https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Kddog000&feedformat=atomNASPAWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T23:22:53ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.29.0https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=77422013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-02-13T20:57:45Z<p>Kddog000: /* 3. Qualification tournament (QT) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register should contact [[Sam Kantimathi]] and [[John Chew]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On May 2, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after May 1 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 1, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held from June 14-16 in Princeton, NJ.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in Princeton, NJ on June 14-16. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=77412013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-02-13T20:54:28Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registering for the qualification process */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register should contact [[Sam Kantimathi]] and [[John Chew]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On May 2, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after May 1 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 1, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held from June 14-16 in Princeton, NJ.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=77402013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-02-13T20:14:29Z<p>Kddog000: /* Qualification period (QP) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On May 2, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after May 1 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 1, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held from June 14-16 in Princeton, NJ.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=77362013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-02-11T18:02:58Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On May 2, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after May 1 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 1, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in May or June 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=77182013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-01-31T03:01:08Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list + Cree, Gabriel */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On May 2, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after May 1 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 1, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in May or June 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=77172013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-01-30T22:28:34Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list - Wiegand */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On May 2, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after May 1 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 1, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in May or June 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=77162013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-01-30T17:29:56Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list + Withers*/</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On May 2, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after May 1 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 1, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in May or June 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=76782013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-01-09T13:01:32Z<p>Kddog000: /* Qualification period (QP) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On May 2, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after May 1 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 1, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in May or June 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=76772013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-01-09T13:00:13Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registering for the qualification process */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On May 2, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after May 1 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=76762013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2013-01-09T12:59:04Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registering for the qualification process -- deadline May 1*/</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by May 1, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=75332013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-12-01T00:03:48Z<p>Kddog000: /* 3. Qualification tournament (QT) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in May or June of 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=75322013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-11-30T23:28:59Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list + Cohen*/</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=75312013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-11-30T22:54:05Z<p>Kddog000: /* 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''(Update: 11-30-12: A NASPA member has pointed out an inconsistency in the handling of bonus points in tournaments of different lengths. To fix this inconsistency, bonus points will no longer be subtracted from players' peak ratings, regardless of the length of the tournament at which the peak rating was earned.)'''<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74782013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-10-10T00:47:59Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74632013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-09-13T18:54:24Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* John O'Laughlin<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74622013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-09-13T04:42:22Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74612013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-09-13T03:39:44Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Cesar Del Solar<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74602013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-09-13T01:55:18Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
[http://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2013/wsc/usaqual.shtml Qualification standings] are updated regularly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74282013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-22T01:11:04Z<p>Kddog000: </p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74212013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T14:37:37Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74202013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T13:41:20Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74182013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:35:36Z<p>Kddog000: /* 2. Top ten overall finishers from the 2011 World SCRABBLE Championship */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74172013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:35:15Z<p>Kddog000: /* 1. World English-language Scrabble Players' Association (WESPA) bye(s) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74162013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:34:56Z<p>Kddog000: /* Available spots */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74152013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:33:18Z<p>Kddog000: /* Qualification period (QP) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74142013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:32:14Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registering for the qualification process */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74132013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:31:49Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registering for the qualification process */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Note: the dates of the qualification period and qualifying tournament may be moved up to account for the early dates of the 2013 National Scrabble Championship)''<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74122013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:11:45Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74112013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:07:02Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74102013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:06:32Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Sam Rosin]]<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74092013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:05:17Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74082013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:02:51Z<p>Kddog000: /* Available spots */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen players in 2013.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74072013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T01:00:15Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen or fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74062013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T00:59:25Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Brian Bowman]]<br />
[[Robert Linn]]<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen or fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74052013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T00:58:14Z<p>Kddog000: /* Qualified players */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen or fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=74042013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2012-08-17T00:56:10Z<p>Kddog000: /* Qualified players */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
[[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen or fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=66902013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-10-09T22:54:22Z<p>Kddog000: 2013 qualification system finished</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2013, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top 10 finishers at the 2011 WSC or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2013 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will be announced after the date for the tournament is set. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2015 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2011 WSC:<br />
<br />
(This section will be added after the completion of the 2011 WSC)<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the deadline for withdrawal)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
(This section will be completed following the completion of the QT)<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held sometime in July 2013.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fourteen or fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top ten overall finishers from the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in WSC2011 will be invited to represent the US in WSC2013, provided they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held in July 2013. Details about the tournament will be announced later. To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating + 50 points (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The remainder of slots (depending on the number of Americans in the top ten, and the overall team allocation) will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating. In order to give greater weight to ratings that are achieved in the lexicon of the World Championship, 50 points will be added to a player's peak rating in the NASPA SOWPODS system. For example, a peak rating of 1900 in the NASPA SOWPODS system will be considered equivalent to a peak rating of 1950 in the NASPA TWL system.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 65 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be generated automatically and will be available through this page.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2013_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=66692013 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-09-21T22:42:38Z<p>Kddog000: New page detailing US qualification system for WSC 2013</p>
<hr />
<div>This page will outline the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC). Full details are expected to be in place by the start of the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]].<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on September 22, 2011 and will end on May 31, 2013.<br />
<br />
== Qualification criteria ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak ratings in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems will continue to be used for qualification. Spots may also be decided through a qualification tournament, or awarded to top finishers from the 2011 WSC.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=63382011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-07-18T20:33:13Z<p>Kddog000: /* 4. Qualification tournament (QT) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: Jason Katz-Brown qualified on the basis of his 2009 WSC performance, but declined to play. Therefore, a 10th slot was determined by peak rating''<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot<br />
<br />
4. John O'Laughlin<br />
<br />
5. Brian Bowman<br />
<br />
6. David Koenig<br />
<br />
7. Laurie Cohen<br />
<br />
8. Chris Cree<br />
<br />
9. Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
10. Marty Gabriel<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
1. Mark Kenas<br />
<br />
2. Chris Lipe<br />
<br />
3. Jim Kramer<br />
<br />
<br />
Should any of the above players withdraw, the alternate will be Bradley Whitmarsh, who finished fourth at the QT.<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Update: The QT has been completed, and the results can be found [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2011/csw/lxt/07/003.shtml here.])''<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=63372011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-07-18T20:32:04Z<p>Kddog000: /* 4. Qualification tournament (QT) + results*/</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: Jason Katz-Brown qualified on the basis of his 2009 WSC performance, but declined to play. Therefore, a 10th slot was determined by peak rating''<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot<br />
<br />
4. John O'Laughlin<br />
<br />
5. Brian Bowman<br />
<br />
6. David Koenig<br />
<br />
7. Laurie Cohen<br />
<br />
8. Chris Cree<br />
<br />
9. Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
10. Marty Gabriel<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
1. Mark Kenas<br />
<br />
2. Chris Lipe<br />
<br />
3. Jim Kramer<br />
<br />
<br />
Should any of the above players withdraw, the alternate will be Bradley Whitmarsh, who finished fourth at the QT.<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
''(Update: The QT has been completed, and the results can be found [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2011/csw/lxt/07/003.shtml here.]''<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=63362011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-07-18T20:20:42Z<p>Kddog000: /* Qualified players + Kenas, Lipe, Kramer*/</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2011 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: Jason Katz-Brown qualified on the basis of his 2009 WSC performance, but declined to play. Therefore, a 10th slot was determined by peak rating''<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot<br />
<br />
4. John O'Laughlin<br />
<br />
5. Brian Bowman<br />
<br />
6. David Koenig<br />
<br />
7. Laurie Cohen<br />
<br />
8. Chris Cree<br />
<br />
9. Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
10. Marty Gabriel<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualification tournament:<br />
<br />
1. Mark Kenas<br />
<br />
2. Chris Lipe<br />
<br />
3. Jim Kramer<br />
<br />
<br />
Should any of the above players withdraw, the alternate will be Bradley Whitmarsh, who finished fourth at the QT.<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=62682011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-06-25T01:12:27Z<p>Kddog000: /* Qualified players */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the USA at the 2011 World Scrabble Championship on the basis of their 2009 WSC performances or on peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: Jason Katz-Brown qualified on the basis of his 2009 WSC performance, but declined to play. Therefore, a 10th slot was determined by peak rating''<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot<br />
<br />
4. John O'Laughlin<br />
<br />
5. Brian Bowman<br />
<br />
6. David Koenig<br />
<br />
7. Laurie Cohen<br />
<br />
8. Chris Cree<br />
<br />
9. Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
10. Marty Gabriel<br />
<br />
<br />
An additional three slots will be determined by the qualification tournament, as described below.<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=62672011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-06-25T01:10:28Z<p>Kddog000: /* Qualified players */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
This list is unofficial, and some of the responses have come via informal correspondence. Players who have signed up but who have not corresponded with me ( [[Brian Bowman]] ) since then are marked "assumed yes." In order to officially withdraw, players must email [[Brian Bowman]] or [[Sam Kantimathi]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: Jason Katz-Brown qualified on the basis of his 2009 WSC performance, but declined to play. Therefore, a 10th slot was determined by peak rating''<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot<br />
<br />
4. John O'Laughlin<br />
<br />
5. Brian Bowman<br />
<br />
6. David Koenig<br />
<br />
7. Laurie Cohen<br />
<br />
8. Chris Cree<br />
<br />
9. Sam Rosin<br />
<br />
10. Marty Gabriel<br />
<br />
<br />
An additional three slots will be determined by the qualification tournament, as described below.<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=62542011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-06-24T00:20:49Z<p>Kddog000: /* Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified ==<br />
<br />
This list is unofficial, and some of the responses have come via informal correspondence. Players who have signed up but who have not corresponded with me ( [[Brian Bowman]] ) since then are marked "assumed yes." In order to officially withdraw, players must email [[Brian Bowman]] or [[Sam Kantimathi]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand - yes<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict - assumed yes<br />
<br />
3. Jason Katz-Brown - no<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto - assumed yes<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman - yes<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot - yes<br />
<br />
4. John O'Laughlin - yes<br />
<br />
5. Brian Bowman - yes<br />
<br />
6. David Koenig - yes<br />
<br />
7. Laurie Cohen - yes<br />
<br />
8. Chris Cree - yes<br />
<br />
9. Sam Rosin - yes<br />
<br />
10. Marty Gabriel - yes<br />
<br />
11. Jesse Day - yes<br />
<br />
12. Chris Lipe - yes<br />
<br />
13. Sammy Okosagah - assumed yes<br />
<br />
14. Evans Clinchy - probably yes<br />
<br />
15. Rod MacNeil - assumed yes<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=62532011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-06-24T00:19:32Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list - Conrad withdrew*/</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified ==<br />
<br />
This list is unofficial, and some of the responses have come via informal correspondence. Players who have signed up but who have not corresponded with me ( [[Brian Bowman]] ) since then are marked "assumed yes." In order to officially withdraw, players must email [[Brian Bowman]] or [[Sam Kantimathi]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand - yes<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict - assumed yes<br />
<br />
3. Jason Katz-Brown - no<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto - assumed yes<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman - yes<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot - yes<br />
<br />
4. Conrad Bassett-Bouchard - maybe<br />
<br />
5. John O'Laughlin - yes<br />
<br />
6. Brian Bowman - yes<br />
<br />
7. David Koenig - yes<br />
<br />
8. Laurie Cohen - yes<br />
<br />
9. Chris Cree - yes<br />
<br />
10. Sam Rosin - yes<br />
<br />
11. Marty Gabriel - yes<br />
<br />
12. Jesse Day - yes<br />
<br />
13. Chris Lipe - yes<br />
<br />
14. Sammy Okosagah - assumed yes<br />
<br />
15. Evans Clinchy - probably yes<br />
<br />
16. Rod MacNeil - assumed yes<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=62512011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-06-23T22:43:36Z<p>Kddog000: /* Registered player list */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified ==<br />
<br />
This list is unofficial, and some of the responses have come via informal correspondence. Players who have signed up but who have not corresponded with me ( [[Brian Bowman]] ) since then are marked "assumed yes." In order to officially withdraw, players must email [[Brian Bowman]] or [[Sam Kantimathi]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand - yes<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict - assumed yes<br />
<br />
3. Jason Katz-Brown - no<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto - assumed yes<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman - yes<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot - yes<br />
<br />
4. Conrad Bassett-Bouchard - maybe<br />
<br />
5. John O'Laughlin - yes<br />
<br />
6. Brian Bowman - yes<br />
<br />
7. David Koenig - yes<br />
<br />
8. Laurie Cohen - yes<br />
<br />
9. Chris Cree - yes<br />
<br />
10. Sam Rosin - yes<br />
<br />
11. Marty Gabriel - yes<br />
<br />
12. Jesse Day - yes<br />
<br />
13. Chris Lipe - yes<br />
<br />
14. Sammy Okosagah - assumed yes<br />
<br />
15. Evans Clinchy - probably yes<br />
<br />
16. Rod MacNeil - assumed yes<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=62502011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-06-23T22:43:02Z<p>Kddog000: /* Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified ==<br />
<br />
This list is unofficial, and some of the responses have come via informal correspondence. Players who have signed up but who have not corresponded with me ( [[Brian Bowman]] ) since then are marked "assumed yes." In order to officially withdraw, players must email [[Brian Bowman]] or [[Sam Kantimathi]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand - yes<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict - assumed yes<br />
<br />
3. Jason Katz-Brown - no<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto - assumed yes<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman - yes<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot - yes<br />
<br />
4. Conrad Bassett-Bouchard - maybe<br />
<br />
5. John O'Laughlin - yes<br />
<br />
6. Brian Bowman - yes<br />
<br />
7. David Koenig - yes<br />
<br />
8. Laurie Cohen - yes<br />
<br />
9. Chris Cree - yes<br />
<br />
10. Sam Rosin - yes<br />
<br />
11. Marty Gabriel - yes<br />
<br />
12. Jesse Day - yes<br />
<br />
13. Chris Lipe - yes<br />
<br />
14. Sammy Okosagah - assumed yes<br />
<br />
15. Evans Clinchy - probably yes<br />
<br />
16. Rod MacNeil - assumed yes<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Rob Robinsky<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=62492011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-06-23T22:13:32Z<p>Kddog000: /* Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified - JKB is a no*/</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified ==<br />
<br />
This list is unofficial, and some of the responses have come via informal correspondence. Players who have signed up but who have not corresponded with me ( [[Brian Bowman]] ) since then are marked "assumed yes." In order to officially withdraw, players must email [[Brian Bowman]] or [[Sam Kantimathi]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand - yes<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict - assumed yes<br />
<br />
3. Jason Katz-Brown - no<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto - assumed yes<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman - yes<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot - yes<br />
<br />
4. Conrad Bassett-Bouchard - maybe<br />
<br />
5. John O'Laughlin - yes<br />
<br />
6. Brian Bowman - yes<br />
<br />
7. David Koenig - yes<br />
<br />
8. Laurie Cohen - yes<br />
<br />
9. Chris Cree - yes<br />
<br />
10. Sam Rosin - yes<br />
<br />
11. Rob Robinsky - probably no<br />
<br />
12. Marty Gabriel - yes<br />
<br />
13. Jesse Day - yes<br />
<br />
14. Chris Lipe - yes<br />
<br />
15. Sammy Okosagah - assumed yes<br />
<br />
16. Evans Clinchy - probably yes<br />
<br />
17. Rod MacNeil - assumed yes<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Rob Robinsky<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=62482011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-06-23T16:18:14Z<p>Kddog000: /* Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified ==<br />
<br />
This list is unofficial, and some of the responses have come via informal correspondence. Players who have signed up but who have not corresponded with me ( [[Brian Bowman]] ) since then are marked "assumed yes." In order to officially withdraw, players must email [[Brian Bowman]] or [[Sam Kantimathi]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand - yes<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict - assumed yes<br />
<br />
3. Jason Katz-Brown - maybe<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto - assumed yes<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman - yes<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot - yes<br />
<br />
4. Conrad Bassett-Bouchard - maybe<br />
<br />
5. John O'Laughlin - yes<br />
<br />
6. Brian Bowman - yes<br />
<br />
7. David Koenig - yes<br />
<br />
8. Laurie Cohen - yes<br />
<br />
9. Chris Cree - yes<br />
<br />
10. Sam Rosin - yes<br />
<br />
11. Rob Robinsky - probably no<br />
<br />
12. Marty Gabriel - yes<br />
<br />
13. Jesse Day - yes<br />
<br />
14. Chris Lipe - yes<br />
<br />
15. Sammy Okosagah - assumed yes<br />
<br />
16. Evans Clinchy - probably yes<br />
<br />
17. Rod MacNeil - assumed yes<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Rob Robinsky<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2011_World_SCRABBLE_Championship_US_qualification_system&diff=62452011 World SCRABBLE Championship US qualification system2011-06-21T20:24:41Z<p>Kddog000: /* Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified - JKB undecided*/</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who will represent the United States at the [[2011 World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player registers to play for the U.S. and then withdraws to attempt to represent another nation at WSC 2011, they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at any Causeway Challenges held between 2011 and 2013 and the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
In order to claim a spot on the team, interested players must register for the qualification process by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Players wishing to register can do so by contacting [[Sam Kantimathi]] or [[Brian Bowman]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top three finishers from the 2009 WSC, or who intend to qualify on the basis of peak rating must register and commit to play by June 23, 2011 at 11:59 PST. On June 24, the players who qualify by peak rating will be announced. Any player who qualifies by peak rating and withdraws after June 23 will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players who intend to earn a spot through the qualifying tournament must register for the tournament by July 10, 2011. All players in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WSC if they qualify. Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws after the completion of the tournament will be ineligible to play on the U.S. team at the 2013 World Scrabble Championship.<br />
<br />
== Unofficial top 20 registered players with likelihood of attendance if qualified ==<br />
<br />
This list is unofficial, and some of the responses have come via informal correspondence. Players who have signed up but who have not corresponded with me ( [[Brian Bowman]] ) since then are marked "assumed yes." In order to officially withdraw, players must email [[Brian Bowman]] or [[Sam Kantimathi]].<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via 2009 WSC Performance:<br />
<br />
1. Dave Wiegand - assumed yes<br />
<br />
2. Nathan Benedict - assumed yes<br />
<br />
3. Jason Katz-Brown - maybe<br />
<br />
<br />
Peak rating:<br />
<br />
1. Brian Cappelletto - assumed yes<br />
<br />
2. Joel Sherman - yes<br />
<br />
3. Geoff Thevenot - yes<br />
<br />
4. Conrad Bassett-Bouchard - maybe<br />
<br />
5. John O'Laughlin - yes<br />
<br />
6. Brian Bowman - yes<br />
<br />
7. David Koenig - yes<br />
<br />
8. Laurie Cohen - yes<br />
<br />
9. Chris Cree - yes<br />
<br />
10. Sam Rosin - yes<br />
<br />
11. Rob Robinsky - probably no<br />
<br />
12. Marty Gabriel - assumed yes<br />
<br />
13. Jesse Day - yes<br />
<br />
14. Chris Lipe - yes<br />
<br />
15. Sammy Okosagah - assumed yes<br />
<br />
16. Evans Clinchy - probably yes<br />
<br />
17. Rod MacNeil - assumed yes<br />
<br />
== Registered player list ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process:<br />
<br />
<br />
* Peter Armstrong<br />
* Conrad Bassett-Bouchard<br />
* [[Nathan Benedict]]<br />
* [[Brian Bowman]]<br />
* [[Brian Cappelletto]]<br />
* Amit Chakrabarti<br />
* Evans Clinchy<br />
* Laurie Cohen<br />
* [[Chris Cree]]<br />
* Jesse Day<br />
* Marty Gabriel<br />
* Jason Idalski<br />
* [[Sam Kantimathi]]<br />
* Jason Keller<br />
* David Koenig<br />
* [[Jim Kramer]]<br />
* [[Robert Linn]]<br />
* [[Chris Lipe]]<br />
* [[Rod MacNeil]]<br />
* Jeremiah Mead<br />
* John O&rsquo;Laughlin<br />
* Sammy Okosagah<br />
* Steve Polatnick<br />
* Dan Pratt<br />
* Rob Robinsky<br />
* Sam Rosin<br />
* [[Joel Sherman]]<br />
* [[Geoff Thevenot]]<br />
* Bradley Whitmarsh<br />
* [[Dave Wiegand]]<br />
* Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The qualification period begins on January 1, 2010 and will end on May 31, 2011. A qualification tournament (QT) will be held in Northeast Ohio on July 15-17, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The United States will be represented by fifteen players in 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at the previous WSC, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2009 World SCRABBLE Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots will be reserved for the top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC. If any of these players decline to play, then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
''Note: The top three American finishers at the 2009 WSC were Dave Wiegand, Nathan Benedict and Jason Katz-Brown.''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA TWL or NASPA SOWPODS rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Nine spots will be determined by peak rating during the QP. <br />
<br />
<br />
A player’s PR is the highest tournament rating that is achieved after the player has fulfilled the participation requirements (see below). <br />
<br />
<br />
A player may use either their NASPA TWL rating or their NASPA SOWPODS rating as a peak rating.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA TWL rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA TWL rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
In order for a player's NASPA SOWPODS rating to count as a valid peak rating, the player must have played 50 total games in the NASPA TWL and NASPA SOWPODS rating systems. Additionally, the player must have played 30 games in the NASPA SOWPODS rating system, including two tournaments of at least 5 games each.<br />
<br />
<br />
Players with peak ratings in both rating systems will use the higher of the two peaks as their PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
Only ratings achieved at the conclusion of fully rated tournaments will be considered a PR.<br />
<br />
<br />
If a PR includes bonus points earned from the second half of a tourney 17-32 rounds long (or from the final third of a tourney 33-48 rounds long), then those specific bonus points will be subtracted from the player's final rating that tourney before reaching the PR for that tourney only. Subsequent tourneys will again include the bonus points from the previous events. <br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Highest NASPA SOWPODS peak rating.<br />
# Highest number of NASPA SOWPODS games played.<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 50 games in the QP.<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP.<br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Three spots (and one alternate) will be determined by a 20-game qualification tournament that will be held from July 15-17 in Northeast Ohio (the Cleveland/Akron area). Details about the tournament can be found on the NASPA tournament calendar [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/listings.html#2011071520110717tccak here] To be eligible for the QT, players must have played 20 games fully-rated by NASPA (TWL or SOWPODS) during the QP. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WSC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== QT tie-breakers (if tied on wins and spread) ====<br />
<br />
<br />
If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.<br />
<br />
== Qualification Standings ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Please see the automatically generated <br />
[{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2011/wsc/usaqual.shtml qualification list],<br />
updated weekly.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
<br />
# Players who accept an allotted spot and withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
# One alternate spot for the U.S. team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
# Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.</div>Kddog000