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| class="left"|<h1>Welcome to NASPA</h1> | | class="left"|<h1>Welcome to NASPA</h1> | ||
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==Stay Connected== | ==Stay Connected== | ||
| − | * Get [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/IContact#How_to_Subscribe | + | * Get the latest '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/IContact#How_to_Subscribe NASPA News]''' directly to your inbox |
| − | * Follow us on [https://www.facebook.com/NASPAScrabble/ Facebook], [https://www.youtube.com/naspascrabble YouTube], [https://twitter.com/NASPA Twitter], and [https://www.instagram.com/naspa_scrabble/?hl=en Instagram] | + | * '''Follow us''' on [https://www.facebook.com/NASPAScrabble/ Facebook], [https://www.youtube.com/naspascrabble YouTube], [https://twitter.com/NASPA Twitter], and [https://www.instagram.com/naspa_scrabble/?hl=en Instagram] |
| − | * Become a [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership NASPA Member] to make it official | + | * Become a '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership NASPA Member]''' to make it official |
==Improve Your Game== | ==Improve Your Game== | ||
| − | * Pick up some [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKdI6hGa2A4 power moves] to enhance your strategy | + | * Pick up some '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKdI6hGa2A4 power moves]''' to enhance your strategy |
| − | * Get [https://www.cross-tables.com/cs.php lists of cool words] to expand your vocabulary | + | * Get '''[https://www.cross-tables.com/cs.php lists of cool words]''' to expand your vocabulary |
| − | * Find [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Software useful apps] for anagramming, study, and mobile play | + | * Find '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Software useful apps]''' for anagramming, study, and mobile play |
==Get into the Action== | ==Get into the Action== | ||
| − | * Watch [https://www.youtube.com/naspascrabble live play], archived games and commentary | + | * Watch '''[https://www.youtube.com/naspascrabble live play]''', archived games and commentary |
| − | * Find a [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Club_roster NASPA Club] or [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html upcoming tournament] near you | + | * Find a '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Club_roster NASPA Club] or [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/calendar.html upcoming tournament]''' near you |
| − | * Buy [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA gear] such as racks, boards, timers, or tiles | + | * Buy '''[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA gear]''' such as racks, boards, timers, or tiles |
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| − | + | ==2024 Scrabble Players Championship== | |
| + | [[File:South_Bend_Century_Center.jpg|400px|link=https://icont.ac/4U3K4|right]] | ||
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| − | The | + | The '''[https://icont.ac/4U3K4 2024 Scrabble Players Championship]''' will take place in South Bend (IN) at the Century Center Convention Center from July 20 to 24, 2024. |
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| + | Stay tuned for more information coming soon! | ||
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[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/reglist.pl?event=NSC2022 SEE WHO'S COMING] | [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/reglist.pl?event=NSC2022 SEE WHO'S COMING] | ||
[https://www.twitch.tv/scrabble LIVE STREAMING] | [https://www.twitch.tv/scrabble LIVE STREAMING] | ||
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== Current Topics == | == Current Topics == | ||
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| + | [[File:Dictionary.jpg||176px|link=NWL2023|]] | ||
| + | <h3>NWL2023 Finalized</h3> | ||
| + | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/NWL2023 The NASPA Word List 2023 Edition (NWL2023) will become effective for tournament and club play on February 29, 2024.] | ||
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[[File:dd2023-256px.png||176px|link=2023_NASPA_Double_Down_in_Las_Vegas|]] | [[File:dd2023-256px.png||176px|link=2023_NASPA_Double_Down_in_Las_Vegas|]] | ||
<h3>NASPA Double Down</h3> | <h3>NASPA Double Down</h3> | ||
[[2023_NASPA_Double_Down_in_Las_Vegas|The Scrabble Players and WESPA Championships were held in Las Vegas in July, 2023.]] | [[2023_NASPA_Double_Down_in_Las_Vegas|The Scrabble Players and WESPA Championships were held in Las Vegas in July, 2023.]] | ||
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<h3>NASPA News</h3> | <h3>NASPA News</h3> | ||
[[IContact | NASPA sends out a weekly newsletter with the latest info on tournament and club play.]] | [[IContact | NASPA sends out a weekly newsletter with the latest info on tournament and club play.]] | ||
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| + | [[File:Sb-blue.jpg|176px|link=http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl]] | ||
| + | <h3>NASPA Store</h3> | ||
| + | [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl Visit the NASPA Store for boards, clocks, tiles, word lists, and more.] | ||
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| + | [[File:NASPA_Member.jpg|176px|link=https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership]] | ||
| + | <h3>Membership</h3> | ||
| + | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Membership Join NASPA or renew your membership.] | ||
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| + | [[File:Wotd.gif|176px|link=http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/wotd.pl]] | ||
| + | <h3>NASPA Word of the Day</h3> | ||
| + | [http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/wotd.pl See today's word of the day.] | ||
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| + | [[File:NASPA-Zyzzyva.png|176px|link=Zyzzyva]] | ||
| + | <h3>NASPA Zyzzyva</h3> | ||
| + | <span style="color:navy">NASPA Zyzzyva Mobile 3.3.1 is available for </span>[[NASPA Zyzzyva Mobile |mobile (iOS and Android)]] <span style="color:navy"> devices. NASPA Zyzzyva 3.3.0 is available for </span>[[Zyzzyva | desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux)]]<span style="color:navy"> devices.</span> | ||
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<h3>Streaming</h3> | <h3>Streaming</h3> | ||
[[Scrabble Streaming |NASPA members stream Scrabble content on Twitch, YouTube, and other online platforms. Be sure to tune in and subscribe.]] | [[Scrabble Streaming |NASPA members stream Scrabble content on Twitch, YouTube, and other online platforms. Be sure to tune in and subscribe.]] | ||
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| + | [[File:Element3_logo.jpg|176px|link=Element3 Health]] | ||
| + | <h3>Element3 Health</h3> | ||
| + | [[Element3 Health | Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Element3 benefit.]] | ||
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| + | [[File:NASPA_Open.jpg|176px|link=COVID-19]] | ||
| + | <h3>COVID-19</h3> | ||
| + | [[COVID-19 | Effective 2021-09-01, NASPA returned to normal operations, subject to any restrictions imposed or recommended in governmental guidance, laws or regulations. ]] | ||
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| − | <h3> | + | <h3>NWL2020 Book</h3> |
| − | [ | + | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl The NASPA Word List is available to order from the NASPA Store.] |
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[[File:Michael Fagen Check.jpg |176px|link=2022_Scrabble_Players_Championship]] | [[File:Michael Fagen Check.jpg |176px|link=2022_Scrabble_Players_Championship]] | ||
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<h3 class="date">July 1, 2021</h3> NASPA will end the [[COVID-19 | COVID-19 moratorium]] and resume normal operations on September 1, 2021. | <h3 class="date">July 1, 2021</h3> NASPA will end the [[COVID-19 | COVID-19 moratorium]] and resume normal operations on September 1, 2021. | ||
<h3 class="date">July 1, 2021</h3> The NASPA [[Executive Committee]] announced a [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=301502&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf restructuring of the NASPA management team]. | <h3 class="date">July 1, 2021</h3> The NASPA [[Executive Committee]] announced a [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=301502&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf restructuring of the NASPA management team]. | ||
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<h3 class="date">June 17, 2021</h3> As of June 21st, 2021, we are removing the cap on the number of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] who can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | <h3 class="date">June 17, 2021</h3> As of June 21st, 2021, we are removing the cap on the number of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] who can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | ||
<h3 class="date">May 20, 2021</h3> As of June 1st, 2021, small groups of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | <h3 class="date">May 20, 2021</h3> As of June 1st, 2021, small groups of [[Vaccinated Play |fully vaccinated players]] can participate in sanctioned tournaments and club sessions. | ||
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<h3 class="date">August 30, 2020</h3> Congratulations to [[Austin Shin]], winner of the [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO. | <h3 class="date">August 30, 2020</h3> Congratulations to [[Austin Shin]], winner of the [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO. | ||
<h3 class="date">August 6, 2020</h3> The [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO will be held August 24 to 30, 2020, as a virtual online tournament. | <h3 class="date">August 6, 2020</h3> The [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO will be held August 24 to 30, 2020, as a virtual online tournament. | ||
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Revision as of 21:50, 25 November 2023
Welcome to NASPA
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Stay Connected
Improve Your Game
Get into the Action
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2024 Scrabble Players Championship
Stay tuned for more information coming soon! |
Current Topics
NWL2023 Finalized
NASPA Double Down
The Scrabble Players and WESPA Championships were held in Las Vegas in July, 2023.
NASPA Zyzzyva
NASPA Zyzzyva Mobile 3.3.1 is available for mobile (iOS and Android) devices. NASPA Zyzzyva 3.3.0 is available for desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux) devices.
Element3 Health
Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Element3 benefit.
NASPA Youth Scrabble
The NASPA Youth Scrabble program promotes and recognizes youth Scrabble talent.
Awards
NASPA recognizes player achievements with awards, including Person of the Year and Player Titles.
NASPA Community Advocate
The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.
