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− | NASPA | + | NASPA is a community of tournament, club and avid home Scrabble players. |
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− | + | We foster a safe environment for people of all skill levels to play their favorite game, improve their abilities and above all, meet people who share a similar love of the game. | |
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+ | ==Stay Connected== | ||
+ | * Get the latest '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/IContact#How_to_Subscribe NASPA News]''' directly to your inbox | ||
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+ | * Become a '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership NASPA Member]''' to make it official | ||
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+ | ==Improve Your Game== | ||
+ | * Pick up some '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKdI6hGa2A4 power moves]''' to enhance your strategy | ||
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+ | ==Get into the Action== | ||
+ | * Watch '''[https://www.youtube.com/naspascrabble live play]''', archived games and commentary | ||
+ | * Find a '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Club_roster NASPA Club] or [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html upcoming tournament]''' near you | ||
+ | * Buy '''[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA gear]''' such as racks, boards, timers, or tiles | ||
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− | | | + | ==2024 Scrabble Players Championship== |
+ | [[File:South_Bend_Century_Center.jpg|400px|link=https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/2024_Scrabble_Players_Championship|right]] | ||
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− | < | + | The '''[[2024 Scrabble Players Championship]]''' will take place in South Bend (IN) at the Century Center Convention Center from July 20 to 24, 2024. |
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+ | <a target=_new href="https://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2024/reg/" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">Register</a> | ||
+ | <a target=_new href="http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/reglist.pl?event=NSC2024" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">See Who's Coming</a> | ||
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+ | [https://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2024/reg/ REGISTER] | ||
+ | [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/reglist.pl?event=NSC2024 SEE WHO'S COMING] | ||
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+ | == Current Topics == | ||
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− | [[File:Elections.jpg|176px|link= | + | [[File:Elections.jpg|176px|link=2024_Advisory_Board_Elections]] |
− | <h3> | + | <h3>Advisory Board Elections</h3> |
− | [[ | + | [[2024_Advisory_Board_Elections|Results for the 2024 Advisory Board elections are available.]] |
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+ | [[File:NASPA-Zyzzyva.png|176px|link=Zyzzyva]] | ||
+ | <h3>NASPA Zyzzyva</h3> | ||
+ | <span style="color:navy">NASPA Zyzzyva 3.4.1 is available for all platforms - </span>[[NASPA Zyzzyva Mobile |mobile (iOS and Android)]] <span style="color:navy"> and </span>[[Zyzzyva | desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux)]]<span style="color:navy">.</span> | ||
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+ | [[File:Dictionary.jpg||176px|link=NWL2023|]] | ||
+ | <h3>NWL2023 In Effect</h3> | ||
+ | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/NWL2023 The NASPA Word List 2023 Edition (NWL2023) is now in effect for tournament and club play as of February 29, 2024.] | ||
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[[File:NASPA_News.jpg|176px|link=COVID-19]] | [[File:NASPA_News.jpg|176px|link=COVID-19]] | ||
<h3>NASPA News</h3> | <h3>NASPA News</h3> | ||
[[IContact | NASPA sends out a weekly newsletter with the latest info on tournament and club play.]] | [[IContact | NASPA sends out a weekly newsletter with the latest info on tournament and club play.]] | ||
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+ | [[File:Sb-blue.jpg|176px|link=http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl]] | ||
+ | <h3>NASPA Store</h3> | ||
+ | [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl Visit the NASPA Store for boards, clocks, tiles, word lists, and more.] | ||
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+ | [[File:NASPA_Member.jpg|176px|link=https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership]] | ||
+ | <h3>Membership</h3> | ||
+ | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership Join NASPA or renew your membership.] | ||
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− | <h3> | + | <h3>NASPA Double Down</h3> |
− | [ | + | [[2023_NASPA_Double_Down_in_Las_Vegas|The Scrabble Players and WESPA Championships were held in Las Vegas in July, 2023.]] |
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+ | [[File:Wotd.gif|176px|link=http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/wotd.pl]] | ||
+ | <h3>NASPA Word of the Day</h3> | ||
+ | [http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/wotd.pl See today's word of the day.] | ||
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<h3>Streaming</h3> | <h3>Streaming</h3> | ||
[[Scrabble Streaming |NASPA members stream Scrabble content on Twitch, YouTube, and other online platforms. Be sure to tune in and subscribe.]] | [[Scrabble Streaming |NASPA members stream Scrabble content on Twitch, YouTube, and other online platforms. Be sure to tune in and subscribe.]] | ||
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+ | [[File:Grouper.png|176px|link=Grouper]] | ||
+ | <h3>Grouper</h3> | ||
+ | [[Grouper | Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Grouper benefit.]] | ||
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<h3>Awards</h3> | <h3>Awards</h3> | ||
[[Awards | NASPA recognizes player achievements with awards, including Person of the Year and Player Titles.]] | [[Awards | NASPA recognizes player achievements with awards, including Person of the Year and Player Titles.]] | ||
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<h3>NASPA Community Advocate</h3> | <h3>NASPA Community Advocate</h3> | ||
[[Community Advocate | The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.]] | [[Community Advocate | The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.]] | ||
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<h3>NASPA Suggestion Box</h3> | <h3>NASPA Suggestion Box</h3> | ||
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CvfjnaoSFnJmT3p9AzEoesV9YyicDqXJSarQzN4cyNk Send us your suggestions for tournament and club Scrabble.] | [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CvfjnaoSFnJmT3p9AzEoesV9YyicDqXJSarQzN4cyNk Send us your suggestions for tournament and club Scrabble.] | ||
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+ | [[File:NWL_Books.png|176px|link=https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl]] | ||
+ | <h3>NWL2020 Book</h3> | ||
+ | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl The NASPA Word List is available to order from the NASPA Store.] | ||
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+ | <h3>COVID-19</h3> | ||
+ | [[COVID-19 | Effective 2021-09-01, NASPA returned to normal operations, subject to any restrictions imposed or recommended in governmental guidance, laws or regulations. ]] | ||
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+ | [[File:Michael Fagen Check.jpg |176px|link=2022_Scrabble_Players_Championship]] | ||
+ | <h3>2022 SPC</h3> | ||
+ | [[2022_Scrabble_Players_Championship | Relive the action in Baltimore - pix, results, and more!]]</div> | ||
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+ | <h3>AB Nominations</h3> | ||
+ | [[2022_Advisory_Board_Elections|Nominations will take place from May 1 to May 31 for this year's elections.]] | ||
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<div class="join">[{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store: Exclusive Gear!]]</div> | <div class="join">[{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store: Exclusive Gear!]]</div> | ||
<div class="join">[[Learn_More | How to Get Started]]</div> | <div class="join">[[Learn_More | How to Get Started]]</div> | ||
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+ | <h3 class="date">February 2, 2023</h3> Registration is now open for the [[2023 NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas]] - the 2023 Scrabble Players Championship and the WESPA Championship - in Las Vegas in July 2023. | ||
+ | <h3 class="date">October 13, 2022</h3> [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=313474&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf The 2023 Scrabble Players Championship and the WESPA Championship] will be hosted by NASPA in Las Vegas in July 2023. | ||
<h3 class="date">June 6, 2022</h3> Results for the [[2022 Advisory Board Elections]] are available. | <h3 class="date">June 6, 2022</h3> Results for the [[2022 Advisory Board Elections]] are available. | ||
<h3 class="date">April 28, 2022</h3>Nominations for the [[2022 Advisory Board Elections]] will be open from May 1 to May 31, 2022. | <h3 class="date">April 28, 2022</h3>Nominations for the [[2022 Advisory Board Elections]] will be open from May 1 to May 31, 2022. | ||
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<h3 class="date">July 1, 2021</h3> NASPA will end the [[COVID-19 | COVID-19 moratorium]] and resume normal operations on September 1, 2021. | <h3 class="date">July 1, 2021</h3> NASPA will end the [[COVID-19 | COVID-19 moratorium]] and resume normal operations on September 1, 2021. | ||
<h3 class="date">July 1, 2021</h3> The NASPA [[Executive Committee]] announced a [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=301502&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf restructuring of the NASPA management team]. | <h3 class="date">July 1, 2021</h3> The NASPA [[Executive Committee]] announced a [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=301502&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf restructuring of the NASPA management team]. | ||
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<h3 class="date">June 17, 2021</h3> As of June 21st, 2021, we are removing the cap on the number of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] who can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | <h3 class="date">June 17, 2021</h3> As of June 21st, 2021, we are removing the cap on the number of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] who can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | ||
<h3 class="date">May 20, 2021</h3> As of June 1st, 2021, small groups of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | <h3 class="date">May 20, 2021</h3> As of June 1st, 2021, small groups of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | ||
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<h3 class="date">August 30, 2020</h3> Congratulations to [[Austin Shin]], winner of the [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO. | <h3 class="date">August 30, 2020</h3> Congratulations to [[Austin Shin]], winner of the [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO. | ||
<h3 class="date">August 6, 2020</h3> The [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO will be held August 24 to 30, 2020, as a virtual online tournament. | <h3 class="date">August 6, 2020</h3> The [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO will be held August 24 to 30, 2020, as a virtual online tournament. | ||
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Welcome to NASPA
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2024 Scrabble Players Championship
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NASPA Zyzzyva 3.4.1 is available for all platforms - mobile (iOS and Android) and desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux).
The Scrabble Players and WESPA Championships were held in Las Vegas in July, 2023.
Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Grouper benefit.
The NASPA Youth Scrabble program promotes and recognizes youth Scrabble talent.
NASPA recognizes player achievements with awards, including Person of the Year and Player Titles.
The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.
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