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| + | NASPA is a community of tournament, club and avid home Scrabble players. | ||
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| + | We foster a safe environment for people of all skill levels to play their favorite game, improve their abilities and above all, meet people who share a similar love of the game. | ||
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| − | [https:// | + | ==Stay Connected== |
| + | * Get the latest '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/IContact#How_to_Subscribe NASPA News]''' directly to your inbox | ||
| + | * '''Follow us''' on [https://www.facebook.com/NASPAScrabble/ Facebook], [https://www.youtube.com/naspascrabble YouTube], [https://twitter.com/NASPA Twitter], and [https://www.instagram.com/naspa_scrabble/?hl=en Instagram] | ||
| + | * Become a '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership NASPA Member]''' to make it official | ||
| + | ==Improve Your Game== | ||
| + | * Pick up some '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKdI6hGa2A4 power moves]''' to enhance your strategy | ||
| + | * Get '''[https://www.cross-tables.com/cs.php lists of cool words]''' to expand your vocabulary | ||
| + | * Find '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Software useful apps]''' for anagramming, study, and mobile play | ||
| + | ==Get into the Action== | ||
| + | * Watch '''[https://www.youtube.com/naspascrabble live play]''', archived games and commentary | ||
| + | * Find a '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Club_roster NASPA Club] or [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html upcoming tournament]''' near you | ||
| + | * Buy '''[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA gear]''' such as racks, boards, timers, or tiles | ||
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| + | ==2024 Scrabble Players Championship== | ||
| + | [[File:Mack_Big_Check_2024.JPG|400px|link=https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/2024_Scrabble_Players_Championship|right]] | ||
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| + | Congratulations to '''[[Mack Meller]]''' - winner of the '''[[2024 Scrabble Players Championship]]''', which took place in South Bend (IN) at the Century Center Convention Center from July 20 to 24, 2024. | ||
| + | <a target=_new href="https://event.scrabbleplayers.org/2024/nasc/build/" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">Live Coverage</a> | ||
| + | <a target=_new href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhvDB0pE-3ptcewsqpWO9_lwRiTolsFE9" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">Live Stream</a> | ||
| + | <a target=_new href="https://icont.ac/50pX5" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">2025 SPC - Save the Date!</a> | ||
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| + | [http://event.scrabbleplayers.org/2023/spc/build/index.html SPC RESULTS] | ||
| + | [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wsc WESPAC RESULTS] | ||
| + | [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH44AjFtBIqRRLv-Yr6jRBg LIVE STREAMING] | ||
| + | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/2023_NASPA_Double_Down_in_Las_Vegas READ MORE] | ||
| + | [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/d[https://book.passkey.com/go/SSPC3R BOOK HOTELoubledown23 FEEDBACK] | ||
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| + | [https://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2024/reg/ REGISTER] | ||
| + | [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/reglist.pl?event=NSC2024 SEE WHO'S COMING] | ||
| + | [https://www.twitch.tv/scrabble LIVE STREAMING] | ||
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| − | <h3> | + | <h3>2025 SPC</h3> |
| − | [ | + | [https://icont.ac/50pX5 The 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will take place at the Maryland Live! Casino and Hotel from August 9 to 13, 2025.] |
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[[File:NASPA-Zyzzyva.png|176px|link=Zyzzyva]] | [[File:NASPA-Zyzzyva.png|176px|link=Zyzzyva]] | ||
<h3>NASPA Zyzzyva</h3> | <h3>NASPA Zyzzyva</h3> | ||
| − | <span style="color:navy">NASPA Zyzzyva 3. | + | <span style="color:navy">NASPA Zyzzyva 3.4.2 is available for all platforms - </span>[[NASPA Zyzzyva Mobile |mobile (iOS and Android)]] <span style="color:navy"> and </span>[[Zyzzyva | desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux)]]<span style="color:navy">.</span> |
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| + | [[File:Dictionary.jpg||176px|link=NWL2023|]] | ||
| + | <h3>NWL2023 In Effect</h3> | ||
| + | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/NWL2023 The NASPA Word List 2023 Edition (NWL2023) is now in effect for tournament and club play as of February 29, 2024.] | ||
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| + | [[File:NASPA_News.jpg|176px|link=COVID-19]] | ||
| + | <h3>NASPA News</h3> | ||
| + | [[IContact | NASPA sends out a weekly newsletter with the latest info on tournament and club play.]] | ||
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| + | [[File:Sb-blue.jpg|176px|link=http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl]] | ||
| + | <h3>NASPA Store</h3> | ||
| + | [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl Visit the NASPA Store for boards, clocks, tiles, word lists, and more.] | ||
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| − | <h3> | + | <h3>Membership</h3> |
| − | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/ | + | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership Join NASPA or renew your membership.] |
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| + | [[File:WESPAC-WTSC_2025.jpg|176px|link=2025 WESPA Championship]] | ||
| + | <h3>2025 WESPAC</h3> | ||
| + | [[2025 WESPA Championship |The 2025 WESPA Championship (WESPAC2025) will be held on November 12–16, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. Find out how to qualify for Team USA or Canada.]] | ||
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| + | [[File:Wotd.gif|176px|link=http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/wotd.pl]] | ||
| + | <h3>NASPA Word of the Day</h3> | ||
| + | [http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/wotd.pl See today's word of the day.] | ||
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<h3>NWL Apps</h3> | <h3>NWL Apps</h3> | ||
[[Software | Check out the apps and software licensed to include the NASPA Word List.]] | [[Software | Check out the apps and software licensed to include the NASPA Word List.]] | ||
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| + | [[File:Grouper.png|176px|link=Grouper]] | ||
| + | <h3>Grouper</h3> | ||
| + | [[Grouper | Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Grouper benefit.]] | ||
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<h3>NASPA Youth Scrabble</h3> | <h3>NASPA Youth Scrabble</h3> | ||
[[NASPA Youth SCRABBLE | The NASPA Youth Scrabble program promotes and recognizes youth Scrabble talent. ]] | [[NASPA Youth SCRABBLE | The NASPA Youth Scrabble program promotes and recognizes youth Scrabble talent. ]] | ||
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| − | [[ | + | [[Awards | NASPA recognizes player achievements with awards, including Person of the Year and Player Titles.]] |
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<h3>NASPA Community Advocate</h3> | <h3>NASPA Community Advocate</h3> | ||
[[Community Advocate | The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.]] | [[Community Advocate | The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.]] | ||
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<h3>NASPA Suggestion Box</h3> | <h3>NASPA Suggestion Box</h3> | ||
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CvfjnaoSFnJmT3p9AzEoesV9YyicDqXJSarQzN4cyNk Send us your suggestions for tournament and club Scrabble.] | [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CvfjnaoSFnJmT3p9AzEoesV9YyicDqXJSarQzN4cyNk Send us your suggestions for tournament and club Scrabble.] | ||
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| + | <h3>NWL2020 Book</h3> | ||
| + | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl The NASPA Word List is available to order from the NASPA Store.] | ||
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| − | <h3> | + | <h3>COVID-19</h3> |
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| + | [[File:Michael Fagen Check.jpg |176px|link=2022_Scrabble_Players_Championship]] | ||
| + | <h3>2022 SPC</h3> | ||
| + | [[2022_Scrabble_Players_Championship | Relive the action in Baltimore - pix, results, and more!]]</div> | ||
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| + | [[File:Elections.jpg|176px|link=2022_Advisory_Board_Elections]] | ||
| + | <h3>AB Nominations</h3> | ||
| + | [[2022_Advisory_Board_Elections|Nominations will take place from May 1 to May 31 for this year's elections.]] | ||
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| − | + | [[2024_Advisory_Board_Elections|Results for the 2024 Advisory Board elections are available.]] | |
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<div class="join">[{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store: Exclusive Gear!]]</div> | <div class="join">[{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store: Exclusive Gear!]]</div> | ||
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== Top News == | == Top News == | ||
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| + | <h3 class="date">February 2, 2023</h3> Registration is now open for the [[2023 NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas]] - the 2023 Scrabble Players Championship and the WESPA Championship - in Las Vegas in July 2023. | ||
| + | <h3 class="date">October 13, 2022</h3> [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=313474&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf The 2023 Scrabble Players Championship and the WESPA Championship] will be hosted by NASPA in Las Vegas in July 2023. | ||
| + | <h3 class="date">June 6, 2022</h3> Results for the [[2022 Advisory Board Elections]] are available. | ||
| + | <h3 class="date">April 28, 2022</h3>Nominations for the [[2022 Advisory Board Elections]] will be open from May 1 to May 31, 2022. | ||
| + | <h3 class="date">December 7, 2021</h3> [[NASPA Zyzzyva Mobile]] 3.3.0 is now available for handheld devices (smartphones and tablets) running iOS or Android. | ||
| + | <h3 class="date">September 30, 2021</h3> [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.3.0]] is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version adds support for [[SOWPODS | CSW21]], which will become effective for Collins play at NASPA clubs and tournaments on December 1, 2021. | ||
<h3 class="date">December 2, 2021</h3> The [[2022 Scrabble Players Championship]] (SPC) will take place on July 23-27, 2022, at the Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards at 110 S Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201. | <h3 class="date">December 2, 2021</h3> The [[2022 Scrabble Players Championship]] (SPC) will take place on July 23-27, 2022, at the Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards at 110 S Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201. | ||
<h3 class="date">September 30, 2021</h3> [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.3.0]] is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version adds support for [[SOWPODS | CSW21]], which will become effective for Collins play at NASPA clubs and tournaments on December 1, 2021. | <h3 class="date">September 30, 2021</h3> [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.3.0]] is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version adds support for [[SOWPODS | CSW21]], which will become effective for Collins play at NASPA clubs and tournaments on December 1, 2021. | ||
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<h3 class="date">May 20, 2021</h3> As of June 1st, 2021, small groups of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | <h3 class="date">May 20, 2021</h3> As of June 1st, 2021, small groups of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | ||
<h3 class="date">April 28, 2021</h3> Members voted to postpone [[2021 Advisory Board Elections |Advisory Board elections]] for a year. Terms of current members will be extended for a year. | <h3 class="date">April 28, 2021</h3> Members voted to postpone [[2021 Advisory Board Elections |Advisory Board elections]] for a year. Terms of current members will be extended for a year. | ||
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<h3 class="date">March 18, 2021</h3> The NASPA [[Advisory Board]] has asked members to [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl vote] on whether [[2021 Advisory Board Elections |elections]] should be held as scheduled or postponed for a year. | <h3 class="date">March 18, 2021</h3> The NASPA [[Advisory Board]] has asked members to [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl vote] on whether [[2021 Advisory Board Elections |elections]] should be held as scheduled or postponed for a year. | ||
<h3 class="date">March 18, 2021</h3> Printed versions of the [[NWL2020 | NASPA Word List 2020]] and [[NSWL2020 | NASPA School Word List 2020]] are now available to order from the [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store]. | <h3 class="date">March 18, 2021</h3> Printed versions of the [[NWL2020 | NASPA Word List 2020]] and [[NSWL2020 | NASPA School Word List 2020]] are now available to order from the [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store]. | ||
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<h3 class="date">August 30, 2020</h3> Congratulations to [[Austin Shin]], winner of the [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO. | <h3 class="date">August 30, 2020</h3> Congratulations to [[Austin Shin]], winner of the [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO. | ||
<h3 class="date">August 6, 2020</h3> The [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO will be held August 24 to 30, 2020, as a virtual online tournament. | <h3 class="date">August 6, 2020</h3> The [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO will be held August 24 to 30, 2020, as a virtual online tournament. | ||
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Welcome to NASPA
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Stay Connected
Improve Your Game
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2024 Scrabble Players Championship
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Current Topics
NASPA Zyzzyva
NASPA Zyzzyva 3.4.2 is available for all platforms - mobile (iOS and Android) and desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux).
NWL2023 In Effect
Grouper
Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Grouper benefit.
NASPA Youth Scrabble
The NASPA Youth Scrabble program promotes and recognizes youth Scrabble talent.
Awards
NASPA recognizes player achievements with awards, including Person of the Year and Player Titles.
NASPA Community Advocate
The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.
