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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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| − | [https:// | + | ==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 |
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| − | [https://www. | + | ==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== | ||
| + | * 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 | ||
| + | * 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== | |
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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. | |
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| − | + | <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] |
| + | [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/d[https://book.passkey.com/go/SSPC3R BOOK HOTELoubledown23 FEEDBACK] | ||
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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] | ||
| + | [https://www.twitch.tv/scrabble LIVE STREAMING] | ||
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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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<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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| − | <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.]] |
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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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<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:Grouper.png|176px|link=Grouper]] | ||
| + | <h3>Grouper</h3> | ||
| + | [[Grouper | Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Grouper 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> |
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| + | [[File:Michael Fagen Check.jpg |176px|link=2022_Scrabble_Players_Championship]] | ||
| + | <h3>2022 SPC</h3> | ||
| + | [[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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<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> | ||
<div class="join">[[Learn_More | How to Get Started]]</div> | <div class="join">[[Learn_More | How to Get Started]]</div> | ||
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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">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">April 28, 2022</h3>Nominations for the [[2022 Advisory Board Elections]] will be open from May 1 to May 31, 2022. | ||
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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">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 21:30, 21 March 2024
Welcome to NASPA
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Stay Connected
Improve Your Game
Get into the Action
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2024 Scrabble Players Championship
Register
See Who's Coming
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Current Topics
NASPA Zyzzyva
NASPA Zyzzyva 3.4.1 is available for all platforms - mobile (iOS and Android) and desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux).
NWL2023 In Effect
NASPA Double Down
The Scrabble Players and WESPA Championships were held in Las Vegas in July, 2023.
Grouper
Your Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan may cover your NASPA dues via the Grouper 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.
