https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Tonyleah&feedformat=atomNASPAWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T16:31:17ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.29.0https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2019_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=136072019 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2018-07-12T13:25:26Z<p>Tonyleah: Corrected dates</p>
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<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2019 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2019).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2019 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Goa, India, from October 22-26, 2019.<br />
(We expect there will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on October 21, 2019 in Goa that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 10 spots for the WESPAC2019. This document sets out how the 10 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2019.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2019.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament(s) will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2017 and ends on May 31, 2019. The qualification tournament(s), if held, will be held sometime thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2017 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finished in the top quarter of the 119 person field in WESPAC 2017 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2019.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (8th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament or tournaments.<br />
The remaining 7 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2019.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
If more than 10 qualified players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament or tournaments according to the following procedure:<br />
If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers nationwide, at least one Qualifying Tournament will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Manitoba westward, a Western QT will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Ontario eastward, an Eastern QT will be run.<br />
* If only a Western QT or only an Eastern QT runs, that tournament sends 2 players. If both QTs run, each tournament sends 1 player each.<br />
* If no QTs run, then both spots are apportioned based on rating.<br />
* If neither half of the country has 4 non-qualifiers but there are more than 4 in total, the Canadian Committee reserves the right to decide where the QT is located.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
== Qualified Players ==<br />
The Canadian Committee will announce the players who have qualified to represent Canada at WESPAC 2019 in this space.<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2019:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Sophia Ozorio<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2019_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=136022019 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2018-07-06T15:32:11Z<p>Tonyleah: Added Sophia Ozorio</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2019 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2019).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2019 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Goa, India, from October 21-26, 2019.<br />
(We expect there will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on October 20, 2019 in Goa that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 10 spots for the WESPAC2019. This document sets out how the 10 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2019.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2019.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament(s) will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2017 and ends on May 31, 2019. The qualification tournament(s), if held, will be held sometime thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2017 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finished in the top quarter of the 119 person field in WESPAC 2017 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2019.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (8th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament or tournaments.<br />
The remaining 7 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2019.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
If more than 10 qualified players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament or tournaments according to the following procedure:<br />
If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers nationwide, at least one Qualifying Tournament will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Manitoba westward, a Western QT will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Ontario eastward, an Eastern QT will be run.<br />
* If only a Western QT or only an Eastern QT runs, that tournament sends 2 players. If both QTs run, each tournament sends 1 player each.<br />
* If no QTs run, then both spots are apportioned based on rating.<br />
* If neither half of the country has 4 non-qualifiers but there are more than 4 in total, the Canadian Committee reserves the right to decide where the QT is located.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
== Qualified Players ==<br />
The Canadian Committee will announce the players who have qualified to represent Canada at WESPAC 2019 in this space.<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2019:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Sophia Ozorio<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=World_English-language_Scrabble_Players_Association&diff=13568World English-language Scrabble Players Association2018-07-02T11:32:22Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Events */ Added WESPAC 2015 in Perth</p>
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<div>The '''World English-language Scrabble Players' Association''' ('''WESPA''') is an organization formed in 2003 to represent the players of English-language [[SCRABBLE]]&reg; games worldwide.<br />
<br />
The [[International Committee]] represents the specific interests of NASPA players who play at an international level.<br />
<br />
For more information, please refer to the [http://www.wespa.org/ WESPA home page].<br />
<br />
== Events ==<br />
<br />
; [[2015 WESPA Invitational Masters]] (WESPAC)<br />
: Invitational event, November 4&ndash;8, 2015, Perth, Australia<br />
<br />
; [[2017 WESPA Championship]] (WESPAC)<br />
: Invitational event, November 6&ndash;12, 2017, Nairobi, Kenya<br />
<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship]] (WESPAC)<br />
: Invitational event, October21&ndash;26, 2019, Goa, India</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2015_WESPA_Invitational_Masters&diff=135672015 WESPA Invitational Masters2018-07-02T11:27:51Z<p>Tonyleah: Clarified event name as WESPAC</p>
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<div>'''WESPA''' announced in December 2014 that [[CASPA]] would be organising the first '''WESPA Championship''' in affiliation with WESPA. They included the following additional details in that announcement:<br />
<br />
* Venue: Gloucester Park, Perth, Australia<br />
* Dates: November 4-8, 2015<br />
* Qualifications: based on post-SCT 2013 numbers but expanded by some 50%<br />
* Open Division: there is sufficient space at the venue for one to take place parallel to the invitational event<br />
* Last Chance Qualifier: is likely to be held<br />
<br />
The tentative name "WESPA Invitational Masters" was later changed to WESPA Championship, or WESPAC.<br />
<br />
Players interested in representing Canada at this event should follow the procedure given in the<br />
[[2015 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System]].<br />
<br />
Players interested in representing the United States at this event should follow the procedure given in the<br />
[[2015 WESPA Championship US Qualification System]].</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2019_WESPA_Championship&diff=135592019 WESPA Championship2018-07-01T21:27:18Z<p>Tonyleah: </p>
<hr />
<div>The '''2019 WESPA Championship''' (WESPAC2019) is an invitational championship<br />
organized by '''[[WESPA]]''' to be held on October 21&ndash;26, 2019 in Goa, India.<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
; [http://www.wespa.org/news/goawespac19.shtml Official announcement]<br />
: more details about the event itself<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship US Qualification System]] (available soon)<br />
: how to qualify to play for the United States team<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System]]<br />
: how to qualify to play for the Canadian team</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2019_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=135582019 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2018-07-01T20:15:56Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registered Players */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2019 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2019).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2019 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Goa, India, from October 21-26, 2019.<br />
(We expect there will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on October 20, 2019 in Goa that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 10 spots for the WESPAC2019. This document sets out how the 10 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2019.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2019.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament(s) will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2017 and ends on May 31, 2019. The qualification tournament(s), if held, will be held sometime thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finished in the top quarter of the 119 person field in WESPAC 2017 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2019.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (8th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament or tournaments.<br />
The remaining 7 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2019.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
If more than 10 qualified players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament or tournaments according to the following procedure:<br />
If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers nationwide, at least one Qualifying Tournament will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Manitoba westward, a Western QT will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Ontario eastward, an Eastern QT will be run.<br />
* If only a Western QT or only an Eastern QT runs, that tournament sends 2 players. If both QTs run, each tournament sends 1 player each.<br />
* If no QTs run, then both spots are apportioned based on rating.<br />
* If neither half of the country has 4 non-qualifiers but there are more than 4 in total, the Canadian Committee reserves the right to decide where the QT is located.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
== Qualified Players ==<br />
The Canadian Committee will announce the players who have qualified to represent Canada at WESPAC 2019 in this space.<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2019:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2019_WESPA_Championship&diff=135572019 WESPA Championship2018-07-01T20:05:01Z<p>Tonyleah: </p>
<hr />
<div>The '''2019 WESPA Championship''' (WESPAC2019) is an invitational championship<br />
organized by '''[[WESPA]]''' on October 21&ndash;26, 2019 in Goa, India.<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
; [http://www.wespa.org/news/goawespac19.shtml Official announcement]<br />
: more details about the event itself<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship US Qualification System]] (available soon)<br />
: how to qualify to play for the United States team<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System]]<br />
: how to qualify to play for the Canadian team</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2019_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=135562019 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2018-07-01T20:04:00Z<p>Tonyleah: </p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2019 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2019).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2019 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Goa, India, from October 21-26, 2019.<br />
(We expect there will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on October 20, 2019 in Goa that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 10 spots for the WESPAC2019. This document sets out how the 10 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2019.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2019.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament(s) will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2017 and ends on May 31, 2019. The qualification tournament(s), if held, will be held sometime thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finished in the top quarter of the 119 person field in WESPAC 2017 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2019.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (8th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament or tournaments.<br />
The remaining 7 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2019.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
If more than 10 qualified players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament or tournaments according to the following procedure:<br />
If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers nationwide, at least one Qualifying Tournament will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Manitoba westward, a Western QT will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Ontario eastward, an Eastern QT will be run.<br />
* If only a Western QT or only an Eastern QT runs, that tournament sends 2 players. If both QTs run, each tournament sends 1 player each.<br />
* If no QTs run, then both spots are apportioned based on rating.<br />
* If neither half of the country has 4 non-qualifiers but there are more than 4 in total, the Canadian Committee reserves the right to decide where the QT is located.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
== Qualified Players ==<br />
The Canadian Committee will announce the players who have qualified to represent Canada at WESPAC 2019 in this space.<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players registered for WESPAC2019:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2019_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=135552019 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2018-07-01T20:03:14Z<p>Tonyleah: Created page WESPAC 2019 Canadian QS</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2019 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2019).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2019 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Goa, India, from October 21-26, 2019.<br />
(We expect there will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on October 20, 2019 in Goa that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 10 spots for the WESPAC2019. This document sets out how the 10 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2019.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2019.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament(s) will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2017 and ends on May 31, 2019. The qualification tournament(s), if held, will be held sometime thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2019.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finished in the top quarter of the 119 person field in WESPAC 2017 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2019.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (8th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament or tournaments.<br />
The remaining 7 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2019.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
If more than 10 qualified players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament or tournaments according to the following procedure:<br />
If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers nationwide, at least one Qualifying Tournament will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Manitoba westward, a Western QT will be run.<br />
* If there are at least 4 non-qualifiers living in Ontario eastward, an Eastern QT will be run.<br />
* If only a Western QT or only an Eastern QT runs, that tournament sends 2 players. If both QTs run, each tournament sends 1 player each.<br />
* If no QTs run, then both spots are apportioned based on rating.<br />
* If neither half of the country has 4 non-qualifiers but there are more than 4 in total, the Canadian Committee reserves the right to decide where the QT is located.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
== Qualified Players ==<br />
The Canadian Committee will announce the players who have qualified to represent Canada at WESPAC 2019 in this space.<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players registered for WESPAC2019:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2019_WESPA_Championship&diff=135542019 WESPA Championship2018-07-01T19:57:34Z<p>Tonyleah: Updated link</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''2019 WESPA Championship''' (WESPAC2019) is an invitational championship<br />
organized by '''[[WESPA]]''' on October 21&ndash;26, 2019 in Goa, India.<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
; [http://www.wespa.org/news/goawespac19.shtml Official announcement]<br />
: more details about the event itself<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship US Qualification System]]<br />
: how to qualify to play for the United States team (available soon)<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System]]<br />
: how to qualify to play for the Canadian team</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2019_WESPA_Championship&diff=135532019 WESPA Championship2018-07-01T19:56:12Z<p>Tonyleah: Created page with "The '''2019 WESPA Championship''' (WESPAC2019) is an invitational championship organized by '''WESPA''' on October 21&ndash;26, 2019 in Goa, India. See also: ; [http://ww..."</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''2019 WESPA Championship''' (WESPAC2019) is an invitational championship<br />
organized by '''[[WESPA]]''' on October 21&ndash;26, 2019 in Goa, India.<br />
<br />
See also:<br />
; [http://www.wespa.org/news/wespac17.shtml Official announcement]<br />
: more details about the event itself<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship US Qualification System]]<br />
: how to qualify to play for the United States team<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System]]<br />
: how to qualify to play for the Canadian team</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=World_English-language_Scrabble_Players_Association&diff=13552World English-language Scrabble Players Association2018-07-01T19:52:58Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Events */ Added WESPAC 2019 in Goa</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''World English-language Scrabble Players' Association''' ('''WESPA''') is an organization formed in 2003 to represent the players of English-language [[SCRABBLE]]&reg; games worldwide.<br />
<br />
The [[International Committee]] represents the specific interests of NASPA players who play at an international level.<br />
<br />
For more information, please refer to the [http://www.wespa.org/ WESPA home page].<br />
<br />
== Events ==<br />
<br />
; [[2017 WESPA Championship]] (WESPAC)<br />
: Invitational event, November 6&ndash;12, 2017, Nairobi, Kenya<br />
<br />
; [[2019 WESPA Championship]] (WESPAC)<br />
: Invitational event, October21&ndash;26, 2019, Goa, India</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=128732017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-08-13T02:40:40Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Additional Spots */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
The qualifying period is now over, and as of August 1st, 2017, there are unclaimed spots available for the US Team. These spots are available to any NASPA member in good standing who is a United States Citizen or permanent resident on a first-come first-served basis.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang (withdrew)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified to claim unfilled spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
*Cheryl Melvin<br />
*Tobey Roland<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There were 9 unfilled spots for the US team at the end of the qualifying period. Players could register up to July 1 for those spots.<br />
<br />
These players registered for the additional 9 spots by July 1, and qualified:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
These players have been given one of the remaining unclaimed spots:<br />
*Cheryl Melvin<br />
*Tobey Roland<br />
<br />
<br />
There are now 4 remaining spots for the US Team. If you are interested in claiming one of these spots, please email info@scrabbleplayers.org<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=128722017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-08-13T02:40:00Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Qualified players */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
The qualifying period is now over, and as of August 1st, 2017, there are unclaimed spots available for the US Team. These spots are available to any NASPA member in good standing who is a United States Citizen or permanent resident on a first-come first-served basis.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang (withdrew)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified to claim unfilled spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
*Cheryl Melvin<br />
*Tobey Roland<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There were 9 unfilled spots for the US team at the end of the qualifying period. Players could register up to July 1 for those spots.<br />
<br />
These players registered for the additional 9 spots by July 1, and qualified:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
These players have been given one of the remaining unclaimed spots:<br />
*Cheryl Melvin<br />
*Suthiraphan Assarat<br />
*Tobey Roland<br />
<br />
<br />
There are now 3 remaining spots for the US Team. If you are interested in claiming one of these spots, please email info@scrabbleplayers.org<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=128552017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-08-05T16:15:44Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Additional Spots */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
The qualifying period is now over, and as of August 1st, 2017, there are unclaimed spots available for the US Team. These spots are available to any NASPA member in good standing who is a United States Citizen or permanent resident on a first-come first-served basis.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang (withdrew)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified to claim unfilled spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
*Cheryl Melvin<br />
*Suthiriphan Assarat<br />
*Tobey Roland<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There were 9 unfilled spots for the US team at the end of the qualifying period. Players could register up to July 1 for those spots.<br />
<br />
These players registered for the additional 9 spots by July 1, and qualified:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
These players have been given one of the remaining unclaimed spots:<br />
*Cheryl Melvin<br />
*Suthiraphan Assarat<br />
*Tobey Roland<br />
<br />
<br />
There are now 3 remaining spots for the US Team. If you are interested in claiming one of these spots, please email info@scrabbleplayers.org<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=126582017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-07-03T01:39:39Z<p>Tonyleah: /* 6 Additional Spots */ grammar</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
Note that the qualification period is now over, and this page will be updated soon with revised information.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang (withdrew)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified to claim unfilled spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== 6 Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There were 9 unfilled spots for the US team at the end of the qualifying period. Players could register up to July 1 for those spots.<br />
<br />
These players registered for the additional 9 spots by July 1, and qualified:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
<br />
There are now 6 remaining spots for the US Team. If you are interested in claiming one of these spots, please email info@scrabbleplayers.org<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=126572017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-07-03T01:38:00Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Qualified players */ Nang withdrew</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
Note that the qualification period is now over, and this page will be updated soon with revised information.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang (withdrew)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified to claim unfilled spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== 6 Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There were 9 remaining spots for the US team. Players could register up to July 1 for those spots.<br />
<br />
Registered for the additional 9 spots by July 1, and qualifying:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
There are now 6 remaining spots for the US Team. If you are interested in claiming one of these spots, please email info@scrabbleplayers.org<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=126562017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-07-03T01:36:59Z<p>Tonyleah: /* 8 Additional Spots */ Now 6 Additional Spots</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
Note that the qualification period is now over, and this page will be updated soon with revised information.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified to claim unfilled spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== 6 Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There were 9 remaining spots for the US team. Players could register up to July 1 for those spots.<br />
<br />
Registered for the additional 9 spots by July 1, and qualifying:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
There are now 6 remaining spots for the US Team. If you are interested in claiming one of these spots, please email info@scrabbleplayers.org<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=126552017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-07-03T01:28:45Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Qualified players */ Milton, Withers, Weil</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
Note that the qualification period is now over, and this page will be updated soon with revised information.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified to claim unfilled spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== 8 Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There are 9 remaining spots for the US team. Players can register between now and July 1 for those spots. At that time, if there are more than 9 registrants the spots will be allocated by peak rating.<br />
<br />
Registered for the additional 9 spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=126542017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-07-03T01:25:51Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Qualified Players */ Max Panitch</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 qualified players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later. The QT was cancelled.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that the QT was eliminated, and any future available spots will be awarded by the Canadian Committee.''<br />
<br />
== Qualified Players ==<br />
The Canadian Committee has certified that the following 9 players have qualified to represent Canada at WESPAC 2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Shan Abbasi<br />
* Max Panitch<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Ryan Smith<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Shan Abbasi<br />
* Vince Castellano (withdrew)<br />
* Max Panitch<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=126532017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-07-01T20:55:14Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registered Players */ Max Panitch</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 qualified players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later. The QT was cancelled.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that the QT was eliminated, and any future available spots will be awarded by the Canadian Committee.''<br />
<br />
== Qualified Players ==<br />
The Canadian Committee has certified that the following 8 players have qualified to represent Canada at WESPAC 2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Shan Abbasi<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Ryan Smith<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Shan Abbasi<br />
* Vince Castellano (withdrew)<br />
* Max Panitch<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=126332017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-06-30T01:42:58Z<p>Tonyleah: /* 8 Additional Spots */ Brent Weil</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
Note that the qualification period is now over, and this page will be updated soon with revised information.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== 8 Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There are 9 remaining spots for the US team. Players can register between now and July 1 for those spots. At that time, if there are more than 9 registrants the spots will be allocated by peak rating.<br />
<br />
Registered for the additional 9 spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
*Brent Weil<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=125732017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-06-22T12:26:50Z<p>Tonyleah: /* 9 Additional Spots */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
Note that the qualification period is now over, and this page will be updated soon with revised information.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== 8 Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There are 9 remaining spots for the US team. Players can register between now and July 1 for those spots. At that time, if there are more than 9 registrants the spots will be allocated by peak rating.<br />
<br />
Registered for the additional 9 spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=125722017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-06-22T12:26:24Z<p>Tonyleah: /* 8 Additional Spots */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
Note that the qualification period is now over, and this page will be updated soon with revised information.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== 8 Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There are 9 remaining spots for the US team. Players can register between now and July 1 for those spots. At that time, if there are more than 8 registrants the spots will be allocated by peak rating.<br />
<br />
Registered for the additional 8 spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=125712017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-06-22T12:18:34Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Qualified Players */ Remove Castellano</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 qualified players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later. The QT was cancelled.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that the QT was eliminated, and any future available spots will be awarded by the Canadian Committee.''<br />
<br />
== Qualified Players ==<br />
The Canadian Committee has certified that the following 8 players have qualified to represent Canada at WESPAC 2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Shan Abbasi<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Ryan Smith<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Shan Abbasi<br />
* Vince Castellano<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=125392017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-06-06T02:34:01Z<p>Tonyleah: /* 8 Additional Spots */ Withers</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
Note that the qualification period is now over, and this page will be updated soon with revised information.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== 8 Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There are 8 remaining spots for the US team. Players can register between now and July 1 for those spots. At that time, if there are more than 8 registrants the spots will be allocated by peak rating.<br />
<br />
Registered for the additional 8 spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
*Ben Withers<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=125382017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-06-05T15:18:47Z<p>Tonyleah: Qualified Players named</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 qualified players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later. The QT was cancelled.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that the QT was eliminated, and any future available spots will be awarded by the Canadian Committee.''<br />
<br />
== Qualified Players ==<br />
The Canadian Committee has certified that the following 9 players have qualified to represent Canada at WESPAC 2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Shan Abbasi<br />
* Vince Castellano<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Ryan Smith<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
* Shan Abbasi<br />
* Vince Castellano<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=125372017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-06-04T19:33:44Z<p>Tonyleah: Additional 8 Spots</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''. <br />
<br />
Note that the qualification period is now over, and this page will be updated soon with revised information.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the players who have qualified.<br />
<br />
== 8 Additional Spots ==<br />
<br />
There are 8 remaining spots for the US team. Players can register between now and July 1 for those spots. At that time, if there are more than 8 registrants the spots will be allocated by peak rating.<br />
<br />
Registered for the additional 8 spots:<br />
*Dan Milton<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=124772017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-05-22T18:24:13Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registering for the qualification process */ Wiegand</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process<br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
*Sandy Nang<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the above.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=124702017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-05-22T00:49:19Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registered Players */ Yvonne Lobo</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that if the QT is eliminated then this section will be revised''<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Ryan Smith<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
* Yvonne Lobo<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=124692017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-05-21T18:00:48Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registered Players */ Priya Fernando</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that if the QT is eliminated then this section will be revised''<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Ryan Smith<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
* Priya Fernando<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=123492017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-04-30T17:16:28Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registering for the qualification process */ Koenig</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process<br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
*Dave Koenig<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the above.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=123392017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-04-29T18:31:50Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registering for the qualification process */ Clinchy</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process<br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the above.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=TTSA_Agreement&diff=12331TTSA Agreement2017-04-28T16:58:05Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Draft Agreement Text */</p>
<hr />
<div>As of April 2017, the [[International Committee]] is negotiating the following agreement with the TTSA.<br />
<br />
== Draft Agreement Text ==<br />
<br />
NASPA agrees to:<br />
<br />
# Publish this agreement on its webpage at http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/TTSA_Agreement and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant complimentary NASPA membership to TTSA members resident in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean countries affiliated to the TTSA who are registered to play in NASPA-sanctioned tournaments, thereby exempting them from the normal requirement of paying for association membership to participate in official events.<br />
# Grant access to TTSA officials to NASPA's membership database query tool so that they may verify membership status of NASPA members intending to play in TTSA events, and provide timely technical support for this service via email at info@scrabbleplayers.org.<br />
<br />
<br />
The TTSA agrees to:<br />
# Publish this agreement on its website at (TBA) and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant free entrance to its monthly open tournaments to verified NASPA members to the value of the NASPA membership fee. <br />
# Provide contact information to verify membership status of TTSA members intending to play in NASPA events.<br />
# Grant Associate membership status to NASPA members who are desirous of collaborating with the TTSA towards the furtherance of Scrabble in the Caribbean.<br />
<br />
<br />
This agreement will take effect when it is ratified by the NASPA Executive Committee, and may be backdated by mutual agreement of both parties.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=TTSA_Agreement&diff=12330TTSA Agreement2017-04-28T16:56:42Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Draft Agreement Text */</p>
<hr />
<div>As of April 2017, the [[International Committee]] is negotiating the following agreement with the TTSA.<br />
<br />
== Draft Agreement Text ==<br />
<br />
NASPA agrees to:<br />
<br />
# Publish this agreement on its webpage at http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/TTSA_Agreement and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant complimentary NASPA membership to TTSA members resident in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean countries affiliated to the TTSA who are registered to play in NASPA-sanctioned tournaments, thereby exempting them from the normal requirement of paying for association membership to participate in official events.<br />
# Grant access to TTSA officials to NASPA's membership database query tool so that they may verify membership status of NASPA members intending to play in TTSA events, and provide timely technical support for this service via email at info@scrabbleplayers.org.<br />
<br />
The TTSA agrees to:<br />
# Publish this agreement on its website at (TBA) and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant free entrance to its monthly open tournaments to verified NASPA members to the value of the NASPA membership fee. <br />
# Provide contact information to verify membership status of HKSPA members intending to play in NASPA events.<br />
# Grant Associate membership status to NASPA members who are desirous of collaborating with the TTSA towards the furtherance of Scrabble in the Caribbean.<br />
<br />
This agreement will take effect when it is ratified by the NASPA Executive Committee, and may be backdated by mutual agreement of both parties.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=TTSA_Agreement&diff=12329TTSA Agreement2017-04-28T16:56:20Z<p>Tonyleah: </p>
<hr />
<div>As of April 2017, the [[International Committee]] is negotiating the following agreement with the TTSA.<br />
<br />
== Draft Agreement Text ==<br />
<br />
NASPA agrees to:<br />
<br />
# Publish this agreement on its webpage at http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/HKSPA_Agreement and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant complimentary NASPA membership to TTSA members resident in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean countries affiliated to the TTSA who are registered to play in NASPA-sanctioned tournaments, thereby exempting them from the normal requirement of paying for association membership to participate in official events.<br />
# Grant access to TTSA officials to NASPA's membership database query tool so that they may verify membership status of NASPA members intending to play in TTSA events, and provide timely technical support for this service via email at info@scrabbleplayers.org.<br />
<br />
The TTSA agrees to:<br />
# Publish this agreement on its website at (TBA) and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant free entrance to its monthly open tournaments to verified NASPA members to the value of the NASPA membership fee. <br />
# Provide contact information to verify membership status of HKSPA members intending to play in NASPA events.<br />
# Grant Associate membership status to NASPA members who are desirous of collaborating with the TTSA towards the furtherance of Scrabble in the Caribbean.<br />
<br />
This agreement will take effect when it is ratified by the NASPA Executive Committee, and may be backdated by mutual agreement of both parties.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=TTSA_Agreement&diff=12328TTSA Agreement2017-04-28T16:55:59Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Draft Agreement Text */</p>
<hr />
<div>As of April 2017, the [[International Committee]] is negotiating the following agreement with the HKSPA.<br />
<br />
== Draft Agreement Text ==<br />
<br />
NASPA agrees to:<br />
<br />
# Publish this agreement on its webpage at http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/HKSPA_Agreement and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant complimentary NASPA membership to TTSA members resident in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean countries affiliated to the TTSA who are registered to play in NASPA-sanctioned tournaments, thereby exempting them from the normal requirement of paying for association membership to participate in official events.<br />
# Grant access to TTSA officials to NASPA's membership database query tool so that they may verify membership status of NASPA members intending to play in TTSA events, and provide timely technical support for this service via email at info@scrabbleplayers.org.<br />
<br />
The TTSA agrees to:<br />
# Publish this agreement on its website at (TBA) and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant free entrance to its monthly open tournaments to verified NASPA members to the value of the NASPA membership fee. <br />
# Provide contact information to verify membership status of HKSPA members intending to play in NASPA events.<br />
# Grant Associate membership status to NASPA members who are desirous of collaborating with the TTSA towards the furtherance of Scrabble in the Caribbean.<br />
<br />
This agreement will take effect when it is ratified by the NASPA Executive Committee, and may be backdated by mutual agreement of both parties.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=HKSPA_Agreement&diff=12327HKSPA Agreement2017-04-28T16:48:54Z<p>Tonyleah: Create HKSPA Agreement page</p>
<hr />
<div>As of April 2017, the [[International Committee]] is negotiating the following agreement with the HKSPA.<br />
<br />
== Draft Agreement Text ==<br />
<br />
NASPA agrees to:<br />
<br />
# Publish this agreement on its webpage at http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/HKSPA_Agreement and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant complimentary NASPA membership to HKSPA members resident in Hong Kong who are registered to play in NASPA-sanctioned tournaments, thereby exempting them from the normal requirement of paying for association membership to participate in official events.<br />
# Grant access to HKSPA officials to NASPA's membership database query tool so that they may verify membership status of NASPA members intending to play in HKSPA events, and provide timely technical support for this service via email at info@scrabbleplayers.org.<br />
<br />
<br />
The HKSPA agrees to:<br />
<br />
# Publish this agreement on its website at (TBA) and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant free entry for NASPA members in two charged HKSPA events per year, and entry at member rates thereafter.<br />
# Offer the lowest permissible discount rates at the time of purchase for NASPA members purchasing our products (e.g. T-shirts). <br />
# Provide contact information to verify membership status of HKSPA members intending to play in NASPA events.<br />
<br />
<br />
This agreement will take effect when it is ratified by the NASPA Executive Committee, and may be backdated by mutual agreement of both parties.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=TTSA_Agreement&diff=12326TTSA Agreement2017-04-28T16:43:28Z<p>Tonyleah: Draft TTSA Agreement page created</p>
<hr />
<div>As of April 2017, the [[International Committee]] is negotiating the following agreement with the HKSPA.<br />
<br />
== Draft Agreement Text ==<br />
<br />
NASPA agrees to:<br />
<br />
# Publish this agreement on its webpage at http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/HKSPA_Agreement and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant complimentary NASPA membership to HKSPA members resident in Hong Kong who are registered to play in NASPA-sanctioned tournaments, thereby exempting them from the normal requirement of paying for association membership to participate in official events.<br />
# Grant access to HKSPA officials to NASPA's membership database query tool so that they may verify membership status of NASPA members intending to play in HKSPA events, and provide timely technical support for this service via email at info@scrabbleplayers.org.<br />
<br />
The HKSPA agrees to:<br />
# Publish this agreement on its website at (TBA) and to advertise it to its members.<br />
# Grant free entry for NASPA members in two charged HKSPA events per year, and entry at member rates thereafter.<br />
# Offer the lowest permissible discount rates at the time of purchase for NASPA members purchasing our products (e.g. T-shirts). <br />
# Provide contact information to verify membership status of HKSPA members intending to play in NASPA events.<br />
<br />
This agreement will take effect when it is ratified by the NASPA Executive Committee, and may be backdated by mutual agreement of both parties.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=International_Committee&diff=12325International Committee2017-04-28T16:38:32Z<p>Tonyleah: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{#naspa:committee-data|intl}}<br />
<br />
== Structure ==<br />
<br />
The committee is cochaired by a Canadian player and an American player.<br />
The American cochair is responsible for committee activities pertaining to<br />
American participation in events outside the United States and Canada.<br />
(The corresponding Canadian responsibility is held by the chair of the<br />
[[Canadian Committee]].)<br />
<br />
== Agenda ==<br />
<br />
* Liaise with other national peer bodies such as the [[ABSP]]<br />
* Liaise with [[WESPA]]<br />
* Set criteria for selecting members for U.S. national teams competing in major international events. (The criteria for Canadian teams are set by [[Canadian Committee]]).<br />
* Maintain the naspa-usacollins mailing list for American players interested in the [[Collins]] lexicon.<br />
* Maintain the naspa-international-usa mailing list for American members of the committee.<br />
<br />
== Activity ==<br />
<br />
* 2017-04-28 Working on reciprocal membership agreements with the Hong Kong Scrabble Players Association and the Trinidad and Tobago Scrabble Association.<br />
* 2010-08-15 Committee name changed from NASPA-WESPA Liaison Committee to International Committee<br />
* 2010-06-09 [[2010 Causeway Challenge US Qualification System]]<br />
* 2009-10-08 [[NASPA Joins WESPA]]<br />
<br />
== Draft Agreements ==<br />
<br />
[[TTSA Agreement]]<br />
<br />
[[HKSPA Agreement]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Committees]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=International_Committee&diff=12324International Committee2017-04-28T16:34:42Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Activity */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{#naspa:committee-data|intl}}<br />
<br />
== Structure ==<br />
<br />
The committee is cochaired by a Canadian player and an American player.<br />
The American cochair is responsible for committee activities pertaining to<br />
American participation in events outside the United States and Canada.<br />
(The corresponding Canadian responsibility is held by the chair of the<br />
[[Canadian Committee]].)<br />
<br />
== Agenda ==<br />
<br />
* Liaise with other national peer bodies such as the [[ABSP]]<br />
* Liaise with [[WESPA]]<br />
* Set criteria for selecting members for U.S. national teams competing in major international events. (The criteria for Canadian teams are set by [[Canadian Committee]]).<br />
* Maintain the naspa-usacollins mailing list for American players interested in the [[Collins]] lexicon.<br />
* Maintain the naspa-international-usa mailing list for American members of the committee.<br />
<br />
== Activity ==<br />
<br />
* 2017-04-28 Working on reciprocal membership agreements with the Hong Kong Scrabble Players Association and the Trinidad and Tobago Scrabble Association.<br />
* 2010-08-15 Committee name changed from NASPA-WESPA Liaison Committee to International Committee<br />
* 2010-06-09 [[2010 Causeway Challenge US Qualification System]]<br />
* 2009-10-08 [[NASPA Joins WESPA]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Committees]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=123162017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-04-17T00:42:57Z<p>Tonyleah: /* 5. Unclaimed Spots */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process<br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
*Steve Polatnick<br />
*Jesse Day<br />
*Kate Fukawa-Connelly<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the above.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less four spots<br />
reserved for the QT will be claimed at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot, should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=122852017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-04-12T11:50:40Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registered Players */ Steve Ozorio</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that if the QT is eliminated then this section will be revised''<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Ryan Smith<br />
* Steve Ozorio<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=122092017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-02-20T17:18:22Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registered Players */ Ryan Smith</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that if the QT is eliminated then this section will be revised''<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
* Ryan Smith<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=122052017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-02-16T15:41:37Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registering for the qualification process */ Ben Schoenbrun</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for the qualification process<br />
*Jennifer Lee<br />
*Paula Catanese<br />
*Ben Schoenbrun<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2017 WESPAC:<br />
<br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the above.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less five spots<br />
reserved for the QT and two reserved for the NASC will be claimed<br />
at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of<br />
First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot,<br />
should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=121972017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-02-11T17:00:59Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registered Players */ Adam Logan</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that if the QT is eliminated then this section will be revised''<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
* Adam Logan<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=121962017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-02-11T16:38:18Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registered Players */ Mohammad Sulaiman</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that if the QT is eliminated then this section will be revised''<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
* Mohammad Sulaiman<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_Canadian_Qualification_System&diff=121862017 WESPA Championship Canadian Qualification System2017-02-04T23:12:21Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Registered Players */ Andrew Golding</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that will be used to select the players who '''qualify''' to represent '''Canada''' at the '''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC2017).<br />
<br />
WESPAC2017 is an event with national allocations<br />
resembling those of the [[World SCRABBLE Championship]] (WSC).<br />
It will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 8-12, 2017.<br />
(There will also be a Last Chance Qualifier on November 7, 2017 in Nairobi that will select additional players.)<br />
Canada has been allotted 9 spots for the WESPAC2017. This document sets out how the 9 qualifiers will be chosen.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing.<br />
<br />
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Temporary Residents (TRs) are eligible with the following restrictions:<br />
<br />
* TRs must register for the qualification process on or before February 28, 2017.<br />
* TRs must reside in Canada for the entire period between February 28, 2017 and the end of WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]]. <br />
The application deadline for qualifying by peak rating is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on May 31, 2017.<br />
The deadline for registering for the Qualifying Tournament will be determined later.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends on May 31, 2017. The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<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 />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) bye(s) ===<br />
<br />
These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment. No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA for WESPAC2017.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top finishers from the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the 130 person field in WESPAC 2015 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.<br />
These spots must be accepted before May 31, 2017.<br />
Any spots not claimed under this provision will be awarded based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Qualified under this criterion:<br />
<br />
* Adam Logan (28th place)<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
Two spots will be reserved for a qualifying tournament.<br />
The remaining 6 spots will be awarded based on Peak Rating.<br />
<br />
* Only NASPA ratings achieved in fully rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered a PR.<br />
* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a PR.<br />
* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by May 31, 2017.<br />
<br />
* A player&rsquo;s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.<br />
* A player&rsquo;s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.<br />
<br />
==== QPR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
# NASPA Collins Peak Rating<br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 34 fully rated games in the QP<br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP (i.e., PR before 34 games)<br />
# Drawing of Lots.<br />
<br />
Note: Second highest rating can be taken from either rating system.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
* If more than 9 players register for the qualification process, there will be a qualifying tournament TBA later.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
* Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw before the QT will be replaced based on PR.<br />
* Otherwise, alternate spots for the Canadian team will be awarded based on the standings of the QT.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded based on PR.<br />
* Any further alternate spots will be awarded by the NASPA Canadian Committee.<br />
<br />
''Note that if the QT is eliminated then this section will be revised''<br />
<br />
== Registered Players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have registered for WESPAC2017:<br />
<br />
* Tony Leah<br />
* Andrew Golding<br />
<br />
== Obligations ==<br />
<br />
Players who accept an allotted spot under criteria 2 or 3, and who withdraw without a valid reason after the QT will not be permitted to qualify for the next event with WSC-like national allocations except through the QT.<br />
<br />
== Disputes ==<br />
<br />
Any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the above rules and criteria will be resolved by the NASPA Canadian Committee.</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=121752017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-01-31T18:00:06Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Criteria (in order) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2015 WESPAC: <br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the above.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
<br />
The 12 to 14 available slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) rating during the QP. A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating. The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR.<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (i.e., LCTs) will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation requirement.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 4. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format will be announced later.<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility requirements for representing the US at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the US team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less five spots<br />
reserved for the QT and two reserved for the NASC will be claimed<br />
at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of<br />
First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot,<br />
should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleahhttps://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=2017_WESPA_Championship_US_Qualification_System&diff=121742017 WESPA Championship US Qualification System2017-01-31T17:57:44Z<p>Tonyleah: /* Qualification period (QP) */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page outlines the criteria that are proposed to be used to<br />
select the players who will represent the '''United States''' at the<br />
'''[[2017 WESPA Championship]]''' (WESPAC17) to be held in <br />
Nairobi, Kenya,<br />
November 8-12, '''2017'''.<br />
<br />
== Eligibility ==<br />
<br />
All players wishing to qualify must be NASPA members in good standing and must play a minimum of 31 rated CSW tournament games during the Qualifying Period (QP) The 31 game minimum does not apply to players who qualify via the Qualification Tournament (QT).<br />
<br />
United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible.<br />
<br />
Players may not register for the qualification process if they have<br />
already registered to qualify for another nation. If a player<br />
registers to play for the U.S. and also attempts to represent another<br />
nation at WESPAC17 (with or without withdrawing from the U.S.<br />
registration), they will be ineligible to compete for the U.S. at<br />
the next such championship.<br />
<br />
== Registering for the qualification process ==<br />
<br />
Players who intend to claim a spot on the team as one of the top<br />
10 finishers at the 2015 WESPAC or who intend to qualify on the basis<br />
of peak rating must register and commit to play by the end of the<br />
Qualification Period (see below). <br />
Any player who qualifies by peak rating or top ten finish, registers<br />
for the process, and withdraws after the end of the Qualification<br />
Period will be ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team at the next<br />
WESPAC or equivalent event based on peak rating.<br />
Players wishing to register should contact <br />
[mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org info@scrabbleplayers.org].<br />
The deadline for registering for the qualification tournament will<br />
be announced after the date for that tournament is set. All players<br />
in the qualifying tournament must agree to attend the WESPAC if<br />
they qualify.<br />
<br />
Any player who qualifies via the qualifying tournament and withdraws<br />
after the completion of the qualifying tournament will be ineligible<br />
to qualify for the U.S. team at the next WESPAC or equivalent event<br />
based on peak rating.<br />
<br />
Any player who is ineligible to qualify for the U.S. team based on<br />
peak rating due to dropping out after a deadline may appeal to the<br />
[[International Committee]] U.S. Subcommittee to have their eligibility<br />
reinstated.<br />
<br />
== Qualified players ==<br />
<br />
The following players have qualified to represent the U.S.A. at the 2015 WESPAC: <br />
Qualified via top ten overall finish at 2015 WESPAC<br />
*Dave Wiegand<br />
*Evans Clinchy<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via peak rating: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Qualified via Qualification tournament: <br />
* (none yet)<br />
<br />
<br />
Congratulations to all of the above.<br />
<br />
== Qualification period (QP) ==<br />
<br />
The qualification period began on December 1, 2015 and ends<br />
on May 31, 2017 at 12 pm (midnight) Pacific Time.<br />
The qualification tournament will be held sometime in the summer thereafter.<br />
<br />
Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP were <br />
considered to fall within the QP.<br />
<br />
== Available spots ==<br />
<br />
The United States has 18 spots at WESPAC17, not including any players<br />
earning WESPA invitations.<br />
<br />
== Criteria (in order) ==<br />
<br />
=== 1. [[World English-language Scrabble Players' Association]] (WESPA) invitation(s) ===<br />
<br />
Any spots awarded by WESPA (for example, for being a finalist at<br />
the previous SCT, or for being champion of the WYSC) do not count<br />
against the United States' allotment.<br />
<br />
=== 2. Top-ten finish in the [[2015 WESPA Championship]] ===<br />
<br />
Any American finishing in the overall top ten in the 2015 WESPAC<br />
will be invited to represent the U.S. in the 2017 WESPAC, provided<br />
they maintain NASPA membership and play the minimum number of<br />
tournament games in QP. If any of these players decline to play,<br />
then additional spots will be determined by peak rating.<br />
<br />
=== 3. Qualification tournament (QT) ===<br />
<br />
Four spots will be determined by a qualification tournament. Location, date and format TBA.<br />
<br />
To be eligible for the QT, players must meet the eligibility<br />
requirements for representing the U.S. at the 2017 WESPAC as enumerated<br />
above. The 31-game participation requirement does not apply to<br />
players who wish to qualify via the QT. Players who sign up for the<br />
QT will be automatically registered for the qualifying process, and<br />
must commit to play the WESPAC if they earn a spot.<br />
<br />
Additionally, the fifth-place finisher at the QT will be the primary alternate for the U.S. team at WESPAC.<br />
<br />
=== 4. Peak NASPA CSW rating (PR) ===<br />
<br />
The remaining slots (after allocating 4 spots for the Qualification <br />
Tournament, and the spots awarded under criteria 1 and 2) will<br />
be determined by peak NASPA CSW (Collins Scrabble Words) <br />
[[SOWPODS rating system|rating]] during the QP. <br />
A player must have played at least 31 fully rated (CSW) NASPA games<br />
before their post-tournament rating will count as a peak rating.<br />
The final rating from any fully rated tournament once this participation<br />
requirement is met may be used as a PR.<br />
<br />
Any bonus points will count as a part of a person’s PR. <br />
<br />
Ratings following tournaments which are not fully rated (ie, LCTs)<br />
will not count as a peak rating, but any such games played will<br />
count as 1/3 of a game towards fulfilling the participation<br />
requirement.<br />
<br />
=== 5. Unclaimed Spots ===<br />
<br />
Any positions which remain open once the list of people interested<br />
and eligible to qualify based on PR is exhausted will be allocated<br />
based on peak NASPA rating (either CSW or TWL) in the qualification<br />
period, with a minimum 4 game participation requirement in the<br />
lexicon used to determine the peak rating. A position will be deemed<br />
claimable once the appropriate deadline to register for that position<br />
has passed. I.e., the spots in the U.S. allocation less five spots<br />
reserved for the QT and two reserved for the NASC will be claimed<br />
at the end of the QP; and five spots (four spots plus the position of<br />
First Alternate who will be awarded a previously unclaimed spot,<br />
should one exist) will be claimable at the end of the QT.<br />
<br />
==== PR tie-breakers ====<br />
<br />
<br />
# Head-to-head records among tied players in fully rated games during the QP. <br />
# Second highest rating achieved after playing at least 31 games in the QP. <br />
# Highest rating achieved after any fully rated tournament in the QP. <br />
# Number of CSW games played in the QP. <br />
# Drawing of lots.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Qualification standings ==<br />
<br />
Qualification standings will be posted here as soon as they are available.<br />
<br />
== Alternates ==<br />
<br />
The first spot opened by withdrawal of a player after the completion<br />
of the Qualifying Tournament will be filled first by the Primary<br />
Alternate (i.e., the fifth-place finisher in the Qualifying Tournament).<br />
Any additional spots opened by withdrawal of a player after the<br />
completion of the Qualifying Tournament, or any spots opened by the<br />
withdrawal of a player before the Primary Alternate is selected<br />
will be filled by PR.<br />
<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship 2017]]<br />
[[Category:World SCRABBLE Championship]]</div>Tonyleah