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LEXINGTON, KY
MAY 02-05
event web page
Scrabble Kingdom.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5-point per word penalty - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: 5/1/2025. Registration discounted to $120 for Bluegrass Scrabble Club members & players staying at host hotel.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL & Collins (5-point per word penalty - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $32
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Monday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL & Collins (5-point per word penalty - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $32
Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites - Lexington North
Address: 2100 Hackney Pl, Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: (859) 977-5870
Hotel Rate: $129 per night plus tax
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Fred Morlan (859) 230-9925
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
MAY 03
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 05/01/25.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
MAY 04
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
20 fee can be paid at door; food purchase is required.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St., San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis at door; meet at lower level food court; seating near izzy & wooks.
AUSTIN, TX
MAY 10
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 5/9/25.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Drive. Austin, Texas 78754
Phone: (512) 775-5243
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bob Bolender, Jr (512) 775-5243
Jim Hughes  
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE 10@10, VA
MAY 10
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $75
cap of 20 players; No. of games plus spread; 1,000 pts spread per round remaining.
Location: Building Goodness Foundation
Address: 128 Carlton Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22902
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Clay Daniel153 Olton Pl., Charlottesville, VA 22902(434) 262-2030
Accessible to the disabled.
2nd director, Barry Keith.
SCARSDALE, NY
MAY 10
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.9 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA word list; limited to 16 players.
Entry Fee: $125
regis fee includes lunch and daylong refreshments.
Location: Private Residence
Address: Provided upon registration, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
FLORENCE, MA
MAY 11
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Florence MA Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon4 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $25
Location: Pathways Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Laurel Path, Florence, MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood25 Mountain Laurel Path, Florence, MA 01062 
Accessible to the disabled.
See website for payment options.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
MAY 16
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Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Based on # of players.
Entry Fee: $5
$5 in advance through Venmo or Zelle. $10 cash at the door.
Details: Email Andy at ahoang2k8@gmail.com to sign up for the $5 rate. Walk-Ins will be permitted for $10 cash.
Location: Wegman's
Address: 100 Wegmans Way Charlottesville, VA 22902
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
LYNNWOOD HALF-DAY, WA
MAY 17
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Please arrive by 11:30 for Noon start of play.
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NWL & Collins - 5 points per word challenge.
Entry Fee: $20
Limited to 28 players. Pay at the door.
Details: Walk-ins welcome if space remains - advance notice of plans to attend appreciated.
Location: New Life Church
Address: 6521 188th St. SW Lynnwood, WA 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm  
Accessible to the disabled.
KNOXVILLE, TN
MAY 17-18
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Knoxville Annual Spring/Summer Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of game remaining plus spread TBD.
Entry Fee: $100
Location: Anderson County Fairgrounds Main Bldg
Address: 213 Nave St, Clinton, TN 37716
Phone: (865) 466-3243
Hotel Rate: Hotel info will be added to flyer once available
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Vicki Blizzard1128 Farrington Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923(865) 680-2659
Bob Frey424 Hicks Circle, Clinton, TN 37716865-466-3243
Eric Harshbarger  
Ruchi Gupta  
Accessible to the disabled.
NIAGARA FALLS INTERNATIONAL OPEN, ON, CAN
MAY 17-19
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins, 5 point challenge penalty in Collins. Collins will be WESPA rated.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $200 (CAN)
Entry fee is CAD 200 if paid by May 1, 2025. Deadline for registration is May 16, 2025.
Location: Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Address: 6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls ON L2G3Y9
Phone: (905) 357-6222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
FORT MEYERS, FL
MAY 21
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Open Rated Tournament
Wednesday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Deadline for registration is May 18,2025.
Details: Please be sure to email Jennifer (jentom0404@gmail.com) to confirm registration.
Location: Lake Regional Library
Address: 15290 Bass Road, Fort Meyers, FL 33908
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson (239) 464-7200
Accessible to the disabled.
The library does not allow food, but you may bring a covered drink or bottled water.
MANHATTAN, NY
MAY 24-25
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 750 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: 5/21/2025. Includes breakfast and lunch each day.
Location: The Manhattan Games Center
Address: 110 East 55th St, New York, NY 10022
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
MAY 26
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Monday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining plus spread (500 points per round remaining).
Entry Fee: $40
Entry fee includes lunch. Deadline for registration is May 22, 2025.. Limited to 24 players.
Details: Email andyhoang2k8@gmail.com to sign up.
Location: C-Ville Scrabble Clubhouse
Address: 801 Walker Square, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
MAY 30
event web page
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Dependent on number of players.
Entry Fee: $5
$5 in advance through Venmo or Zelle. $10 cash at the door.
Details: Email Andy at ahoang2k8@gmail.com to sign up for the $5 rate. Walk-Ins will be permitted for $10 cash.
Location: Wegman's
Address: 100 Wegmans Way Charlottesville, VA 22902
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
MAY 31
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Alexandria, VA.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Limited to 32 players. NWL & Collins (5 points per word penalty).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $35
Location: AlexRenew
Address: 1800 Limerick St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Donna Biderman526 Gibbon St., Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 966-5434
Accessible to the disabled.
DARIEN TOURNAMENT, CT
MAY 31
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
12 players; NASPA Word List.
Location: private home, darien, CT 06820
Address: Will supply to entrants
Phone: (914) 772-6535
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr., Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Address supplied to entrants; Darien, CT.
METAIRIE, LA
MAY 31
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Lexicons to be used, NWL, Collins, School Scrabble. Collins penalty 5 points per word challenged.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, determined by number of games plus spread (1000 pts per round remaining).
Entry Fee: $45
5.00 discount if paid electronically.
Details: Deadline for registration is May 28, 2025.
Location: Eastbank Jefferson Parish Library
Address: 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Austin Shin  
Lindsay Shin  
Lila Crotty  
Accessible to the disabled.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
JUNE 07
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The Brattling 2025.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration at 9 - Games begin at 9:30.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5-point per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 5/31/2025. Electronic payment in advance or cash at the door.
Location: Brattleboro Food Co-op
Address: 2 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: (802) 257-0236
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeffrey Nelson112 Sunny Hollow Ln, Fairfield, VT 05455(802) 862-9912
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
JUNE 07
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 06/05/25.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC
JUNE 07
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 6/5/2025. Limited to 32 players.
Location: Avioq, Inc.
Address: 76 TW Alexander Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Samuel Chetty (919) 314-7862
F.E.S.T. #12 AUBURN, AL
JUNE 07-08
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
TBD by director--Main Event & Late Bird NASPA Word List.
Entry Fee: $35
registration is free if it is the player's first NASPA tournament.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
TBD by director-NASPA word list.
Entry Fee: $25
$25 free if it is player's first NASPA tournament.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Lib., Reading Rm
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
JOPLIN, MO
JUNE 07-08
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Route 66 Rumble.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $100
Registration and Refund Deadline: 6/4/25.
Location: Preferred Family Health Care
Address: 710 S Maiden Lane Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: (417) 317-3113
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul MulikP O Box 805, Joplin, MO 64802(417) 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
Vaccinations not required - masks optional.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
JUNE 08
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The Brattling 2025.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration at 9 - Games begin at 9:30.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5-point per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 5/31/2025. Electronic payment in advance or cash at the door.
Location: Brattleboro Food Co-op
Address: 2 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: (802) 257-0236
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeffrey Nelson112 Sunny Hollow Ln, Fairfield, VT 05455(802) 862-9912
Accessible to the disabled.
TORONTO SCRABBLE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP, ON, CAN
JUNE 11-25
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This tournament marks the end of the season of Club #3, and is primarily intended to help determine the Club Champions. Outsiders are welcome though, as long as they can commit to playing on all three nights.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Tournament takes place on Three consecutive Wednesdays, June 11, June 18 and June 25, 2025.
Wednesday6:45 P.M.3 rounds
Wednesday6:45 P.M.3 rounds
Wednesday6:45 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $20 (CAN)
Location: Earl Bales Park Senior Centre
Address: 4169 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario M3H 2R6
Phone: (416) 395-7873
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Peters51 Deloraine Avenue Toronto, ON M5M2A8 Toronto, ON M5M 2A8(416) 482-6371
John Chew  
Accessible to the disabled.
LEXINGTON, MA
JUNE 14
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Minuteman Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Gibson rule in effect, based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline for registration is June 6, 2025.
Location: First Parish Lexington
Address: 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA 02420
Phone: (781) 296-3787
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jacob Bergmann9 Tavern Lane, Lexington, MA 02421(781) 296-3787
Accessible to the disabled.
MILWAUKIE (PORTLAND AREA), OR
JUNE 14
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $25
Location: Kairos United Church of Christ
Address: 4790 SE Logus Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mike Baker (971) 258-7775
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
JUNE 14-15
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President's Trophy.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.10 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format as specified in flyer.
Details: NASPA Word List. Gibson rule in effect, based on games remaining plus spread (500 points per game remaining).
Entry Fee: $199
Registration deadine, April 21, 2025. Limited to 24 players.
Location: C-Ville Scrabble Clubhouse
Address: 801 Walker Sq., Charlottesville, VA 22903
Hotel Rate: Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, Highway 19, $115 plus taxes/fees per night. See flyer for details
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
JUNE 15
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
Location: Slboire Saint-Laurent
Address: 5101 rue Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1E4
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
Accessible to the disabled.
venue is access.; but unless light enuf to be lifted 6 stairs, main area not access.
NEWTOWN, CT
JUNE 17
The Longest Day Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $60
Registration Deadline - 6/13/25. Registration at 9:30; free pastries and drinks.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline - 6/13/25. Registration at 9:30; free pastries and drinks.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday2:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin
1/3 rated.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline - 6/13/25. Registration at 1:30.
Newcomers
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday10:00 A.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Unrated.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $20
Newcomers 2
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday2:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Unrated.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration at 1:30.
Location: Edmond Town Hall
Address: 45 Main St., Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: (203) 270-4285
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr.,Bethel, CT(914) 772-6535
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
JUNE 19
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Juneteenth Free Scrabble.
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NASPA word list; limited to 24 players.
email ahoang2k8@gmail.com to sign up; free entry to celebrate juneteenth.
Location: C-Ville Scrabble Clubhouse
Address: 801 Walker Square, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
FORT MYERS, FL
JUNE 19
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Open Rated Tournament
Thursday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 16 players. Gibsonization based only on number of games remaining.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 6/15/2025.
Location: Tomlinson FM Residence
Address: 15012 Bonaire Cir, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone: (239) 464-7200
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson9416 Sage Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957(239) 464-7200
Chauncey Patton (402) 213-5957
CAMBRIDGE, ON, CAN
JUNE 21
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Golden Triangle Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NASPA Word List (NWL) Collins; Collins Div. 10 pts per word (penalty).
Details: Pairing TBD for larger groups.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Limited to 48 players.
Details: send full name and lexicon to Chris; etransfer to same email is preferred method of pmt.
Location: David Durward Centre
Address: 62 Dickson St., Cambridge, Ontario N1R1T8
Phone: (519) 740-4681 Ext. 4360
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Christopher Sykes (226) 792-7082
Accessible to the disabled.
FLORENCE, MA
JUNE 21
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $25
Private room/bathroom may be available Friday and/or Saturday night at event location, ask Director for more info.
Details: See website for info on payment options. Registration deadline June 16.
Location: Pathways Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Laurel Path Florence, MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood  
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
JUNE 21
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 12 players.
Entry Fee: $60
Registration Deadline: 6/19/2025. Lunch included.
Location: Private Residence in Manhattan
Address: Address provided to attendees.
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 190565084236164
Accessible to the disabled.
PITTSBURGH, PA
JUNE 22
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Steeltown Scrabble Showdown.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: Division All: $35, Division All: .
$35 if paid by June 16, otherwise $45 cash at the door.
Details: Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Location: Green Tree Fire Hall
Address: 825 Poplar Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: (412)580-1357
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Tom Chang (412)580-1357
Accessible to the disabled.
GATINEAU (OTTAWA REGION), QC, CAN
JUNE 28
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Canada Day Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NWL and Collins: 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)
Registration limited to 20 players - Deadline for entries/registration: Jun 23, 2025.
Night Bird
3-Game Tournament
Saturday7:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 6/23/2025. Pizza dinner included.
Location: Greg and Marcia's Home
Address: 304 Rue des Forages Gatineau, QC J9J 2K3
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Greg Golding (819) 682-1283
Mathew Tunicliff  
ST. LOUIS TOURNAMENT
JUNE 28
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Registration must be completed by June 26, 2025.
Location: Jefferson County Library, Northwest Bran
Address: 5680 State Road PP, H9igh Ridge, MO 63049
Phone: 636 677 8186
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul Mulik 417 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
Brian Summers is the host of the event. All questions regarding registration and hotel lodging should be addressed to Brian at brianscrabblestl@yshoo.com.
CHARLESTON, IL
JULY 05-06
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Jolly July Scrabble Tourneys.
3-Game Tournament
Details: Jolly July #1.
Saturday9:30 A.M.3 rounds
Limited to 10 players. 1/3 rated.
Details: Format at director's discretion.
Entry Fee: $15
Main Event 2
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Details: Jolly July #2.
Saturday1:30 P.M.4 rounds
Limited to 10 players. 1/3 rated.
Details: Format at director's discretion.
Entry Fee: $20
Main Event 3
3-Game Tournament
Details: Jolly July #3.
Saturday7:00 P.M.3 rounds
Limited to 10 players. 1/3 rated.
Details: Format at director's discretion.
Entry Fee: $15
Main Event 4
3-Game Tournament
Details: Jolly July #4.
Sunday9:30 A.M.3 rounds
Limited to 10 players. 1/3 rated.
Details: Format at director's discretion.
Entry Fee: $15
Main Event 5
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Details: Jolly July #5.
Sunday1:30 P.M.4 rounds
Limited to 10 players. 1/3 rated.
Details: Format at director's discretion.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Gabriel / Markelis Manor
Address: 2941 Whitetail Drive, Charleston, Illinois 61920
Phone: (217) 549-5360
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Marty Gabriel2941 Whitetail Drive, Charleston, Illinois 619202941 Whitetail Drive Charleston, Illinoi
Troy Thompson  
Five NASPA rated tourneys = 17 total possible games.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
JULY 12
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Details: Alexandria, VA.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 7/10/2025. Limited to 48 players.
Location: AlexRenew
Address: 1800 Limerick St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Donna Biderman526 Gibbon Street Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 966-5434
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN, TX
JULY 12
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 7/11/25.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Drive. Austin, Texas 78754
Phone: (512) 775-5243
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bob Bolender, Jr (512) 775-5243
Jim Hughes  
Accessible to the disabled.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, NC
JULY 12
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $30
Commuter Fee: $
Minimum donation of $30 with the suggested donation of $50+. Entry fee includes lunch. All proceeds donated to the school.
Details: Please fill out the online form on the flyer by July 1, 2025.
Location: NC School of Science and Mathematics
Address: 1219 Broad St. Durham, NC 27705
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
F.E.S.T. #13 AUBURN, AL
JULY 12-13
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
TBD by director--Main Event & Late Bird NASPA Word List.
Details: c.
Entry Fee: $35
registration is free if it is the player's first NASPA tournament.
Details: Deadline for registration is July 10, 2025. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
TBD by director-NASPA word list.
Entry Fee: $25
$25 free if it is player's first NASPA tournament.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Lib., Reading Rm
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN, TX
JULY 13
ATX July 13 Open.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Director reserves the right to make changes to ensure a smoothly functioning tournament.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 7/12/2025.
Location: Pat's Games
Address: 2308 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
Phone: (512) 970-6578
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jim Hughes (512) 970-6578
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
JULY 13
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
entry fee can be paid at door; food purchase is required.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St., San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman  
Accessible to the disabled.
regis at door; meet at lower level food court; seating near izzy & wooks.
LEHIGH ACRES/LEE COUNTY, FL
JULY 14
view file.
Open Rated Tournament
Monday10:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
naspa word list; players can lose all remaining games and still be at least 1/2 game ahead.
Entry Fee: $35
additional director -- john dalida.
Location: East County Regional Library
Address: 881 Gunnery Rd. N., Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson9416 Sage Ct., Sanibel, FL 339571-239-464-7200
John Dalida, Director (239) 694-6097
Accessible to the disabled.
EPPING, NH
JULY 19
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $35
Limited to 32 players. Deadline for registration is July 12, 2025.
Details: First 32 paid players will be accepted. Checks payable to Ed Liebfried may be mailed to 19 Cricket Hill rd, East Kingston, NH 03827. Contact Ed at Ed.liebfried@gmail.com for alternate payment method.
Location: Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library
Address: 151 Main Street, Epping, NH 03042
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ed Liebfried19 Cricket Hill Rd., East Kingston, NH 03827(603) 717-6153
Accessible to the disabled.
Parking in the rear. Please arrive by 9:00 AM.
MANHATTAN, NY
JULY 20
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Summer Scrabble in the City.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration and breakfast at 9:00 A.M.
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 12-14 with a King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge). Minimum of 8 players for Collins.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 7500 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $75
Registration Deadline: July 18, 2025. Maximum of 72 players.
Location: The Manhattan Games Center - 6th Floor
Address: 110 East 55th St, New York, NY 10022
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056(508) 423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
JULY 20
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
venue accessible, but unless lite enuf for 6 stairs, then area is not access.
Location: Slboire Saint-Laurent
Address: 5101 rue Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1E4
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
JULY 25-27
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New Princeton Scrabble Classic.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-10
NASPA Word List (NWL) and Collins.
Details: Gibson Rule in Effect - based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Portland Swiss followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL) and Collins.
Details: Gibson Rule in Effect - based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $150
Entry fee for main event includes a Saturday afternoon snack, Sunday morning breakfast, and coffee and beverages service.
Location: Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
Address: 201 Village Blvd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Hotel Rate: $159 per night (plus applicable taxes)
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller465 Meadow Road Apartment 7304, Princeton, NJ 085407328416402
Accessible to the disabled.
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY
JULY 26
Double Thing.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.5 rounds
Limited to 12 players. Format depending on entries - Round Robin or Swiss with KOH.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: 7/22/2025. Must play in both Scrabble tournament & 3-round chess tournament.
Details: Must be members of NASPA & the USCF.
Location: Barkman Residence
Address: 364 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Phone: (914) 271-5325
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr., Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Scrabble tournament followed by 3 rounds of USCF-rated chess (directed by Peter Barkman - pbarkman2@gmail.com).
Details: Chess format: Quads if it makes sense - otherwise, Swiss. Time control Game/25, Delay/5. Chess games begin at 4 PM after Scrabble.
2025 SPC - LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL, MD
AUGUST 08-14
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2025 Scrabble Players Championship.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Up to 16 players per division.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Top 2 players in NWL and Collins Div 1 after Round 28 will compete in best-of-5 playoff beginning at 10:15 A.M.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Monday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Tuesday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Wednesday9:00 A.M.3 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $250
Commuter Fee: $100
Registration Deadline: 7/21/25. Youth (under 18) Registration Fee: $125.
Details: Fee increases by $50 after 6/15/25 and by another $75 if registration is accepted after 7/21..
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Up to 16 players per division.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
Address: 7002 Arundel Mills, Circle #7777, Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: 1-855-5MD-LIVE
Hotel Rate: $159 per night (plus applicable taxes)
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Art Moore  
Accessible to the disabled.
HANOVER, MD
AUGUST 9-12
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Night Birds at Nationals!.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining plus 500 spread points per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Pay cash at the door - helpful, but not required, to let director know of intent to play beforehand.
Night Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining plus 500 spread points per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Pay cash at the door - helpful, but not required, to let director know of intent to play beforehand.
Night Bird 3
Open Rated Tournament
Monday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining plus 500 spread points per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Pay cash at the door - helpful, but not required, to let director know of intent to play beforehand.
Night Bird 4
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining plus 500 spread points per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Pay cash at the door - helpful, but not required, to let director know of intent to play beforehand.
Location: Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
Address: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover, MD 21076
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger  
Accessible to the disabled.
Four separate, fully-rated, 4-game tournaments offered each night during the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship.
DAYTON, OH
AUGUST 22-23
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Dayton 2025 Scrabble Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Tournament begins at 5:15 P.M.
Friday5:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 8/20/25.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 8/13/2025.
Location: Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church
Address: 4417 Bigger Rd, Dayton, OH 45440
Phone: (937) 298-3723
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Joe Roberdeau841 Neeb Rd - Apt 2, Cincinnati, OH 45233(513) 503-3263
Accessible to the disabled.
Any facility or governmental restrictions will be applicable. Masks will be available if requested.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
AUGUST 23
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Open Rated Tournament
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL) and Collins - Division cut-offs are at the discretion of directors.
Entry Fee: $35
Can pay through Zelle to Dave Engelhardt at 443 506 9327.
Location: Packer Hall
Address: 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: 443 506 9327
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Engelhardt 443 506-9327
Linda Oliva 4433408469
Accessible to the disabled.
Please let directors know if you need to use elevator to access playing room.
F.E.S.T. #14 AUBURN, AL, AL
AUGUST 23-24
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Open Rated Tournament
Details: (free if it is the player's first NASPA tournament).
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Entry Fee: $35
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
Entry Fee: $25
(free if it is the player's first NASPA tournament).
Location: Auburn Univ. Library, "Newspaper Read Rm
Address: 231 Mell Street Auburn, Alabama 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger  
Accessible to the disabled.
Participants capped at 32.
PRINCETON, NJ
AUGUST 30
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 08/28/25.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
STRATFORD, ON, CAN
SEPTEMBER 06
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL only.
Details: Gibson rule in effect based on number of games remaining.
Entry Fee: $60 (CAN)
Limited to 52 players. Deadline for registration is September 5, 2025.
Location: The Knights of Columbus
Address: 93 Morgan Street, Stratford, ON N5A7V2
Phone: (519) 272-9700
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Terry Aitken  
John Dungey  
Accessible to the disabled.
TEANECK, NJ
SEPTEMBER 06
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin and Two King-of-the-Hills
Limited to 30 players.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 750 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $55
Contact Jay Levin to register and pay.
Details: Please bring one item of unexpired, non-perishable food (no glass containers) for the regional food pantry.
Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Address: 118 Chadwick Road, Teaneck NJ
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole 508-423-6164
Jay Levin 201-575-0288
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SEPTEMBER 07
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
20 fee can be pd at venue; food purchase is required.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St., San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis closes at 11, followed by 1st rd; contact dir if running late; seating near IZZY and WOOKS.
AUSTIN, TX
SEPTEMBER 13
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 9/12/25.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Drive. Austin, Texas 78754
Phone: (512) 775-5243
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bob Bolender, Jr (512) 775-5243
Jim Hughes  
Accessible to the disabled.
BETHEL, CT
SEPTEMBER 13
Steve Haraske Memorial Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
Newcomers
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
RR Groups of 4 plus 1 KOTH.
Entry Fee: $25
equipment will be supplied for newcomers.
Location: Bennett Memorial Park
Address: 14 Shelter Rock Rd., Bethel, CT 06801
Phone: (914) 772-6535
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr., Bethel, CT(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
GOSHEN, IN
SEPTEMBER 13
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Details: Let's Put Goshen on the Map!.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: 9/4/2025. Can pay at the door. Limited to 100 players.
Location: Silverwood Mennonite Church
Address: 1745 W Lincoln Ave, Goshen, Indiana 46526
Phone: (574) 533-1922
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Don Rathberger5029 W 31st Place, Cicero, IL 60804(312) 446-4842
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN, TX
SEPTEMBER 14
ATX September 14 Open.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Director reserves the right to make changes to ensure a smoothly functioning tournament.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 9/13/2025.
Location: Pat's Games
Address: 2308 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
Phone: (512) 970-6578
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jim Hughes (512) 970-6578
Accessible to the disabled.
LYNNWOOD, WA
SEPTEMBER 20
Lynnwood Half-Day.
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $20
Location: New Life Church
Address: 6521 188th St, SW, Lynnwood, wa 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm6603 183rd St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037 
Accessible to the disabled.
Please arrive by 11:30 for 12:00 start of play. Bring $20 cash to register. Please let me know ahead of time if you can make it to assist with planning, but if you just show up, you'll be welcome as long as you are a current NASPA member and space remains.
PRINCETON, NJ
SEPTEMBER 27
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 09/25/25.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
F.E.S.T. #15 AUBURN, AL
SEPTEMBER 27-28
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
TBD by director--Main Event & Late Bird NASPA Word List.
Entry Fee: $35
registration is free if it is the player's first NASPA tournament.
Details: Deadline for registration is September 25, 2025. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
TBD by director-NASPA word list.
Entry Fee: $25
$25 free if it is player's first NASPA tournament.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Lib., Reading Rm
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC
OCTOBER 04-05
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Coastal Cup Championship IV.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 52 players.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $125
Early discount registration fee of $125 for 1st 24 players to register by June 30.
Details: $25 discount to 2025 President Cup participants.
Location: Eastwood Village Clubhouse
Address: 1312 Two Mile Circle East Wilmington, NC 28405
Hotel Rate: Group Rate at the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites just a few minutes down the road from the venue. $119 a night + taxes/fees. See flyer for details
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Bruce Shuman  
Accessible to the disabled.
COWTOWN USA, OH
OCTOBER 11
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Open Rated Tournament
Details: Check in, coffee, doughnuts, 8:45-9:15. Games start at 9:30 am.
Saturday8:45 A.M.7 rounds
NWL and Collins (five point challenge penalty) - Divisions and format at director's discretion, based on attendance.
Entry Fee: Division All: $45, Division All: .
$35 if registered and paid by September 13, 2025. $45 if paid after September 13.
Details: Deadline for registration is October 7, 2025.
Location: Scioto Valley Christian Church
Address: 7855 Dublin Road Dublin, Ohio 43017
Phone: (614) 531-0163
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Dallas Johnson4880 Heights Drive Stow, Ohio 44224(330) 697-5728
Accessible to the disabled.
Limited to 40 players.
WILMINGTON, DE
OCTOBER 17-19
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First State Scrabble Fall Championship.
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5-point per word challenge – also WESPA-rated – minimum of 8 players).
Details: Gibsonization based on 750 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $125
Registration Deadline: 10/16/2025. Limited to 62 players.
Location: Bridge Studio of Delaware
Address: 1403 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (302) 479-5431
Hotel Rate: See Flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Richard Popper (302) 562-8758
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
LYNNWOOD, WA
OCTOBER 18
Lynnwood Half-Day.
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $20
Location: New Life Church
Address: 6521 188th St, SW, Lynnwood, wa 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm6603 183rd St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037 
Accessible to the disabled.
Please arrive by 11:30 for 12:00 start of play. Bring $20 cash to register. Please let me know ahead of time if you can make it to assist with planning, but if you just show up, you'll be welcome as long as you are a current NASPA member and space remains.
PRINCETON, NJ
OCTOBER 25
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 10/23/25.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SOUTH LYON, MI
OCTOBER 25
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $50
55 dollars after 10/11.
Location: South Lyon First Methodist Church
Address: 640 S. Lafayette St., South Lyon, MI 48178
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeff Fiszbein8390 Mallard Crossing, Brighton, MI 48116(248) 310-4257
Jason Idalski  
Accessible to the disabled.
players expected to be COVID vaxxed/boosted; masks only if CDC recommendations change.
F.E.S.T. #16 AUBURN, AL
OCTOBER 25-26
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
TBD by director--Main Event & Late Bird NASPA Word List.
Details: c.
Entry Fee: $35
registration is free if it is the player's first NASPA tournament.
Details: Deadline for registration is October 23, 2025. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
TBD by director-NASPA word list.
Entry Fee: $25
$25 free if it is player's first NASPA tournament.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Lib., Reading Rm
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
NOVEMBER 02
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
20 fee can be pd at venue; food purchase is required.
Location: San Francisco Centre Mall
Address: 865 Market St., San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis at door; meet at lower level food court; seating near izzy & wooks.
AUSTIN, TX
NOVEMBER 08
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 11/07/25.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Drive. Austin, Texas 78754
Phone: (512) 775-5243
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bob Bolender, Jr (512) 775-5243
Jim Hughes  
Accessible to the disabled.
FONTHILL, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 15
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Fonthill Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 600 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $75 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 11/14/2025. Fee increases to $80 if paid after 11/1.
Location: Royal Canadian Legion
Address: 141 Highway 20, East Fonthill, Ontario L0S1E6
Phone: (905) 892-6293
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Carl Madden115 Graystone Crescent, Welland, Ontario L3G6C6(226) 552-1969
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
NOVEMBER 15-16
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5-point challenge - WESPA rated - minimum of 8 players).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 750 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: 11/12/2025. Includes breakfast and lunch each day.
Location: The Manhattan Games Center
Address: 110 East 55th St, New York, NY 10022
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
METAIRIE, LA
NOVEMBER 22
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $45
Registration Deadline: 11/19/2025. $5 discount for electronic payment.
Location: Eastbank Regional Library
Address: 4747 West Napoleon Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Austin Shin3957 Haddon St, Metairie, LA 70002(504) 208-8083
Lindsay Shin  
Lila Crotty  
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
NOVEMBER 22
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 11/20/25.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
MEGA F.E.S.T. #17 AUBURN, AL
DECEMBER 05-07
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Details: There will be TWO Night Bird Events. There are five events total, and it can get rather confusing, but here is the schedule spelled out: - Friday Night, 5 Dec: EARLY BIRD - Saturday, 6 Dec: MAIN EVENT - Saturday Night, 6 Dec: NIGHT BIRD #1 - Sunday, 7 Dec: LATE BIRD - Sunday Night, 7 Dec: NIGHT BIRD #2.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
TBD by director--Early Bird , Main Event & Late Birds NASPA Word List.
Entry Fee: $40
registration is free if it is the player's first NASPA tournament.
Details: Deadline for registration is December 4 2025. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
TBD by director-NASPA word list.
Entry Fee: $30
$25 free if it is player's first NASPA tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.5 rounds
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for registration is December 4 2025. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Entry Fee: $20
Late Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Lib., Reading Rm
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger (334) 821-6616
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
DECEMBER 20
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 12/18/25.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
DURHAM, NC
JANUARY 09-11
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16th Annual PTCT Charity Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Limited to 32 players.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 1/8/2026. Players can pay cash at door.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 60 players. NWL and Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: A donation (in any amount) to our charity partner, The Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Family Support Program. Suggested donation: $100 Please make all checks payable to "Duke PTCT Family Support".
Details: Registration Deadline: 1/03/2026.
Newcomers
Unrated Tournament
Sunday2:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Speed Pairings followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: A donation (in any amount) to our charity partner, The Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Family Support Program. Suggested donation: $30 Please make all checks payable to "Duke PTCT Family Support".
Details: Registration Deadline: 1/9/2026. Unrated tournament.
Location: Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Address: 2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 668-1102
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Klionsky6909 Sandringham Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613(919) 699-9831
Samuel Chetty7 Maere Ct, Durham, NC 27712(919) 314-7862
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 02
Boards on the Boardwalk.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $55
Registration Deadline: 1/29/26. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only - Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 1/29/26. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-340-6300
Hotel Rate: See flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller  
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
MARCH 20-22
Poughkeepsie Scrabble Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $50
this tournament is at Courtyard Mariott.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Entry Fee: $100
Newcomers
Unrated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.3 rounds
Entry Fee: $25
Location: Locust Grove
Address: 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 454-4500
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr., Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
JUNE 12-14
2026 NWL Matchplay Championship.
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Friday9:00 A.M.13 rounds
Matchplay. Best of 13 matches each day. No eliminations, but only the winner of all 3 matches will win the tournament.
Entry Fee: $500
NWL. Registration Deadline June 10, 2026. Limited to 8 players.
Main Event 2
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.13 rounds
Main Event 3
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:00 A.M.13 rounds
Location: private residence
Address: Atlantic City, NJ
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Joey Krafchick  
Accessible to the disabled.
This is going to be the inaugural NWL Matchplay Championship tournament, sponsored by Joey Krafchick. This is going to be 8 players, and 3 days of best of 13 matches.
Details: Scott Appel is hosting this event at his vacation house, and Will Anderson will be operating a multi-board stream during the event.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
FEBRUARY 05-08
Boards on the Boardwalk.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $55
Registration Deadline: 2/04/27. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only - Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 2/04/27. Contact Connie Creed to register or to make inquiries.
Location: Resorts Hotel and Casino
Address: Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-340-6300
Hotel Rate: See flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller  
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.