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NASPA will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the game of Scrabble with two weeks of top-level competition in Las Vegas in July 2023 - the NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas - at the Westgate Las Vegas Resorts & Casino at 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
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Register Book Hotel 2023 SPC Details 2023 WESPAC Details
This webpage is subject to change and will be updated regularly as the plans are finalized.
Cutoffs effective 11:59pm Eastern time
This table provides a high-level summary of the key events that comprise the NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas. You can find further details on the SPC and WESPAC pages.
Date / Time | Event | Entry Fee |
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Fri July 14 - 10:00 to 6:00 | SPC Check In | N/A |
Fri July 14 - 12:00 | SPC Early Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW | $20 maximum |
Sat July 15 to Wed July 19
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SPC Main Event - 31 games - NWL & CSW
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$250 |
Thu July 20 - 9:30 | SPC Late Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW | $20 maximum |
Thu July 20 and Fri July 21 - 2:00 to 5:00 | WESPAC Check In | N/A |
Fri July 21 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Hearts Warmup - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $75 |
Fri July 21 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Last Chance Qualifier - 8 games - CSW
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$100 |
Sat July 22 to Tue July 25
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WESPAC Main Event - 32 games - CSW
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$300 |
Sat July 22 to Mon July 24
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WESPAC Diamonds Challenge - 24 games - NWL & CSW
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$180 |
Tue July 25 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Clubs Challenge - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $60 |
Wed July 26 - 9:00 for AM session / 2:30 for PM session | WESPAC Spades Challenge - 8 games - NWL & CSW | $60 |
Wed July 26 - 10:00 | WESPAC Finals - Best of 7 playoff for top 2 - CSW | N/A |
Online registration is open now.
Lists of SPC and WESPAC registrants are available on this website and on cross-tables.com.
The rest of this section describes the general terms and conditions of registration for both championships.
The base entry fees for the championships are:
One- and two-day events, such as Early Birds, have a separate entry fee.
Youths, defined as those whose 18th birthday is after July 15, 2023, pay 1/2 of the base entry fee for each championship.
The above fees will be increased by $50 after May 31, 2023. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on June 1, 2023, would pay $300, while a youth would pay $175.
Players accepted after the close of registration on June 30, 2023 must pay a $75 late penalty. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on July 5, 2023, would pay $375, while a youth would pay $250. Acceptance of registrants after June, 2023 is not guaranteed and will generally only be permitted if it does not cause a division to be uneven.
Fees payable are computed based on when (Eastern Time) funds are received in full. If you are not paying right away online at the moment when you register, please be sure to allow enough time for your mailed payment to reach us.
Players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of multiday events - the SPC Main Event, WESPAC Main Event, and the WESPAC Diamonds Challenge - must also pay a commuter / facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum per event).
Verification of status as a hotel guest will be performed at registration/check-in and throughout the event. Players staying at the host hotel for only part of a championship must pay the full commuter fee and may then apply for a refund of $20 per day stayed at the host hotel after the conclusion of the championship, by providing the Championship Committee with hotel confirmation number and dates of stay.
You can pay at the time you register via credit card (Visa or MasterCard - US funds).
If you choose to pay later, the following options are available:
Click here for more information about payment options.
Registration changes are subject to the following conditions:
To modify your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at nsc@scrabbleplayers.org.
If you paid your tournament fees by credit card, any credit owing to you will be issued to your card; otherwise, we will mail a check to you.
All refunds are subject to a cancellation fee of $25.
If you decide you need to cancel your registration, we will refund your entry fee (and commuter fee, if applicable), if you so request by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2023. No refunds will be issued after this date.
By registering for the NASPA Double Down, you agree to abide by the tournament rules and NASPA Code of Conduct and and to comply with the NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas Terms and Conditions.
The Scrabble Players Championship will use the current NASPA Rules while the WESPAC Championship and Challenges (Collins) will use the current WESPA Rules. WESPAC Challenges (NWL) will use the NASPA Rules.
In particular, games at this tournament - probably the highest Division 1 board without a Gibsonized player - will be annotated and/or streamed live. If you refuse to play a designated game with annotation or streaming, you will forfeit it and may at the director’s discretion be assigned a spread penalty of −200 points.
A signed Minor Release and Consent Form is required for all players under age 18 as of July 14, 2023. The form may be downloaded and submitted in advance or executed by a parent or guardian at registration.
Participants in the NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas are responsible for bringing all equipment necessary to play in the tournament. If neither player in a game has equipment available for their game, a double forfeit may be imposed.
Please check this webpage closer to the event for our final decision about what measures will be in effect to prevent transmission of COVID-19. We will make our decision based on conditions a month before the event begins.
Note that as of January 2023, most visitors traveling from outside of the United States are required to show proof of acceptable vaccination.
For an example of what might be required, please see the measures that were in effect at the 2022 Scrabble Players Championship last year.
The Championship Committee reserves the right to modify the above to account for unforeseen special circumstances.
The official event hotel is the Westgate Las Vegas Resorts & Casino (3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109).
Tournament entrants are eligible for our group rate (plus applicable taxes and fees) for King or Double accommodations:
The group rate is applicable for 3 days before and after the event - based on availability - July 10 through July 30, 2023.
You can book rooms:
Hotel bookings at our group rate are subject to availability within our group rate block of rooms and must be booked on or before June 30, 2023. After that date, rooms may be available at the hotel's prevailing room rates.
The hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm - guests arriving early will be accommodated as rooms become available. Hotel checkout time is 11:00 am.
As noted above, players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration for the duration of multiday events - the SPC Main Event, WESPAC Main Event, and the WESPAC Diamonds Challenge - must also pay a commuter/facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum per event).
Self parking is free at the Westgate Resort.
Las Vegas has something for everyone. Although it is famous for being one of the most exciting nightlife destinations, Las Vegas is also full of options for people of all ages. From amazing museums, shows, and interactive activities to world-renowned restaurants and hotels, Vegas has it all.
Read more about what Las Vegas has to offer here.
The Westgate Resort is located just off the Las Vegas Strip and includes an onsite Monorail station for easy access to nearby shows, casinos, and attractions.
Barry Manilow will be in residence at the Westgate Resort during the NASPA Double Down - July 13 to 15 and July 20 to 22. Find out more and buy tickets here.
Las Vegas, NV, is served by the Harry Reid International Airport. As of June 2022, the airport has more than 1050 inbound and outbound flights per day and direct service to nearly 150 US and international cities.
The airport is located 3.5 miles from the Westgate Resort - with numerous taxi and shuttle services that are easy to pre-book or catch right outside the terminal.
Lyft and Uber service is also available at the airport - with a typical ride cost of $15 to $20.
Players traveling to the NASPA Double Down from outside the United States may require a visitor visa to enter the United States.
It is your responsibility to determine if you need a visitor visa or other documentation. Contact the Championship Committee if you need an invitation letter to support your application process.
Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can list the NASPA Double Down director, Art Moore (P.O. Box 1217, Ocoee, FL 34761), as the US Point of Contact on the ESTA application.
Note that as of January 2023, most visitors traveling from outside of the United States are required to show proof of acceptable vaccination against COVID-19.
If you need a roommate and would like a listing here, please complete the 2023 NASPA Double Down Roommate Request Form.
IMPORTANT: When you get your roommate, please contact the committee so we can remove your listing.
If you need a ride/rider to or from the tournament, and would like a listing here, please complete the NASPA Double Down Ride Request Form.
IMPORTANT: When you get your ride/rider, please contact the committee so we can remove your request.
For information about sponsorship opportunities at the championship, please contact the Championship Committee.
If you are interested in donating prizes to events at the NASPA Double Down or otherwise supporting the championship, please email us at nsc@scrabbleplayers.org.
If you have a product to sell to Scrabble players, this is the place to do it. Hundreds of the most avid fans of the game will be in one place with money ready to spend at your table.
To become a vendor, print out, date and sign two (2) copies of the NASPA 2023 Vendor Agreement and send both executed copies to Art Moore via email or postal mail (P.O. Box 1217, Ocoee, FL 34761) along with the required payment if you want more than a half table of exhibit space.
If you have questions about becoming a vendor, please contact the Championship Committee.
Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, registration, and tear down. Volunteers receive a free event T-shirt. Sign up here.
This page will be updated as the event draws nearer. If you have urgent questions about the event, please email the Championship Committee.
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