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As of June 1st, 2021, fully vaccinated players can participate in sanctioned tournaments.

Additions and corrections to these listings will only be accepted if they are sent by the director in charge of the tournament concerned. They should be emailed to the NASPA Tournament Committee.

CALEDON, ON, CAN
SEPTEMBER 04, 2022
Caledon, Ontario Collins tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
5 points per word challenge rule, capped at 16 players - WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Must register by September 3, entry fee includes lunch.
Location: The Bremblay residence
Address: 2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8
Phone: (519) 278 - 6373
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K 2J8(519) 278 - 6373
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Charlottesville September Saturday.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
NASPA Word List; one open division; format will minimize repeats.
Must register by September 2; entry fee is $10 - $40 depending on rating and Virginia residency; includes lunch.
Location: Med Ed Clubhouse
Address: Hoang residence; address will be provided to attendees; minutes from UVA
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F73VU4RZS8kWmDUMIIh1Nl3y0GkXQF3PQYCEAKeE7o4/edit.
KENNER, LA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only.
Entry Fee: $55
$50 if paying electronically. Reg deadline September 8.
Location: Chinese Presbyterian Church
Address: 2901 West Esplanade Avenue Kenner LA 70065
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Austin Shin3957 Haddon Street Metairie LA 70002 
Lila Crotty  
Accessible to the disabled.
HOLDEN, MA
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
event web page
Scrabble for Bob.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $50
Entry fee includes pizza lunch. All proceeds go to Scrabble player Bob Becker who is recovering from a stroke.
Details: Deadline for entries/registration September 8, limited to 50 players.
Location: Wachusett Regional High School
Address: 1401 Main Street, Holden MA 01520
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Beth Mix390 Gardner Street, Manchester CT 06040(860) 328-8654
Ed Liebfried  
Accessible to the disabled.
Masks optional, but directors reserve the right to mandate if conditions change.
TEANECK, NJ
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
Autumn in Bergen.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin groups of 6-8
New Word List.
Entry Fee: $40
Register my September 9; 12 player maximum.
Location: Chez Levin
Address: 191 Griggs Avenue, Teaneck NJ 07043
Phone: (201) 575 - 0288
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cesar Del Solar70 Norwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043(310) 365 - 6495
Accessible to the disabled.
Must be vaccinated including recommended boosters for your demographic.
ESTERO / FORT MYERS, FL
SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2022
SWFL Locales.
Open Rated Tournament
Monday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Tuesday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $100
Registration Deadline: 10/8/22. Must be member of NASPA to play and must provide proof of vaccination.
Location: S. County Regional Library / Lakes RL
Address: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy/15290 Bass Rd Estero/Fort Myers ,FL 33928/33919
Phone: (239) 533-4400
Hotel Rate: Day 1 will take place in Estero. Day 2 will take place in Fort Myers
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Dalida1508 Stadium Court Lehigh Acres , FL 33971(239) 694-6097
Accessible to the disabled.
Details: Masks will be required. Please be aware that this is hurricane season.
3 RIVERS SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT, FORT WAYNE, IN
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin
NWL only.
Entry Fee: $50
Deadline for entries/registration September 9.
Details: Entry fee includes lunch and drinks. Attendance limited to 20 players.
Location: New Haven branch
Address: Allen County Public Library, 648 Green St. New Haven IN 46774
Phone: (260) 421-1345
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kathleen Long46 N Ritter Ave, Unit B, Indianapolis IN 46219(260) 450-3494
Accessible to the disabled.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
Details: Doors will open at 10:00 AM, with awards presented at 5:30 PM.
OTTAWA, ON, CAN
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins only, 5 pt. challenge rule, WESPA rated.
Entry Fee: $40 (CAN)
Registration capped at 16 players, reg. deadline Sep. 17.
Location: D'Arcy McGee's Pub
Address: 675 Kirkwood Avenue Ottawa ON L7K 2J8
Phone: (613) 714-9888
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
Brattling 5.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin groups of 6-8
NWL + Collins 5 pt challenge rule. Max 24 players.
Entry Fee: $35
Soft reg. deadline Sep 17th. Registration 9:30, games start at 10. Cash at door or PayPal.
Location: All Souls UU Church
Address: 29 South St West Brattleboro, Vermont 05455
Phone: (802) 254-9377
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeffrey Nelson472 Swamp Rd Fairfield, VT 05455(802) 862-9912
Accessible to the disabled.
Vax required, masks optional.
TORONTO, ON, CAN
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
Toronto, ON Collins and NASPA Word List.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
5 points per word challenge rule in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $20 (CAN)/$15 (US)
Must register by September 23.
Location: Midtown Gastro Hub
Address: 1535 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON MT4 1Z2
Phone: (647) 341 - 3400
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481 - 8541
Josh Greenway (315) 863 - 2660
Accessible to the disabled.
After games, celebrate Josh's 50th birthday; www.letsplayscrabble.com/toronto-2022.
WACO, TX
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
Waco One-Day.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $20
Limited to 24 Players.
Details: Tournament will take place in Lone Star Room 105 Downstairs.
Location: Waco Convention Center
Address: 100 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
Phone: (512) 587-0023
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Michael Donegan2532 Garlic Creek Dr, Buda, TX 78610(512) 587-0023
Accessible to the disabled.
VAX card required. Bring masks.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2022
event web page
Virginia Triple Crown.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format at director's discretion.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline for registration September 22.
Details: Limited to 12 players.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday2:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format at director's discretion.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $30
Deadline for entries September 22.
Details: Limited to 12 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format at director's discretion -will limit repeats if possible.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $20
Limited to 12 players.
Location: Bowen residence
Address: 1620 Amhurst Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Brattling 5.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin groups of 6-8
NWL + Collins 5 pt challenge rule. Max 24 players.
Entry Fee: $35
Soft reg. deadline Sep 17th. Registration 9:30, games start at 10. Cash at door or PayPal.
Location: All Souls UU Church
Address: 29 South St West Brattleboro, Vermont 05455
Phone: (802) 254-9377
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeffrey Nelson472 Swamp Rd Fairfield, VT 05455(802) 862-9912
Accessible to the disabled.
Vax required, masks optional.
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, CAN
OCTOBER 01-02, 2022
The Niagara Falls Open.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins only, 5pt challenge rule.
Entry Fee: $150 (CAN)
Reg deadline September 29, 2022.
Location: The Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Address: 6815 Stanley Avenue Niagara Falls ON L7K 2J8
Phone: (905) 357-6222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
OCTOBER 08, 2022
10@10.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $95
Location: Gawtry Home
Address: Address provided once you register.
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Clay Daniel153 Olton Place, Charlotesville, VA 22902(434) 262-2030
Masks are optional.
PRINCETON, NJ
OCTOBER 08, 2022
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NWL and Collins (5-point challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 10/6.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
All participants must have completed a government-authorized course of vaccination against COVID-19 and waited the recommended duration for it to take full effect.
LAKE GEORGE, NY
OCTOBER 13-16, 2022
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:15 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:15 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $180 (CAN)/$130 (US)
Commuter Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 10/12/22.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $39 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $39 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Location: Surfside on the Lake
Address: 400 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845
Phone: 518-668-2442
Hotel Rate: Rates vary: $84, $94, $104, $124, $129 USD
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor 315-481-8541
Josh Greenway 315-863-2660
Accessible to the disabled.
See tournament flyer on cross-tables.com for up to date COVID-19 information.
Details: SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2023 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in the main event.
LYNNWOOD, WA
OCTOBER 15, 2022
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA + Collins 5 pt challenge rule (if at least four Collins participants). Divisions of 6 (or as close as possible) by rating to facilitate RR+KOTH play.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration capped at 24 players, reg deadline is first day of tournament. Advanced registration advised due to limited space, but walkups will be accepted.
Location: New Life Church, Youth Bldg.
Address: 6521 188th St SW Lynnwood WA 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm (425) 248-8507
Accessible to the disabled.
Youth building is on the west side of the central breezeway.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
OCTOBER 22, 2022
event web page
NWL tournament in Charlottesville, VA.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday1:00 P.M.6 rounds
One open division, format depends on number of players.
Entry Fee: $30
Arrive by 12:30 pm for registration.
Location: The Clubhouse
Address: Will be provided to registrants; Charlottesville, VA, minutes from UVA
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
$5 discount for retirees, current students, or newcomers, masks optional, vaccines not required.
PITTSBURGH, PA
OCTOBER 22, 2022
event web page
Steeltown Showdown, Pittsburgh, PA.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Limited to 24 players. NWL and Collins (5 points per word challenge) - minimum of 4 players needed for Collins.
Registration Deadline: 10/17/22. Entry Fee: $35 if received by 10/17 - otherwise $45 cash at door.
Location: Imperial House
Address: 5600 Munhall Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 580-1357
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Tom Chang4 Old Timber Trl, Pittsburgh, PA 15238(412) 580-1357
Accessible to the disabled.
Must provide proof of COVID vaccination and at least 1 booster.
CHEHALIS, WA
OCTOBER 23, 2022
event web page
Seattle-Portland Challenge.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Top division will be only Portland players vs Seattle players. The lower division will have a non-team division.
Entry Fee: Division All: $40, Division All: .
Registration Deadline: 10/15/22. Limited to 40 players.
Location: V.R. Lee Community Building
Address: 221 SW 13th St, Chehalis, WA 98532
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Adam Henderson (253) 243-5235
Accessible to the disabled.
Masks are encouraged but not required. Please contact the director with any questions or concerns related to COVID/pandemic before arriving.
Details: Community Building is in Recreation Park.
AUSTIN, TX
OCTOBER 29, 2022
Scrabble Night Fever.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Tournament begins at 5:30.
Saturday5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Open tournament with class prizes. Director may make "game time" decisions based on number of players and ratings distribution.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 10/28.
Location: Pat's Games
Address: 2308 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX 78756
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jim Hughes9909 Jasmine Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78726(512) 970-6578
Accessible to the disabled.
Proof of vaccination required; masks optional.
Details: The venue can handle 40+ players inside, and there is a covered patio for al fresco play. Player going second may choose.
CATONSVILLE, MD
OCTOBER 29, 2022
event web page
Catonsville Maryland Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL and Collins (5-point challenge).
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 10/19/22. Pay at door in cash by 9:45 or in advance by check to David Engelhardt.
Location: New Hope Community Church
Address: 200 Ingleside Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228
Phone: (443) 340-8469
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Oliva2850 Florence Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797(443) 340-8469
Dave Engelhardt8109 Clyde Bank, Baltimore, MD 21286(443) 506-9327
Accessible to the disabled.
Please be fully vaccinated against COVID and wear a mask inside the venue.
SOUTH LYON, MI
OCTOBER 29, 2022
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA World List, Capped at 28 players.
Entry Fee: $50
$55 after October 15, 2022, must register by October 28, 2022.
Location: South Lyon United Methodist Church
Address: 640 S. Lafayette Street, South Lyon, MI 48178
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeff Fiszbein8390 Mallard Crossing, Brighton, MI 48116(248) 310 - 4257
Jason Idalski  
Accessible to the disabled.
restrictions on masking etc. are dependent on COVID recommendations at time of event and venue rules.
CORRALES, NM
OCTOBER 29-30, 2022
New Mexico Players Fall Championship.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.11 rounds
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NWL, Limited to first 16 New Mexico NASPA members who register by October 27, 2022.
Entry Fee: $90
$90.00 to be paid by Oct. 27 in cash or check made out to Mike Baron. Any registrant who does not play will have fee fully refunded.
Location: Home of Mike Baron & Pamina Deutsch
Address: 1496 Sagebrush Drive Corrales, NM 87048
Phone: (505) 898-4799
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Karris (director)5510 Desert Sky Court Rio Rancho, NM 87144(408) 836-2311
Mike Baron (host/organizer/main contact)  
Accessible to the disabled.
Refer to CDC/NM Health guidelines in place at day of event. As of Aug. 30 face masks are recommended but not required. Registration fee will be applied to prize fund, Saturday dinner, and other expenses. Lunches are potluck, drinks provided.
AUSTIN, TX
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Sunday One-Day.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Divisional tournament based on number of players and ratings distribution.
Entry Fee: $35
Walk-ins by 9 AM welcome.
Location: Pat's Games
Address: 2308 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX 78756
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jim Hughes9909 Jasmine Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78726(512) 970-6578
Accessible to the disabled.
Proof of vaccination required; masks optional.
Details: The venue can handle 40+ players inside, and there is a covered patio for al fresco play. Player going second may choose.
THE CALIFORNIA OPEN SAN FRANCISCO, CA
NOVEMBER 11-13, 2022
Open Rated Tournament
Friday9:15 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
One open OWL division and one open Collins division. Collins division - 5 point per word challenge - will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $120
Commuter Fee: $15
20 late fee for entries received or postmarked after November 4, 2022 All entries received or postmarked by October 7th, 2022 will be entered in a drawing to win back the entry fee ($120).
Location: Parc55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel
Address: 55 Cyril Magnin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-392-8000
Hotel Rate: $179/night; event code is "COS" if making reservations by phone
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward de GuzmanPO Box 193071 San Francisco, CA 94119415-841-3822
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Charlottesville, VA.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL and Collins (5-point per word challenge), which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $80
Registration Deadline: 11/13.
Location: The Covenant School
Address: 175 Hickory St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Clay Daniel153 Olton Place, Charlottesville, VA 22902(434) 262-2030
Details: No COVID-19 restrictions are planned, but director reserves the right to add them.
LEXINGTON, KY
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Limited to 6 players - 1/3 rated.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 11/12. Entries after that date will be accepted only to even the field.
Details: Waitlist will be maintained if there are more than 6 signups.
Location: Mack's Apartment
Address: Address provided to attendees - Lexington, KY - 1 mile from downtown. Easy parking.
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mack Meller (845) 208-1504
LYNNWOOD, WA
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA + Collins 5 pt challenge rule (if at least four Collins participants). Divisions of 6 (or as close as possible) by rating to facilitate RR+KOTH play.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration capped at 24 players, reg deadline is first day of tournament. Advanced registration advised due to limited space, but walkups will be accepted.
Location: New Life Church, Youth Bldg.
Address: 6521 188th St SW Lynnwood WA 98037
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Chris Sjoholm (425) 248-8507
Accessible to the disabled.
Youth building is on the west side of the central breezeway.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Charlottesville, VA.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL and Collins (5-point per word challenge), which will also be WESPA-rated.
Entry Fee: $70
Registration Deadline: 11/13.
Location: The Covenant School
Address: 175 Hickory St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Clay Daniel153 Olton Place, Charlottesville, VA 22902(434) 262-2030
Details: No COVID-19 restrictions are planned, but director reserves the right to add them.
CALEDON, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 26, 2022
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins only, 5 point penalty, WESPA rated.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Entry fee includes lunch.
Details: Limited to 16 players, registration deadline November 26.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins only, 5 point penalty, WESPA rated.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)
Limited to 16 players. registration deadline November 26.
Details: Entry fee includes dinner.
Location: The Bremblay Residence
Address: 2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon ON L7K2J8
Phone: (519) 278-6373
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the credit Rd, Caledon ON L7K2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
ELMHURST, IL
NOVEMBER 26, 2022
Turkey Tourney.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-10
NWL, 50-player cap.
Entry Fee: $55
Reg deadline Nov. 15, 2022.
Location: Courtyard by Marriott
Address: 370 N IL-83 Elmhurst IL 60126
Phone: (630) 941-9444
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Donald Rathberger5029 West 31st Place Cicero IL 60803(312) 446-4842
Kathy Long  
Accessible to the disabled.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
DECEMBER 2-4, 2022
event web page
Commonwealth Games.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format at director's discretion.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $35
Registration deadline December 1, 2022.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format at director's discretion.
Details: NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $35
Registration deadline December 1, 2022.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday1:30 P.M.6 rounds
Format at director's discretion.
Entry Fee: $55
Registration deadline December 1, 2022.
Details: Limited to 16 players. NASPA word list (NWL).
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday8:30 A.M.4 rounds
Format at director's discretion.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration deadline December 1, 2022.
Details: NASPA word list (NWL).
Location: Walker Clubhouse
Address: Will be provided to attendees, Charlottesville VA 22903
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
Vaccines and masks are not required, but please be responsible about your health.
LORENA, TX
DECEMBER 03, 2022
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL, max 12 players.
Entry Fee: $20
Reg deadline Dec. 3, 2022 by text or email (Lorena in subject line). Payment accepted at door for registered players.
Location: Private Farm House
Address: 12606 Chapel Rd. Lorena TX 76655
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Michael Donegan2532 Garlic Creek Dr Buda TX 78610(512) 587-0023
Food (sandwiches/snacks/drinks) included. Take FM287 exit, just S of Lorena.3 Venue is a farm house. VAX card required.
PRINCETON, NJ
DECEMBER 03, 2022
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NWL and Collins (5-point challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 12/1.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
All participants must have completed a government-authorized course of vaccination against COVID-19 and waited the recommended duration for it to take full effect.
TEANECK, NJ
DECEMBER 09, 2022
event web page
A FRIDAY SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT IN "THE NECK" ON DECEMBER 9.
Capped Open Rated Tournament
Details: 10:30 AM registration, 11AM rounds 1-3, 1:30 lunch,2:30 rounds 4-7, followed by awards.
Friday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
One ten person division. Pairings at the discretion of the director.
Details: NWL. Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd, biggest upset, highest scoring play,.
Entry Fee: $40
Entry can be paid by Venmo, @Jonathan-Kent-12 or check to Jay Levin, 191 Griggs Ave, Teaneck NJ 07666.
Details: Limited to 10 players. Deadline for registration is December 7. A waitlist will be maintained.
Location: Home of Jay Levin
Address: 191 Griggs Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone: (201) 575-0288
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jonathan Kent2929 165 St, Flushung, NY 11358(908) 692-9852
Accessible to the disabled.
Entry fee includes pastry, water and beverages, Lunch is not provided but there is a refrigerator if you want to bring lunch or you can order out.
Details: Players must be fully vaxxed plus at least one booster. Let's be ready to wear our masks.
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Pub Scrabble En Ville.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday3:00 P.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL + Collins 5 pt challenge rule, max 16 players.
Entry Fee: $20 (CAN)
Email your registration to axcertypo@gmail.com. Tournament should end at around 8:30. Pay at the door or via e-transfer to my email address.
Location: Les Sans-Taverne
Address: 1900 rue le Ber Montreal Quebec H3K 2A4
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Joshua Sokol  
Sary Karanofsky  
Accessible to the disabled.
Don't be sick :).
FORT MYERS, FL
DECEMBER 13, 2022
NASPA Word List (NWL) Open Rated Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Maximum of 12 players, will keep waiting list.
Entry Fee: $50
Must register by Dec. 9.
Location: Tomlinson Home
Address: 15012 Bonaire Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: (239) 464- 7200
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson15012 Bonaire Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908(239) 464-7200
John Dalida (239) 694-6097
Lunch will be off site, small dog lives at residence.
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
DECEMBER 17, 2022
Conshohocken Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 12 players. Waiting list will be maintained if necessary.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 12/16.
Location: Home of Ed Roth
Address: 26 Maple Drive, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone: (484) 225-1089
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Oliva2850 Florence Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797(443) 340-8469
David Engelhardt8109 Clyde Bank, Baltimore, MD 21286(443) 506-9327
Accessible to the disabled.
TORONTO, ON, CAN
DECEMBER 27-28, 2022
Toronto, ON NWL Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.12 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.9 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $100 (CAN)
Location: Bampot House of Tea and Boardgames
Address: 201 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1H6
Phone: 416 - 537 - 5959
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jackson Smylie  
Accessible to the disabled.
ALBANY, NY
DECEMBER 29-JANUARY 02, 2022
event web page
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $25
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $25
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $130
Commuter Fee: $25
Commuter fee pp (if not staying at the tournament hotel and within the room block) $25USD, $40CAD.
Details: Deadline for entries/registration December 30, 2022.
Location: Albany Mariott
Address: 189 Wolf Rd, Albany NY 12205
Phone: (518) 458-8444
Hotel Rate: $89
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) 481-8541
Josh Greenway (315) 863-2660
Accessible to the disabled.
See letsplayscrabble.com for up to date COVID information.
Details: SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2023 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in the main event.
CALEDON, ON, CAN
JANUARY 14, 2023
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Collins only, 5 point penalty, WESPA rated.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Entry fee includes lunch.
Details: Limited to 16 players, registration deadline January 14.
Location: The Bremblay residence
Address: 2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7KJ8
Phone: (519)278-6373
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road, Caledon, ON L7K2J8(519)278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
JANUARY 21, 2023
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NASPA Word List and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Minimum of 4 players for Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration deadline January 19, 2023.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056(508) 423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
All participants must have completed a government-authorized course of vaccination against COVID-19 and waited the recommended duration for it to take full effect.
DURHAM, NC
JANUARY 28-29, 2023
event web page
PTCT Charity Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL and Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Registration Deadline: 1/20. Limited to 60 players.
Details: No entry fee but players are encouraged to donate to The Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Family Support Program - $80 suggested donation but any amount is appreciated!.
Location: Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Address: 2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 668-2012
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
David Klionsky6909 Sandringham Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613(919) 699-9831
Accessible to the disabled.
Please show director proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing play.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
FEBRUARY 04-06, 2023
event web page
Boards on the Boardwalk, both NWL and Collins.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
5 pts per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $45
Must register by January 26 2023.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday12:30 P.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
5 pts per word challenge rule in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $40
Location: Resorts Hotel Casino
Address: 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 340 - 6300
Hotel Rate: see tournament flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
All players must show proof of vaccination.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
FEBRUARY 11-12, 2023
Albuquerque Area Winter Tournament (NWL).
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 18 players; will have a Collins Division if at least 4 people preregister and commit, there are 16 or more players, there will be two divisions.
Entry Fee: $70
Must register by Feb. 3 by sending entry fee via check or Zelle.
Location: House of Mariposa
Address: 5510 Desert Sky Court NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Karris5510 Desert Sky Court NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144408 836 - 2311
Potluck lunch on both days; if you must cancel, you need to notify me at least 24 hours in advance to get a refund.
KINGSTON, ON, CAN
FEBRUARY 16-20, 2023
Canadian Scrabble Classic, NASPA WL and Collins.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
5 points per word challenge rule in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Must register by February 16, 2023.
Early Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
5 points per word challenge rule in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)/$25 (US)
Must register by February 17, 2023.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
5 points per word challenge rule in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $170 (CAN)/$145 (US)
Commuter Fee: $30
Must register by February 17, 2023.
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Kingston
Address: 285 King Street East, Kingston, ON K7L 3B1
Phone: (888) 236-2427
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor (315) - 481 - 8541
Josh Greenway (315) 863 - 2660
Accessible to the disabled.
https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/csc-2023; Room rate is $132 CDN (approx. $107 US).
Details: SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2023 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in the main event.
PRINCETON, NJ
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NASPA Word List and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Minimum of 4 players for Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration deadline February 23, 2023.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056(508) 423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
All participants must have completed a government-authorized course of vaccination against COVID-19 and waited the recommended duration for it to take full effect.
PRINCETON, NJ
MARCH 18, 2023
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NASPA Word List and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Minimum of 4 players for Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration deadline March 16, 2023.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056(508) 423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
All participants must have completed a government-authorized course of vaccination against COVID-19 and waited the recommended duration for it to take full effect.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
MARCH 24-26, 2023
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
NWL + Collins 5 pt/word.
Entry Fee: $90
$90 for NWL players rated 1600 and up; $90 for all CSW players; $80 for NWL players rated under 1600. Reg deadline Mar. 20, 2023, $10 late fee after Mar. 20.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL + Collins 5pt/word.
Entry Fee: $50
Please note that the venue for the Early Bird is at the Courtyard Marriott (2641 South Rd.) in the lobby. Reg deadline Mar. 20, 2023. $10 late fee after Mar. 20.
Newcomers
Local Club Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NWL only.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration on the day is OK if there is room.
Location: Locust Grove
Address: 2683 South Rd. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 454-4500
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr. Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
Players must have proof of vaccination. Masks will be required in the tournament venues.
EAST LANSING, MI
MARCH 25, 2023
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL only, max 24 players.
Entry Fee: $50
Reg deadline Mar 15, 2023.
Location: East Lansing Public Library
Address: 950 Abbot Rd East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 351-2420
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Irfan Faroqui13030 Apple Tree Ln, #10 Lansing, MI 48820(517) 230-8890
Kathleen Long  
Accessible to the disabled.
Masks and hand santizers will be provided.
PRINCETON, NJ
APRIL 15, 2023
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NASPA Word List and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Minimum of 4 players for Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration deadline April 13, 2023.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056(508) 423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
All participants must have completed a government-authorized course of vaccination against COVID-19 and waited the recommended duration for it to take full effect.
SOUTH LYON, MI
APRIL 29, 2023
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 28 Players.
Entry Fee: $50
$55 after 4/15/23. Registration Deadline: 4/28/23 - No Walk-ins.
Location: South Lyon United Methodist Church
Address: 640 S. Lafayette Street, South Lyon, MI 48178
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason IdalskiContact Jeff Fiszbein to register / ask questions 
Jeff Fiszbein8390 Mallard Crossing, Brighton, MI 48116(248) 310-4257
Accessible to the disabled.
Mask/Vax requirements TBD in April 2023.
PRINCETON, NJ
MAY 13, 2023
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NASPA Word List and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Minimum of 4 players for Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration deadline May 11, 2023.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056(508) 423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
All participants must have completed a government-authorized course of vaccination against COVID-19 and waited the recommended duration for it to take full effect.
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, CAN
MAY 20-22, 2023
The Niagara Falls International Open.
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 pt challenge rule) - Collins division will also be WESPA-rated.
Reg deadline May 18, 2023.
Location: Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Address: 6815 Stanley Avenue Niagara Falls ON L2G 3Y9
Phone: (905) 357-6222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Sue Tremblay2651 Forks of the Credit Road Caledon ON L7K 2J8(519) 278-6373
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
JUNE 17, 2023
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NASPA Word List and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Details: Minimum of 4 players for Collins division.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration deadline June 15, 2023.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056(508) 423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
All participants must have completed a government-authorized course of vaccination against COVID-19 and waited the recommended duration for it to take full effect.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
FEBRUARY 03-05, 2024
Boards on the Boardwalk, both NWL and Collins.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
5 pts per word challenge penalty in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $125
Commuter Fee: $45
Must register by January 25 2024.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday12:30 P.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
5 pts per word challenge rule in Collins division.
Entry Fee: $40
Location: Resorts Hotel Casino
Address: 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 340 - 6300
Hotel Rate: see tournament flyer
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Connie Creed  
Accessible to the disabled.
All players must show proof of vaccination.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
MARCH 22-24, 2024
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
NWL + Collins 5 pt/word.
Entry Fee: $90
$90 for NWL players rated 1600 and up; $90 for all CSW players; $80 for NWL players rated under 1600. Reg deadline Mar. 20, 2023, $10 late fee after Mar. 20.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL + Collins 5pt/word.
Entry Fee: $50
Please note that the venue for the Early Bird is at the Courtyard Marriott (2641 South Rd.) in the lobby. Reg deadline Mar. 20, 2023. $10 late fee after Mar. 20.
Newcomers
Local Club Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NWL only.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration on the day is OK if there is room.
Location: Locust Grove
Address: 2683 South Rd. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 454-4500
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr. Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
Players must have proof of vaccination. Masks will be required in the tournament venues.