ATM (cash withdrawals only)<br />
* CO-OP network ATM (no deposits)<br />
* 0.4 mi (7 min walk)<br />
* 5403 Arapaho Rd, +1 972 233 4472<br />
<br />
=== '''Supermarkets''' ===<br />
<br />
See also [[:#General_merchandise|General merchandise]].<br />
<br />
;Kroger [http://kroger.com/]<br />
* 2.0 mi W (5 min drive)<br />
* 3770 Beltline Rd, Addison TX 75001, (972) 620-0001<br />
* pharmacy (972) 620-0349<br />
<br />
;Whole Foods<br />
* 11700 Preston Road #714, Dallas, - (214) 361-8887 (3.5 mi S)<br />
* 101 South Coit Road, Richardson - (972) 699-8075 (3.3 mi E)<br />
<br />
=== '''Specialty foods''' ===<br />
<br />
== General Merchandise ==<br />
<br />
;Sears - Valley View Ctr<br />
* 13131 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX - (972) 458-3500 - 2.1 mi SE<br />
** Sears Auto Center (972) 458-3528<br />
<br />
;Target Stores<br />
* 3730 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX - (214) 414-0025 - 1.8 mi W<br />
** also pharmacy<br />
* 13131 Montfort Dr, Dallas, TX - (972) 239-8161 - 2.1 mi S<br />
** pharmacy (972) 490-3951<br />
<br />
;Wal-Mart Supercenter [http://walmart.com/]<br />
* open 24h<br />
* also pharmacy, groceries, tire & lube<br />
* 0.5 mi NW (8 min walk)<br />
* 15220 Montfort Rd, Dallas +1 972 233 0438</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Directors&diff=6181Directors2011-06-09T21:34:38Z<p>Tapani: /* Tournament-related */ add Csc17.pdf</p>
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<div>[[NASPA]] certifies its officials (most are called '''directors''') as being qualified to direct sanctioned [[tournaments]] and [[clubs]]. <br />
<br />
== Certification ==<br />
<br />
NASPA offers several different categories of certification for<br />
its officials. The criteria for certification are set jointly<br />
by the [[Tournament Committee]] and the [[Club/Director Committee]].<br />
If you are interested in becoming certified, please<br />
follow the detailed instructions for<br />
[[director certification]].<br />
<br />
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3<br />
!Title<br />
!Code<sup>1</sup><br />
!Test<sup>2</sup><br />
!Appr<sup>3</sup><br />
!Age<br />
!Brief Description<sup>4</sup><br />
|-<br />
|[[Tournament/Club Director]]<br />
|align=center|F<br />
|align=center rowspan=6|yes<br />
|align=center rowspan=3|yes<br />
|align=center rowspan=4|21+<br />
|May direct [[tournaments]] and [[clubs]].<br />
|-<br />
|[[Club Director]]<br />
|align=center|C<br />
|May direct [[clubs]].<br />
|-<br />
|[[Tournament Coordinator]]<br />
|align=center|P<br />
|May organize and have sanctioned tournaments, and hire directors to work at them.<br />
|-<br />
|[[Apprentice Director]]<br />
|align=center|A<br />
|rowspan=4 align=center|no<br />
|May direct a tournament or club under the supervision of a [[mentor director]].<br />
|-<br />
|[[Young Adult Apprentice Director]]<br />
|align=center|A2<br />
|align=center|18&ndash;20<br />
|rowspan=2|May direct a tournament or club under the on-site supervision of a [[mentor director]]. You must currently be at least 18 to become an apprentice.<br />
|-<br />
|[[Youth Apprentice Director]]<br />
|align=center|A1<br />
|align=center|&lt;18<br />
|-<br />
|[[Assistant Director]]<br />
|align=center|S<br />
|align=center|no<br />
|align=center|any<br />
|May act online on behalf for a director without full Internet access.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<sup>1</sup>These codes are used in the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/membership.pl membership database].<br />
<br />
<sup>2</sup>You must pass a test to obtain this certification, unless [[#Grandfathering|grandfathered]].<br />
<br />
<sup>3</sup>You must finish an apprenticeship under a [[mentor director]] to obtain this certification, unless grandfathered.<br />
<br />
<sup>4</sup>Click on the certification title for a more detailed description.<br />
<br />
=== Grandfathering ===<br />
<br />
Until 2009-07-01, the organization responsible for<br />
certifying tournament and club directors was the<br />
[[NSA]]. It did so using an open-book written test<br />
with a pass-or-fail result.<br />
<br />
If you were an active tournament or club director <br />
certified by the NSA as of that date, <br />
you are granted the grandfathered<br />
status of Tournament/Club Director. <br />
However, the NSA&rsquo;s<br />
records of director certification were incomplete,<br />
so if you believe that you qualify for grandfathering<br />
but have not been certified, please contact <br />
[[Mary Rhoades]].<br />
<br />
=== Maintaining Certification ===<br />
<br />
The criteria for maintaining certified director status and for restoring a lapsed certification are also set by the [[Tournament Committee]] and the [[Club/Director Committee]]:<br />
<br />
* A certified director must be a member in good standing of NASPA. A director can lose his/her good standing through a disciplinary process, or by having an overdue account with NASPA.<br />
* When significant changes are made in [[Official Tournament Rules]] and/or [[Directors Manual|Director&rsquo;s Manual]], directors may be required to retake the director test as a review at no charge. This can be done by email.<br />
<br />
== Director Reponsibilities ==<br />
<br />
It is important for all NASPA directors to remember they are also NASPA's public representatives. NASPA is Hasbro's official organization to promote competitive club and tournament SCRABBLE play.<br />
<br />
Accordingly, directors should only promote competitive SCRABBLE play through NASPA and no other organization except in the case of advertising, in which they should identify them as a NASPA club. In exchange for these services, directors have been granted exclusive territorial rights for their clubs and tournaments by NASPA.<br />
<br />
The first responsibility of NASPA directors is to represent NASPA in a professional, fair, welcoming and encouraging manner.<br />
<br />
The second responsibility of a NASPA director is to perform the duties of a director in order to provide more, not fewer, opportunities for all players to participate, which is why entreating anyone to renounce his or her NASPA membership is unacceptable as it decreases the opportunities available to them to participate in competitive SCRABBLE.<br />
<br />
While NASPA directors may belong to multiple organizations and play in events for multiple organizations, they may not become tournament directors of another organization, recruit members for an organization other than NASPA, or entreat players to renounce their membership in NASPA.<br />
<br />
Any director who does not abide by the policies can have his/her director's certification revoked by NASPA.<br />
<br />
NASPA has no qualms with its directors:<br />
<br />
# running or assisting with School SCRABBLE events because School SCRABBLE is the bailiwick of the NSA, and NASPA has a working relationship with the NSA.<br />
# running or assisting with WESPA tourneys because NASPA has a working relationship with WESPA.<br />
# running or assisting with any SCRABBLE-related fund-raisers for literacy or charities. (Note: anyone organizing such an event should contact the NSA for permission to use the SCRABBLE trademark. Also the NSA will happily provide materials and advertise the event on its list of casual club events. For more information, please contact [[Theresa Bubb]].)<br />
#running or assisting with non-SCRABBLE events because, well...they&rsquo;re non-SCRABBLE events.<br />
<br />
== Resources for directors ==<br />
<br />
Here are some resources for directors to help them do their job.<br />
If you need something that isn&rsquo;t listed below, please let us know and we&rsquo;ll add it.<br />
<br />
There is an online group ([[naspa-tcd]]) where sanctioned directors discuss questions and issues with other directors, including hearing what they have to say about all facets of organizing and running sanctioned NASPA clubs and tournaments. We encourage you to join it.<br />
<br />
See also the [[Player Resources]] page for scoresheets and other player-related forms and links.<br />
<br />
=== Tournament-related ===<br />
* Services and software<br />
** Contact the [[Tournament Committee]] to add or update events on the [{{SERVER}}/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament Calendar] (use the [[Media:Tournament_Listing_Information.pdf|Tournament Listing Form]] as a guide when you submit your request).<br />
** Download [[Software]] for word adjudication and tournament management<br />
** [[Submitting tournament results]]<br />
* Downloadable forms<br />
** [[Media:Blanks.pdf|Blank slips (posted 2010-09-20)]]<br />
** [[Media:Blankchallenge.pdf|Blank/Challenge slips (older version)]]<br />
** [[Media:Combined-slip.pdf|Combined score/blank/challenge slips (posted 2010-09-21)]]<br />
** [[Media:Incident_Report_Form.pdf|Incident Report Form]]<br />
** Contestant Scorecards (single-sided): [[Media:Csc17.pdf|17 Rounds]], [[Media:csc19.pdf|19 Rounds]]<br />
** [[media:NASPA_Membership_Application.pdf|Membership Application Form]] for gathering data offline to enter later into the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/join.pl online membership application system].<br />
** [[Media:Scoresheet.pdf|NASPA scoresheet]]<br />
** [[Media:Scoresheet-dup.pdf|NASPA scoresheet, two-sided]]<br />
** [[Media:Scoresheet-2-dup.pdf|NASPA scoresheet, two-up, two-sided]]<br />
** [[Media:Word_Judge_Test.pdf|Word Judge Test]]<br />
** [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/forms/index.html Downloadable forms] not yet copied over from the NSA<br />
* Key publications<br />
** [[Official Tournament Rules]]<br />
** [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]]<br />
** [[Official Tournament and Club Word List]]<br />
** [[Long List]]<br />
* [[Media:Top_Ten_Things_to_Know.pdf|Newcomer's Handout]] ("Top Ten Things" from [[Mary Rhoades]])<br />
* Other informational notices<br />
** [[Tournament checklist]]<br />
** [[Directing SOWPODS tournaments]]<br />
** Accommodating players with [[special needs]]<br />
** How to implement a [[Friend of the director]] (FOTD) policy<br />
** How to pair a [[Pairing tables|round-robin]] event<br />
** [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/director/playup.html Which rating to use when assigning players to divisions]<br />
<br />
=== Membership-related ===<br />
* Verify a player&rsquo;s membership and/or rating (note that [[cross-tables]] only lists players who have played rated games; first-time players will be flagged as &ldquo;Check with NASPA&rdquo;):<br />
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl Member search] An interactive search for any NASPA members (does not currently include information about suspensions).<br />
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/ratings-byname.pl Rating search] An interactive search for any rated players (shows rating and expiry; flags suspended players).<br />
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/list-members.pl Member list] A concise listing of all current NASPA members eligible to play in tournaments (with their ratings and membership numbers), in alphabetical order by last name (includes also new members who haven&rsquo;t played in rated tournaments yet; excludes members who have not paid yet or whose membership has expired; excludes players currently under any level of suspension). Tip: save or print a copy of the output from this application so you can quickly verify any player&rsquo;s eligibility even when you are not online.<br />
** [{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/full/current.txt Rating list] A long listing of all living players (with their ratings, rankings and membership expiration dates) that have ever established a rating with NASPA or the [[NSA]], in alphabetical order by last name (includes rated players only; includes also rated nonmembers and past members; indicates players who are suspended).<br />
* To purchase a NASPA [[membership]] for a player, go to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member services] and look for &ldquo;Add New Members&rdquo; or &ldquo;Renew Member&rdquo; in the Director section. As a director, if you have more than one kind of payment to make (membership, renewal, participation fee, etc.), you can choose to defer payment so that you only have to enter your credit card information once. If you need to collect membership information offline at a tournament or club, you can use our old [[media:NASPA_Membership_Application.pdf|Membership Application Form]] to record the data you will need to type into the online form.<br />
* [[Players under suspension]]<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-accommodations.pl Player Accommodations]<br />
<br />
=== Tutorial on Processing Memberships or Renewals ===<br />
<br />
All tournament players, whether a newbie or someone with a rating who hasn't joined NASPA yet, must join NASPA in order to play in your tournament. Here are some scenarios that might apply to your tournament:<br />
<br />
1. You are gathering entries for your tournament and you look on cross-tables to see if they are members. [http://cross-tables.com/ Cross-tables] says "check with NASPA". You check on the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl NASPA member database], accessible by clicking on "Member Search" on the sidebar. If they have a member number in the NASPA database, they are good to go. Occasionally a membership does not show up on Cross-tables right away but will already be listed on the NASPA database.<br />
<br />
2. You are gathering entries for your tournament and you agree to let someone join NASPA at the door. If you know ahead of time that one or more people are going to do this, go to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member Services] and click on the &ldquo;Add New Member&rdquo; button in the Director section. Fill out all the membership information and then choose &ldquo;Payment with your next tournament&rsquo; participation fee&rdquo; payment method. Your players&rsquo; memberships will be activated right away, and a charge will be placed on your [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/account.pl account] with NASPA, so that it will be totalled with your participation fee after your tournament.<br />
<br />
3. You are checking in players the day of the tournament and you have a walk-in who is not a member.<br />
<br />
Check to make sure that all of your players are listed on the NASPA site as members. Rating data will not be accepted if any players are not members. Ask nonmembers to fill out printed membership forms, then activate their memberships as in case 2 above. If you have players who say they have recently mailed membership checks to NASPA, do not pay that portion of the amount shown owing; it will be removed from your director account when their checks clear. If their checks do not clear, you will be liable for their membership fees and will not be able to run a tournament until we receive full payment.<br />
<br />
By &ldquo;director account&rdquo; that simply means there will be a list of directors and what they owe for the new members and your &ldquo;account balance&rdquo; will go away once you have paid. This does not go on your credit card when you submit your results.<br />
<br />
You also have the option of authorizing the membership monies to be charged to your credit card, which you might do to help a club member join NASPA when you do not have an upcoming tournament.<br />
<br />
4. A tournament entrant says he has joined NASPA. Ask what his membership number is. If it starts with AA followed by 6 digits, you're fairly sure he joined NASPA and not the NSA. Occasionally people join the NSA thinking that it will entitle them to play in NASPA-rated tournaments.<br />
<br />
=== Club-related ===<br />
We are continuing to compile a director list and a [[Club roster]]. If you are a director who has not yet submitted information about yourself and/or your club, please download our [[media:directorquestionnaire.pdf|director questionnaire]] and submit it to [[Mary Rhoades]].<br />
* Key publications<br />
** [[Official Tournament Rules]]<br />
** [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]]<br />
** [[Official Tournament and Club Word List]]<br />
** [[Long List]]<br />
* Other informational notices<br />
** [[Media:Top Ten Things to Know.pdf|Newcomer's Handout]] ("Top Ten Things" for people new to Club play)</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=File:Csc17.pdf&diff=6180File:Csc17.pdf2011-06-09T21:30:07Z<p>Tapani: </p>
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<div></div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Tournament_results&diff=6148Tournament results2011-06-07T19:42:44Z<p>Tapani: wording</p>
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<div>Starting July 2009, this page features detailed '''tournament results'''<br />
(also known as '''cross-tables''') for all sanctioned [[tournaments]].<br />
<br />
The results are also copied from this web site with a slight delay and made available on our partner<br />
web site [[cross-tables.com]] with more extensive statistics.<br />
<br />
== Recent results ==<br />
<br />
Results before July 2009 are available courtesy of the [[NSA]].<br />
<br />
In keeping with historical tradition, results are<br />
grouped into [[rating]] months marked by the publication<br />
of the monthly rating list, not necessarily by calendar<br />
month. The monthly rating list is a relic of the pre-Web<br />
era, where it was difficult to publish and distribute<br />
rating information to directors. Although current<br />
ratings are always available on our website, it&rsquo;<br />
convenient to have monthly snapshots of the system.<br />
Each monthly list consists of the previous list&rsquo;s<br />
ratings, updated by the tournaments that have been<br />
posted in the past rating month.<br />
<br />
Where possible, the rating month will begin with the<br />
first tournament that begins in the calendar month.<br />
If there is a substantial delay to our receipt of the<br />
data for a tournament that is held late in a month, we<br />
may postpone its posting to the following month. Under<br />
the NSA regime, the opposite was possible: tournaments<br />
held early in a month might occasionally get posted in<br />
the preceding month; this will not happen here.<br />
<br />
Each month&rsquo;s results are available as text only<br />
for viewing on small screens or over slow connections; or<br />
in a graphical format (&ldquo;pic&rdquo; links) with player<br />
photos and more detail, for viewing on large screens over<br />
fast connections.<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" style="margin:0.5em 0em 0.5em 0em;font-size:90%"<br />
|-<br />
|&nbsp;<br />
!Jan<br />
!Feb<br />
!Mar<br />
!Apr<br />
!May<br />
!Jun<br />
!Jul<br />
!Aug<br />
!Sep<br />
!Oct<br />
!Nov<br />
!Dec<br />
|-<br />
!2009<br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/xt/01 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/lxt/01 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/xt/02 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/lxt/02 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/xt/03 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/lxt/03 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/xt/04 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/lxt/04 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/xt/05 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/lxt/05 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/xt/06 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/lxt/06 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/xt/07 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2009/lxt/07 pic] <br />
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|-<br />
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|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/xt/01 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/lxt/01 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/xt/02 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/lxt/02 pic] <br />
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|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/xt/07 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/lxt/07 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/xt/08 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/lxt/08 pic] <br />
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|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/xt/12 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2010/lxt/12 pic] <br />
|-<br />
!2011<br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/xt/01 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/lxt/01 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/xt/02 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/lxt/02 pic] <br />
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|}<br />
<br />
NASPA instituted its [[SOWPODS rating system]] in January 2010,<br />
grandfathering in two events from September 2009.<br />
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|-<br />
!2011<br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/csw/xt/01 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/csw/lxt/01 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/csw/xt/02 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/csw/lxt/02 pic] <br />
|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/csw/xt/03 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/csw/lxt/03 pic] <br />
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|[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/csw/xt/05 text]<br>[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/csw/lxt/05 pic] <br />
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|colspan=8|&nbsp;<br />
|}<br />
<br />
You may also be interested in viewing the [[ratings]] computed as a result of all of these events.<br />
<br />
== How to read the results ==<br />
<br />
=== Tournaments, events and segments ===<br />
<br />
Many tournaments feature multiple series of games called<br />
''events'' (for example, early bird event, main event, night event).<br />
In some cases (often with night events), the events may be interleaved.<br />
Events are rated separately, in the order in which they started.<br />
<br />
Each event has a number of players divided into one or more ''divisions.''<br />
The event consists of a number of ''rounds.'' In each round, all (or<br />
most) players play one game against another player (''opponent'') in the<br />
same division.<br />
<br />
A ''segment'' is a set of consecutive rounds processed together<br />
when computing ratings for the players. The event consists of<br />
one or more segments as follows:<br />
<br />
* Events of 16 or fewer rounds are rated as a single segment.<br />
<br />
* Events of 17 through 35 rounds are rated in two approximately equal segments.<br />
<br />
* Events of 36 or more rounds are rated in three approximately equal segments.<br />
<br />
If the rounds cannot be split equally into the segments, the first segment(s) will have one more round than the last segment(s).<br />
<br />
=== About ranks, wins and spread ===<br />
<br />
Within these listings, a player is identified by a number called a ''rank''.<br />
Ranks are computed separately for each division in each listing, and their purpose is to locate and identify the players and their opponents. Ranks are not the same as the player numbers used during the tournament.<br />
<br />
The ranks are based on the number of ''wins'' (versus losses) included in the listing. A tie counts as half a win (and half a loss). Byes count as wins and forfeits as losses, but these may not be included in the listing, depending on the input file format used. Byes and forfeits are not used when computing ratings.<br />
<br />
Players with the same number of wins are assigned ranks based on their ''spreads.''<br />
A player&rsquo;s spread is the difference of the total number of points scored by the player and the total number of points scored by opponents against the player. The spread may also be adjusted in certain situations, but these adjustments may not be included in the listing. The spread is not used when computing ratings.<br />
<br />
A player&rsquo;s computed rank may not be identical to his or her official placement in the event, because the rank may apply only to one segment, it may not include all data (as explained above), and some tournaments use a different method (for example, special finals) to determine the winners.<br />
<br />
=== Graphical cross-tables ===<br />
<br />
The graphical cross-tables have one listing per event,<br />
with a pair of rating columns for each segment.<br />
The listings feature the following information:<br />
<br />
;Rank<br />
:A player&rsquo;s computed rank within the division at this event.<br />
;Name<br />
:A player&rsquo;s name, starting with the first name.<br />
;W-L<br />
:A player&rsquo;s record of wins and losses. A tie is counted as &frac12; a win and &frac12; a loss.<br />
;Spread<br />
:A player&rsquo;s spread for this event.<br />
;Rating<br />
:A pair of columns with a player&rsquo;s rating according to the rating system in effect for this event. If more than one pair of columns is given, this event was split-rated because of its length.<br />
;Perf<br />
:A player&rsquo;s performance rating during this segment. This is an estimate of the player&rsquo;s strength in this segment only. It is based on game results and opponents&rsquo; pre-segment ratings only, ignoring the player&rsquo;s own pre-segment rating.<br />
;Old<br />
:A player&rsquo;s rating before this event.<br />
;Rd. N<br />
:A player&rsquo;s rating after the specified round (this information is repeated at the segment boundaries of split-rated events).<br />
;New<br />
:A player&rsquo;s rating after this event.<br />
;+/&minus;<br />
:The number of rating points the player gained (+) or lost (&minus;) in this segment.<br />
;Round-by-Round Results<br />
:A player&rsquo;s list of opponents, with photos where available (hover mouse over photo for name), result (W=win, L=loss, T=tie or B=bye), opponent&rsquo;s rank, player score and opponent score. The result is also indicated by the background color of the cell.<br />
<br />
=== Text cross-tables ===<br />
<br />
The text cross-tables have one listing per segment.<br />
Split-rated events have two or three segment listings, followed by separate listing of final ranks, total wins and spreads (the final listing does not include ratings, and the ranks are not the official placements).<br />
To find a player&rsquo;s rating at the end of an event, look at the last segment of the event.<br />
<br />
The listings feature the following information:<br />
<br />
;Rank (a number at the beginning of a row, no column header)<br />
:A player&rsquo;s computed rank within the division at this segment.<br />
;NAME<br />
:A player&rsquo;s name, starting with the last name (as listed in the rating list)<br />
;OLD RATING<br />
:A player&rsquo;s rating before this segment<br />
;NEW RATING<br />
:A player&rsquo;s rating after this segment<br />
;PERF RATING<br />
:A player&rsquo;s performance rating during this segment. This is an estimate of the player&rsquo;s strength in this segment only. It is based on game results and opponents&rsquo; pre-segment ratings only, ignoring the player&rsquo;s own pre-segment rating.<br />
;RESULTS<br />
:A player&rsquo;s win-loss record, showing whether they had a win (W), tie (T), loss (L) or forfeit/bye (B), and the rank of their opponent that round.<br />
;WINS<br />
:A player&rsquo;s number of wins. Half wins are displayed using a &ldquo;+&rdquo; sign.<br />
;SPR<br />
:A player&rsquo;s spread for this segment.<br />
<br />
=== Printing ===<br />
<br />
Cross-tables are large and usually print better in landscape orientation, reduced to less than 100% of nominal size.</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6137Breaking news2011-06-06T20:51:27Z<p>Tapani: Rules updated</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
== June 5, 2011: New rules published ==<br />
<br />
The [[Rules Committee]] has published<br />
an [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/images/a/af/Rules-20110605.pdf updated version]<br />
of the [[Official Tournament Rules]].<br />
The new rules will take effect on June 16, 2011.<br />
The summary of changes was published in<br />
the May 2011 issue of the [[NASPA Bulletin]].<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Rules_Committee&diff=6136Rules Committee2011-06-06T20:12:56Z<p>Tapani: Updated Jan's last name. Oliger resigned.</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''Rules Committee''' formulates the official tournament [[rules]].<br />
It was transferred from the [[NSA]] to [[NASPA]] in 2009.<br />
<br />
To contact the Rules Committee in an effort to have a rule amended or instituted, send email to the Chair, Jan Dixon at jandixon@aol.com She will put your request on the Rules Committee agenda.<br />
<br />
To ask for rules clarifications, please contact any of the Rules Committee members below. Click the name for contact information. <br />
<br />
== Current members ==<br />
<br />
* [[Jan Cardia]] (chair) May 2010&ndash;<br />
* [[Paul Epstein]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]] February 2009&ndash;<br />
* [[Allen Pengelly]] October 2009&ndash;<br />
* [[Dan Stock]]<br />
* [[Ron Tiekert]]<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]] February 2009&ndash;<br />
<br />
== Former members ==<br />
<br />
* [[David Boys]] &ndash;March 2009<br />
* [[Robin Pollock Daniel]] March 2009&ndash;October 2009<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]] &ndash;February 2009<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]] &ndash;February 2009<br />
* [[John Luebkemann]] &ndash;May 2010<br />
* [[Steve Oliger]] &ndash;May 2011<br />
* [[Mary Rhoades]] &ndash;February 2009<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]] &ndash;December 8, 2010<br />
<br />
== Agenda ==<br />
<br />
The committee has the following items on its agenda:<br />
<br />
# Maintain the tournament rules (see [[Rules Issues | Outstanding Rules Issues]])<br />
# Liaise with the [[WESPA]] Rules Committee<br />
<br />
[[Category:Committees]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Steve_Oliger&diff=6135Steve Oliger2011-06-06T20:11:56Z<p>Tapani: resigned from Rules Committee</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Steve Oliger''' is a former member of<br />
the [[Rules Committee]].<br />
<br />
[[Category:Former committee members]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6134Breaking news2011-06-06T20:07:01Z<p>Tapani: May Bulletin</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
== May 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
May 2011 issue (Volume 3, Number 5) of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download]. This issue contains a summary of rule changes effective June 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
The previous issue (Volume 3, Number 4) is available to the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/bulletin/201104.pdf general public].<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service. Please direct questions concerning the Form 990 return to CPA Kristina Simon, ksimon@hmlpc.com<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6013Breaking news2011-05-06T07:18:58Z<p>Tapani: archived news items through December 2010</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service.<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2010_Breaking_news_archive&diff=60122010 Breaking news archive2011-05-06T07:18:00Z<p>Tapani: archived news items through December 2010</p>
<hr />
<div>These archived news items originally appeared on the [[breaking news]] page.<br />
<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]<br />
* '''2010 breaking news archive'''<br />
<br />
== January 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 4, 2010: 2500 members ===<br />
<br />
The number of paid NASPA members in the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database] surpassed 2500 today. Directors can download a [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-members.pl listing] of all valid members.<br />
<br />
=== January 6, 2010: rules revision announced ===<br />
<br />
New rules changes go into effect February 2, 2010. The updated [[Official Tournament Rules]] (along with a summary of the changes) are available now.<br />
<br />
=== January 21, 2010: Bryan Pepper joins Advisory Board ===<br />
<br />
NASPA is pleased to announce the addition of [[Bryan Pepper]] to the [[Advisory Board]] effective January 1. Bryan is a longtime player and director, including many years as a divisional director at [[Nationals]]. Bryan was appointed by [[Mary Rhoades]], whose tenure just ended. Outgoing Advisory Board members are given the opportunity to appoint a replacement, a policy that NASPA adopted from the NSA.<br />
<br />
We are grateful to Mary for her five years of service on the Advisory Board, as well as her continued service on many other important NASPA committees, and we look forward to Bryan's contributions to the Advisory Board. <br />
<br />
=== January 24, 2010: bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 2, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== January 24, 2010: new Advisory Board decisions ===<br />
<br />
[[Advisory Board]] published a number of new decisions in the new [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl bulletin], including:<br />
* The AB okayed a new, separate rating system for sanctioned games played using the [[Collins]] (SOWPODS) lexicon. Details will be announced on the website soon.<br />
* The AB enacted as NASPA policy an agreement made among tour/cruise tournament directors that their events be separated by [[Tournaments#Directing_Tournaments|90 days]] and not the usual two weeks.<br />
<br />
== February 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 1, 2010: NSC staff announcement ===<br />
<br />
The division leaders for [[2010_National_SCRABBLE_Championship#Staff|2010 NSC]] have been named: [[John Robertson]], [[Bryan Pepper]], [[Dallas Johnson]], [[Judy Newhouse]] and [[Dan Stock]].<br />
<br />
=== February 4, 2010: Matt Hopkins honored ===<br />
<br />
[[Advisory Board]] announced that it has named [[Matt Hopkins]] its first [[Advisory_Board_Member_Emeritus_Matt_Hopkins|Member Emeritus]].<br />
<br />
=== February 9, 2010: Stanton, CA rated ===<br />
<br />
The tournament held in Stanton, CA on January 31 has finally<br />
been rated today. Consequently, the monthly [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ratings/data/full/2010/201002.txt rating list] and tournaments results ([http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2010/xt/02 text] [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2010/lxt/02 pic]) for February were revised.<br />
<br />
<br />
== March 2010 ==<br />
<br />
(None)<br />
<br />
== April 2010 ==<br />
<br />
(None)<br />
<br />
== May 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 20, 2010: Updated Incident Report Form ===<br />
<br />
The <br />
[[Media:Incident_Report_Form.pdf|Incident Report Form]] has been updated.<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2010: bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 2, Number 2 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== June 2010 ==<br />
<br />
(None)<br />
<br />
== July 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 1, 2010: Edward De Guzman scores record 771 points ===<br />
<br />
A new OTCWL tournament record for the [[Records#Highest_winning_game_score|highest winning game score]] was set today in the second early bird event of the 2010 West Coast Championship in Reno, NV. Edward De Guzman scored a whopping 771 points, besting the previous record by one point. Congratulations Ed!<br />
<br />
=== July 2, 2010: Nigel Peltier makes record seven bingos ===<br />
<br />
More OTCWL tournament records were broken in Reno today. On the third round of the main event, Nigel Peltier played seven bingos (PINTOES, ACONITE, RAPIDLY, INFOLDED, EMIRATE, SHEARING, DAtABLE), setting a new record for the [[Records#Most_bingos_by_one_player_in_a_game|most bingos by one player in a game]]. The previous record was six bingos. Congratulations Nigel!<br />
<br />
Nigel's opponent Jeff Martin also made a bingo (CORNIEsT) for a combined total of eight, which tied the record for the [[Records#Most_bingos_by_both_players_in_a_game|most bingos by both players in a game]]. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== July 3, 2010: Marlon Hill and Ben Schoenbrun score &minus;22 total ===<br />
<br />
Marlon Hill and Ben Shoenbrun set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 22 points. The previous record was &minus;20.<br />
<br />
The game ended after six consecutive zero scores from challenged phonies and exchanges and both players got negative points from the tiles left on their racks. Marlon drew a blank and won with &minus;6 points, while Ben got stuck with the Q and lost with &minus;16 points. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== July 12, 2010: Advisory Board rulings ===<br />
<br />
[[Advisory Board]] has published new [[Advisory_Board#Rulings|rulings]] concerning delays in submitting tournament results and overdue member accounts.<br />
<br />
=== July 14, 2010: NASPA Financials Posted===<br />
<br />
NASPA's 2009 Form 990 has been posted on the [[Financial Reports]] page.<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2010: New Requirements for Sanctioning Tournaments ===<br />
<br />
The Tournament Committe announces new sanctioning requirements for LCT and TCC [[Tournaments]].<br />
<br />
=== July 22, 2010: William Giblin wins gift card ===<br />
<br />
William Giblin is the 400th registrant for the [[2010 NSC]]. He wins a restaurant gift card worth USD 50.00 donated by [[Judy Newhouse]]. Congratulations Bill!<br />
<br />
== August 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 7, 2010: Dallas Johnson joins Advisory Board ===<br />
<br />
NASPA&rsquo;s [[Advisory Board]] has invited [[Dallas Johnson]] to join the board. Johnson replaces Greg Edwards, who resigned in May.<br />
<br />
=== August 11, 2010: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
Clinching the win with three games to go, 2008 NSC winner [[Nigel Richards]] does it again! Congratulations!<br />
<br />
* [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2010/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings, division 1]<br />
* [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2010/nsc/build/standing/1/prizes.html prizewinners, division 1]<br />
<br />
=== August 16, 2010: Nigel Richards wins World Players Championship ===<br />
<br />
The new [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship|National Champion]] [[Nigel Richards]] makes it a double and wins the [[2010 World Players Championship]] too. His record was 24.5-7.5 +3191. The runner-up was the reigning [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship|World Champion]] [[Pakorn Nemitrmansuk]] with a 24-8 +1985 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
* [http://www.poslfit.com/games/wpc/2010/32/ deciding game]<br />
* [http://www.worldplayerschampionship.com/2010/build/standing/1/32.html final standings]<br />
<br />
=== August 27, 2010: Member list application updated ===<br />
<br />
Certified [[directors]] have access to a concise list of current members eligible to play in tournaments, including new nonrated members. The new version of this list automatically excludes [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-suspensions.pl players under suspension] in addition to expired members. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-members.pl Member list application]<br />
<br />
== September 2010 ==<br />
<br />
(None)<br />
<br />
== October 2010 ==<br />
<br />
(None)<br />
<br />
== November 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== November 19, 2010: Shan Abbasi joins Ratings and Recognition Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Shan Abbasi]] has joined [[Ratings and Recognition Committee]]. He will be maintaining the list of official NASPA [[records]].<br />
<br />
== December 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2010: John Robertson and Jeff Parsons reelected to Canadian Committee ===<br />
<br />
Congratulations to incumbents [[John Robertson]] and [[Jeff Parsons]], who were<br />
reelected to their seats on NASPA&rsquo;s [[Canadian Committee]]. Canadian NASPA members<br />
in good standing were eligible to vote between November 1 and 30, 2010, and 70<br />
exercised this right.<br />
<br />
The candidates each received the following number of votes:<br />
* John Robertson: 64<br />
* Jeff Parsons: 27<br />
* Carl Madden: 25<br />
<br />
=== December 31, 2011: Committee changes ===<br />
<br />
There have been a number of changes in committee rosters<br />
during December and at the end of the year. [[Andy Saunders]] has joined [[History Committee]]. [[Tournament Committee]] welcomed two new members, [[Ryan Fischer]] and [[Jason Keller]] to replace two resigning members. Governance Committee and Marketing Committee have become inactive due to lack of active members.</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6011Breaking news2011-05-06T07:05:00Z<p>Tapani: archived news items through July 2010</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service.<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== December 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== December 31, 2011: Committee changes ===<br />
<br />
There have been a number of changes in committee rosters<br />
during December and at the end of the year. [[Andy Saunders]] has joined [[History Committee]]. [[Tournament Committee]] welcomed two new members, [[Ryan Fischer]] and [[Jason Keller]] to replace two resigning members. Governance Committee and Marketing Committee have become inactive due to lack of active members.<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2010: John Robertson and Jeff Parsons reelected to Canadian Committee ===<br />
<br />
Congratulations to incumbents [[John Robertson]] and [[Jeff Parsons]], who were<br />
reelected to their seats on NASPA&rsquo;s [[Canadian Committee]]. Canadian NASPA members<br />
in good standing were eligible to vote between November 1 and 30, 2010, and 70<br />
exercised this right.<br />
<br />
The candidates each received the following number of votes:<br />
* John Robertson: 64<br />
* Jeff Parsons: 27<br />
* Carl Madden: 25<br />
<br />
== November 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== November 19, 2010: Shan Abbasi joins Ratings and Recognition Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Shan Abbasi]] has joined [[Ratings and Recognition Committee]]. He will be maintaining the list of official NASPA [[records]].<br />
<br />
== August 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 27, 2010: Member list application updated ===<br />
<br />
Certified [[directors]] have access to a concise list of current members eligible to play in tournaments, including new nonrated members. The new version of this list automatically excludes [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-suspensions.pl players under suspension] in addition to expired members. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-members.pl Member list application]<br />
<br />
=== August 16, 2010: Nigel Richards wins World Players Championship ===<br />
<br />
The new [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship|National Champion]] [[Nigel Richards]] makes it a double and wins the [[2010 World Players Championship]] too. His record was 24.5-7.5 +3191. The runner-up was the reigning [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship|World Champion]] [[Pakorn Nemitrmansuk]] with a 24-8 +1985 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
* [http://www.poslfit.com/games/wpc/2010/32/ deciding game]<br />
* [http://www.worldplayerschampionship.com/2010/build/standing/1/32.html final standings]<br />
<br />
=== August 11, 2010: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
Clinching the win with three games to go, 2008 NSC winner [[Nigel Richards]] does it again! Congratulations!<br />
<br />
* [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2010/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings, division 1]<br />
* [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2010/nsc/build/standing/1/prizes.html prizewinners, division 1]<br />
<br />
=== August 7, 2010: Dallas Johnson joins Advisory Board ===<br />
<br />
NASPA&rsquo;s [[Advisory Board]] has invited [[Dallas Johnson]] to join the board. Johnson replaces Greg Edwards, who resigned in May.<br />
<br />
== Archived news ==<br />
<br />
* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2010_Breaking_news_archive&diff=60102010 Breaking news archive2011-05-06T07:04:29Z<p>Tapani: archived news items through July 2010</p>
<hr />
<div>These archived news items originally appeared on the [[breaking news]] page.<br />
<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]<br />
* '''2010 breaking news archive'''<br />
<br />
== January 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 4, 2010: 2500 members ===<br />
<br />
The number of paid NASPA members in the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database] surpassed 2500 today. Directors can download a [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-members.pl listing] of all valid members.<br />
<br />
=== January 6, 2010: rules revision announced ===<br />
<br />
New rules changes go into effect February 2, 2010. The updated [[Official Tournament Rules]] (along with a summary of the changes) are available now.<br />
<br />
=== January 21, 2010: Bryan Pepper joins Advisory Board ===<br />
<br />
NASPA is pleased to announce the addition of [[Bryan Pepper]] to the [[Advisory Board]] effective January 1. Bryan is a longtime player and director, including many years as a divisional director at [[Nationals]]. Bryan was appointed by [[Mary Rhoades]], whose tenure just ended. Outgoing Advisory Board members are given the opportunity to appoint a replacement, a policy that NASPA adopted from the NSA.<br />
<br />
We are grateful to Mary for her five years of service on the Advisory Board, as well as her continued service on many other important NASPA committees, and we look forward to Bryan's contributions to the Advisory Board. <br />
<br />
=== January 24, 2010: bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 2, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== January 24, 2010: new Advisory Board decisions ===<br />
<br />
[[Advisory Board]] published a number of new decisions in the new [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl bulletin], including:<br />
* The AB okayed a new, separate rating system for sanctioned games played using the [[Collins]] (SOWPODS) lexicon. Details will be announced on the website soon.<br />
* The AB enacted as NASPA policy an agreement made among tour/cruise tournament directors that their events be separated by [[Tournaments#Directing_Tournaments|90 days]] and not the usual two weeks.<br />
<br />
== February 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 1, 2010: NSC staff announcement ===<br />
<br />
The division leaders for [[2010_National_SCRABBLE_Championship#Staff|2010 NSC]] have been named: [[John Robertson]], [[Bryan Pepper]], [[Dallas Johnson]], [[Judy Newhouse]] and [[Dan Stock]].<br />
<br />
=== February 4, 2010: Matt Hopkins honored ===<br />
<br />
[[Advisory Board]] announced that it has named [[Matt Hopkins]] its first [[Advisory_Board_Member_Emeritus_Matt_Hopkins|Member Emeritus]].<br />
<br />
=== February 9, 2010: Stanton, CA rated ===<br />
<br />
The tournament held in Stanton, CA on January 31 has finally<br />
been rated today. Consequently, the monthly [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ratings/data/full/2010/201002.txt rating list] and tournaments results ([http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2010/xt/02 text] [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2010/lxt/02 pic]) for February were revised.<br />
<br />
<br />
== March 2010 ==<br />
<br />
(None)<br />
<br />
== April 2010 ==<br />
<br />
(None)<br />
<br />
== May 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== May 20, 2010: Updated Incident Report Form ===<br />
<br />
The <br />
[[Media:Incident_Report_Form.pdf|Incident Report Form]] has been updated.<br />
<br />
=== May 31, 2010: bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 2, Number 2 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== June 2010 ==<br />
<br />
(None)<br />
<br />
== July 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 1, 2010: Edward De Guzman scores record 771 points ===<br />
<br />
A new OTCWL tournament record for the [[Records#Highest_winning_game_score|highest winning game score]] was set today in the second early bird event of the 2010 West Coast Championship in Reno, NV. Edward De Guzman scored a whopping 771 points, besting the previous record by one point. Congratulations Ed!<br />
<br />
=== July 2, 2010: Nigel Peltier makes record seven bingos ===<br />
<br />
More OTCWL tournament records were broken in Reno today. On the third round of the main event, Nigel Peltier played seven bingos (PINTOES, ACONITE, RAPIDLY, INFOLDED, EMIRATE, SHEARING, DAtABLE), setting a new record for the [[Records#Most_bingos_by_one_player_in_a_game|most bingos by one player in a game]]. The previous record was six bingos. Congratulations Nigel!<br />
<br />
Nigel's opponent Jeff Martin also made a bingo (CORNIEsT) for a combined total of eight, which tied the record for the [[Records#Most_bingos_by_both_players_in_a_game|most bingos by both players in a game]]. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== July 3, 2010: Marlon Hill and Ben Schoenbrun score &minus;22 total ===<br />
<br />
Marlon Hill and Ben Shoenbrun set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 22 points. The previous record was &minus;20.<br />
<br />
The game ended after six consecutive zero scores from challenged phonies and exchanges and both players got negative points from the tiles left on their racks. Marlon drew a blank and won with &minus;6 points, while Ben got stuck with the Q and lost with &minus;16 points. Congratulations to both!<br />
<br />
=== July 12, 2010: Advisory Board rulings ===<br />
<br />
[[Advisory Board]] has published new [[Advisory_Board#Rulings|rulings]] concerning delays in submitting tournament results and overdue member accounts.<br />
<br />
=== July 14, 2010: NASPA Financials Posted===<br />
<br />
NASPA's 2009 Form 990 has been posted on the [[Financial Reports]] page.<br />
<br />
=== July 15, 2010: New Requirements for Sanctioning Tournaments ===<br />
<br />
The Tournament Committe announces new sanctioning requirements for LCT and TCC [[Tournaments]].<br />
<br />
=== July 22, 2010: William Giblin wins gift card ===<br />
<br />
William Giblin is the 400th registrant for the [[2010 NSC]]. He wins a restaurant gift card worth USD 50.00 donated by [[Judy Newhouse]]. Congratulations Bill!<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
== September 2010 ==<br />
<br />
== October 2010 ==<br />
<br />
== November 2010 ==<br />
<br />
== December 2010 ==<br />
--></div>Tapanihttp://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=Breaking_news&diff=6009Breaking news2011-05-06T06:55:12Z<p>Tapani: 2010 Form 990 released</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains current and recent '''breaking news''' about [[NASPA]].<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ NASPA home]: contains the most recent tweets.<br />
* [[NASPA Bulletin]]: an online archive of NASPA Bulletins.<br />
* [[Club news]]<br />
* [[Member news]]<br />
* [[SCRABBLE in the news]] : Links to articles about SCRABBLE players, clubs, and tournaments.<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html Tournament calendar]: upcoming tournaments<br />
* [[Tournament results]]<br />
<br />
== Current news ==<br />
<br />
=== May 5, 2011: 2010 Form 990 released ===<br />
<br />
On the [[financial reports]] page, NASPA has released<br />
its [[Media:NASPAForm9902010001.pdf|2010 Form 990]] (Return<br />
of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) filed with the<br />
Internal Revenue Service.<br />
<br />
== April 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== April 7, 2011: Juraj Pivovarov joins Web Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Juraj Pivovarov]] has joined [[Web Committee]] as a NASPAWiki editor.<br />
<br />
== March 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: NSC registration open ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/register.pl?event_id=NSC2011 Online registration] for [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] is now open.<br />
<br />
=== March 31, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 3 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
=== March 16, 2011: CNSC QT hosts named ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] determines the host clubs for the two regional qualifying tournaments for the 2011 CNSC: Cambridge, ON and Calgary, AB. These events will be held sometime in May. Details will follow.<br />
<br />
== February 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== February 19, 2011: CNSC and WSC qualification ===<br />
<br />
[[Canadian Committee]] establishes March 27, 2011 as the deadline for CNSC qualification and June 13, 2011 as the deadline for Canadian qualification for the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== January 2011 ==<br />
<br />
=== January 27, 2011: Bulletin published ===<br />
<br />
Volume 3, Number 1 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
is now available for <br />
[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
<br />
== December 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== December 31, 2011: Committee changes ===<br />
<br />
There have been a number of changes in committee rosters<br />
during December and at the end of the year. [[Andy Saunders]] has joined [[History Committee]]. [[Tournament Committee]] welcomed two new members, [[Ryan Fischer]] and [[Jason Keller]] to replace two resigning members. Governance Committee and Marketing Committee have become inactive due to lack of active members.<br />
<br />
=== December 1, 2010: John Robertson and Jeff Parsons reelected to Canadian Committee ===<br />
<br />
Congratulations to incumbents [[John Robertson]] and [[Jeff Parsons]], who were<br />
reelected to their seats on NASPA&rsquo;s [[Canadian Committee]]. Canadian NASPA members<br />
in good standing were eligible to vote between November 1 and 30, 2010, and 70<br />
exercised this right.<br />
<br />
The candidates each received the following number of votes:<br />
* John Robertson: 64<br />
* Jeff Parsons: 27<br />
* Carl Madden: 25<br />
<br />
== November 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== November 19, 2010: Shan Abbasi joins Ratings and Recognition Committee ===<br />
<br />
[[Shan Abbasi]] has joined [[Ratings and Recognition Committee]]. He will be maintaining the list of official NASPA [[records]].<br />
<br />
== August 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== August 27, 2010: Member list application updated ===<br />
<br />
Certified [[directors]] have access to a concise list of current members eligible to play in tournaments, including new nonrated members. The new version of this list automatically excludes [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-suspensions.pl players under suspension] in addition to expired members. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-members.pl Member list application]<br />
<br />
=== August 16, 2010: Nigel Richards wins World Players Championship ===<br />
<br />
The new [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship|National Champion]] [[Nigel Richards]] makes it a double and wins the [[2010 World Players Championship]] too. His record was 24.5-7.5 +3191. The runner-up was the reigning [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship|World Champion]] [[Pakorn Nemitrmansuk]] with a 24-8 +1985 record. Congratulations!<br />
<br />
* [http://www.poslfit.com/games/wpc/2010/32/ deciding game]<br />
* [http://www.worldplayerschampionship.com/2010/build/standing/1/32.html final standings]<br />
<br />
=== August 11, 2010: Nigel Richards wins National SCRABBLE Championship ===<br />
<br />
Clinching the win with three games to go, 2008 NSC winner [[Nigel Richards]] does it again! Congratulations!<br />
<br />
* [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2010/nsc/build/standing/1/31.html final standings, division 1]<br />
* [http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/tourneys/2010/nsc/build/standing/1/prizes.html prizewinners, division 1]<br />
<br />
=== August 7, 2010: Dallas Johnson joins Advisory Board ===<br />
<br />
NASPA&rsquo;s [[Advisory Board]] has invited [[Dallas Johnson]] to join the board. Johnson replaces Greg Edwards, who resigned in May.<br />
<br />
== July 2010 ==<br />
<br />
=== July 22, 2010: William Giblin wins gift card ===<br />
<br />
William Giblin is the 400th registrant for the [[2010 NSC]]. He wins a restaurant gift card worth USD 50.00 donated by [[Judy Newhouse]]. Congratulations Bill!<br />
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=== July 15, 2010: New Requirements for Sanctioning Tournaments ===<br />
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The Tournament Committe announces new sanctioning requirements for LCT and TCC [[Tournaments]].<br />
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=== July 14, 2010: NASPA Financials Posted===<br />
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NASPA's 2009 Form 990 has been posted on the [[Financial Reports]] page.<br />
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=== July 12, 2010: Advisory Board rulings ===<br />
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[[Advisory Board]] has published new [[Advisory_Board#Rulings|rulings]] concerning delays in submitting tournament results and overdue member accounts.<br />
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=== July 3, 2010: Marlon Hill and Ben Schoenbrun score &minus;22 total ===<br />
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Marlon Hill and Ben Shoenbrun set a new [[OTCWL]] tournament record for the [[Records#Lowest_combined_game_score|lowest combined game score]] with a total of negative 22 points. The previous record was &minus;20.<br />
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The game ended after six consecutive zero scores from challenged phonies and exchanges and both players got negative points from the tiles left on their racks. Marlon drew a blank and won with &minus;6 points, while Ben got stuck with the Q and lost with &minus;16 points. Congratulations to both!<br />
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=== July 2, 2010: Nigel Peltier makes record seven bingos ===<br />
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More OTCWL tournament records were broken in Reno today. On the third round of the main event, Nigel Peltier played seven bingos (PINTOES, ACONITE, RAPIDLY, INFOLDED, EMIRATE, SHEARING, DAtABLE), setting a new record for the [[Records#Most_bingos_by_one_player_in_a_game|most bingos by one player in a game]]. The previous record was six bingos. Congratulations Nigel!<br />
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Nigel's opponent Jeff Martin also made a bingo (CORNIEsT) for a combined total of eight, which tied the record for the [[Records#Most_bingos_by_both_players_in_a_game|most bingos by both players in a game]]. Congratulations to both!<br />
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=== July 1, 2010: Edward De Guzman scores record 771 points ===<br />
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A new OTCWL tournament record for the [[Records#Highest_winning_game_score|highest winning game score]] was set today in the second early bird event of the 2010 West Coast Championship in Reno, NV. Edward De Guzman scored a whopping 771 points, besting the previous record by one point. Congratulations Ed!<br />
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== May 2010 ==<br />
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=== May 31, 2010: bulletin published ===<br />
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Volume 2, Number 2 of the [[NASPA Bulletin]]<br />
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[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/bulletin.pl member download].<br />
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=== May 20, 2010: Updated Incident Report Form ===<br />
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The <br />
[[Media:Incident_Report_Form.pdf|Incident Report Form]] has been updated.<br />
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== Archived news ==<br />
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* [[2010 breaking news archive]]<br />
* [[2009 breaking news archive]]</div>Tapani