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| + | To play in the first round on Saturday morning, you must check in between 2:00 PM and 5:00 P.M. on Thursday (July 20) or Friday (July 21). | ||
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| + | You may ask a friend to check in for you by proxy if you cannot check in in person. | ||
| + | *If possible, please specify the name of the proxy when you register. | ||
| + | *Otherwise, email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org] to notify us in advance of proxy arrangements. | ||
| + | *If you check in by proxy, but do not show up to play, then neither you nor your proxy will be permitted to check in by proxy at future events. | ||
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| + | If you do not check in before the desk closes at 5:00 PM on Friday., you may join the championship in progress as soon as it is convenient for the pairings staff to add you back in; this may not take place before Sunday morning. | ||
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| + | No refund will be issued to latecomers. | ||
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| + | When you check in, you will be given an announcement sheet. This is to reduce the number of announcements that have to be made on Saturday morning, so that the event can get underway quickly. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the announcements and tournament schedule. | ||
== Schedule == | == Schedule == | ||
Revision as of 12:52, 2 February 2023
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The 2023 WESPA Championship (WESPAC) will take place on July 22 to 26, 2023 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resorts & Casino at 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. WESPAC is the second of 2 weeks of top-level Scrabble competition to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Scrabble - the 2023 NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas. |
The 2023 WESPA Championship (WESPAC) marks the first time since 2001 that the world championship will be contested in North America. It begins with the Last Chance Qualifying Tournament on Friday July 21 and continues with the invitational Main Event from Saturday July 22 through Wednesday July 26. For those not competing in the invitational, there will be both Collins and NWL events concurrent with WESPAC.
Register
Book Hotel
General Info
See Who's Coming
This webpage is subject to change and will be updated regularly as the plans are finalized.
Check-In
To play in the first round on Saturday morning, you must check in between 2:00 PM and 5:00 P.M. on Thursday (July 20) or Friday (July 21).
You may ask a friend to check in for you by proxy if you cannot check in in person.
- If possible, please specify the name of the proxy when you register.
- Otherwise, email us at nsc@scrabbleplayers.org to notify us in advance of proxy arrangements.
- If you check in by proxy, but do not show up to play, then neither you nor your proxy will be permitted to check in by proxy at future events.
If you do not check in before the desk closes at 5:00 PM on Friday., you may join the championship in progress as soon as it is convenient for the pairings staff to add you back in; this may not take place before Sunday morning.
No refund will be issued to latecomers.
When you check in, you will be given an announcement sheet. This is to reduce the number of announcements that have to be made on Saturday morning, so that the event can get underway quickly. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the announcements and tournament schedule.
Schedule
| Date / Time | Event | Entry Fee |
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| Thu July 20 and Fri July 21 - 2:00 to 5:00 | WESPAC Check In | N/A |
| Fri July 21 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Hearts Warmup - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $75 |
| Fri July 21 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Last Chance Qualifier - 8 games - CSW
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$100 |
| Sat July 22 to Tue July 25
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WESPAC Main Event - 32 games - CSW
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$300 |
| Sat July 22 to Mon July 24
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WESPAC Diamonds Challenge - 24 games - NWL & CSW
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$180 |
| Sat July 22 - 7:00 PM | WESPAC Opening Reception | $25 |
| Mon July 24 - 8:00 PM | WESPA Biennial General Meeting (BGM) | |
| Tue July 25 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Clubs Challenge - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $60 |
| Wed July 26 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Spades Challenge - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $60 |
| Wed July 26 - 10:00 | WESPAC Finals - Best of 7 playoff for top 2 - CSW | N/A |