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== News == | == News == | ||
| − | * | + | * [[IContact |NASPA News]] — subscribe to our weekly email message |
| − | + | * [[Player Titles |Titles]] — players awarded the title of SCRABBLE Expert, SCRABBLE Master and SCRABBLE Grandmaster | |
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* [[Records|Official records]] — highest-scoring play, game, or other superlative achievements | * [[Records|Official records]] — highest-scoring play, game, or other superlative achievements | ||
| + | * [[Awards]] — Person of the Year, most games played, most wins, Rose Award, ... | ||
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/wotd.pl Word of the Day] — learn a new word each day and up your game | * [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/wotd.pl Word of the Day] — learn a new word each day and up your game | ||
| + | * [[Breaking news]] — every major and minor news item gets posted here first | ||
== Play SCRABBLE == | == Play SCRABBLE == | ||
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* [[Rules]] — how to play the game and what to do when someone makes a mistake | * [[Rules]] — how to play the game and what to do when someone makes a mistake | ||
* [[Code of Conduct]] — what standard of behavior is expected of association members | * [[Code of Conduct]] — what standard of behavior is expected of association members | ||
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== Shopping == | == Shopping == | ||
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and the official word list. Anyone can browse the catalogue, but you | and the official word list. Anyone can browse the catalogue, but you | ||
must be a member to make purchases. | must be a member to make purchases. | ||
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| + | == Clubs == | ||
| + | * [[Clubs|About clubs]] — what kinds of clubs there are, and how to start one | ||
| + | * [[Club roster|Find a club]] — find one nearby and practise for tournaments | ||
== Tournaments == | == Tournaments == | ||
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* [[Tournament results|Past Results]] — who won, and how many rating points did they get | * [[Tournament results|Past Results]] — who won, and how many rating points did they get | ||
* [[Championships]] — major events, past and future | * [[Championships]] — major events, past and future | ||
| + | * [[Ratings]] — track your playing strength at tournaments | ||
| + | ** [[Initial rating]] — how you get your first rating | ||
| + | ** [[Rating system overview]] — and how it changes from there | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
* [[Membership]] — membership benefits, including playing in tournaments, and online shopping | * [[Membership]] — membership benefits, including playing in tournaments, and online shopping | ||
| − | * [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/join.pl | + | * [[Life membership]] — $20/year to age 80 gets you a lifetime membership and special benefits |
| − | * [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/renew.pl Renew | + | * [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/join.pl Apply for membership ] — join the association |
| + | * [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/renew.pl Renew membership ] — renew your membership (early for a discount) | ||
| + | * [[Referral|Referrals]] — sign up a new full-year member and get a free month’s membership for yourself | ||
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/ratings-byname.pl Your Rating] — look up your current tournament rating | * [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/ratings-byname.pl Your Rating] — look up your current tournament rating | ||
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member Services] — access to member-only services | * [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member Services] — access to member-only services | ||
| + | * [[Players|Player resources]] scoresheets and other free downloads | ||
| + | * [[Payment]] — pay an outstanding balance on your member account | ||
| + | * [[Suggestions]] — we welcome new ideas from our members | ||
* [[Code of Conduct]] — what standard of behavior is expected of association members | * [[Code of Conduct]] — what standard of behavior is expected of association members | ||
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** [[Rules]] — annually updated official rules for competitive play | ** [[Rules]] — annually updated official rules for competitive play | ||
** [[Director Manual]] — procedural manual for directing competitive events | ** [[Director Manual]] — procedural manual for directing competitive events | ||
| + | ** [[How lexicons are compiled]] — including our Official Tournament and Club Word List | ||
** [[Directors#Resources_for_directors|Director resources]] — other publicly available documents, such as scoresheets | ** [[Directors#Resources_for_directors|Director resources]] — other publicly available documents, such as scoresheets | ||
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Director Services] — restricted-access publications such as word lists | ** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Director Services] — restricted-access publications such as word lists | ||
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We carry a selection of competition-grade equipment at the online NASPA Store, including timers, tiles, racks, and the official word list. Anyone can browse the catalogue, but you must be a member to make purchases.
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