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− | | class="left"|< | + | | class="left"|<h1>Welcome to NASPA</h1> |
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+ | NASPA is a community of tournament, club and avid home Scrabble players. | ||
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+ | We foster a safe environment for people of all skill levels to play their favorite game, improve their abilities and above all, meet people who share a similar love of the game. | ||
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+ | ==Stay Connected== | ||
+ | * Get the latest '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/IContact#How_to_Subscribe NASPA News]''' directly to your inbox | ||
+ | * '''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 | ||
+ | ==Improve Your Game== | ||
+ | * 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 | ||
+ | * Find '''[https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Software useful apps]''' for anagramming, study, and mobile play | ||
− | + | ==Get into the Action== | |
− | [https:// | + | * 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 | |
− | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/ | + | * Buy '''[http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA gear]''' such as racks, boards, timers, or tiles |
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+ | ==2024 Scrabble Players Championship== | ||
+ | [[File:South_Bend_Century_Center.jpg|400px|link=https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/2024_Scrabble_Players_Championship|right]] | ||
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+ | The '''[[2024 Scrabble Players Championship]]''' will take place in South Bend (IN) at the Century Center Convention Center from July 20 to 24, 2024. | ||
+ | <a target=_new href="https://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2024/reg/" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">Register</a> | ||
+ | <a target=_new href="http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/reglist.pl?event=NSC2024" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">See Who's Coming</a> | ||
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+ | <a target=_new href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1706890202595&key=GRP&app=resvlink" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">Book Courtyard</a> | ||
+ | <a target=_new href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=SBNSBDT&arrivalDate=2024-07-18&departureDate=2024-07-25&groupCode=CDT905&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">Book Doubletree</a> | ||
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+ | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/2023_NASPA_Double_Down_in_Las_Vegas READ MORE] | ||
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+ | [https://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2024/reg/ REGISTER] | ||
+ | [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/reglist.pl?event=NSC2024 SEE WHO'S COMING] | ||
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− | [[ | + | <h3>NASPA Zyzzyva</h3> |
+ | <span style="color:navy">NASPA Zyzzyva 3.4.1 is available for all platforms - </span>[[NASPA Zyzzyva Mobile |mobile (iOS and Android)]] <span style="color:navy"> and </span>[[Zyzzyva | desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux)]]<span style="color:navy">.</span> | ||
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− | <h3> | + | <h3>NWL2023 In Effect</h3> |
− | [ | + | [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/NWL2023 The NASPA Word List 2023 Edition (NWL2023) is now in effect for tournament and club play as of February 29, 2024.] |
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+ | [[File:NASPA_News.jpg|176px|link=COVID-19]] | ||
+ | <h3>NASPA News</h3> | ||
+ | [[IContact | NASPA sends out a weekly newsletter with the latest info on tournament and club play.]] | ||
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− | <h3> | + | <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:dd2023-256px.png||176px|link=2023_NASPA_Double_Down_in_Las_Vegas|]] | ||
+ | <h3>NASPA Double Down</h3> | ||
+ | [[2023_NASPA_Double_Down_in_Las_Vegas|The Scrabble Players and WESPA Championships were held in Las Vegas in July, 2023.]] | ||
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− | <h3>NASPA | + | <h3>NASPA Word of the Day</h3> |
− | [ | + | [http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/wotd.pl See today's word of the day.] |
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− | <h3> | + | <h3>NWL Apps</h3> |
− | [[ | + | [[Software | Check out the apps and software licensed to include the NASPA Word List.]] |
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− | [[ | + | [[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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− | <h3> | + | <h3>Grouper</h3> |
− | [ | + | [[Grouper | Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Grouper benefit.]] |
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+ | [[File:Trophy-award-icon.jpg|176px|link=Awards]] | ||
+ | <h3>Awards</h3> | ||
+ | [[Awards | NASPA recognizes player achievements with awards, including Person of the Year and Player Titles.]] | ||
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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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[[File:Saam logo-tealribbon.jpg|176px|link=Community Advocate]] | [[File:Saam logo-tealribbon.jpg|176px|link=Community Advocate]] | ||
<h3>NASPA Community Advocate</h3> | <h3>NASPA Community Advocate</h3> | ||
[[Community Advocate | The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.]] | [[Community Advocate | The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.]] | ||
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<h3>NASPA Suggestion Box</h3> | <h3>NASPA Suggestion Box</h3> | ||
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CvfjnaoSFnJmT3p9AzEoesV9YyicDqXJSarQzN4cyNk Send us your suggestions for tournament and club Scrabble.] | [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CvfjnaoSFnJmT3p9AzEoesV9YyicDqXJSarQzN4cyNk Send us your suggestions for tournament and club Scrabble.] | ||
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− | <h3> | + | <h3>NWL2020 Book</h3> |
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− | [[ | + | [[2022_Scrabble_Players_Championship | Relive the action in Baltimore - pix, results, and more!]]</div> |
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+ | <h3>AB Nominations</h3> | ||
+ | [[2022_Advisory_Board_Elections|Nominations will take place from May 1 to May 31 for this year's elections.]] | ||
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<h3>2018 CNSC</h3> | <h3>2018 CNSC</h3> | ||
[[2018 Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship|Congratulations to '''Eric Tran''', 2018 Canadian SCRABBLE Champion!]] | [[2018 Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship|Congratulations to '''Eric Tran''', 2018 Canadian SCRABBLE Champion!]] | ||
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+ | <h3>WESPA Championship</h3> | ||
+ | [[2021 WESPA Championship| Find out how to join Team USA and Canada for this event.]] | ||
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+ | <h3>2021 NASC</h3> | ||
+ | [[2021_North_American_SCRABBLE_Championship|The 2021 North American SCRABBLE Championship is canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.]] | ||
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+ | [[File:SCRABBLE Tile.png|176px|link=http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=288131&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf]] | ||
+ | <h3>SCRABBLE GO</h3> | ||
+ | [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=288131&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf The NASPA Word List 2020 (NWL2020) is now available in Scrabble GO, the new Scrabble mobile game.] | ||
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<div class="join">[[Membership|Join or Renew Membership]]</div> | <div class="join">[[Membership|Join or Renew Membership]]</div> | ||
<div class="join">[{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store: Exclusive Gear!]]</div> | <div class="join">[{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store: Exclusive Gear!]]</div> | ||
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== Top News == | == Top News == | ||
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+ | <h3 class="date">February 2, 2023</h3> Registration is now open for the [[2023 NASPA Double Down in Las Vegas]] - the 2023 Scrabble Players Championship and the WESPA Championship - in Las Vegas in July 2023. | ||
+ | <h3 class="date">October 13, 2022</h3> [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=313474&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf The 2023 Scrabble Players Championship and the WESPA Championship] will be hosted by NASPA in Las Vegas in July 2023. | ||
+ | <h3 class="date">June 6, 2022</h3> Results for the [[2022 Advisory Board Elections]] are available. | ||
+ | <h3 class="date">April 28, 2022</h3>Nominations for the [[2022 Advisory Board Elections]] will be open from May 1 to May 31, 2022. | ||
+ | <h3 class="date">December 7, 2021</h3> [[NASPA Zyzzyva Mobile]] 3.3.0 is now available for handheld devices (smartphones and tablets) running iOS or Android. | ||
+ | <h3 class="date">September 30, 2021</h3> [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.3.0]] is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version adds support for [[SOWPODS | CSW21]], which will become effective for Collins play at NASPA clubs and tournaments on December 1, 2021. | ||
+ | <h3 class="date">December 2, 2021</h3> The [[2022 Scrabble Players Championship]] (SPC) will take place on July 23-27, 2022, at the Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards at 110 S Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201. | ||
<h3 class="date">September 30, 2021</h3> [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.3.0]] is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version adds support for [[SOWPODS | CSW21]], which will become effective for Collins play at NASPA clubs and tournaments on December 1, 2021. | <h3 class="date">September 30, 2021</h3> [[NASPA Zyzzyva 3.3.0]] is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version adds support for [[SOWPODS | CSW21]], which will become effective for Collins play at NASPA clubs and tournaments on December 1, 2021. | ||
<h3 class="date">July 22, 2021</h3> NASPA CEO [[John Chew]] announced a [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=302035&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf change] in NASPA's relationship with Hasbro as of August 1, 2021. | <h3 class="date">July 22, 2021</h3> NASPA CEO [[John Chew]] announced a [http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1384631&f=6038&s=10116&m=302035&t=650b9db00f5228ee57432048f1967e4ef1b454e708354ae751c2b95d07c97caf change] in NASPA's relationship with Hasbro as of August 1, 2021. | ||
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<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. | ||
<h3 class="date">April 28, 2021</h3> Members voted to postpone [[2021 Advisory Board Elections |Advisory Board elections]] for a year. Terms of current members will be extended for a year. | <h3 class="date">April 28, 2021</h3> Members voted to postpone [[2021 Advisory Board Elections |Advisory Board elections]] for a year. Terms of current members will be extended for a year. | ||
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<h3 class="date">March 18, 2021</h3> The NASPA [[Advisory Board]] has asked members to [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl vote] on whether [[2021 Advisory Board Elections |elections]] should be held as scheduled or postponed for a year. | <h3 class="date">March 18, 2021</h3> The NASPA [[Advisory Board]] has asked members to [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl vote] on whether [[2021 Advisory Board Elections |elections]] should be held as scheduled or postponed for a year. | ||
<h3 class="date">March 18, 2021</h3> Printed versions of the [[NWL2020 | NASPA Word List 2020]] and [[NSWL2020 | NASPA School Word List 2020]] are now available to order from the [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store]. | <h3 class="date">March 18, 2021</h3> Printed versions of the [[NWL2020 | NASPA Word List 2020]] and [[NSWL2020 | NASPA School Word List 2020]] are now available to order from the [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store]. | ||
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<h3 class="date">August 30, 2020</h3> Congratulations to [[Austin Shin]], winner of the [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO. | <h3 class="date">August 30, 2020</h3> Congratulations to [[Austin Shin]], winner of the [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO. | ||
<h3 class="date">August 6, 2020</h3> The [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO will be held August 24 to 30, 2020, as a virtual online tournament. | <h3 class="date">August 6, 2020</h3> The [[NASPA Tournament of Champions]] presented by Scrabble® GO will be held August 24 to 30, 2020, as a virtual online tournament. | ||
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Welcome to NASPA
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NASPA Zyzzyva 3.4.1 is available for all platforms - mobile (iOS and Android) and desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux).
The Scrabble Players and WESPA Championships were held in Las Vegas in July, 2023.
Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Grouper benefit.
The NASPA Youth Scrabble program promotes and recognizes youth Scrabble talent.
NASPA recognizes player achievements with awards, including Person of the Year and Player Titles.
The Community Advocate looks into cases of harassment within the organization.
Copyright © 2024 NASPA All rights reserved. SCRABBLE is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. in the USA and Canada, and of Mattel, Inc. elsewhere. NASPA and its activities are neither endorsed by nor affiliated with Hasbro or Mattel. For more information about NASPA or for comments or issues with this page, please email us.