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NASPA will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the game of Scrabble with two weeks of top-level competition in Las Vegas in July 2023 - the NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas - at the Westgate Las Vegas Resorts & Casino at 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
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2023 SPC Details
2023 WESPAC Details
The two championships will offer players the opportunity to play over 80 rated games of Scrabble and the flexibility to choose the events that best meet their schedule.
This webpage is subject to change and will be updated regularly as the plans are finalized.
Cutoffs effective 11:59pm Eastern time
This table provides a high-level summary of the key events that comprise the NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas. You can find further details on the SPC and WESPAC pages.
Date / Time | Event | Entry Fee |
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Fri July 14 - 10:00 to 6:00 | SPC Check In | N/A |
Fri July 14 - 12:00 | SPC Early Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW | $20 maximum |
Sat July 15 to Wed July 19
|
SPC Main Event - 31 games - NWL & CSW
|
$250 |
Thu July 20 - 9:30 | SPC Late Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW | $20 maximum |
Thu July 20 and Fri July 21 - 2:00 to 5:00 | WESPAC Check In | N/A |
Fri July 21 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Early Bird - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $75 |
Fri July 21 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Last Chance Qualifier - 8 games - CSW
|
$100 |
Sat July 22 to Tue July 25
|
WESPAC Main Event - 32 games - CSW
|
$300 |
Wed July 26 - 10:00 | WESPAC Finals - Best of 7 playoff for top 2 - CSW | N/A |
Sat July 22 to Sun July 23
|
WESPAC Diamonds Challenge - 16 games - NWL & CSW
|
$120 |
Mon July 24 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Clubs Challenge - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $60 |
Tue July 25 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Hearts Challenge - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $60 |
Wed July 26 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Spades Challenge - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $60 |
Online registration is open now.
Lists of SPC and WESPAC registrants are available on this website and on cross-tables.com.
The rest of this section describes the general terms and conditions of registration for both championships.
The base entry fees for the championships are:
One- and two-day events, such as Early Birds, have a separate entry fee.
Youths, defined as those whose 18th birthday is after July 15, 2023, pay 1/2 of the base entry fee for each championship.
The above fees will be increased by $50 after May 31, 2023. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on June 1, 2023, would pay $300, while a youth would pay $175.
Players accepted after the close of registration on June 30, 2023 must pay a $75 late penalty. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on July 5, 2023, would pay $375, while a youth would pay $250. Acceptance of registrants after June, 2023 is not guaranteed and will generally only be permitted if it does not cause a division to be uneven.
Fees payable are computed based on when (Eastern Time) funds are received in full. If you are not paying right away online at the moment when you register, please be sure to allow enough time for your mailed payment to reach us.
Players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC and/or WESPAC must also pay a commuter/facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum per championship).
Verification of status as a hotel guest will be performed at registration/check-in and throughout the event. Players staying at the host hotel for only part of a championship must pay the full commuter fee and may then apply for a refund of $20 per day stayed at the host hotel after the conclusion of the championship, by providing the Championship Committee with hotel confirmation number and dates of stay.
Registration changes are subject to the following conditions:
To modify your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at nsc@scrabbleplayers.org.
If you paid your tournament fees by credit card, any credit owing to you will be issued to your card; otherwise, we will mail a check to you.
All refunds are subject to a cancellation fee of $25.
If you decide you need to cancel your registration, we will refund your entry fee (and commuter fee, if applicable), if you so request by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2023. No refunds will be issued after this date.
By registering for the NASPA Double Down, you agree to abide by the NASPA Tournament Rules and Code of Conduct and to comply with the NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas Terms and Conditions.
In particular, games at this tournament - probably the highest Division 1 board without a Gibsonized player - will be annotated and/or streamed live. If you refuse to play a designated game with annotation or streaming, you will forfeit it and may at the director’s discretion be assigned a spread penalty of −200 points.
A signed Minor Release and Consent Form is required for all players under age 18 as of July 15, 2023. The form may be downloaded and submitted in advance or executed by a parent or guardian at registration.
Participants in the NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas are responsible for bringing all equipment necessary to play in the tournament. If neither player in a game has equipment available for their game, a double forfeit may be imposed.
In accordance with current CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommendations, the following precautions against COVID-19 will be in effect at the NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas:
We will continue to evaluate the situation and may adjust the policy as conditions warrant.
The Championship Committee reserves the right to modify the above to account for unforeseen special circumstances.
The official event hotel is the Westgate Las Vegas Resorts & Casino (3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109).
Tournament entrants are eligible for our group rate (plus applicable taxes and fees) for King or Double accommodations:
The group rate is applicable for 3 days before and after the event - based on availability - July 10 through July 30, 2023.
You can book rooms:
Hotel bookings at our group rate are subject to availability within our group rate block of rooms and must be booked on or before June 30, 2023. After that date, rooms may be available at the hotel's prevailing room rates.
The hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm - guests arriving early will be accommodated as rooms become available. Hotel checkout time is 11:00 am.
Self parking is free at the Westgate Resort.
Baltimore has much to offer those visiting the area, including the Inner Harbor, Power Plant Live!, Oriole Park at Camden Yards (home of the Baltimore Orioles) and the historic Mt. Vernon area. The Visit Baltimore website showcases the varied options in the area.
If you need a roommate and would like a listing here, please complete the SPC Roommate Request Form.
IMPORTANT: When you get your roommate, please contact the committee so we can remove your listing.
If you need a ride/rider to or from the tournament, and would like a listing here, please complete the SPC Ride Request Form.
IMPORTANT: When you get your ride/rider, please contact the committee so we can remove your request.
Baltimore, MD is served by the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). For complete airport information, please visit bwiairport.com.
Light Rail service from BWI to the event hotel is available for $2.00 per person. Rail tickets can be purchased near the exit of baggage claim. Take the rail north to the Camden Station stop - about a 30 minute ride. Exit the rail and head north on S. Eutaw Street to the hotel - about a 7 minute walk on mostly flat terrain.
Uber average is $25.
For information about sponsorship opportunities at the championship, please contact the Championship Committee.
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 a vendor, print out, date and sign two (2) copies of the NASPA 2023 Vendor Agreement and send both executed copies to Art Moore, P.O. Box 1217, Ocoee, FL 34761, along with the required payment for extra tables, if you wish to exhibit on more than one table.
If you have questions about becoming a vendor, please contact the Championship Committee.
Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, registration, and tear down. Volunteers receive a free event T-shirt. Sign up here.
This page will be updated as the event draws nearer. If you have urgent questions about the event, please email the Championship Committee.
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