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IContact

2026-04-03T18:59:22Z

Judycole: /* Current Year */ Added NASPA News

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== Current Year ==

*2026-04-03: [https://icont.ac/51g6k NASPA News - March Milestones - Cedar Rapids Restaurants]
*2026-03-30: [https://icont.ac/51fSD NASPA News - Special Edition - Hello by Grouper Update]
*2026-03-26: [https://icont.ac/51fKL NASPA News - Final Rules Draft - Cedar Rapids Coffee Shops]
*2026-03-19: [https://icont.ac/51fuR NASPA News - NASSC - Player Titles]
*2026-03-12: [https://icont.ac/51fdB NASPA News - Senior Stars - NASSC Live Stream]
*2026-03-05: [https://icont.ac/51eV4 NASPA News - February Milestones - Youth Scrabble]
*2026-02-26: [https://icont.ac/51ez9 NASPA News - Toronto Turns 51 - 2 More Days for Free T-Shirt & Rules Review]
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NASPA School Word List

2026-04-03T18:40:38Z

Judycole: Updated to 2023

The '''NASPA School Word List''' (NSWL), formerly '''School SCRABBLE Word List''' (SSWL), is the official word list used in [[School SCRABBLE]] competitions. It consists of those words that are acceptable in the regular [[NASPA Word List]] (NWL) that are considered appropriate for school use.

The currently effective edition is the 2023 edition ([[NSWL2023]]).

The NSWL is the first word list that NASPA has made available to
[[software]] developers through a [[Licensing |licensing]] process. Please
[[contact]] us if you would like to use our word list in your application.

== Where to Find It ==

NSWL is available to NASPA members for electronic study and tournament adjudication purposes in the
NASPA [[Zyzzyva]] program. Since its inception, School SCRABBLE competitors have been granted complimentary season [[School SCRABBLE Membership|membership]]
to gain access to this tool.

The word list is also available for personal use as a free download (password required) through NASPA [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member Services].

NASPA members can order a printed version from the [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store].

== History ==

In the earliest days of [[School SCRABBLE]], tournaments were adjudicated using
paper dictionaries such as [[OTCWL]], [[Long List]] and [[MWCD]], supplemented
with lists of words excluded as being inappropriate for the school community.

When [[Zyzzyva]] grew in popularity, ad hoc unlicensed electronic versions of word lists were prepared each year, and typically mislabelled as being editions of [[OSPD5]].

Beginning in 2015, the NASPA [[Dictionary Committee]] formally named the word list it prepared the School SCRABBLE Word List ([[SSWL2015]]), and made it available
in electronic form to licensed users of NASPA Zyzzyva.

In 2016, [[SSWL2016]] was released, incorporating updates included by the NASPA
Dictionary Committee in [[OTCWL2016]].

In 2018, [[SSWL2018]] was released, incorporating updates from [[Official_SCRABBLE_Players_Dictionary#OSPD6 |OSPD6]] and [[OTCWL2018]].

In 2019, SSWL2018 was rebranded as NSWL2018.

In 2020, [[NSWL2020]] was released, deleting offensive slurs from [[SSWL2018| NSWL2018]]. It took effect on January 6, 2021.

As of November 9, 2023, [[NSWL2023]] is available for review in draft form and will replace NSWL2020 on a date to be determined by the Advisory Board.

2026 Scrabble Players Championship

2026-04-03T02:31:15Z

Judycole: /* Coffee Shops Within 10 Minute Walk */ added restaurants

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The '''2026 Scrabble Players Championship''' (SPC) will take place in '''Cedar Rapids, Iowa''' at the Doubletree Convention Complex from '''July 18 to 22, 2026'''.

<a target=_new href="https://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2026/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=NSC2026" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">See Who's Coming</a>
<a target=_new href="https://book.passkey.com/e/51158906" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">Book Hotel</a>


'''This webpage is subject to change and will be updated regularly as the plans are finalized.'''

== Important Dates ==
* February 28, 2026 - End of free T-shirt with registration
* May 31, 2026 - End of regular registration (base entry fee increases $50)
* June 17, 2026 - Room block closes at the Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids
* June 30, 2026 - End of Qualification Rating period
* '''June 30, 2026''' - Close of registration (no refunds granted after this date)
 
''Cutoffs effective 11:59pm EDT''

== Registration ==

This section describes in detail the various terms and conditions of registration, most of which are also discussed on the [{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2026/reg/index.html registration form].

=== Eligibility ===

To play in the SPC, you must (1) be a NASPA [[membership|member]], and (2) have played in an officially sanctioned Scrabble tournament to earn an official tournament [[rating]].
If you live in the United States or Canada, that rating should be a NASPA rating; if you live elsewhere, it may be a [[WESPA]] rating or other comparable national rating.

==== Qualification Rating ====

Placement into respective divisions is determined by your Qualification Rating (QR).

Your QR consists of the '''highest rating attained at the end of any NASPA NWL or Collins (CSW)''' rated tournament that finished during the period from August 8, 2025 (the date of the 2025 SPC Early Bird) to June 30, 2026.

If you have a rating, but do not play during this period, your QR is the higher of your unchanged current NWL or CSW rating.

For players who have ratings in both lexica, '''the higher peak or current rating will be used''' in most cases. For example, a player whose computed QR is 1810 in CSW and 1600 in NWL will use 1810 as the QR for division placement in either CSW or NWL.

* If, however, a player has played exclusively in one lexicon for the past 3 years - that is, since 7/14/2023 - and registers to play in that lexicon, only the QR for that lexicon will be used.

==== NWL Divisions ====

Four NWL divisions will be offered, divided by QR.

Playups are allowed within 100 points to the Championship Division (Division 1). Unlimited playups are allowed in the other divisions.

*If your QR is 1800 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If your QR is in the range 1700–1799, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1450–1699, you must play in Division 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1150–1449, you can play in Division 2 or 3.
*If your QR is below 1150, you can play in Division 2, 3, or 4.

==== Collins Divisions ====

There will be 2 Collins divisions, divided by QR.

*If your QR is 1600 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If it is 1599 or below, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
 
Players who only have a WESPA rating will be permitted to play in Division 1 or 2 if that rating is 1499 or below.

If there are fewer than 20 players registered in either division as of June 16, 2026, the divisions will be automatically combined into a single division. Players wishing to switch to NWL after divisions are combined will be allowed to do so at no charge.

The Collins division will be run using NASPA rules, except that the Collins lexicon will be used and the challenge penalty will be 5 points per word. The Collins division will rated by both NASPA and WESPA.

=== Entry Fees ===

The base entry fee for all divisions is $250.

The Early and Late Birds each have a separate entry fee - $20.

Youths, defined as those whose 18th birthday is on or after July 18, 2026, pay 1/2 of the base entry fee - $125.

The above fees will be increased by $50 after May 31, 2026. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on June 5, 2026, would pay $300, while a youth would pay $175.

Players accepted after the close of registration on June 30, 2026 must pay a $75 late penalty. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on July 4, 2026, would pay $375, while a youth would pay $250. Acceptance of registrants after June 30, 2026 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.

=== Commuter / Facility Fee ===

'''Players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter / facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum per event).'''

*Players booked at a host hotel but outside of the room block will be subject to the commuter fee.
*The commuter fee does not apply to those local to the area (Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Combined Metropolitan Area - the "Corridor").
 
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 the championship must pay the full commuter fee and may then apply for a refund of $20 per day stayed at a host hotel after the conclusion of the championship, by providing the Championship Committee with hotel confirmation number and dates of stay.

=== Registration Form Tips ===

* Before you click Review, make sure that all section headings are green.
* If any section headings are pink, you still need to answer 1 or more questions in that section. The answer spaces for those question will be red.
* Click the question mark next to a prompt for more information.
* If you will be staying in the event hotel but have not yet booked a reservation, enter UNKNOWN as your confirmation code.
* Once you click Review, you will see the option to pay now via credit card or to pay later. Your payment must be received by May 31st to avoid additional fees.
* If you need to change your registration, contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee]. Do not register again.

=== Payment Options ===
You can pay at the time you register via credit card (Visa or MasterCard - US funds).

====Paying After You Register====
If you choose to pay later, the following options are available:

* Make an online payment to NASPA - Use our [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/quickpay.pl Miscellaneous Payment Tool] to pay via credit card. We recommend that you notify the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] so that we can mark you as paid.
* Mail a check or money order (US funds) to NASPA at 48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056.
* Use Interac e-Transfer to pay in Canadian funds - Contact [mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org us] for current exchange rates and recipient information.
* Transfer the funds via wire transfer - Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] for instructions and recipient information.
 
Click [[Payment | here]] for more information about payment options.

=== Registration Changes ===

Registration changes are subject to the following conditions:

* '''Division changes are subject to a $25 fee.''' Fee will be waived if request is sent within 24 hours of initial registration.
* After registration closes on June 30, 2026, if your request would increase the number of players who may have byes (i.e., if you would make two divisions odd or would make a smaller division odd), you will be wait listed until this is not the case.
 
If your rating rises above the limit for the SPC division in which you registered, you will automatically be moved to the lowest division for which you qualify.

'''To modify your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

=== Refunds ===

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, 2026'''. No refunds will be issued after this date.

'''To cancel your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

== Conditions ==

=== Rules, Code, and Terms/Conditions ===
By registering for the SPC, you agree to abide by the tournament rules and NASPA [[Code of Conduct]] and and to comply with the [[2026 Scrabble Players Championship Terms and Conditions]].

The Scrabble Players Championship will use the current [[Official Tournament Rules | 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.

=== Minor Release ===
A signed [[Media:Minor_Consent_and_Release_2026.pdf | Minor Release and Consent Form]] is required for all players under age 18 as of July 18, 2026. The form may be downloaded and submitted in advance or executed by a parent or guardian at registration.

=== Equipment Required ===
Participants in the Scrabble Players Championship 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.

=== Changes ===
The [[Championship Committee]] reserves the right to modify the above to account for unforeseen special circumstances.

== Tournament Format ==

=== Main Event ===
Players will be paired using [[tsh]], with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

The winners of the top divisions in both NWL and CSW lexicons shall be determined as follows:

*After Round 28, the top two players (as determined by record and spread) will enter a best of five playoff to determine champion and runner-up.

*Finals Round 1 and 2 will take place while all other player complete Rounds 29 through 31 to determine their final standing.

*Finals Round 3 (and Rounds 4-5 if needed) will be streamed at the conclusion of the Prize Ceremony for non-finalists.

=== Early and Late Bird Format ===

Chew pairings will be in effect (with no fixed initial schedule), with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

No division will have more than 16 players. If four or more players prefer [[Collins]], they will play in a separate Collins division.

== Check-In ==

To play in the first round on Saturday morning, you must check in between 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 17, 2026.

You may ask a friend to check in for you by proxy if you cannot check in in person.
*If possible, please specify the name of the proxy when you register.
*Otherwise, email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org] to notify us in advance of proxy arrangements.
*If you check in by proxy, but do not show up to play, then neither you nor your proxy will be permitted to check in by proxy at future events.
 
If you do not check in before the desk closes at 6:00 P.M., you may join the championship in progress as soon as it is convenient for the pairings staff to add you back in; this may not take place before Sunday morning.

No refund will be issued to latecomers.

When you check in, you will be given an announcement sheet. This is to reduce the number of announcements that have to be made on Saturday morning, so that the event can get underway quickly. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the announcements and tournament schedule.

== Schedule ==
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!Event
!Entry Fee
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|class= date|Fri July 17 - 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
|class= event|SPC Check In
|class= fee|N/A
|-
|class= date|Fri July 17 - 12:00 Noon
|class= event|SPC Early Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW
|class= fee|$20
|-
|class= date|Sat July 18 to Wed July 22
 
9:00 A.M. for AM sessions / 2:30 P.M. for PM sessions
|class= event|SPC Main Event - 31 games - NWL & CSW
 
Sat to Tues - 7 games / day -- Wed - 3 games
 
Best of 5 Playoff for top 2 in Div 1 Wed
|class= fee|$250
|-
|class= date|Thu July 23 - 10:00 A.M.
|class= event|SPC Late Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW
|class= fee|$20
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This schedule may be modified to add new events or possibly to change room locations. Also, until about a month before the event, it should be considered an early draft, with only the times for registration and the main event to be set in stone. Once the event begins, please check the schedule for changes at the beginning of each day.

All events will take place at Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex.

=== Friday, July 17, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Registration (Convention Center Lobby)
; 12:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M.
: Early bird tournament (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.–5:30 P.M.
: Staff meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Saturday, July 18, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 1–4 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:25 P.M.–2:30 P.M.
: Group Photos - School Scrabble/Youth Players (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 5–7 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #1 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Duplicate Scrabble (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)


=== Sunday, July 19, 2026 ===
'''HOMETOWN SUNDAY! Rep your hometown!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - Past Champions/Division Winners (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 8–11 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.–2:15 P.M.
: Directors meeting hosted by [[Ted Gest|Ted Gest]] (Taft A)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 12–14 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #2 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: Evening Musicale (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Monday, July 20, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - SPC Staff (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 15–18 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 19–21 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #3 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Town Hall meeting (Taft A)
; 8:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: 2026 SPC Trivia Contest (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Tuesday, July 21, 2026 ===
'''SCRABBLE SWAG TUESDAY! Wear your Scrabble Championship or Scrabble-related swag!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - International Players and Family Members (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 22–25 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 26–28 (Exhibit Hall)
; 6:30 P.M.–10:00 P.M.
: Advisory Board Dinner Meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #4 (Taft B)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:00 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 29–31 - Non-Finalists (Exhibit Hall)
; 10:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 1 (Exhibit Hall)
; 11:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 2 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.
: Prize Ceremony - All Prizes Except Finalists (Taft)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 3 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals Viewing, joined in progress (Taft)
; 3:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 4 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 5 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; Immediately following
: Prize Ceremony NWL Division 1 & CSW Division 1 Finalists (Taft)

=== Thursday, July 23, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
: Late Bird Tournament (Exhibit Hall)

== Hotel/Travel Information ==

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=== Hotel Registration ===

The official event hotel is the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cidccdt-doubletree-cedar-rapids-convention-complex/ Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids] (350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401).

Tournament entrants are eligible for our group rate of '''$145 per night (plus applicable taxes)''' for King or Double Queen accommodations.

''The hotel is currently renovating all rooms and upgrading all rooms with 2 beds to have Queen beds.''

You can register online at this [https://book.passkey.com/e/51158906 link] or call 319-731-4512 and mention the 2026 NASPA Scrabble Championship.

'''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 17, 2026. After that date, rooms may be available at the hotel's prevailing room rates.

As noted [[#Commuter / Facility Fee|above]], players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter/facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum).

=== Hotel Room Features ===

* Complimentary Wifi
* Rooms with desks, refrigerators, and coffeemakers
* Microwaves available in common areas and some rooms
* 10% discount at 350 First for all meals and in the Lounge
* $15 daily food and beverage credit for Diamond and Gold Hilton Honors members
* 3 P.M. check-in and 12 P.M. check-out
* Early arrival / late departure up to 3 days before / after event dates
* Free cancellation 48 hours before 3:00 P.M. of check-in date
* Chocolate chip cookie on check-in

=== Hotel Amenities ===

* Indoor Pool and Fitness Center
* Top floor restaurant overlooking downtown area
* Discounted self-parking - $5/day - In/out privileges
* Complimentary shuttle to/from airport and within 5-mile radius of hotel

=== Cedar Rapids ===

Cedar Rapids bills itself as the City of Five Seasons - an invitation to slow down and take the time to enjoy the seasons. You'll find the city abundant with sites, activities and events, including:

* Minor League Baseball - [https://www.milb.com/cedar-rapids Cedar Rapids Kernels], who will be in town our opening weekend.
* Cedar River Trail - A 12 mile trail past Cedar Lake and Cedar River that runs through downtown.
* Indian Creek Nature Center - 4 miles of hiking.
*Museums - Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, The National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library, and the African American Museum of Iowa.
* NewBo City Market - Year round public market for shopping, dining and events.
* 20+ restaurants, bars, and breweries within walking distance

=== Where to Eat ===

Thanks to Cedar Rapids local [[Paul Wood]] for some tips on where to eat near the SPC!

====Coffee Shops Within 10 Minute Walk====

* [https://www.dashcoffeeroasters.com/ Dash Coffee Roasters] - Great craft coffee and breakfast, located at 120 3rd Ave SW. Open 6 AM to 6 PM Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 2 PM Saturday. I have had early morning coffee and good food - well priced.
* [https://brewhemia.com/ Brewhemia] - Located in the NewBo district (a relatively new mall with a variety of vendors) with excellent coffee and simple but very delicious food. Open Tuesday to Sunday 8 AM to 2 PM.
* [https://coffeerepubliccr.com/ Coffee Republic] - Located right downtown for quick, local coffee. Open 7 AM to 4 PM. Good value and great atmosphere. I have had great lunches here.
* [https://craftdcr.com/ Craft'd] - Offering excellent coffee, breakfast, and a good space for working. All well priced. Open 7 AM to 2 PM Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 2 PM Saturday, and 8 AM to 1 PM Sunday. I have not tried the Sunday menu.

====Restaurants Within 10 Minute Walk====

* [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cidccdt-doubletree-cedar-rapids-convention-complex/dining/ 350 First] - Located on the top floor of the hotel. Offers modern American cuisine, cocktails, and panoramic views. I have eaten here. Food adequate but a bit pricey.
* [https://www.cobblehillrestaurant.com/ Cobble Hill] - Good food and reasonable prices. I have eaten here once. Reservations advised for the weekends. Open Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
* [https://www.iamtheblacksheep.com/ Black Sheep Social Club] - Great food choice and atmosphere. Well-priced. I am a frequent visitor here. Open Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Friday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Kitchen closes 1 hour earlier.
* [https://www.playpicklepalace.com/ Pickle Palace] - Restaurant on several levels. Variety of food. Well-priced. You can book a court to play pickleball. I have been here to eat and play pickleball - my overall favorite. Open Sunday from 9 AM to 8 PM, Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to Midnight.

===Getting to Cedar Rapids===

Located just 70 miles from the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids is positioned conveniently and centrally between six of the Midwest's major metropolitan areas: Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is a small-to-medium regional airport served by several carriers, including American, Delta, and United. You can fly nonstop from many major hubs (including Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Phoenix), and from virtually any US city you can reach CID with one connection via a major hub.

The hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

===Traveling From Outside the United States===

Players traveling to the SPC from outside the United States may require a [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html visitor visa] to enter the United States.

It is your responsibility to determine if you need a visitor visa or other documentation. Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] if you need an invitation letter to support your application process.

Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can list the SPC director, Art Moore (P.O. Box 1217, Ocoee, FL 34761), as the US Point of Contact on the [https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ ESTA application].

=== Roommate Wanted ===

If you need a roommate and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_Roommate_Request 2026 SPC Roommate Request Form].

'''Ron Barker''' is seeking a non-snoring roommate to share a room at the Cedar Rapids Doubletree from 7/17 to 7/22. You can reach Ron by email (rlb3637@protonmail.com) or phone (208-807-9082).



IMPORTANT: When you get your roommate, please contact the committee so we can remove your listing.

=== Ride Wanted ===

If you need a ride/rider to or from the championship, and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_ride_request 2026 SPC Ride Request Form].


IMPORTANT: When you get your ride/rider, please contact the committee so we can remove your request.

== The Rose Award ==

Bob and Andi Schoenman, creators of Protiles, honor Rose Kreiswirth's memory. Rose was an expert Scrabble® player for over 30 years and cherished the game for its educational values. An accomplished player, Rose was as well known for her sense of fairness and her congeniality as she was for her competitiveness.

'''The [[Rose Award]]''' will be awarded each year at the Scrabble Players Championship to a female player who, in the opinion of the judges, best exemplifies the fierce competitiveness and compassion that we remember Rose for. Thank you, Bob and Andi Schoenman!

== Other Donors ==

If you are interested in donating prizes to the Scrabble Players Championship or otherwise supporting the championship, please email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].

== Sponsors ==

For information about sponsorship opportunities at the championship, please contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Vendors ==

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 [[Media:2026_Vendor_Agreement.pdf|NASPA 2026 Vendor Agreement]] and send both executed copies to Art Moore via [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org 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 [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Staff ==
; '''Director'''
: [[Arthur Moore|Art Moore]]
; '''Assistant to the Director'''
: [[Diane Moore]]
;'''Webmaster'''
: [[John Chew]]
:
;'''Master of Ceremonies'''
: [[Alan Stern]]
:
; '''Division Leaders'''
: Division 1: [[Jeffrey Nelson]]
: Division 2: [[Chris Sjoholm]]
: Division 3: [[David Klionsky]]
: Division 4: [[John Merlau]]
: Collins: [[Jason Idalski]]
:
;'''Media and Coverage'''
: NWL Stream Producer: Christian Kay
: NWL Stream Producer: Andrew Kay
: CSW Stream Producer: [[Josh Greenway]]
: Tableau Artiste: [[Daniel Stock]]


== Volunteers ==

Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, registration, and tear down. Volunteers receive a free event T-shirt. [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/spc_volunteer Sign up here.]

== SPC Satellite Events ==
A complimentary 2026 SPC registration will be awarded to one player for every 50 players participating in an SPC Satellite Event.

An SPC Satellite Event must have at least 13 rounds over multiple days and at least 50 players across all divisions in the specific event.

Full details about the program can be found [[SPC Satellite Event |here]].

== Further Information ==

This page will be updated as the event draws nearer.
If you have urgent questions about the event, please
email the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

IContact

2026-03-30T19:24:57Z

Judycole: /* Current Year */ Grouper update

NASPA uses [[iContact]] to send a weekly newsletter - NASPA News - and other communications via email.

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== Current Year ==

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*2026-03-19: [https://icont.ac/51fuR NASPA News - NASSC - Player Titles]
*2026-03-12: [https://icont.ac/51fdB NASPA News - Senior Stars - NASSC Live Stream]
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Directors

2026-03-30T03:45:28Z

Judycole: /* Membership-related */ Fixed capitalization of Suspension

[[NASPA]] certifies its officials (most are called '''directors''') as being qualified to direct sanctioned [[tournaments]] and [[clubs]].

== Certification ==

NASPA offers several different categories of certification for
its officials. The criteria for certification are set jointly
by the [[Tournament Committee]] and the [[Club/Director Committee]].
If you are interested in becoming certified, please
follow the detailed instructions for
[[director certification]].

{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
!Title
!Code1
!Test2
!Appr3
!Age
!Brief Description4
|-
|[[Tournament/Club Director]]
|align=center|F
|align=center rowspan=6|yes
|align=center rowspan=3|yes
|align=center rowspan=4|21+
|May direct [[tournaments]] and [[clubs]].
|-
|[[Club Director]]
|align=center|C
|May direct [[clubs]].
|-
|[[Tournament Coordinator]]
|align=center|P
|May organize and have sanctioned tournaments, and hire directors to work at them.
|-
|[[Apprentice Director]]
|align=center|A
|rowspan=4 align=center|no
|May direct a tournament or club under the supervision of a [[mentor director]].
|-
|[[Young Adult Apprentice Director]]
|align=center|A2
|align=center|18–20
|rowspan=2|May direct a tournament or club under the on-site supervision of a [[mentor director]].
|-
|[[Youth Apprentice Director]]
|align=center|A1
|align=center|<18
|-
|[[Assistant Director]]
|align=center|S
|align=center|no
|align=center|any
|May act online on behalf for a director without full Internet access.
|}

1These codes are used in the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database].

2You must pass a test to obtain this certification, unless [[#Grandfathering|grandfathered]].

3You must finish an apprenticeship under a [[mentor director]] to obtain this certification, unless grandfathered.

4Click on the certification title for a more detailed description.

=== Grandfathering ===

Until 2009-07-01, the organization responsible for
certifying tournament and club directors was the
[[NSA]]. It did so using an open-book written test
with a pass-or-fail result.

If you were an active tournament or club director
certified by the NSA as of that date,
you were granted the grandfathered
status of Tournament/Club Director.

Grandfathered directors were required to requalify through a free online test between
September 20, 2013 and April 30, 2014.

Those that failed to do so may requalify by successfully retaking the director's test,
and do not need to serve an apprenticeship.

=== Maintaining Certification ===

The criteria for maintaining certified director status and for restoring a lapsed certification are also set by the [[Tournament Committee]] and the [[Club/Director Committee]]:

* A certified director must be a member in good standing of NASPA. A director can lose his/her good standing through a disciplinary process, or by having an overdue account with NASPA.
* When significant changes are made in [[Official Tournament Rules]] and/or [[Directors Manual|Director’s Manual]], directors may be required to retake the director test as a review at no charge. This can be done by email.

== Director Responsibilities ==

It is important for all NASPA directors to remember they are also NASPA’s public representatives.

The first responsibility of NASPA directors is to represent NASPA in a professional, moral, ethical, fair, welcoming, and encouraging manner.

The second responsibility of a NASPA director is to provide more opportunities for all players to participate in sanctioned tournament and club play. NASPA and its predecessors have overseen tournament and club play for over 40 years, and NASPA continues to be the primary Scrabble organization in North America.

NASPA directors may freely play in non-NASPA events such as Youth Scrabble events, WESPA events, charity events, or other competitive events.

NASPA directors may work at or even direct such events, but with three conditions that are required to avoid confusion about their role.

First, NASPA directors are subject to the NASPA [[Code of Conduct]] when working at any Scrabble event, including non-NASPA ones. This means in particular that they are expected to continue to act as ambassadors for NASPA, should not encourage players to join other organizations, and are subject to disciplinary sanctions for Code violations.

Second, NASPA directors should be identified as NASPA directors, working with the cooperation of NASPA. For example, if a website names event staff, they should say “NASPA-certified director” beside the name of any NASPA directors.

Finally, if the event uses NASPA resources - such as [[NASPA Zyzzyva]], [[tsh]], [[Official Tournament Rules | NASPA rules]], the NASPA webserver, or the [[NASPA Word List |NASPA word lists]] or lists derived from them, directors should make an appropriate donation to the [https://www.naspafoundationforyouthliteracy.org/ NASPA Foundation for Youth Literacy] and announce that the resources are used with NASPA’s permission.

== Resources for directors ==

Here are some resources for directors to help them do their job.
If you need something that isn’t listed below, please let us know and we’ll add it.

NASPA directors can reserve NASPA's '''Zoom video conferencing service''' on a first-come, first-served basis to try out the service for club sessions or tournaments. Contact us at [mailto:zoom@scrabbleplayers.org zoom@scrabbleplayers.org] to reserve a meeting time.

As of April 11, 2024, NASPA directors receive a '''10% discount at the [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store]'''.

See also the [[Player Resources]] page for scoresheets and other player-related forms and links.

Use the [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]] as a reference for information about creating and running clubs and tournaments. Check the [[Tournament]] page for the latest information about sanctioning tournaments.

=== Tournament-related ===
* Services and software
** You must use the [[Tournament listing request|Tournament Listing Request]] form to submit your initial tournament listing request. Consult the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Tournaments#Scheduling_a_tournament Scheduling Information] webpage for relevant information about tournament sanctioning.
** Download [[Software]] for word adjudication and tournament management
** [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Tournaments#Modifying_a_sanctioned_tournament Modifying a sanctioned tournament]
** [[Submitting tournament results]]
** If you would like space on our webserver to host NASPA tournament or club results, please contact [[John Chew]].
* Downloadable forms
** [[Media:Blanks.pdf|Blank slips (posted 2010-09-20)]]
** [[Media:Blankchallenge.pdf|Blank/Challenge slips (older version)]]
** Combined score/blank/challenge slips
*** [[Media:Combined-slip-20140706.pdf|Current version from 2014-07-06]], adds "1st blank", "2nd blank" wording
*** [[Media:Combined-slip.pdf|Older version from 2010-09-25]]
*** [[Media:Combined-slip-2page.pdf‎|two-page version]] for two-sided printing
*** [[Media:Combined-slip-20140217-team.pdf|two-player team version]] revised 2014-02-17
** [[Media:Emergency-report.pdf|Emergency Incident Report Form]]
** [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Incident_report Online Incident Report Form]
** [[Media:Printable_Incident_Form.pdf|Printable Incident Report Form (requires Acrobat Reader)]]
** Contestant Scorecards (single-sided): [[Media:Csc08.pdf|8 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc09.pdf|9 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc10.pdf|10 Rounds]], [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/doc.pl?did=10 15 Rounds], [[Media:Csc16.pdf|16 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc17.pdf|17 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc18.pdf|18 Rounds]], [[Media:csc19.pdf|19 Rounds]] (other scorecard designs can be requested on one month’s notice)
** [[media:NASPA_Membership_Application.pdf|Membership Application Form]] for gathering data offline to enter later into the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/join.pl online membership application system].
** Score sheets
*** [[Media:Scoresheet.pdf|single-game scoresheet]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-dup.pdf|single-game scoresheet, two-sided]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-2-dup.pdf|single-game scoresheet, two-up, two-sided]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-3.pdf|three-game scoresheet, informal use only]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-team.pdf|team scoresheet]]
** [[Media:Word_Judge_Test.pdf|Word Judge Test]]
* Key publications
** [[Official Tournament Rules]]
** [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]]
** [[NASPA Word List]]
* [[Media:Top_Ten_Things_to_Know.pdf‎|Newcomer's Handout]] ("Top Ten Things" from [[Mary Rhoades]])
* Other informational notices
** [[Media:Emergency-report.pdf|Emergency Incident Report Form]]
** Advice on running [[casual tournaments]]
** [[Tournament checklist]]
** [[COVID-19 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Members and Directors]]
** [[Directing SOWPODS tournaments]]
** Accommodating players with [[special needs]]
** [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-accommodations.pl List of Accommodations] granted by the Tournament Committee
** [[Media:Virtual-Scrabble-Player-Setup-Guide.pdf | How to run a hybrid tournament where one or more players are virtual]] - From [[Heidi Robertson]] - The [[Tournament Committee]] is approving hybrid tournaments on a case-by-case basis to accommodate players who cannot access a venue.
** [{{SERVER}}/pairings/which-pairing-system-20231211.pdf How to choose a pairing system (presentation PDF)]
** How to implement a [[Friend of the director]] (FOTD) policy
** How to pair a [[Pairing tables|round-robin]] event
** [[Playing up|Which rating to use when assigning players to divisions]]
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/insurance.pl NASPA Liability Insurance Certificate] to share with venues that require insurance coverage. Please contact info@scrabbleplayers.org if you have questions.
** [[Variants|Variant rules]] for after-hours fun

=== Membership-related ===
* Verify a player’s membership and/or rating (note that [[cross-tables]] only lists players who have played rated games; first-time players will be flagged as “Check with NASPA”):
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl Member search] An interactive search for any NASPA members (does not currently include information about suspensions).
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/ratings-byname.pl Rating search] An interactive search for any rated players (shows rating and expiry; flags suspended players).
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/list-members.pl Member list] (restricted to certified NASPA directors) A concise listing of all current NASPA members eligible to play in tournaments (with their ratings and membership numbers), in alphabetical order by last name (includes also new members who haven’t played in rated tournaments yet; excludes members who have not paid yet or whose membership has expired; excludes players currently under any level of suspension). Tip: save or print a copy of the output from this application so you can quickly verify any player’s eligibility even when you are not online.
** [{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/full/current.txt Rating list] A long listing of all living players (with their ratings, rankings and membership expiration dates) that have ever established a rating with NASPA or the [[NSA]], in alphabetical order by last name (includes rated players only; includes also rated nonmembers and past members; indicates players who are suspended).
** Under the terms of [[international agreements]], certain players may be entitled to complimentary NASPA memberships for the purposes of playing in tournaments. Please consult that page for further instructions on accepting overseas members in rated tournaments.
** If you are unable to use the above to determine a player’s membership status, please contact membership@scrabbleplayers.org.
* To purchase a NASPA [[membership]] for a player, go to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member services] and look for “Add New Members” or “Renew Member” in the Director section. As a director, if you have more than one kind of payment to make (membership, renewal, participation fee, etc.), you can choose to defer payment so that you only have to enter your credit card information once. If you need to collect membership information offline at a tournament or club, you can use our old [[media:NASPA_Membership_Application.pdf|Membership Application Form]] to record the data you will need to type into the online form. Overseas players may inquire about reciprocal memberships under [[international agreements]]; if you're not sure what to do, email info@scrabbleplayers.org.
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/addphoto.pl Add player photo to database]
** Player photos are updated occasionally after manual review. If you need a photo update urgently in time for a tournament, please email info@scrabbleplayers.org at least 48 hours before the start of your event.
** Player photos added to our database will automatically be copied to the [[Cross-tables]] website unless that website already has its own photo.
** If you are not sure which photo is currently assigned to a player in the database, see the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database].
* [[Players under Suspension]]
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/list-accommodations.pl Player Accommodations]

=== Tutorial on Processing Memberships or Renewals ===

All tournament players, whether a newbie or someone with a rating who hasn't joined NASPA yet, must join NASPA in order to play in your tournament. Here are some scenarios that might apply to your tournament:

1. You are gathering entries for your tournament and you look on cross-tables to see if they are members. [http://cross-tables.com/ Cross-tables] says "check with NASPA". You check on the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl NASPA member database], accessible by clicking on "Member Search" on the sidebar. If they have a member number in the NASPA database, they are good to go. Occasionally a membership does not show up on Cross-tables right away but will already be listed on the NASPA database.

2. You are gathering entries for your tournament and you agree to let someone join NASPA at the door. If you know ahead of time that one or more people are going to do this, go to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member Services] and click on the “Add New Member” button in the Director section. Fill out all the membership information and then choose “Payment with your next tournament’ participation fee” payment method. Your players’ memberships will be activated right away, and a charge will be placed on your [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/account.pl account] with NASPA, so that it will be totalled with your participation fee after your tournament.

3. You are checking in players the day of the tournament and you have a walk-in who is not a member.

Check to make sure that all of your players are listed on the NASPA site as members. Rating data will not be accepted if any players are not members. Ask nonmembers to fill out printed membership forms, then activate their memberships as in case 2 above. If you have players who say they have recently mailed membership checks to NASPA, do not pay that portion of the amount shown owing; it will be removed from your director account when their checks clear. If their checks do not clear, you will be liable for their membership fees and will not be able to run a tournament until we receive full payment.

By “director account” that simply means there will be a list of directors and what they owe for the new members and your “account balance” will go away once you have paid. This does not go on your credit card when you submit your results.

You also have the option of authorizing the membership monies to be charged to your credit card, which you might do to help a club member join NASPA when you do not have an upcoming tournament.

4. A tournament entrant says he has joined NASPA. Ask what his membership number is. If it starts with AA followed by 6 digits, you're fairly sure he joined NASPA and not the NSA. Occasionally people join the NSA thinking that it will entitle them to play in NASPA-rated tournaments.

=== Club-related ===
We are continuing to compile a director list and a [[Club roster]]. If you are a director who has not yet submitted information about yourself and/or your club, please download our [[media:directorquestionnaire.pdf|director questionnaire]] and submit it to the [[Club/Director Committee]].
* Key publications
** [[Official Tournament Rules]]
** [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]]
** [[NASPA Word List]]
* Software
** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B__d5ZWbDhapE9zlepixMKdxcLiEw1R6 Scrabble Club Leaderboard] - App to manage club statistics - Developed by [[David Spargo]]
* Other informational notices
** [[Media:Top Ten Things to Know.pdf|Newcomer's Handout]] ("Top Ten Things" for people new to Club play)
** [[Media:Emergency-report.pdf|Emergency Incident Report Form]]
** [[COVID-19 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Members and Directors]]

Players under Suspension

2026-03-30T00:07:37Z

Judycole: Updated to clarify when suspensions are given and who sees them

See Member Services for a [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/list-suspensions.pl list of suspended players].

According to our [[Code of Conduct]], players may be ejected from a [[tournament]] by a tournament [[director]], and a subsequent disciplinary process by the [[Tournament Committee]] may result in a longer suspension, subject to appeal as described in the Code.

The Code of Conduct also says that players may be ejected and/or banned from play at a specific [[club]] by a club director, which may result in a disciplinary process by the [[Club/Director Committee]] and a general suspension, subject to appeal as described in the Code.

Players can also be suspended as a result of an [[Incident report |incident report]] filed with the [[Tournament Committee]] or [[Club/Director Committee]] and the subsequent disciplinary process. The suspension is subject to appeal as described in the Code.

When it comes to the attention of the [[Executive Committee]] that a player has been charged with a serious crime, they are banned from participating in NASPA activities indefinitely, but may appeal this ban to the [[Advisory Board]] if charges are dismissed. If convicted, they may appeal their ban to the [[Advisory Board]] after they have served any sentence.

In each case, the circumstances and duration of the suspension will be briefly described [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/list-suspensions.pl at this link] accessible by directors, the Tournament and Club/Director Committees, and the Advisory Board. The suspensions are not made public to avoid further reputational damage to players who have served their suspensions.

Directors

2026-03-29T23:48:09Z

Judycole: Reverted edits by Judycole (talk) to last revision by CM000003

[[NASPA]] certifies its officials (most are called '''directors''') as being qualified to direct sanctioned [[tournaments]] and [[clubs]].

== Certification ==

NASPA offers several different categories of certification for
its officials. The criteria for certification are set jointly
by the [[Tournament Committee]] and the [[Club/Director Committee]].
If you are interested in becoming certified, please
follow the detailed instructions for
[[director certification]].

{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
!Title
!Code1
!Test2
!Appr3
!Age
!Brief Description4
|-
|[[Tournament/Club Director]]
|align=center|F
|align=center rowspan=6|yes
|align=center rowspan=3|yes
|align=center rowspan=4|21+
|May direct [[tournaments]] and [[clubs]].
|-
|[[Club Director]]
|align=center|C
|May direct [[clubs]].
|-
|[[Tournament Coordinator]]
|align=center|P
|May organize and have sanctioned tournaments, and hire directors to work at them.
|-
|[[Apprentice Director]]
|align=center|A
|rowspan=4 align=center|no
|May direct a tournament or club under the supervision of a [[mentor director]].
|-
|[[Young Adult Apprentice Director]]
|align=center|A2
|align=center|18–20
|rowspan=2|May direct a tournament or club under the on-site supervision of a [[mentor director]].
|-
|[[Youth Apprentice Director]]
|align=center|A1
|align=center|<18
|-
|[[Assistant Director]]
|align=center|S
|align=center|no
|align=center|any
|May act online on behalf for a director without full Internet access.
|}

1These codes are used in the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database].

2You must pass a test to obtain this certification, unless [[#Grandfathering|grandfathered]].

3You must finish an apprenticeship under a [[mentor director]] to obtain this certification, unless grandfathered.

4Click on the certification title for a more detailed description.

=== Grandfathering ===

Until 2009-07-01, the organization responsible for
certifying tournament and club directors was the
[[NSA]]. It did so using an open-book written test
with a pass-or-fail result.

If you were an active tournament or club director
certified by the NSA as of that date,
you were granted the grandfathered
status of Tournament/Club Director.

Grandfathered directors were required to requalify through a free online test between
September 20, 2013 and April 30, 2014.

Those that failed to do so may requalify by successfully retaking the director's test,
and do not need to serve an apprenticeship.

=== Maintaining Certification ===

The criteria for maintaining certified director status and for restoring a lapsed certification are also set by the [[Tournament Committee]] and the [[Club/Director Committee]]:

* A certified director must be a member in good standing of NASPA. A director can lose his/her good standing through a disciplinary process, or by having an overdue account with NASPA.
* When significant changes are made in [[Official Tournament Rules]] and/or [[Directors Manual|Director’s Manual]], directors may be required to retake the director test as a review at no charge. This can be done by email.

== Director Responsibilities ==

It is important for all NASPA directors to remember they are also NASPA’s public representatives.

The first responsibility of NASPA directors is to represent NASPA in a professional, moral, ethical, fair, welcoming, and encouraging manner.

The second responsibility of a NASPA director is to provide more opportunities for all players to participate in sanctioned tournament and club play. NASPA and its predecessors have overseen tournament and club play for over 40 years, and NASPA continues to be the primary Scrabble organization in North America.

NASPA directors may freely play in non-NASPA events such as Youth Scrabble events, WESPA events, charity events, or other competitive events.

NASPA directors may work at or even direct such events, but with three conditions that are required to avoid confusion about their role.

First, NASPA directors are subject to the NASPA [[Code of Conduct]] when working at any Scrabble event, including non-NASPA ones. This means in particular that they are expected to continue to act as ambassadors for NASPA, should not encourage players to join other organizations, and are subject to disciplinary sanctions for Code violations.

Second, NASPA directors should be identified as NASPA directors, working with the cooperation of NASPA. For example, if a website names event staff, they should say “NASPA-certified director” beside the name of any NASPA directors.

Finally, if the event uses NASPA resources - such as [[NASPA Zyzzyva]], [[tsh]], [[Official Tournament Rules | NASPA rules]], the NASPA webserver, or the [[NASPA Word List |NASPA word lists]] or lists derived from them, directors should make an appropriate donation to the [https://www.naspafoundationforyouthliteracy.org/ NASPA Foundation for Youth Literacy] and announce that the resources are used with NASPA’s permission.

== Resources for directors ==

Here are some resources for directors to help them do their job.
If you need something that isn’t listed below, please let us know and we’ll add it.

NASPA directors can reserve NASPA's '''Zoom video conferencing service''' on a first-come, first-served basis to try out the service for club sessions or tournaments. Contact us at [mailto:zoom@scrabbleplayers.org zoom@scrabbleplayers.org] to reserve a meeting time.

As of April 11, 2024, NASPA directors receive a '''10% discount at the [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store]'''.

See also the [[Player Resources]] page for scoresheets and other player-related forms and links.

Use the [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]] as a reference for information about creating and running clubs and tournaments. Check the [[Tournament]] page for the latest information about sanctioning tournaments.

=== Tournament-related ===
* Services and software
** You must use the [[Tournament listing request|Tournament Listing Request]] form to submit your initial tournament listing request. Consult the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Tournaments#Scheduling_a_tournament Scheduling Information] webpage for relevant information about tournament sanctioning.
** Download [[Software]] for word adjudication and tournament management
** [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Tournaments#Modifying_a_sanctioned_tournament Modifying a sanctioned tournament]
** [[Submitting tournament results]]
** If you would like space on our webserver to host NASPA tournament or club results, please contact [[John Chew]].
* Downloadable forms
** [[Media:Blanks.pdf|Blank slips (posted 2010-09-20)]]
** [[Media:Blankchallenge.pdf|Blank/Challenge slips (older version)]]
** Combined score/blank/challenge slips
*** [[Media:Combined-slip-20140706.pdf|Current version from 2014-07-06]], adds "1st blank", "2nd blank" wording
*** [[Media:Combined-slip.pdf|Older version from 2010-09-25]]
*** [[Media:Combined-slip-2page.pdf‎|two-page version]] for two-sided printing
*** [[Media:Combined-slip-20140217-team.pdf|two-player team version]] revised 2014-02-17
** [[Media:Emergency-report.pdf|Emergency Incident Report Form]]
** [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Incident_report Online Incident Report Form]
** [[Media:Printable_Incident_Form.pdf|Printable Incident Report Form (requires Acrobat Reader)]]
** Contestant Scorecards (single-sided): [[Media:Csc08.pdf|8 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc09.pdf|9 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc10.pdf|10 Rounds]], [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/doc.pl?did=10 15 Rounds], [[Media:Csc16.pdf|16 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc17.pdf|17 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc18.pdf|18 Rounds]], [[Media:csc19.pdf|19 Rounds]] (other scorecard designs can be requested on one month’s notice)
** [[media:NASPA_Membership_Application.pdf|Membership Application Form]] for gathering data offline to enter later into the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/join.pl online membership application system].
** Score sheets
*** [[Media:Scoresheet.pdf|single-game scoresheet]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-dup.pdf|single-game scoresheet, two-sided]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-2-dup.pdf|single-game scoresheet, two-up, two-sided]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-3.pdf|three-game scoresheet, informal use only]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-team.pdf|team scoresheet]]
** [[Media:Word_Judge_Test.pdf|Word Judge Test]]
* Key publications
** [[Official Tournament Rules]]
** [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]]
** [[NASPA Word List]]
* [[Media:Top_Ten_Things_to_Know.pdf‎|Newcomer's Handout]] ("Top Ten Things" from [[Mary Rhoades]])
* Other informational notices
** [[Media:Emergency-report.pdf|Emergency Incident Report Form]]
** Advice on running [[casual tournaments]]
** [[Tournament checklist]]
** [[COVID-19 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Members and Directors]]
** [[Directing SOWPODS tournaments]]
** Accommodating players with [[special needs]]
** [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-accommodations.pl List of Accommodations] granted by the Tournament Committee
** [[Media:Virtual-Scrabble-Player-Setup-Guide.pdf | How to run a hybrid tournament where one or more players are virtual]] - From [[Heidi Robertson]] - The [[Tournament Committee]] is approving hybrid tournaments on a case-by-case basis to accommodate players who cannot access a venue.
** [{{SERVER}}/pairings/which-pairing-system-20231211.pdf How to choose a pairing system (presentation PDF)]
** How to implement a [[Friend of the director]] (FOTD) policy
** How to pair a [[Pairing tables|round-robin]] event
** [[Playing up|Which rating to use when assigning players to divisions]]
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/insurance.pl NASPA Liability Insurance Certificate] to share with venues that require insurance coverage. Please contact info@scrabbleplayers.org if you have questions.
** [[Variants|Variant rules]] for after-hours fun

=== Membership-related ===
* Verify a player’s membership and/or rating (note that [[cross-tables]] only lists players who have played rated games; first-time players will be flagged as “Check with NASPA”):
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl Member search] An interactive search for any NASPA members (does not currently include information about suspensions).
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/ratings-byname.pl Rating search] An interactive search for any rated players (shows rating and expiry; flags suspended players).
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/list-members.pl Member list] (restricted to certified NASPA directors) A concise listing of all current NASPA members eligible to play in tournaments (with their ratings and membership numbers), in alphabetical order by last name (includes also new members who haven’t played in rated tournaments yet; excludes members who have not paid yet or whose membership has expired; excludes players currently under any level of suspension). Tip: save or print a copy of the output from this application so you can quickly verify any player’s eligibility even when you are not online.
** [{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/full/current.txt Rating list] A long listing of all living players (with their ratings, rankings and membership expiration dates) that have ever established a rating with NASPA or the [[NSA]], in alphabetical order by last name (includes rated players only; includes also rated nonmembers and past members; indicates players who are suspended).
** Under the terms of [[international agreements]], certain players may be entitled to complimentary NASPA memberships for the purposes of playing in tournaments. Please consult that page for further instructions on accepting overseas members in rated tournaments.
** If you are unable to use the above to determine a player’s membership status, please contact membership@scrabbleplayers.org.
* To purchase a NASPA [[membership]] for a player, go to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member services] and look for “Add New Members” or “Renew Member” in the Director section. As a director, if you have more than one kind of payment to make (membership, renewal, participation fee, etc.), you can choose to defer payment so that you only have to enter your credit card information once. If you need to collect membership information offline at a tournament or club, you can use our old [[media:NASPA_Membership_Application.pdf|Membership Application Form]] to record the data you will need to type into the online form. Overseas players may inquire about reciprocal memberships under [[international agreements]]; if you're not sure what to do, email info@scrabbleplayers.org.
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/addphoto.pl Add player photo to database]
** Player photos are updated occasionally after manual review. If you need a photo update urgently in time for a tournament, please email info@scrabbleplayers.org at least 48 hours before the start of your event.
** Player photos added to our database will automatically be copied to the [[Cross-tables]] website unless that website already has its own photo.
** If you are not sure which photo is currently assigned to a player in the database, see the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database].
* [[Players under suspension]]
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/list-accommodations.pl Player Accommodations]

=== Tutorial on Processing Memberships or Renewals ===

All tournament players, whether a newbie or someone with a rating who hasn't joined NASPA yet, must join NASPA in order to play in your tournament. Here are some scenarios that might apply to your tournament:

1. You are gathering entries for your tournament and you look on cross-tables to see if they are members. [http://cross-tables.com/ Cross-tables] says "check with NASPA". You check on the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl NASPA member database], accessible by clicking on "Member Search" on the sidebar. If they have a member number in the NASPA database, they are good to go. Occasionally a membership does not show up on Cross-tables right away but will already be listed on the NASPA database.

2. You are gathering entries for your tournament and you agree to let someone join NASPA at the door. If you know ahead of time that one or more people are going to do this, go to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member Services] and click on the “Add New Member” button in the Director section. Fill out all the membership information and then choose “Payment with your next tournament’ participation fee” payment method. Your players’ memberships will be activated right away, and a charge will be placed on your [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/account.pl account] with NASPA, so that it will be totalled with your participation fee after your tournament.

3. You are checking in players the day of the tournament and you have a walk-in who is not a member.

Check to make sure that all of your players are listed on the NASPA site as members. Rating data will not be accepted if any players are not members. Ask nonmembers to fill out printed membership forms, then activate their memberships as in case 2 above. If you have players who say they have recently mailed membership checks to NASPA, do not pay that portion of the amount shown owing; it will be removed from your director account when their checks clear. If their checks do not clear, you will be liable for their membership fees and will not be able to run a tournament until we receive full payment.

By “director account” that simply means there will be a list of directors and what they owe for the new members and your “account balance” will go away once you have paid. This does not go on your credit card when you submit your results.

You also have the option of authorizing the membership monies to be charged to your credit card, which you might do to help a club member join NASPA when you do not have an upcoming tournament.

4. A tournament entrant says he has joined NASPA. Ask what his membership number is. If it starts with AA followed by 6 digits, you're fairly sure he joined NASPA and not the NSA. Occasionally people join the NSA thinking that it will entitle them to play in NASPA-rated tournaments.

=== Club-related ===
We are continuing to compile a director list and a [[Club roster]]. If you are a director who has not yet submitted information about yourself and/or your club, please download our [[media:directorquestionnaire.pdf|director questionnaire]] and submit it to the [[Club/Director Committee]].
* Key publications
** [[Official Tournament Rules]]
** [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]]
** [[NASPA Word List]]
* Software
** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B__d5ZWbDhapE9zlepixMKdxcLiEw1R6 Scrabble Club Leaderboard] - App to manage club statistics - Developed by [[David Spargo]]
* Other informational notices
** [[Media:Top Ten Things to Know.pdf|Newcomer's Handout]] ("Top Ten Things" for people new to Club play)
** [[Media:Emergency-report.pdf|Emergency Incident Report Form]]
** [[COVID-19 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Members and Directors]]

Directors

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[[NASPA]] certifies its officials (most are called '''directors''') as being qualified to direct sanctioned [[tournaments]] and [[clubs]].

== Certification ==

NASPA offers several different categories of certification for
its officials. The criteria for certification are set jointly
by the [[Tournament Committee]] and the [[Club/Director Committee]].
If you are interested in becoming certified, please
follow the detailed instructions for
[[director certification]].

{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
!Title
!Code1
!Test2
!Appr3
!Age
!Brief Description4
|-
|[[Tournament/Club Director]]
|align=center|F
|align=center rowspan=6|yes
|align=center rowspan=3|yes
|align=center rowspan=4|21+
|May direct [[tournaments]] and [[clubs]].
|-
|[[Club Director]]
|align=center|C
|May direct [[clubs]].
|-
|[[Tournament Coordinator]]
|align=center|P
|May organize and have sanctioned tournaments, and hire directors to work at them.
|-
|[[Apprentice Director]]
|align=center|A
|rowspan=4 align=center|no
|May direct a tournament or club under the supervision of a [[mentor director]].
|-
|[[Young Adult Apprentice Director]]
|align=center|A2
|align=center|18–20
|rowspan=2|May direct a tournament or club under the on-site supervision of a [[mentor director]].
|-
|[[Youth Apprentice Director]]
|align=center|A1
|align=center|<18
|-
|[[Assistant Director]]
|align=center|S
|align=center|no
|align=center|any
|May act online on behalf for a director without full Internet access.
|}

1These codes are used in the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database].

2You must pass a test to obtain this certification, unless [[#Grandfathering|grandfathered]].

3You must finish an apprenticeship under a [[mentor director]] to obtain this certification, unless grandfathered.

4Click on the certification title for a more detailed description.

=== Grandfathering ===

Until 2009-07-01, the organization responsible for
certifying tournament and club directors was the
[[NSA]]. It did so using an open-book written test
with a pass-or-fail result.

If you were an active tournament or club director
certified by the NSA as of that date,
you were granted the grandfathered
status of Tournament/Club Director.

Grandfathered directors were required to requalify through a free online test between
September 20, 2013 and April 30, 2014.

Those that failed to do so may requalify by successfully retaking the director's test,
and do not need to serve an apprenticeship.

=== Maintaining Certification ===

The criteria for maintaining certified director status and for restoring a lapsed certification are also set by the [[Tournament Committee]] and the [[Club/Director Committee]]:

* A certified director must be a member in good standing of NASPA. A director can lose his/her good standing through a disciplinary process, or by having an overdue account with NASPA.
* When significant changes are made in [[Official Tournament Rules]] and/or [[Directors Manual|Director’s Manual]], directors may be required to retake the director test as a review at no charge. This can be done by email.

== Director Responsibilities ==

It is important for all NASPA directors to remember they are also NASPA’s public representatives.

The first responsibility of NASPA directors is to represent NASPA in a professional, moral, ethical, fair, welcoming, and encouraging manner.

The second responsibility of a NASPA director is to provide more opportunities for all players to participate in sanctioned tournament and club play. NASPA and its predecessors have overseen tournament and club play for over 40 years, and NASPA continues to be the primary Scrabble organization in North America.

NASPA directors may freely play in non-NASPA events such as Youth Scrabble events, WESPA events, charity events, or other competitive events.

NASPA directors may work at or even direct such events, but with three conditions that are required to avoid confusion about their role.

First, NASPA directors are subject to the NASPA [[Code of Conduct]] when working at any Scrabble event, including non-NASPA ones. This means in particular that they are expected to continue to act as ambassadors for NASPA, should not encourage players to join other organizations, and are subject to disciplinary sanctions for Code violations.

Second, NASPA directors should be identified as NASPA directors, working with the cooperation of NASPA. For example, if a website names event staff, they should say “NASPA-certified director” beside the name of any NASPA directors.

Finally, if the event uses NASPA resources - such as [[NASPA Zyzzyva]], [[tsh]], [[Official Tournament Rules | NASPA rules]], the NASPA webserver, or the [[NASPA Word List |NASPA word lists]] or lists derived from them, directors should make an appropriate donation to the [https://www.naspafoundationforyouthliteracy.org/ NASPA Foundation for Youth Literacy] and announce that the resources are used with NASPA’s permission.

== Resources for directors ==

Here are some resources for directors to help them do their job.
If you need something that isn’t listed below, please let us know and we’ll add it.

NASPA directors can reserve NASPA's '''Zoom video conferencing service''' on a first-come, first-served basis to try out the service for club sessions or tournaments. Contact us at [mailto:zoom@scrabbleplayers.org zoom@scrabbleplayers.org] to reserve a meeting time.

As of April 11, 2024, NASPA directors receive a '''10% discount at the [https://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/shop.pl NASPA Store]'''.

See also the [[Player Resources]] page for scoresheets and other player-related forms and links.

Use the [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]] as a reference for information about creating and running clubs and tournaments. Check the [[Tournament]] page for the latest information about sanctioning tournaments.

=== Tournament-related ===
* Services and software
** You must use the [[Tournament listing request|Tournament Listing Request]] form to submit your initial tournament listing request. Consult the [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Tournaments#Scheduling_a_tournament Scheduling Information] webpage for relevant information about tournament sanctioning.
** Download [[Software]] for word adjudication and tournament management
** [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Tournaments#Modifying_a_sanctioned_tournament Modifying a sanctioned tournament]
** [[Submitting tournament results]]
** If you would like space on our webserver to host NASPA tournament or club results, please contact [[John Chew]].
* Downloadable forms
** [[Media:Blanks.pdf|Blank slips (posted 2010-09-20)]]
** [[Media:Blankchallenge.pdf|Blank/Challenge slips (older version)]]
** Combined score/blank/challenge slips
*** [[Media:Combined-slip-20140706.pdf|Current version from 2014-07-06]], adds "1st blank", "2nd blank" wording
*** [[Media:Combined-slip.pdf|Older version from 2010-09-25]]
*** [[Media:Combined-slip-2page.pdf‎|two-page version]] for two-sided printing
*** [[Media:Combined-slip-20140217-team.pdf|two-player team version]] revised 2014-02-17
** [[Media:Emergency-report.pdf|Emergency Incident Report Form]]
** [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/Incident_report Online Incident Report Form]
** [[Media:Printable_Incident_Form.pdf|Printable Incident Report Form (requires Acrobat Reader)]]
** Contestant Scorecards (single-sided): [[Media:Csc08.pdf|8 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc09.pdf|9 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc10.pdf|10 Rounds]], [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/doc.pl?did=10 15 Rounds], [[Media:Csc16.pdf|16 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc17.pdf|17 Rounds]], [[Media:Csc18.pdf|18 Rounds]], [[Media:csc19.pdf|19 Rounds]] (other scorecard designs can be requested on one month’s notice)
** [[media:NASPA_Membership_Application.pdf|Membership Application Form]] for gathering data offline to enter later into the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/join.pl online membership application system].
** Score sheets
*** [[Media:Scoresheet.pdf|single-game scoresheet]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-dup.pdf|single-game scoresheet, two-sided]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-2-dup.pdf|single-game scoresheet, two-up, two-sided]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-3.pdf|three-game scoresheet, informal use only]]
*** [[Media:Scoresheet-team.pdf|team scoresheet]]
** [[Media:Word_Judge_Test.pdf|Word Judge Test]]
* Key publications
** [[Official Tournament Rules]]
** [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]]
** [[NASPA Word List]]
* [[Media:Top_Ten_Things_to_Know.pdf‎|Newcomer's Handout]] ("Top Ten Things" from [[Mary Rhoades]])
* Other informational notices
** [[Media:Emergency-report.pdf|Emergency Incident Report Form]]
** Advice on running [[casual tournaments]]
** [[Tournament checklist]]
** [[COVID-19 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Members and Directors]]
** [[Directing SOWPODS tournaments]]
** Accommodating players with [[special needs]]
** [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/list-accommodations.pl List of Accommodations] granted by the Tournament Committee
** [[Media:Virtual-Scrabble-Player-Setup-Guide.pdf | How to run a hybrid tournament where one or more players are virtual]] - From [[Heidi Robertson]] - The [[Tournament Committee]] is approving hybrid tournaments on a case-by-case basis to accommodate players who cannot access a venue.
** [{{SERVER}}/pairings/which-pairing-system-20231211.pdf How to choose a pairing system (presentation PDF)]
** How to implement a [[Friend of the director]] (FOTD) policy
** How to pair a [[Pairing tables|round-robin]] event
** [[Playing up|Which rating to use when assigning players to divisions]]
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/insurance.pl NASPA Liability Insurance Certificate] to share with venues that require insurance coverage. Please contact info@scrabbleplayers.org if you have questions.
** [[Variants|Variant rules]] for after-hours fun

=== Club-related ===
* Key publications
** [[Official Tournament Rules]]
** [[Directors Manual|Director's Manual]]
** [[NASPA Word List]]
* Software
** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B__d5ZWbDhapE9zlepixMKdxcLiEw1R6 Scrabble Club Leaderboard] - App to manage club statistics and facilitate recordkeeping - Available for Windows and macOS. Developed by [[David Spargo]]
* Other informational notices
** [[Media:Top Ten Things to Know.pdf|Newcomer's Handout]] ("Top Ten Things" for people new to Club play)
** [[Media:Emergency-report.pdf|Emergency Incident Report Form]]
** [[COVID-19 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Members and Directors]]

=== Membership-related ===
* Verify a player’s membership and/or rating (note that [[cross-tables]] only lists players who have played rated games; first-time players will be flagged as “Check with NASPA”):
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl Member search] An interactive search for any NASPA members (does not currently include information about suspensions).
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/ratings-byname.pl Rating search] An interactive search for any rated players (shows rating and expiry; flags suspended players).
** [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/list-members.pl Member list] (restricted to certified NASPA directors) A concise listing of all current NASPA members eligible to play in tournaments (with their ratings and membership numbers), in alphabetical order by last name (includes also new members who haven’t played in rated tournaments yet; excludes members who have not paid yet or whose membership has expired; excludes players currently under any level of suspension). Tip: save or print a copy of the output from this application so you can quickly verify any player’s eligibility even when you are not online.
** [{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/full/current.txt Rating list] A long listing of all living players (with their ratings, rankings and membership expiration dates) that have ever established a rating with NASPA or the [[NSA]], in alphabetical order by last name (includes rated players only; includes also rated nonmembers and past members; indicates players who are suspended).
** Under the terms of [[international agreements]], certain players may be entitled to complimentary NASPA memberships for the purposes of playing in tournaments. Please consult that page for further instructions on accepting overseas members in rated tournaments.
** If you are unable to use the above to determine a player’s membership status, please contact membership@scrabbleplayers.org.
* To purchase a NASPA [[membership]] for a player, go to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member services] and look for “Add New Members” or “Renew Member” in the Director section. As a director, if you have more than one kind of payment to make (membership, renewal, participation fee, etc.), you can choose to defer payment so that you only have to enter your credit card information once. If you need to collect membership information offline at a tournament or club, you can use our old [[media:NASPA_Membership_Application.pdf|Membership Application Form]] to record the data you will need to type into the online form. Overseas players may inquire about reciprocal memberships under [[international agreements]]; if you're not sure what to do, email info@scrabbleplayers.org.
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/addphoto.pl Add player photo to database]
** Player photos are updated occasionally after manual review. If you need a photo update urgently in time for a tournament, please email info@scrabbleplayers.org at least 48 hours before the start of your event.
** Player photos added to our database will automatically be copied to the [[Cross-tables]] website unless that website already has its own photo.
** If you are not sure which photo is currently assigned to a player in the database, see the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl membership database].
* [[Players Under Suspension]]
* [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/list-accommodations.pl Player Accommodations]

=== Tutorial on Processing Memberships or Renewals ===

All tournament players, whether a newbie or someone with a rating who hasn't joined NASPA yet, must join NASPA in order to play in your tournament. Here are some scenarios that might apply to your tournament:

1. You are gathering entries for your tournament and you look on cross-tables to see if they are members. [http://cross-tables.com/ Cross-tables] says "check with NASPA". You check on the [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/members.pl NASPA member database], accessible by clicking on "Member Search" on the sidebar. If they have a member number in the NASPA database, they are good to go. Occasionally a membership does not show up on Cross-tables right away but will already be listed on the NASPA database.

2. You are gathering entries for your tournament and you agree to let someone join NASPA at the door. If you know ahead of time that one or more people are going to do this, go to [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/services.pl Member Services] and click on the “Add New Member” button in the Director section. Fill out all the membership information and then choose “Payment with your next tournament’ participation fee” payment method. Your players’ memberships will be activated right away, and a charge will be placed on your [{{SERVER}}/cgi-bin/account.pl account] with NASPA, so that it will be totalled with your participation fee after your tournament.

3. You are checking in players the day of the tournament and you have a walk-in who is not a member.

Check to make sure that all of your players are listed on the NASPA site as members. Rating data will not be accepted if any players are not members. Ask nonmembers to fill out printed membership forms, then activate their memberships as in case 2 above. If you have players who say they have recently mailed membership checks to NASPA, do not pay that portion of the amount shown owing; it will be removed from your director account when their checks clear. If their checks do not clear, you will be liable for their membership fees and will not be able to run a tournament until we receive full payment.

By “director account” that simply means there will be a list of directors and what they owe for the new members and your “account balance” will go away once you have paid. This does not go on your credit card when you submit your results.

You also have the option of authorizing the membership monies to be charged to your credit card, which you might do to help a club member join NASPA when you do not have an upcoming tournament.

4. A tournament entrant says he has joined NASPA. Ask what his membership number is. If it starts with AA followed by 6 digits, you're fairly sure he joined NASPA and not the NSA. Occasionally people join the NSA thinking that it will entitle them to play in NASPA-rated tournaments.

Code of Conduct

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This document is the code of conduct for NASPA members that took effect on September 19, 2023.
This document supersedes the [[Media:Code_of_Conduct_-_2009_Version.pdf|original Code of Conduct]], which became effective on July 1, 2009. The Code of Conduct is an expansion of the NSA’s [[Behavior Policy]].

The following documents are available in PDF format for online viewing and printing:

[[Media:NASPA_Code_of_Conduct_2023_-_Effective_September_19_2023.pdf |Code of Conduct (effective September 19, 2023)]]

* Reference to obsolete mailing list for directors was removed.
 

[[Media:NASPA_Code_of_Conduct_2023_-_Effective_June_20_2023.pdf |Code of Conduct (effective June 20, 2023)]]

* A time limit for appeals to the Executive Committee was added.
 
[[Media:Code_of_Conduct_2021_-_effective_July_26_2021.pdf |Code of Conduct (effective July 26, 2021)]]

* Minor changes in wording were made to remove trademark references.
 
[[Media:Code_of_Conduct_2020_-_effective_July_20_2020.pdf |Code of Conduct (effective July 20, 2020)]]

* A paragraph was added to the Preamble to clarify that the Code of Conduct may apply in situations other than clubs and tournaments.
 
[[Media:Code_of_Conduct_2017_-_effective_November_28_2017.pdf|Code of Conduct (effective November 28, 2017)]]

[[Media:NASPA_Code_of_Conduct_Changes_Effective_November_28.pdf|Code of Conduct (changes from 2014 to 2017 versions)]]

[[Media:Code_of_Conduct_-_2013_Version_-_FINAL.pdf|Code of Conduct (effective January 2, 2014)]]

[[Media:Code_of_Conduct_-_effective_June_7_2011.pdf|Code of Conduct (effective June 7, 2011)]]

[[Media:Code_of_Conduct_-_redline.pdf|Code of Conduct (redline changes from 2009 to 2011 versions)]]

[[Media:Code_of_Conduct_-_2009_Version.pdf|Code of Conduct (effective July 1, 2009 - June 7, 2011)]]

== Preamble ==

The favorable reputation of NASPA is a valuable asset that creates tangible benefits for all NASPA members.

NASPA players and officials serve as ambassadors for our game. Accordingly, everyone involved in NASPA activities should refrain from engaging in conduct or behavior detrimental to our reputation when attending a club or tournament. All participants should also strive to present a positive image during events even during those times when they are away from the tournament area, in such places as restaurants or hotels.

Players and directors are reminded that their friends, spouses, relatives, and other associates who attend NASPA events with them should not negatively disrupt the event nor impede club and tournament officials from doing their jobs.

Players and officials are encouraged, to the best of their abilities, to be cooperative and courteous with media personnel who are covering NASPA events.

A NASPA event should be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Behavior that is deemed harmful to this objective will not be tolerated. All players are urged to inform club and tournament directors about any incidents which are detrimental to the positive atmosphere at a NASPA event. In order to create a pleasant atmosphere at NASPA events, the following guidelines have been established.

NASPA may also announce that this Code of Conduct is in effect in specific
situations that are not traditional club or tournament venues. In this case,
the words club and tournament should be understood to refer to the situation
in question.

== Classification 1 Code Violations ==

=== a. Audible Obscenities ===
Do not use audible obscenities while playing a game or in the accepted boundaries of the club or tournament area. An audible obscenity is defined as the use of words commonly known and understood to be profane and uttered clearly and loudly enough to be heard. It is permissible to speak offensive words where necessary in the context of relating a play that was made during a game.

=== b. Visible Obscenities ===
Do not make obscene gestures of any kind while playing a game or while in the accepted boundaries of the club or tournament area. A visible obscenity is defined as the making of a sign with hands or other means that is commonly known to have an obscene meaning.

=== c. Written Obscenities ===
Do not use any written obscenities to insult, demean, or harass other players or club or tournament officials. This includes the writing of words or statements, commonly understood to be profane, that can be easily seen by nearby players or passersby. It is permissible to write offensive words on a challenge slip when such words are challenged. It is also permissible to write offensive words that have been played during a game (or words that were considered for play) on one's score sheet or note paper.

=== d. Abuse of Equipment ===
Do not throw, slam, break, damage or destroy any game equipment, tournament equipment, or other personal property.

=== e. Leaving the Playing Area during a Game without Legitimate Cause ===
With the exception of unavoidable restroom breaks or other legitimate reasons, do not leave the playing room before your game is completed (including completing and submitting any required paperwork).

=== f. Deliberate Noncooperation with Tournament Officials ===
Cooperate with club or tournament officials and staff at all times. Deliberate noncooperation with tournament officials will not be tolerated.

=== g. Unsportsmanlike Conduct ===
Conduct yourself in a sportsmanlike manner and give due regard to the authority of officials and the rights of your opponents and other players. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Unsportsmanlike conduct is defined as any misconduct by a player that is not specifically defined in other sections of this code, but is clearly abusive, negative, or detrimental to the success of the club, tournament, or NASPA in general.

== Classification 2 Code Violations ==

=== a. Physical Abuse ===
Do not at any time physically abuse any official, opponent, or other person within the precincts of the club or tournament site.

=== b. Intimidation, Threats, and Harassment ===
It is part of the mission of NASPA to provide all participants and officials at NASPA clubs and events with a safe and harassment-free experience. Do not verbally abuse, intimidate, threaten, bully, or harass fellow players, club officials or tournament officials. This includes (without limitation) sexual harassment and discriminatory or harassing remarks based on race, color, creed or religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, military status, or disability.

===c. Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment ===
Do not sexually harass or harass on the basis of gender players, directors, other tournament staff, vendors, or visitors. Examples of sexual and gender-based harassment include:

* Any unwelcome sexual attention, advances, and/or requests for sexual favors, whether verbal, physical, or visual.
* Sexually explicit slurs or words used to describe a person.
* Unwelcome jokes, comments, or conversations regarding sexual activity, including the use of sexually explicit language.
* Sexually suggestive remarks concerning a person’s body or clothing.
* Any unwelcome comments about a person’s gender, gender conformity, physical characteristics, or mannerisms.
* Using sexually-suggestive or gender-based comments to bully, intimidate, or harass a person.
* Spreading sexual or gender-based rumors about a person, including in person, by telephone, by email, online, or otherwise.

Any of the listed behavior is unacceptable in the club and tournament environment. Such conduct will not be tolerated. If you believe that you are the victim of harassment, or observe harassment of someone else, immediately tell the person engaging the offensive behavior to stop, if you feel safe doing so. He or she may not be aware that his or her conduct is unwelcome or offensive.

If you believe that you have experienced sexual or gender-based harassment, you are encouraged to report the matter as soon as possible, even if you have discussed the matter directly with the individual involved. You may report the matter to the club or tournament director, any member of the NASPA Club/Directors Committee, Tournament Committee, or Advisory Board, or the [[Community Advocate]]. The NASPA Community Advocate is a position created by the NASPA Advisory Board specifically to receive and investigate incidents of sexual and gender-based harassment.

Reports made to a club or tournament director about sexual or gender-based harassment during a NASPA-sanctioned event will be dealt with by the director as he/she deems appropriate at the time. The director will then refer the matter to the NASPA Community Advocate (unless requested not to do so by the party making the report, or if the Advocate is the subject of the complaint). Reports to other NASPA committee members will be similarly referred to the NASPA Community Advocate, except as noted.

The NASPA Community Advocate will promptly investigate any report or complaint of sexual or gender-based harassment, subject to any requests for confidentiality you make. The complaint and your identity will be revealed to other NASPA officials and/or committee members strictly on a "need to know" basis. Under no circumstances will you be subject to retaliation for registering the complaint or reporting the conduct. When appropriate and authorized by you, the NASPA Community Advocate will file an incident report with the relevant NASPA committee, for investigation and possible disciplinary action against the offender.

We need your cooperation in immediately reporting conduct which you believe may be any kind of discrimination or harassment.

== Classification 3 Code Violations ==

=== a. Cheating ===
Do not cheat. Cheating is defined as knowingly violating the rules to gain a competitive advantage. Cheating is a serious infraction that cannot be tolerated.

=== b. Suspicious Behavior ===
Do not engage in suspicious behavior. Suspicious behavior is defined as any behavior that could be interpreted as cheating, but has not been conclusively determined to be cheating.

Note: It is understood that tournament newcomers may sometimes accidentally engage in suspicious behavior because of their inexperience. Directors may grant some leeway and give the benefit of the doubt to unseasoned players who violate the rules without malicious intent. The rules pertaining to suspicious behavior are generally designed for more experienced tournament players who are trying to gain an unfair advantage with their actions and who are willfully violating the rules and/or spirit of the game.

== On-site Reporting and Enforcement of Code Violations ==

A player who witnesses a Code of Conduct violation should notify a club or tournament director who is in charge of the event at which the violation occurred, as soon as possible.

When a club or tournament director ascertains by a preponderance of the evidence that a player has committed a Code of Conduct violation, the director is empowered to discipline said player in one or more of the following ways, depending upon the seriousness of the offense, the impact on the club or tournament, and any other factors that the director deems relevant to the decision-making process:

# Official warning – the director warns the player about his/her conduct, and informs the player that additional Code of Conduct violations will carry more serious sanctions.
# A point penalty (e.g., 100 points; 200 points) applied to club or tournament spread.
# Forfeiture of the game in process at the time of the violation.
# Ejection and disqualification from the club or tournament.

The disciplinary items listed are not intended to be a system of "progressive discipline" in which the player may only receive an official warning for a first offense. Rather, the director is empowered to levy those sanctions against the player which the director deems reasonable under the circumstances.

Sanctions may also be imposed against the player by NASPA as detailed below.

== Reporting Code Violations to NASPA ==

Club and Tournament directors are required to report all code violations to NASPA as soon as they can conveniently do so, and not later than 7 days after the event (use the [[Incident Report]] form). Players are also permitted to report code violations to NASPA using the [[Incident Report]] form (but should always make an in-person report to the director at the time of the event, unless special circumstances apply as described below). Players should report code violations to NASPA as soon as they can conveniently do so. NASPA will consider the timeliness of an [[Incident Report]] filed by a player when determining what action to take.

Incidents which occur at a club shall be reported to the NASPA Club/Directors Committee (CDC). All other incidents which are related to NASPA competition, whether at a tournament or otherwise, shall be reported to the NASPA Tournament Committee (TC).

== Incident Report Investigation ==

Upon receipt of an incident report, the CDC or TC will also investigate the incident and shall levy such sanctions against any of the involved parties as it deems appropriate. The committee will endeavor to complete its incident report investigation within 3 weeks from the date the report is received. The committee shall investigate the incident as it deems appropriate under the circumstances, but such investigation shall ordinarily proceed as follows:

# For a first offense of a lower-level violation, the committee will generally receive the incident report for its files, and take no action beyond the sanctions imposed by the on-site director.
# For a more serious violation, the committee will generally solicit statements from relevant witnesses, then forward the entire incident report, including witness statements, to the accused player and provide him/her an opportunity to respond (usually 10 days will be provided).
# The committee will review the entire record, solicit any additional information it deems necessary or advisable, then render its decision.
# The decision will be communicated to the accused player at his/her email address of record in the NASPA membership database. If the player does not have a recorded email address but does have a recorded postal address, a printed copy of the decision will be mailed to the player.
# If the decision results in a membership suspension, a suspension record will be posted for viewing by NASPA directors online at NASPA Member Services, and NASPA directors will be notified.

Should the committee find, by clear and convincing evidence, that a player has committed a Code of Conduct violation, the committee shall issue such sanctions against the player as it deems appropriate, which sanctions may include, but are not limited to, suspension of an individual from participation in club and/or tournament events for a period of time or permanently, suspension or revocation of an individual’s NASPA membership without refund, financial restitution, and adjustment of game results or spread, or cumulative spread. Additionally, where appropriate, the CDC or TC may require an individual to provide reasonable evidence that circumstances underlying that person’s misconduct have been appropriately addressed, prior to that person being permitted to participate in NASPA-sanctioned activities. An accumulation of transgressions may result in longer suspensions and/or other disciplinary action.

The CDC and TC will keep records of all reported transgressions, and any action taken with respect to them, and will share this information with each other.

All reports/statements provided to the CDC or TC shall be deemed non-confidential, unless a request for confidentiality accompanies the report/statement. "Non-confidential" means that reports/statements may be shared by the CDC or TC with the accused and other parties to the alleged incident, for their review and response. "Confidential" means that the CDC or TC will not forward the report/statement to the accused or any other party, except for another NASPA committee considering the matter, either directly or upon appeal. Confidential reports/statements are given less weight.

All parties to an incident report investigation are prohibited from disseminating the reports or statements of others to any party, other than legal counsel or personal advisors to that party, or to NASPA committees who are acting on the incident report.

== Special Circumstances ==

In the event that a Code of Conduct violation is committed by the on-site director, and the player is uncomfortable reporting the violation to that director, they may report it to a NASPA Advisory Board member or Executive Committee member, if present at the tournament, or may make a written Incident Report to NASPA at the earliest convenient opportunity to do so.

In the event that a player is subject to sexual or gender-based harassment, they may report it in any of the ways outlined in the Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Policy above. In the event that a player is subject to other kinds of harassment, and is uncomfortable reporting the harassment to the on-site director, they may report it to a NASPA Advisory Board member or Executive Committee member, either in person, by phone, or in writing.

== Right to Appeal of On-site Director Sanctions ==

A player who has been disciplined by an on-site director may appeal the disciplinary ruling as follows:

# Tell the director immediately that you object to their decision, and explain why, citing specific rules and presenting evidence as appropriate. You may ask for a second opinion, if a second director is available to offer such opinion. Do not delay, as most problems quickly become harder to resolve fairly with the passage of time. NOTE: If the director has ejected you from the tournament site, your right to immediate appeal is void, and you must appeal to a NASPA committee as described below.
# If you disagree with a club or tournament director's ruling against you, and are unable to resolve your disagreement with them, email or mail the CDC (for incidents taking place at a NASPA club) or TC (for all other incidents), respectively, within 10 days of the ruling. Give as much information as you can about the ruling, and include eyewitness or other evidence to support your case. The CDC or TC will ask the director to provide a written account of the ruling and the evidence on which it was based. The CDC or TC will then make its own ruling, typically within 30 days of gathering all necessary information. The CDC/TC may uphold, vacate or modify a director's original ruling (to either increase or decrease the sanctions against a player). The CDC/TC may uphold a director’s original ruling based on an evidentiary standard of preponderance of the evidence, but will only vacate or modify a director’s original ruling based on an evidentiary standard of clear and convincing evidence.

The NASPA Executive Committee (EC) is also empowered sua sponte to direct the CDC or TC to consider any director’s decision.

== Right to Appeal of NASPA Committee Ruling ==

If you disagree with a ruling issued against you on an incident report by the CDC or TC, you may appeal it to the Advisory Board (AB). To do so, email or mail the Executive Committee (EC) within 10 days of the issuance of the committee ruling, and explain why you believe the committee's ruling was unjust. The EC will ask the committee chair to forward all files pertaining to the ruling to the AB, and offer the chair an opportunity to reply to your appeal in writing. The AB will then deliberate on the matter at its next meeting, typically within 30 days of gathering all necessary materials, using an evidentiary standard of clear and convincing evidence. The AB deliberation constitutes a de novo review of the matter, and the AB may uphold, vacate, or modify (to increase or decrease) sanctions levied by a director or another NASPA committee. The AB may uphold a lower committee’s ruling based on an evidentiary standard of preponderance of the evidence, but will only vacate or modify a lower committee’s ruling based on an evidentiary standard of clear and convincing evidence.

The NASPA Executive Committee (EC) is also empowered sua sponte to direct the AB to consider any director’s or other committee’s decision (except for decisions of the Executive Committee).

== Motion for Reconsideration by NASPA Executive Committee ==

If you disagree with a ruling issued on an incident report by the AB, you may email or mail the NASPA Executive Committee (EC) within 30 days of the issuance of the ruling and ask it to reconsider the matter. The EC is also empowered sua sponte to reconsider any director’s or other committee’s decision.

Should the EC decide to reconsider any matter, it will review the case record to date in the matter, solicit such additional information as it deems necessary or advisable, and shall render such decision as it deems proper under the circumstances. Except in extraordinary circumstances, the EC will not accept for reconsideration the decisions of lower committees or directors. If the EC declines to reconsider a matter, the decision of the AB shall be final.

The EC reconsideration constitutes a de novo review of the matter, and the EC may uphold sanctions levied by a director or another NASPA committee, based on an evidentiary standard of preponderance of the evidence, or may vacate, or modify (to increase or decrease) sanctions levied by a director or another NASPA committee, based on an evidentiary standard of clear and convincing evidence. The decision of the EC shall be final.

IContact

2026-03-27T02:04:26Z

Judycole: /* Current Year */ NASPA News

NASPA uses [[iContact]] to send a weekly newsletter - NASPA News - and other communications via email.

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2026 Scrabble Players Championship

2026-03-27T01:52:06Z

Judycole: /* Cedar Rapids */ Added Where to Eat

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The '''2026 Scrabble Players Championship''' (SPC) will take place in '''Cedar Rapids, Iowa''' at the Doubletree Convention Complex from '''July 18 to 22, 2026'''.

<a target=_new href="https://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2026/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=NSC2026" 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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'''This webpage is subject to change and will be updated regularly as the plans are finalized.'''

== Important Dates ==
* February 28, 2026 - End of free T-shirt with registration
* May 31, 2026 - End of regular registration (base entry fee increases $50)
* June 17, 2026 - Room block closes at the Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids
* June 30, 2026 - End of Qualification Rating period
* '''June 30, 2026''' - Close of registration (no refunds granted after this date)
 
''Cutoffs effective 11:59pm EDT''

== Registration ==

This section describes in detail the various terms and conditions of registration, most of which are also discussed on the [{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2026/reg/index.html registration form].

=== Eligibility ===

To play in the SPC, you must (1) be a NASPA [[membership|member]], and (2) have played in an officially sanctioned Scrabble tournament to earn an official tournament [[rating]].
If you live in the United States or Canada, that rating should be a NASPA rating; if you live elsewhere, it may be a [[WESPA]] rating or other comparable national rating.

==== Qualification Rating ====

Placement into respective divisions is determined by your Qualification Rating (QR).

Your QR consists of the '''highest rating attained at the end of any NASPA NWL or Collins (CSW)''' rated tournament that finished during the period from August 8, 2025 (the date of the 2025 SPC Early Bird) to June 30, 2026.

If you have a rating, but do not play during this period, your QR is the higher of your unchanged current NWL or CSW rating.

For players who have ratings in both lexica, '''the higher peak or current rating will be used''' in most cases. For example, a player whose computed QR is 1810 in CSW and 1600 in NWL will use 1810 as the QR for division placement in either CSW or NWL.

* If, however, a player has played exclusively in one lexicon for the past 3 years - that is, since 7/14/2023 - and registers to play in that lexicon, only the QR for that lexicon will be used.

==== NWL Divisions ====

Four NWL divisions will be offered, divided by QR.

Playups are allowed within 100 points to the Championship Division (Division 1). Unlimited playups are allowed in the other divisions.

*If your QR is 1800 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If your QR is in the range 1700–1799, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1450–1699, you must play in Division 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1150–1449, you can play in Division 2 or 3.
*If your QR is below 1150, you can play in Division 2, 3, or 4.

==== Collins Divisions ====

There will be 2 Collins divisions, divided by QR.

*If your QR is 1600 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If it is 1599 or below, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
 
Players who only have a WESPA rating will be permitted to play in Division 1 or 2 if that rating is 1499 or below.

If there are fewer than 20 players registered in either division as of June 16, 2026, the divisions will be automatically combined into a single division. Players wishing to switch to NWL after divisions are combined will be allowed to do so at no charge.

The Collins division will be run using NASPA rules, except that the Collins lexicon will be used and the challenge penalty will be 5 points per word. The Collins division will rated by both NASPA and WESPA.

=== Entry Fees ===

The base entry fee for all divisions is $250.

The Early and Late Birds each have a separate entry fee - $20.

Youths, defined as those whose 18th birthday is on or after July 18, 2026, pay 1/2 of the base entry fee - $125.

The above fees will be increased by $50 after May 31, 2026. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on June 5, 2026, would pay $300, while a youth would pay $175.

Players accepted after the close of registration on June 30, 2026 must pay a $75 late penalty. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on July 4, 2026, would pay $375, while a youth would pay $250. Acceptance of registrants after June 30, 2026 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.

=== Commuter / Facility Fee ===

'''Players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter / facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum per event).'''

*Players booked at a host hotel but outside of the room block will be subject to the commuter fee.
*The commuter fee does not apply to those local to the area (Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Combined Metropolitan Area - the "Corridor").
 
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 the championship must pay the full commuter fee and may then apply for a refund of $20 per day stayed at a host hotel after the conclusion of the championship, by providing the Championship Committee with hotel confirmation number and dates of stay.

=== Registration Form Tips ===

* Before you click Review, make sure that all section headings are green.
* If any section headings are pink, you still need to answer 1 or more questions in that section. The answer spaces for those question will be red.
* Click the question mark next to a prompt for more information.
* If you will be staying in the event hotel but have not yet booked a reservation, enter UNKNOWN as your confirmation code.
* Once you click Review, you will see the option to pay now via credit card or to pay later. Your payment must be received by May 31st to avoid additional fees.
* If you need to change your registration, contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee]. Do not register again.

=== Payment Options ===
You can pay at the time you register via credit card (Visa or MasterCard - US funds).

====Paying After You Register====
If you choose to pay later, the following options are available:

* Make an online payment to NASPA - Use our [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/quickpay.pl Miscellaneous Payment Tool] to pay via credit card. We recommend that you notify the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] so that we can mark you as paid.
* Mail a check or money order (US funds) to NASPA at 48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056.
* Use Interac e-Transfer to pay in Canadian funds - Contact [mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org us] for current exchange rates and recipient information.
* Transfer the funds via wire transfer - Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] for instructions and recipient information.
 
Click [[Payment | here]] for more information about payment options.

=== Registration Changes ===

Registration changes are subject to the following conditions:

* '''Division changes are subject to a $25 fee.''' Fee will be waived if request is sent within 24 hours of initial registration.
* After registration closes on June 30, 2026, if your request would increase the number of players who may have byes (i.e., if you would make two divisions odd or would make a smaller division odd), you will be wait listed until this is not the case.
 
If your rating rises above the limit for the SPC division in which you registered, you will automatically be moved to the lowest division for which you qualify.

'''To modify your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

=== Refunds ===

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, 2026'''. No refunds will be issued after this date.

'''To cancel your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

== Conditions ==

=== Rules, Code, and Terms/Conditions ===
By registering for the SPC, you agree to abide by the tournament rules and NASPA [[Code of Conduct]] and and to comply with the [[2026 Scrabble Players Championship Terms and Conditions]].

The Scrabble Players Championship will use the current [[Official Tournament Rules | 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.

=== Minor Release ===
A signed [[Media:Minor_Consent_and_Release_2026.pdf | Minor Release and Consent Form]] is required for all players under age 18 as of July 18, 2026. The form may be downloaded and submitted in advance or executed by a parent or guardian at registration.

=== Equipment Required ===
Participants in the Scrabble Players Championship 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.

=== Changes ===
The [[Championship Committee]] reserves the right to modify the above to account for unforeseen special circumstances.

== Tournament Format ==

=== Main Event ===
Players will be paired using [[tsh]], with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

The winners of the top divisions in both NWL and CSW lexicons shall be determined as follows:

*After Round 28, the top two players (as determined by record and spread) will enter a best of five playoff to determine champion and runner-up.

*Finals Round 1 and 2 will take place while all other player complete Rounds 29 through 31 to determine their final standing.

*Finals Round 3 (and Rounds 4-5 if needed) will be streamed at the conclusion of the Prize Ceremony for non-finalists.

=== Early and Late Bird Format ===

Chew pairings will be in effect (with no fixed initial schedule), with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

No division will have more than 16 players. If four or more players prefer [[Collins]], they will play in a separate Collins division.

== Check-In ==

To play in the first round on Saturday morning, you must check in between 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 17, 2026.

You may ask a friend to check in for you by proxy if you cannot check in in person.
*If possible, please specify the name of the proxy when you register.
*Otherwise, email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org] to notify us in advance of proxy arrangements.
*If you check in by proxy, but do not show up to play, then neither you nor your proxy will be permitted to check in by proxy at future events.
 
If you do not check in before the desk closes at 6:00 P.M., you may join the championship in progress as soon as it is convenient for the pairings staff to add you back in; this may not take place before Sunday morning.

No refund will be issued to latecomers.

When you check in, you will be given an announcement sheet. This is to reduce the number of announcements that have to be made on Saturday morning, so that the event can get underway quickly. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the announcements and tournament schedule.

== Schedule ==
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!Date / Time
!Event
!Entry Fee
|-
|class= date|Fri July 17 - 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
|class= event|SPC Check In
|class= fee|N/A
|-
|class= date|Fri July 17 - 12:00 Noon
|class= event|SPC Early Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW
|class= fee|$20
|-
|class= date|Sat July 18 to Wed July 22
 
9:00 A.M. for AM sessions / 2:30 P.M. for PM sessions
|class= event|SPC Main Event - 31 games - NWL & CSW
 
Sat to Tues - 7 games / day -- Wed - 3 games
 
Best of 5 Playoff for top 2 in Div 1 Wed
|class= fee|$250
|-
|class= date|Thu July 23 - 10:00 A.M.
|class= event|SPC Late Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW
|class= fee|$20
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This schedule may be modified to add new events or possibly to change room locations. Also, until about a month before the event, it should be considered an early draft, with only the times for registration and the main event to be set in stone. Once the event begins, please check the schedule for changes at the beginning of each day.

All events will take place at Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex.

=== Friday, July 17, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Registration (Convention Center Lobby)
; 12:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M.
: Early bird tournament (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.–5:30 P.M.
: Staff meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Saturday, July 18, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 1–4 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:25 P.M.–2:30 P.M.
: Group Photos - School Scrabble/Youth Players (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 5–7 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #1 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Duplicate Scrabble (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)


=== Sunday, July 19, 2026 ===
'''HOMETOWN SUNDAY! Rep your hometown!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - Past Champions/Division Winners (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 8–11 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.–2:15 P.M.
: Directors meeting hosted by [[Ted Gest|Ted Gest]] (Taft A)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 12–14 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #2 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: Evening Musicale (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Monday, July 20, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - SPC Staff (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 15–18 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 19–21 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #3 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Town Hall meeting (Taft A)
; 8:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: 2026 SPC Trivia Contest (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Tuesday, July 21, 2026 ===
'''SCRABBLE SWAG TUESDAY! Wear your Scrabble Championship or Scrabble-related swag!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - International Players and Family Members (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 22–25 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 26–28 (Exhibit Hall)
; 6:30 P.M.–10:00 P.M.
: Advisory Board Dinner Meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #4 (Taft B)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:00 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 29–31 - Non-Finalists (Exhibit Hall)
; 10:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 1 (Exhibit Hall)
; 11:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 2 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.
: Prize Ceremony - All Prizes Except Finalists (Taft)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 3 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals Viewing, joined in progress (Taft)
; 3:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 4 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 5 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; Immediately following
: Prize Ceremony NWL Division 1 & CSW Division 1 Finalists (Taft)

=== Thursday, July 23, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
: Late Bird Tournament (Exhibit Hall)

== Hotel/Travel Information ==

[[Image:Cedar_Rapids_Doubletree.png|center|320px]]

=== Hotel Registration ===

The official event hotel is the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cidccdt-doubletree-cedar-rapids-convention-complex/ Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids] (350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401).

Tournament entrants are eligible for our group rate of '''$145 per night (plus applicable taxes)''' for King or Double Queen accommodations.

''The hotel is currently renovating all rooms and upgrading all rooms with 2 beds to have Queen beds.''

You can register online at this [https://book.passkey.com/e/51158906 link] or call 319-731-4512 and mention the 2026 NASPA Scrabble Championship.

'''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 17, 2026. After that date, rooms may be available at the hotel's prevailing room rates.

As noted [[#Commuter / Facility Fee|above]], players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter/facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum).

=== Hotel Room Features ===

* Complimentary Wifi
* Rooms with desks, refrigerators, and coffeemakers
* Microwaves available in common areas and some rooms
* 10% discount at 350 First for all meals and in the Lounge
* $15 daily food and beverage credit for Diamond and Gold Hilton Honors members
* 3 P.M. check-in and 12 P.M. check-out
* Early arrival / late departure up to 3 days before / after event dates
* Free cancellation 48 hours before 3:00 P.M. of check-in date
* Chocolate chip cookie on check-in

=== Hotel Amenities ===

* Indoor Pool and Fitness Center
* Top floor restaurant overlooking downtown area
* Discounted self-parking - $5/day - In/out privileges
* Complimentary shuttle to/from airport and within 5-mile radius of hotel

=== Cedar Rapids ===

Cedar Rapids bills itself as the City of Five Seasons - an invitation to slow down and take the time to enjoy the seasons. You'll find the city abundant with sites, activities and events, including:

* Minor League Baseball - [https://www.milb.com/cedar-rapids Cedar Rapids Kernels], who will be in town our opening weekend.
* Cedar River Trail - A 12 mile trail past Cedar Lake and Cedar River that runs through downtown.
* Indian Creek Nature Center - 4 miles of hiking.
*Museums - Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, The National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library, and the African American Museum of Iowa.
* NewBo City Market - Year round public market for shopping, dining and events.
* 20+ restaurants, bars, and breweries within walking distance

=== Where to Eat ===

Thanks to Cedar Rapids local [[Paul Wood]] for some tips on where to eat near the SPC!

====Coffee Shops Within 10 Minute Walk====

* [https://www.dashcoffeeroasters.com/ Dash Coffee Roasters] - Great craft coffee and breakfast, located at 120 3rd Ave SW. Open 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm Saturday. I have had early morning coffee and good food - well priced.
* [https://brewhemia.com/ Brewhemia] - Located in the NewBo district (a relatively new mall with a variety of vendors) with excellent coffee and simple but very delicious food. Open Tuesday to Sunday 8am to 2pm.
* [https://coffeerepubliccr.com/ Coffee Republic] - Located right downtown for quick, local coffee. Open 7am to 4pm. Good value and great atmosphere. I have had great lunches here.
* [https://craftdcr.com/ Craft'd] - Offering excellent coffee, breakfast, and a good space for working. All well priced. Open 7am to 2pm Monday to Friday, 7am to 2pm Saturday, and 8am to 1pm Sunday. I have not tried the Sunday menu.

===Getting to Cedar Rapids===

Located just 70 miles from the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids is positioned conveniently and centrally between six of the Midwest's major metropolitan areas: Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is a small-to-medium regional airport served by several carriers, including American, Delta, and United. You can fly nonstop from many major hubs (including Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Phoenix), and from virtually any US city you can reach CID with one connection via a major hub.

The hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

===Traveling From Outside the United States===

Players traveling to the SPC from outside the United States may require a [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html visitor visa] to enter the United States.

It is your responsibility to determine if you need a visitor visa or other documentation. Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] if you need an invitation letter to support your application process.

Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can list the SPC director, Art Moore (P.O. Box 1217, Ocoee, FL 34761), as the US Point of Contact on the [https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ ESTA application].

=== Roommate Wanted ===

If you need a roommate and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_Roommate_Request 2026 SPC Roommate Request Form].

'''Ron Barker''' is seeking a non-snoring roommate to share a room at the Cedar Rapids Doubletree from 7/17 to 7/22. You can reach Ron by email (rlb3637@protonmail.com) or phone (208-807-9082).



IMPORTANT: When you get your roommate, please contact the committee so we can remove your listing.

=== Ride Wanted ===

If you need a ride/rider to or from the championship, and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_ride_request 2026 SPC Ride Request Form].


IMPORTANT: When you get your ride/rider, please contact the committee so we can remove your request.

== The Rose Award ==

Bob and Andi Schoenman, creators of Protiles, honor Rose Kreiswirth's memory. Rose was an expert Scrabble® player for over 30 years and cherished the game for its educational values. An accomplished player, Rose was as well known for her sense of fairness and her congeniality as she was for her competitiveness.

'''The [[Rose Award]]''' will be awarded each year at the Scrabble Players Championship to a female player who, in the opinion of the judges, best exemplifies the fierce competitiveness and compassion that we remember Rose for. Thank you, Bob and Andi Schoenman!

== Other Donors ==

If you are interested in donating prizes to the Scrabble Players Championship or otherwise supporting the championship, please email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].

== Sponsors ==

For information about sponsorship opportunities at the championship, please contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Vendors ==

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 [[Media:2026_Vendor_Agreement.pdf|NASPA 2026 Vendor Agreement]] and send both executed copies to Art Moore via [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org 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 [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Staff ==
; '''Director'''
: [[Arthur Moore|Art Moore]]
; '''Assistant to the Director'''
: [[Diane Moore]]
;'''Webmaster'''
: [[John Chew]]
:
;'''Master of Ceremonies'''
: [[Alan Stern]]
:
; '''Division Leaders'''
: Division 1: [[Jeffrey Nelson]]
: Division 2: [[Chris Sjoholm]]
: Division 3: [[David Klionsky]]
: Division 4: [[John Merlau]]
: Collins: [[Jason Idalski]]
:
;'''Media and Coverage'''
: NWL Stream Producer: Christian Kay
: NWL Stream Producer: Andrew Kay
: CSW Stream Producer: [[Josh Greenway]]
: Tableau Artiste: [[Daniel Stock]]


== Volunteers ==

Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, registration, and tear down. Volunteers receive a free event T-shirt. [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/spc_volunteer Sign up here.]

== SPC Satellite Events ==
A complimentary 2026 SPC registration will be awarded to one player for every 50 players participating in an SPC Satellite Event.

An SPC Satellite Event must have at least 13 rounds over multiple days and at least 50 players across all divisions in the specific event.

Full details about the program can be found [[SPC Satellite Event |here]].

== Further Information ==

This page will be updated as the event draws nearer.
If you have urgent questions about the event, please
email the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

SPC Satellite Event

2026-03-24T19:23:17Z

Judycole: /* 2026 SPC Satellite Events */ Added Josh Sokol

To celebrate and promote multi-day tournaments, the [[Championship Committee]] established the '''Scrabble Players Championship (SPC) Satellite Event''' program.

To qualify for the Satellite Event program, an event must meet the following criteria:
* Take place over multiple days
* Contain a minimum of 13 rounds
* Have at least 50 players across all divisions in the specific event
* Be fully rated
* Occur before the close of registration for the SPC
** The Championship Committee reserves the right to terminate the program early if registrations for the SPC approach the attendance cap, if any. Spaces will be reserved for any later events already designated as Satellite Events.
 
If a tournament has multiple events (Early Bird, Main Event, Late Bird, etc.), each event must qualify separately. For example, the total number of players in all events cannot be used to meet the 50-player requirement.

The Championship Committee will award a complimentary SPC registration to one player for every 50 players participating in an SPC Satellite Event. The SPC Satellite Event director can decide how to award the SPC registration - e.g., as a prize to a top player or as a raffle prize for all players or among division winners.
* The SPC registration must be awarded to a player in the event.
* The director cannot retain the SPC registration for personal use unless the director is also playing in the event and thereby qualifies for the prize.
 
Directors should register their interest in designating events as Satellite Events when requesting sanctioning of the tournament.
* If a qualifying event is already sanctioned, directors should email the Championship Committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org] to add the event to the program.
* The [[calendar | Tournament Listing]] will designate the event as an SPC Satellite Event.
 
Winners of an SPC Satellite Event will receive a complimentary Main Event registration to the SPC and will be recognized there.
* The prize covers registration for the Main Event only. Winners are responsible for other costs, such as travel, lodging, commuter fees, Early Bird, etc.
* If a winner has already registered and paid for the SPC, the winner will be given the option to:
** Receive a credit on their NASPA account
** Receive a refund
* If a winner cannot attend the SPC, the winner will receive a credit on their NASPA account.
 
After the SPC Satellite Event, the director must promptly provide the name and contact information of the winner(s) to the Championship Committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].

If you have questions about the SPC Satellite Program, you can email the Championship Committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].

== 2026 SPC Satellite Events ==

{|
!align = "left" |Tournament
!Date
!Winner(s)
|-
!align = "left" |Toronto (ON)
|September 13, 2025 to September 14, 2025
|[[Eric Peters]]
|-
!align = "left" |Wilmington (DE)
|October 18, 2025 to October 19, 2025
|[[Peter Filandro]]
|-
!align = "left" |Manhattan (NY)
|November 15, 2025 to November 16, 2025
|[[Dianne Wittman]]
|-
!align = "left" |Belleville (ON)
|December 13, 2025 to December 14, 2025
|[[Ben Lam]]
|-
!align = "left" |Atlantic City (NJ)
|January 31, 2026 to February 2, 2026
|[[David Engelhardt]]
|-
!align = "left" |Poughkeepsie (NY)
|March 14, 2026 to March 15, 2026
|[[Josh Sokol]]
|-
|}

== 2025 SPC Satellite Events ==

{|
!align = "left" |Tournament
!Date
!Winner(s)
|-
!align = "left" |Albany (NY)
|July 4, 2024 to July 7, 2024
|[[Annette Obrestad]] and [[Anthony Ikolo]]
|-
!align = "left" |Lake George (NY)
|October 18, 2024 to October 20, 2024
|[[BJ Premore]], [[David Spargo]], and [[Kevin Burbridge]]
|-
!align = "left" |Gananoque (ON)
|November 16, 2024 to November 17, 2024
|[[Bradley Whitmarsh]]
|-
!align = "left" |Albany (NY)
|December 29, 2024 to January 1, 2025
|[[Noah Goldstein]] and [[Tim Weiss]]
|-
!align = "left" |Atlantic City (NJ)
|February 1, 2025 to February 3, 2025
|[[Kevin Gauthier]]
|-
!align = "left" |Belleville (ON)
|February 28, 2025 to March 2, 2025
|[[Steve Ozorio]]
|-
!align = "left" |Poughkeepsie (NY)
|March 15, 2025 to March 16, 2025
|[[Heather Drumm]]
|-
!align = "left" |Wilmington (DE)
|April 25, 2025 to April 27, 2025
|[[Cheryl Kagan]]
|-
!align = "left" |Niagara Falls (ON)
|May 17, 2025 to May 19, 2025
|[[Cheryl Melvin]]
|-
!align = "left" |Manhattan (NY)
|May 24, 2025 to MAy 25, 2025
|[[Jeremy Hall]]
|-
|}

== 2024 SPC Satellite Events ==

{|
!align = "left" |Tournament
!Date
!Winner(s)
|-
!align = "left" |Lake George (NY)
|Oct 13 to 15, 2023
|[[Deen Hergott]] and [[Niel Gan]]
|-
!align = "left" |Asheville (NC)
|Nov 4 to 5, 2023
|[[Raina Scura]] and [[Peggy Altazan]]
|-
!align = "left" |Gananoque (ON)
|Nov 18, 2023 to Nov 19, 2023
|[[Mad Palazzo]]
|-
!align = "left" |Albany (NY)
|Dec 28, 2023 to Jan 1, 2024
|[[Jonathan Lindh]] and [[Tim Weiss]]
|-
!align = "left" |Atlantic City (NJ)
|Feb 3, 2024 to Feb 5, 2024
|[[Judy Cole]]
|-
!align = "left" |Belleville (ON)
|Mar 2, 2024 to Mar 3, 2024
|[[George Macaulay | George Macaulay]]
|-
!align = "left" |Poughkeepsie (NY)
|Mar 15, 2024 to Mar 17, 2024
|[[Michael Fleck]]
|-
!align = "left" |Wilmington (DE)
|Apr 19, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024
|[[Judy Horn]]
|-
!align = "left" |Niagara Falls (ON)
|May 18, 2024 to May 20, 2024
|[[Lindsey Dimmick]] and [[Joshua Sokol]]
|-
|}

== 2023 SPC Satellite Events ==

{|
!align = "left" |Tournament
!Date
!Winner(s)
|-
!align = "left" |Lake George (NY)
|Oct 14 to 16, 2022
|[[Daniel Blake]] and [[Hannah Lieberman]]
|-
!align = "left" |Albany (NY)
|Dec 30, 2022 to Jan 2, 2023
|[[Heather Drumm]]
|-
!align = "left" |Atlantic City (NJ)
|Feb 4, 2023 to Feb 6, 2023
|[[Judy Cole]]
|-
!align = "left" |Kingston (ON)
|Feb 17, 2023 to Feb 20, 2023
|[[Max Panitch]]
|-
!align = "left" |Poughkeepsie (NY)
|Mar 25, 2023 to Mar 26, 2023
|[[Ejike Osondu]]
|-
!align = "left" |Atlanta (GA)
|Apr 29, 2023 to Apr 30, 2023
|[[Samuel Chetty]]
|-
!align = "left" |Montreal (QC)
|May 5, 2023 to May 7, 2023
|[[Sheila Prakash]]
|-
!align = "left" |Niagara Falls (ON)
|May 20, 2023 to May 22, 2023
|[[Marcela Kadanka]]
|-
|}

== 2022 SPC Satellite Events ==

{|
!align = "left" |Tournament
!Date
!Winner(s)
|-
!align = "left" |Lake George (NY)
|Oct 15 to 17, 2021
|[[Martin Gold |Marty Gold]]
|-
!align = "left" |New Orleans (LA)
|Jan 15 to 17, 2022
|[[Michael Baker]]
|-
!align = "left" |Atlantic City (NJ)
|Feb 5 to 7, 2022
|[[Beth Mix]]
|-
!align = "left" |Kingston (ON)
|Mar 15 to 17, 2022
|[[Agnes Kramer]]
|-
!align = "left" |Montreal (QC)
|May 28 to 29, 2022
|[[Sylvia Polson]]
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!align = "left" |Albany (NY)
|Jul 1 to 4, 2022
|[[Vera Bigall]]
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2026 Scrabble Players Championship

2026-03-21T04:51:15Z

Judycole: /* Roommate Wanted */

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The '''2026 Scrabble Players Championship''' (SPC) will take place in '''Cedar Rapids, Iowa''' at the Doubletree Convention Complex from '''July 18 to 22, 2026'''.

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'''This webpage is subject to change and will be updated regularly as the plans are finalized.'''

== Important Dates ==
* February 28, 2026 - End of free T-shirt with registration
* May 31, 2026 - End of regular registration (base entry fee increases $50)
* June 17, 2026 - Room block closes at the Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids
* June 30, 2026 - End of Qualification Rating period
* '''June 30, 2026''' - Close of registration (no refunds granted after this date)
 
''Cutoffs effective 11:59pm EDT''

== Registration ==

This section describes in detail the various terms and conditions of registration, most of which are also discussed on the [{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2026/reg/index.html registration form].

=== Eligibility ===

To play in the SPC, you must (1) be a NASPA [[membership|member]], and (2) have played in an officially sanctioned Scrabble tournament to earn an official tournament [[rating]].
If you live in the United States or Canada, that rating should be a NASPA rating; if you live elsewhere, it may be a [[WESPA]] rating or other comparable national rating.

==== Qualification Rating ====

Placement into respective divisions is determined by your Qualification Rating (QR).

Your QR consists of the '''highest rating attained at the end of any NASPA NWL or Collins (CSW)''' rated tournament that finished during the period from August 8, 2025 (the date of the 2025 SPC Early Bird) to June 30, 2026.

If you have a rating, but do not play during this period, your QR is the higher of your unchanged current NWL or CSW rating.

For players who have ratings in both lexica, '''the higher peak or current rating will be used''' in most cases. For example, a player whose computed QR is 1810 in CSW and 1600 in NWL will use 1810 as the QR for division placement in either CSW or NWL.

* If, however, a player has played exclusively in one lexicon for the past 3 years - that is, since 7/14/2023 - and registers to play in that lexicon, only the QR for that lexicon will be used.

==== NWL Divisions ====

Four NWL divisions will be offered, divided by QR.

Playups are allowed within 100 points to the Championship Division (Division 1). Unlimited playups are allowed in the other divisions.

*If your QR is 1800 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If your QR is in the range 1700–1799, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1450–1699, you must play in Division 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1150–1449, you can play in Division 2 or 3.
*If your QR is below 1150, you can play in Division 2, 3, or 4.

==== Collins Divisions ====

There will be 2 Collins divisions, divided by QR.

*If your QR is 1600 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If it is 1599 or below, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
 
Players who only have a WESPA rating will be permitted to play in Division 1 or 2 if that rating is 1499 or below.

If there are fewer than 20 players registered in either division as of June 16, 2026, the divisions will be automatically combined into a single division. Players wishing to switch to NWL after divisions are combined will be allowed to do so at no charge.

The Collins division will be run using NASPA rules, except that the Collins lexicon will be used and the challenge penalty will be 5 points per word. The Collins division will rated by both NASPA and WESPA.

=== Entry Fees ===

The base entry fee for all divisions is $250.

The Early and Late Birds each have a separate entry fee - $20.

Youths, defined as those whose 18th birthday is on or after July 18, 2026, pay 1/2 of the base entry fee - $125.

The above fees will be increased by $50 after May 31, 2026. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on June 5, 2026, would pay $300, while a youth would pay $175.

Players accepted after the close of registration on June 30, 2026 must pay a $75 late penalty. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on July 4, 2026, would pay $375, while a youth would pay $250. Acceptance of registrants after June 30, 2026 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.

=== Commuter / Facility Fee ===

'''Players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter / facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum per event).'''

*Players booked at a host hotel but outside of the room block will be subject to the commuter fee.
*The commuter fee does not apply to those local to the area (Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Combined Metropolitan Area - the "Corridor").
 
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 the championship must pay the full commuter fee and may then apply for a refund of $20 per day stayed at a host hotel after the conclusion of the championship, by providing the Championship Committee with hotel confirmation number and dates of stay.

=== Registration Form Tips ===

* Before you click Review, make sure that all section headings are green.
* If any section headings are pink, you still need to answer 1 or more questions in that section. The answer spaces for those question will be red.
* Click the question mark next to a prompt for more information.
* If you will be staying in the event hotel but have not yet booked a reservation, enter UNKNOWN as your confirmation code.
* Once you click Review, you will see the option to pay now via credit card or to pay later. Your payment must be received by May 31st to avoid additional fees.
* If you need to change your registration, contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee]. Do not register again.

=== Payment Options ===
You can pay at the time you register via credit card (Visa or MasterCard - US funds).

====Paying After You Register====
If you choose to pay later, the following options are available:

* Make an online payment to NASPA - Use our [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/quickpay.pl Miscellaneous Payment Tool] to pay via credit card. We recommend that you notify the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] so that we can mark you as paid.
* Mail a check or money order (US funds) to NASPA at 48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056.
* Use Interac e-Transfer to pay in Canadian funds - Contact [mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org us] for current exchange rates and recipient information.
* Transfer the funds via wire transfer - Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] for instructions and recipient information.
 
Click [[Payment | here]] for more information about payment options.

=== Registration Changes ===

Registration changes are subject to the following conditions:

* '''Division changes are subject to a $25 fee.''' Fee will be waived if request is sent within 24 hours of initial registration.
* After registration closes on June 30, 2026, if your request would increase the number of players who may have byes (i.e., if you would make two divisions odd or would make a smaller division odd), you will be wait listed until this is not the case.
 
If your rating rises above the limit for the SPC division in which you registered, you will automatically be moved to the lowest division for which you qualify.

'''To modify your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

=== Refunds ===

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, 2026'''. No refunds will be issued after this date.

'''To cancel your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

== Conditions ==

=== Rules, Code, and Terms/Conditions ===
By registering for the SPC, you agree to abide by the tournament rules and NASPA [[Code of Conduct]] and and to comply with the [[2026 Scrabble Players Championship Terms and Conditions]].

The Scrabble Players Championship will use the current [[Official Tournament Rules | 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.

=== Minor Release ===
A signed [[Media:Minor_Consent_and_Release_2026.pdf | Minor Release and Consent Form]] is required for all players under age 18 as of July 18, 2026. The form may be downloaded and submitted in advance or executed by a parent or guardian at registration.

=== Equipment Required ===
Participants in the Scrabble Players Championship 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.

=== Changes ===
The [[Championship Committee]] reserves the right to modify the above to account for unforeseen special circumstances.

== Tournament Format ==

=== Main Event ===
Players will be paired using [[tsh]], with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

The winners of the top divisions in both NWL and CSW lexicons shall be determined as follows:

*After Round 28, the top two players (as determined by record and spread) will enter a best of five playoff to determine champion and runner-up.

*Finals Round 1 and 2 will take place while all other player complete Rounds 29 through 31 to determine their final standing.

*Finals Round 3 (and Rounds 4-5 if needed) will be streamed at the conclusion of the Prize Ceremony for non-finalists.

=== Early and Late Bird Format ===

Chew pairings will be in effect (with no fixed initial schedule), with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

No division will have more than 16 players. If four or more players prefer [[Collins]], they will play in a separate Collins division.

== Check-In ==

To play in the first round on Saturday morning, you must check in between 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 17, 2026.

You may ask a friend to check in for you by proxy if you cannot check in in person.
*If possible, please specify the name of the proxy when you register.
*Otherwise, email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org] to notify us in advance of proxy arrangements.
*If you check in by proxy, but do not show up to play, then neither you nor your proxy will be permitted to check in by proxy at future events.
 
If you do not check in before the desk closes at 6:00 P.M., you may join the championship in progress as soon as it is convenient for the pairings staff to add you back in; this may not take place before Sunday morning.

No refund will be issued to latecomers.

When you check in, you will be given an announcement sheet. This is to reduce the number of announcements that have to be made on Saturday morning, so that the event can get underway quickly. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the announcements and tournament schedule.

== Schedule ==
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9:00 A.M. for AM sessions / 2:30 P.M. for PM sessions
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This schedule may be modified to add new events or possibly to change room locations. Also, until about a month before the event, it should be considered an early draft, with only the times for registration and the main event to be set in stone. Once the event begins, please check the schedule for changes at the beginning of each day.

All events will take place at Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex.

=== Friday, July 17, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Registration (Convention Center Lobby)
; 12:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M.
: Early bird tournament (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.–5:30 P.M.
: Staff meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Saturday, July 18, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 1–4 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:25 P.M.–2:30 P.M.
: Group Photos - School Scrabble/Youth Players (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 5–7 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #1 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Duplicate Scrabble (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)


=== Sunday, July 19, 2026 ===
'''HOMETOWN SUNDAY! Rep your hometown!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - Past Champions/Division Winners (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 8–11 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.–2:15 P.M.
: Directors meeting hosted by [[Ted Gest|Ted Gest]] (Taft A)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 12–14 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #2 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: Evening Musicale (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Monday, July 20, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - SPC Staff (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 15–18 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 19–21 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #3 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Town Hall meeting (Taft A)
; 8:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: 2026 SPC Trivia Contest (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Tuesday, July 21, 2026 ===
'''SCRABBLE SWAG TUESDAY! Wear your Scrabble Championship or Scrabble-related swag!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - International Players and Family Members (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 22–25 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 26–28 (Exhibit Hall)
; 6:30 P.M.–10:00 P.M.
: Advisory Board Dinner Meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #4 (Taft B)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:00 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 29–31 - Non-Finalists (Exhibit Hall)
; 10:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 1 (Exhibit Hall)
; 11:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 2 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.
: Prize Ceremony - All Prizes Except Finalists (Taft)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 3 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals Viewing, joined in progress (Taft)
; 3:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 4 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 5 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; Immediately following
: Prize Ceremony NWL Division 1 & CSW Division 1 Finalists (Taft)

=== Thursday, July 23, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
: Late Bird Tournament (Exhibit Hall)

== Hotel/Travel Information ==

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=== Hotel Registration ===

The official event hotel is the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cidccdt-doubletree-cedar-rapids-convention-complex/ Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids] (350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401).

Tournament entrants are eligible for our group rate of '''$145 per night (plus applicable taxes)''' for King or Double Queen accommodations.

''The hotel is currently renovating all rooms and upgrading all rooms with 2 beds to have Queen beds.''

You can register online at this [https://book.passkey.com/e/51158906 link] or call 319-731-4512 and mention the 2026 NASPA Scrabble Championship.

'''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 17, 2026. After that date, rooms may be available at the hotel's prevailing room rates.

As noted [[#Commuter / Facility Fee|above]], players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter/facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum).

=== Hotel Room Features ===

* Complimentary Wifi
* Rooms with desks, refrigerators, and coffeemakers
* Microwaves available in common areas and some rooms
* 10% discount at 350 First for all meals and in the Lounge
* $15 daily food and beverage credit for Diamond and Gold Hilton Honors members
* 3 P.M. check-in and 12 P.M. check-out
* Early arrival / late departure up to 3 days before / after event dates
* Free cancellation 48 hours before 3:00 P.M. of check-in date
* Chocolate chip cookie on check-in

=== Hotel Amenities ===

* Indoor Pool and Fitness Center
* Top floor restaurant overlooking downtown area
* Discounted self-parking - $5/day - In/out privileges
* Complimentary shuttle to/from airport and within 5-mile radius of hotel

=== Cedar Rapids ===

Cedar Rapids bills itself as the City of Five Seasons - an invitation to slow down and take the time to enjoy the seasons. You'll find the city abundant with sites, activities and events, including:

* Minor League Baseball - [https://www.milb.com/cedar-rapids Cedar Rapids Kernels], who will be in town our opening weekend.
* Cedar River Trail - A 12 mile trail past Cedar Lake and Cedar River that runs through downtown.
* Indian Creek Nature Center - 4 miles of hiking.
*Museums - Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, The National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library, and the African American Museum of Iowa.
* NewBo City Market - Year round public market for shopping, dining and events.
* 20+ restaurants, bars, and breweries within walking distance

===Getting to Cedar Rapids===

Located just 70 miles from the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids is positioned conveniently and centrally between six of the Midwest's major metropolitan areas: Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is a small-to-medium regional airport served by several carriers, including American, Delta, and United. You can fly nonstop from many major hubs (including Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Phoenix), and from virtually any US city you can reach CID with one connection via a major hub.

The hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

===Traveling From Outside the United States===

Players traveling to the SPC from outside the United States may require a [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html visitor visa] to enter the United States.

It is your responsibility to determine if you need a visitor visa or other documentation. Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] if you need an invitation letter to support your application process.

Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can list the SPC director, Art Moore (P.O. Box 1217, Ocoee, FL 34761), as the US Point of Contact on the [https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ ESTA application].

=== Roommate Wanted ===

If you need a roommate and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_Roommate_Request 2026 SPC Roommate Request Form].

'''Ron Barker''' is seeking a non-snoring roommate to share a room at the Cedar Rapids Doubletree from 7/17 to 7/22. You can reach Ron by email (rlb3637@protonmail.com) or phone (208-807-9082).



IMPORTANT: When you get your roommate, please contact the committee so we can remove your listing.

=== Ride Wanted ===

If you need a ride/rider to or from the championship, and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_ride_request 2026 SPC Ride Request Form].


IMPORTANT: When you get your ride/rider, please contact the committee so we can remove your request.

== The Rose Award ==

Bob and Andi Schoenman, creators of Protiles, honor Rose Kreiswirth's memory. Rose was an expert Scrabble® player for over 30 years and cherished the game for its educational values. An accomplished player, Rose was as well known for her sense of fairness and her congeniality as she was for her competitiveness.

'''The [[Rose Award]]''' will be awarded each year at the Scrabble Players Championship to a female player who, in the opinion of the judges, best exemplifies the fierce competitiveness and compassion that we remember Rose for. Thank you, Bob and Andi Schoenman!

== Other Donors ==

If you are interested in donating prizes to the Scrabble Players Championship or otherwise supporting the championship, please email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].

== Sponsors ==

For information about sponsorship opportunities at the championship, please contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Vendors ==

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 [[Media:2026_Vendor_Agreement.pdf|NASPA 2026 Vendor Agreement]] and send both executed copies to Art Moore via [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org 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 [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Staff ==
; '''Director'''
: [[Arthur Moore|Art Moore]]
; '''Assistant to the Director'''
: [[Diane Moore]]
;'''Webmaster'''
: [[John Chew]]
:
;'''Master of Ceremonies'''
: [[Alan Stern]]
:
; '''Division Leaders'''
: Division 1: [[Jeffrey Nelson]]
: Division 2: [[Chris Sjoholm]]
: Division 3: [[David Klionsky]]
: Division 4: [[John Merlau]]
: Collins: [[Jason Idalski]]
:
;'''Media and Coverage'''
: NWL Stream Producer: Christian Kay
: NWL Stream Producer: Andrew Kay
: CSW Stream Producer: [[Josh Greenway]]
: Tableau Artiste: [[Daniel Stock]]


== Volunteers ==

Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, registration, and tear down. Volunteers receive a free event T-shirt. [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/spc_volunteer Sign up here.]

== SPC Satellite Events ==
A complimentary 2026 SPC registration will be awarded to one player for every 50 players participating in an SPC Satellite Event.

An SPC Satellite Event must have at least 13 rounds over multiple days and at least 50 players across all divisions in the specific event.

Full details about the program can be found [[SPC Satellite Event |here]].

== Further Information ==

This page will be updated as the event draws nearer.
If you have urgent questions about the event, please
email the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

2026 Scrabble Players Championship

2026-03-21T04:50:52Z

Judycole: /* Roommate Wanted */ ron barker

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The '''2026 Scrabble Players Championship''' (SPC) will take place in '''Cedar Rapids, Iowa''' at the Doubletree Convention Complex from '''July 18 to 22, 2026'''.

<a target=_new href="https://scrabbleplayers.org/tourneys/2026/reg/" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">Register</a>
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'''This webpage is subject to change and will be updated regularly as the plans are finalized.'''

== Important Dates ==
* February 28, 2026 - End of free T-shirt with registration
* May 31, 2026 - End of regular registration (base entry fee increases $50)
* June 17, 2026 - Room block closes at the Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids
* June 30, 2026 - End of Qualification Rating period
* '''June 30, 2026''' - Close of registration (no refunds granted after this date)
 
''Cutoffs effective 11:59pm EDT''

== Registration ==

This section describes in detail the various terms and conditions of registration, most of which are also discussed on the [{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2026/reg/index.html registration form].

=== Eligibility ===

To play in the SPC, you must (1) be a NASPA [[membership|member]], and (2) have played in an officially sanctioned Scrabble tournament to earn an official tournament [[rating]].
If you live in the United States or Canada, that rating should be a NASPA rating; if you live elsewhere, it may be a [[WESPA]] rating or other comparable national rating.

==== Qualification Rating ====

Placement into respective divisions is determined by your Qualification Rating (QR).

Your QR consists of the '''highest rating attained at the end of any NASPA NWL or Collins (CSW)''' rated tournament that finished during the period from August 8, 2025 (the date of the 2025 SPC Early Bird) to June 30, 2026.

If you have a rating, but do not play during this period, your QR is the higher of your unchanged current NWL or CSW rating.

For players who have ratings in both lexica, '''the higher peak or current rating will be used''' in most cases. For example, a player whose computed QR is 1810 in CSW and 1600 in NWL will use 1810 as the QR for division placement in either CSW or NWL.

* If, however, a player has played exclusively in one lexicon for the past 3 years - that is, since 7/14/2023 - and registers to play in that lexicon, only the QR for that lexicon will be used.

==== NWL Divisions ====

Four NWL divisions will be offered, divided by QR.

Playups are allowed within 100 points to the Championship Division (Division 1). Unlimited playups are allowed in the other divisions.

*If your QR is 1800 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If your QR is in the range 1700–1799, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1450–1699, you must play in Division 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1150–1449, you can play in Division 2 or 3.
*If your QR is below 1150, you can play in Division 2, 3, or 4.

==== Collins Divisions ====

There will be 2 Collins divisions, divided by QR.

*If your QR is 1600 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If it is 1599 or below, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
 
Players who only have a WESPA rating will be permitted to play in Division 1 or 2 if that rating is 1499 or below.

If there are fewer than 20 players registered in either division as of June 16, 2026, the divisions will be automatically combined into a single division. Players wishing to switch to NWL after divisions are combined will be allowed to do so at no charge.

The Collins division will be run using NASPA rules, except that the Collins lexicon will be used and the challenge penalty will be 5 points per word. The Collins division will rated by both NASPA and WESPA.

=== Entry Fees ===

The base entry fee for all divisions is $250.

The Early and Late Birds each have a separate entry fee - $20.

Youths, defined as those whose 18th birthday is on or after July 18, 2026, pay 1/2 of the base entry fee - $125.

The above fees will be increased by $50 after May 31, 2026. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on June 5, 2026, would pay $300, while a youth would pay $175.

Players accepted after the close of registration on June 30, 2026 must pay a $75 late penalty. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on July 4, 2026, would pay $375, while a youth would pay $250. Acceptance of registrants after June 30, 2026 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.

=== Commuter / Facility Fee ===

'''Players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter / facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum per event).'''

*Players booked at a host hotel but outside of the room block will be subject to the commuter fee.
*The commuter fee does not apply to those local to the area (Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Combined Metropolitan Area - the "Corridor").
 
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 the championship must pay the full commuter fee and may then apply for a refund of $20 per day stayed at a host hotel after the conclusion of the championship, by providing the Championship Committee with hotel confirmation number and dates of stay.

=== Registration Form Tips ===

* Before you click Review, make sure that all section headings are green.
* If any section headings are pink, you still need to answer 1 or more questions in that section. The answer spaces for those question will be red.
* Click the question mark next to a prompt for more information.
* If you will be staying in the event hotel but have not yet booked a reservation, enter UNKNOWN as your confirmation code.
* Once you click Review, you will see the option to pay now via credit card or to pay later. Your payment must be received by May 31st to avoid additional fees.
* If you need to change your registration, contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee]. Do not register again.

=== Payment Options ===
You can pay at the time you register via credit card (Visa or MasterCard - US funds).

====Paying After You Register====
If you choose to pay later, the following options are available:

* Make an online payment to NASPA - Use our [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/quickpay.pl Miscellaneous Payment Tool] to pay via credit card. We recommend that you notify the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] so that we can mark you as paid.
* Mail a check or money order (US funds) to NASPA at 48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056.
* Use Interac e-Transfer to pay in Canadian funds - Contact [mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org us] for current exchange rates and recipient information.
* Transfer the funds via wire transfer - Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] for instructions and recipient information.
 
Click [[Payment | here]] for more information about payment options.

=== Registration Changes ===

Registration changes are subject to the following conditions:

* '''Division changes are subject to a $25 fee.''' Fee will be waived if request is sent within 24 hours of initial registration.
* After registration closes on June 30, 2026, if your request would increase the number of players who may have byes (i.e., if you would make two divisions odd or would make a smaller division odd), you will be wait listed until this is not the case.
 
If your rating rises above the limit for the SPC division in which you registered, you will automatically be moved to the lowest division for which you qualify.

'''To modify your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

=== Refunds ===

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, 2026'''. No refunds will be issued after this date.

'''To cancel your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

== Conditions ==

=== Rules, Code, and Terms/Conditions ===
By registering for the SPC, you agree to abide by the tournament rules and NASPA [[Code of Conduct]] and and to comply with the [[2026 Scrabble Players Championship Terms and Conditions]].

The Scrabble Players Championship will use the current [[Official Tournament Rules | 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.

=== Minor Release ===
A signed [[Media:Minor_Consent_and_Release_2026.pdf | Minor Release and Consent Form]] is required for all players under age 18 as of July 18, 2026. The form may be downloaded and submitted in advance or executed by a parent or guardian at registration.

=== Equipment Required ===
Participants in the Scrabble Players Championship 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.

=== Changes ===
The [[Championship Committee]] reserves the right to modify the above to account for unforeseen special circumstances.

== Tournament Format ==

=== Main Event ===
Players will be paired using [[tsh]], with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

The winners of the top divisions in both NWL and CSW lexicons shall be determined as follows:

*After Round 28, the top two players (as determined by record and spread) will enter a best of five playoff to determine champion and runner-up.

*Finals Round 1 and 2 will take place while all other player complete Rounds 29 through 31 to determine their final standing.

*Finals Round 3 (and Rounds 4-5 if needed) will be streamed at the conclusion of the Prize Ceremony for non-finalists.

=== Early and Late Bird Format ===

Chew pairings will be in effect (with no fixed initial schedule), with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

No division will have more than 16 players. If four or more players prefer [[Collins]], they will play in a separate Collins division.

== Check-In ==

To play in the first round on Saturday morning, you must check in between 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 17, 2026.

You may ask a friend to check in for you by proxy if you cannot check in in person.
*If possible, please specify the name of the proxy when you register.
*Otherwise, email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org] to notify us in advance of proxy arrangements.
*If you check in by proxy, but do not show up to play, then neither you nor your proxy will be permitted to check in by proxy at future events.
 
If you do not check in before the desk closes at 6:00 P.M., you may join the championship in progress as soon as it is convenient for the pairings staff to add you back in; this may not take place before Sunday morning.

No refund will be issued to latecomers.

When you check in, you will be given an announcement sheet. This is to reduce the number of announcements that have to be made on Saturday morning, so that the event can get underway quickly. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the announcements and tournament schedule.

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|class= date|Fri July 17 - 12:00 Noon
|class= event|SPC Early Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW
|class= fee|$20
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|class= date|Sat July 18 to Wed July 22
 
9:00 A.M. for AM sessions / 2:30 P.M. for PM sessions
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Sat to Tues - 7 games / day -- Wed - 3 games
 
Best of 5 Playoff for top 2 in Div 1 Wed
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This schedule may be modified to add new events or possibly to change room locations. Also, until about a month before the event, it should be considered an early draft, with only the times for registration and the main event to be set in stone. Once the event begins, please check the schedule for changes at the beginning of each day.

All events will take place at Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex.

=== Friday, July 17, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Registration (Convention Center Lobby)
; 12:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M.
: Early bird tournament (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.–5:30 P.M.
: Staff meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Saturday, July 18, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 1–4 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:25 P.M.–2:30 P.M.
: Group Photos - School Scrabble/Youth Players (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 5–7 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #1 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Duplicate Scrabble (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)


=== Sunday, July 19, 2026 ===
'''HOMETOWN SUNDAY! Rep your hometown!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - Past Champions/Division Winners (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 8–11 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.–2:15 P.M.
: Directors meeting hosted by [[Ted Gest|Ted Gest]] (Taft A)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 12–14 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #2 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: Evening Musicale (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Monday, July 20, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - SPC Staff (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 15–18 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 19–21 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #3 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Town Hall meeting (Taft A)
; 8:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: 2026 SPC Trivia Contest (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Tuesday, July 21, 2026 ===
'''SCRABBLE SWAG TUESDAY! Wear your Scrabble Championship or Scrabble-related swag!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - International Players and Family Members (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 22–25 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 26–28 (Exhibit Hall)
; 6:30 P.M.–10:00 P.M.
: Advisory Board Dinner Meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #4 (Taft B)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:00 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 29–31 - Non-Finalists (Exhibit Hall)
; 10:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 1 (Exhibit Hall)
; 11:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 2 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.
: Prize Ceremony - All Prizes Except Finalists (Taft)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 3 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals Viewing, joined in progress (Taft)
; 3:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 4 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 5 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; Immediately following
: Prize Ceremony NWL Division 1 & CSW Division 1 Finalists (Taft)

=== Thursday, July 23, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
: Late Bird Tournament (Exhibit Hall)

== Hotel/Travel Information ==

[[Image:Cedar_Rapids_Doubletree.png|center|320px]]

=== Hotel Registration ===

The official event hotel is the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cidccdt-doubletree-cedar-rapids-convention-complex/ Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids] (350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401).

Tournament entrants are eligible for our group rate of '''$145 per night (plus applicable taxes)''' for King or Double Queen accommodations.

''The hotel is currently renovating all rooms and upgrading all rooms with 2 beds to have Queen beds.''

You can register online at this [https://book.passkey.com/e/51158906 link] or call 319-731-4512 and mention the 2026 NASPA Scrabble Championship.

'''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 17, 2026. After that date, rooms may be available at the hotel's prevailing room rates.

As noted [[#Commuter / Facility Fee|above]], players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter/facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum).

=== Hotel Room Features ===

* Complimentary Wifi
* Rooms with desks, refrigerators, and coffeemakers
* Microwaves available in common areas and some rooms
* 10% discount at 350 First for all meals and in the Lounge
* $15 daily food and beverage credit for Diamond and Gold Hilton Honors members
* 3 P.M. check-in and 12 P.M. check-out
* Early arrival / late departure up to 3 days before / after event dates
* Free cancellation 48 hours before 3:00 P.M. of check-in date
* Chocolate chip cookie on check-in

=== Hotel Amenities ===

* Indoor Pool and Fitness Center
* Top floor restaurant overlooking downtown area
* Discounted self-parking - $5/day - In/out privileges
* Complimentary shuttle to/from airport and within 5-mile radius of hotel

=== Cedar Rapids ===

Cedar Rapids bills itself as the City of Five Seasons - an invitation to slow down and take the time to enjoy the seasons. You'll find the city abundant with sites, activities and events, including:

* Minor League Baseball - [https://www.milb.com/cedar-rapids Cedar Rapids Kernels], who will be in town our opening weekend.
* Cedar River Trail - A 12 mile trail past Cedar Lake and Cedar River that runs through downtown.
* Indian Creek Nature Center - 4 miles of hiking.
*Museums - Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, The National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library, and the African American Museum of Iowa.
* NewBo City Market - Year round public market for shopping, dining and events.
* 20+ restaurants, bars, and breweries within walking distance

===Getting to Cedar Rapids===

Located just 70 miles from the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids is positioned conveniently and centrally between six of the Midwest's major metropolitan areas: Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is a small-to-medium regional airport served by several carriers, including American, Delta, and United. You can fly nonstop from many major hubs (including Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Phoenix), and from virtually any US city you can reach CID with one connection via a major hub.

The hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

===Traveling From Outside the United States===

Players traveling to the SPC from outside the United States may require a [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html visitor visa] to enter the United States.

It is your responsibility to determine if you need a visitor visa or other documentation. Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] if you need an invitation letter to support your application process.

Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can list the SPC director, Art Moore (P.O. Box 1217, Ocoee, FL 34761), as the US Point of Contact on the [https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ ESTA application].

=== Roommate Wanted ===

If you need a roommate and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_Roommate_Request 2026 SPC Roommate Request Form].

'''Ron Barker''' is seeking a non-snoring roommate to share a room at the Cedar Rapids Doubletree from 7/17 to 7/22. You can reach Ron by email (rlb3637@protonmail.com) or phone (208-807-9082).



IMPORTANT: When you get your roommate, please contact the committee so we can remove your listing.

=== Ride Wanted ===

If you need a ride/rider to or from the championship, and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_ride_request 2026 SPC Ride Request Form].


IMPORTANT: When you get your ride/rider, please contact the committee so we can remove your request.

== The Rose Award ==

Bob and Andi Schoenman, creators of Protiles, honor Rose Kreiswirth's memory. Rose was an expert Scrabble® player for over 30 years and cherished the game for its educational values. An accomplished player, Rose was as well known for her sense of fairness and her congeniality as she was for her competitiveness.

'''The [[Rose Award]]''' will be awarded each year at the Scrabble Players Championship to a female player who, in the opinion of the judges, best exemplifies the fierce competitiveness and compassion that we remember Rose for. Thank you, Bob and Andi Schoenman!

== Other Donors ==

If you are interested in donating prizes to the Scrabble Players Championship or otherwise supporting the championship, please email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].

== Sponsors ==

For information about sponsorship opportunities at the championship, please contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Vendors ==

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 [[Media:2026_Vendor_Agreement.pdf|NASPA 2026 Vendor Agreement]] and send both executed copies to Art Moore via [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org 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 [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Staff ==
; '''Director'''
: [[Arthur Moore|Art Moore]]
; '''Assistant to the Director'''
: [[Diane Moore]]
;'''Webmaster'''
: [[John Chew]]
:
;'''Master of Ceremonies'''
: [[Alan Stern]]
:
; '''Division Leaders'''
: Division 1: [[Jeffrey Nelson]]
: Division 2: [[Chris Sjoholm]]
: Division 3: [[David Klionsky]]
: Division 4: [[John Merlau]]
: Collins: [[Jason Idalski]]
:
;'''Media and Coverage'''
: NWL Stream Producer: Christian Kay
: NWL Stream Producer: Andrew Kay
: CSW Stream Producer: [[Josh Greenway]]
: Tableau Artiste: [[Daniel Stock]]


== Volunteers ==

Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, registration, and tear down. Volunteers receive a free event T-shirt. [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/spc_volunteer Sign up here.]

== SPC Satellite Events ==
A complimentary 2026 SPC registration will be awarded to one player for every 50 players participating in an SPC Satellite Event.

An SPC Satellite Event must have at least 13 rounds over multiple days and at least 50 players across all divisions in the specific event.

Full details about the program can be found [[SPC Satellite Event |here]].

== Further Information ==

This page will be updated as the event draws nearer.
If you have urgent questions about the event, please
email the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

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2026-03-20T03:01:14Z

Judycole: /* Most bingos by both players in a game */ LA Club March 2026

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2026-03-19T20:12:04Z

2026-02-12T22:40:36Z

Judycole: Put T Shirt on top

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The '''2026 Scrabble Players Championship''' (SPC) will take place in '''Cedar Rapids, Iowa''' at the Doubletree Convention Complex from '''July 18 to 22, 2026'''.

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'''This webpage is subject to change and will be updated regularly as the plans are finalized.'''

== Important Dates ==
* February 28, 2026 - End of free T-shirt with registration
* May 31, 2026 - End of regular registration (base entry fee increases $50)
* June 17, 2026 - Room block closes at the Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids
* June 30, 2026 - End of Qualification Rating period
* '''June 30, 2026''' - Close of registration (no refunds granted after this date)
 
''Cutoffs effective 11:59pm EDT''

== Registration ==

This section describes in detail the various terms and conditions of registration, most of which are also discussed on the [{{SERVER}}/tourneys/2026/reg/index.html registration form].

=== Eligibility ===

To play in the SPC, you must (1) be a NASPA [[membership|member]], and (2) have played in an officially sanctioned Scrabble tournament to earn an official tournament [[rating]].
If you live in the United States or Canada, that rating should be a NASPA rating; if you live elsewhere, it may be a [[WESPA]] rating or other comparable national rating.

==== Qualification Rating ====

Placement into respective divisions is determined by your Qualification Rating (QR).

Your QR consists of the '''highest rating attained at the end of any NASPA NWL or Collins (CSW)''' rated tournament that finished during the period from August 8, 2025 (the date of the 2025 SPC Early Bird) to June 30, 2026.

If you have a rating, but do not play during this period, your QR is the higher of your unchanged current NWL or CSW rating.

For players who have ratings in both lexica, '''the higher peak or current rating will be used''' in most cases. For example, a player whose computed QR is 1810 in CSW and 1600 in NWL will use 1810 as the QR for division placement in either CSW or NWL.

* If, however, a player has played exclusively in one lexicon for the past 3 years - that is, since 7/14/2023 - and registers to play in that lexicon, only the QR for that lexicon will be used.

==== NWL Divisions ====

Four NWL divisions will be offered, divided by QR.

Playups are allowed within 100 points to the Championship Division (Division 1). Unlimited playups are allowed in the other divisions.

*If your QR is 1800 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If your QR is in the range 1700–1799, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1450–1699, you must play in Division 2.
*If your QR is in the range 1150–1449, you can play in Division 2 or 3.
*If your QR is below 1150, you can play in Division 2, 3, or 4.

==== Collins Divisions ====

There will be 2 Collins divisions, divided by QR.

*If your QR is 1600 or higher, you must play in Division 1.
*If it is 1599 or below, you can play in Division 1 or 2.
 
Players who only have a WESPA rating will be permitted to play in Division 1 or 2 if that rating is 1499 or below.

If there are fewer than 20 players registered in either division as of June 16, 2026, the divisions will be automatically combined into a single division. Players wishing to switch to NWL after divisions are combined will be allowed to do so at no charge.

The Collins division will be run using NASPA rules, except that the Collins lexicon will be used and the challenge penalty will be 5 points per word. The Collins division will rated by both NASPA and WESPA.

=== Entry Fees ===

The base entry fee for all divisions is $250.

The Early and Late Birds each have a separate entry fee - $20.

Youths, defined as those whose 18th birthday is on or after July 18, 2026, pay 1/2 of the base entry fee - $125.

The above fees will be increased by $50 after May 31, 2026. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on June 5, 2026, would pay $300, while a youth would pay $175.

Players accepted after the close of registration on June 30, 2026 must pay a $75 late penalty. For example, a non-youth player signing up for the SPC on July 4, 2026, would pay $375, while a youth would pay $250. Acceptance of registrants after June 30, 2026 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.

=== Commuter / Facility Fee ===

'''Players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter / facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum per event).'''

*Players booked at a host hotel but outside of the room block will be subject to the commuter fee.
*The commuter fee does not apply to those local to the area (Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Combined Metropolitan Area - the "Corridor").
 
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 the championship must pay the full commuter fee and may then apply for a refund of $20 per day stayed at a host hotel after the conclusion of the championship, by providing the Championship Committee with hotel confirmation number and dates of stay.

=== Registration Form Tips ===

* Before you click Review, make sure that all section headings are green.
* If any section headings are pink, you still need to answer 1 or more questions in that section. The answer spaces for those question will be red.
* Click the question mark next to a prompt for more information.
* If you will be staying in the event hotel but have not yet booked a reservation, enter UNKNOWN as your confirmation code.
* Once you click Review, you will see the option to pay now via credit card or to pay later. Your payment must be received by May 31st to avoid additional fees.
* If you need to change your registration, contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee]. Do not register again.

=== Payment Options ===
You can pay at the time you register via credit card (Visa or MasterCard - US funds).

====Paying After You Register====
If you choose to pay later, the following options are available:

* Make an online payment to NASPA - Use our [http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/quickpay.pl Miscellaneous Payment Tool] to pay via credit card. We recommend that you notify the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] so that we can mark you as paid.
* Mail a check or money order (US funds) to NASPA at 48 Flamehill Road, Levittown, PA 19056.
* Use Interac e-Transfer to pay in Canadian funds - Contact [mailto:info@scrabbleplayers.org us] for current exchange rates and recipient information.
* Transfer the funds via wire transfer - Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] for instructions and recipient information.
 
Click [[Payment | here]] for more information about payment options.

=== Registration Changes ===

Registration changes are subject to the following conditions:

* '''Division changes are subject to a $25 fee.''' Fee will be waived if request is sent within 24 hours of initial registration.
* After registration closes on June 30, 2026, if your request would increase the number of players who may have byes (i.e., if you would make two divisions odd or would make a smaller division odd), you will be wait listed until this is not the case.
 
If your rating rises above the limit for the SPC division in which you registered, you will automatically be moved to the lowest division for which you qualify.

'''To modify your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

=== Refunds ===

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, 2026'''. No refunds will be issued after this date.

'''To cancel your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].'''

== Conditions ==

=== Rules, Code, and Terms/Conditions ===
By registering for the SPC, you agree to abide by the tournament rules and NASPA [[Code of Conduct]] and and to comply with the [[2026 Scrabble Players Championship Terms and Conditions]].

The Scrabble Players Championship will use the current [[Official Tournament Rules | 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.

=== Minor Release ===
A signed [[Media:Minor_Consent_and_Release_2026.pdf | Minor Release and Consent Form]] is required for all players under age 18 as of July 18, 2026. The form may be downloaded and submitted in advance or executed by a parent or guardian at registration.

=== Equipment Required ===
Participants in the Scrabble Players Championship 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.

=== Changes ===
The [[Championship Committee]] reserves the right to modify the above to account for unforeseen special circumstances.

== Tournament Format ==

=== Main Event ===
Players will be paired using [[tsh]], with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

The winners of the top divisions in both NWL and CSW lexicons shall be determined as follows:

*After Round 28, the top two players (as determined by record and spread) will enter a best of five playoff to determine champion and runner-up.

*Finals Round 1 and 2 will take place while all other player complete Rounds 29 through 31 to determine their final standing.

*Finals Round 3 (and Rounds 4-5 if needed) will be streamed at the conclusion of the Prize Ceremony for non-finalists.

=== Early and Late Bird Format ===

Chew pairings will be in effect (with no fixed initial schedule), with Gibsonization (determined by number of games plus spread - 1000 points per round).

No division will have more than 16 players. If four or more players prefer [[Collins]], they will play in a separate Collins division.

== Check-In ==

To play in the first round on Saturday morning, you must check in between 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 17, 2026.

You may ask a friend to check in for you by proxy if you cannot check in in person.
*If possible, please specify the name of the proxy when you register.
*Otherwise, email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org] to notify us in advance of proxy arrangements.
*If you check in by proxy, but do not show up to play, then neither you nor your proxy will be permitted to check in by proxy at future events.
 
If you do not check in before the desk closes at 6:00 P.M., you may join the championship in progress as soon as it is convenient for the pairings staff to add you back in; this may not take place before Sunday morning.

No refund will be issued to latecomers.

When you check in, you will be given an announcement sheet. This is to reduce the number of announcements that have to be made on Saturday morning, so that the event can get underway quickly. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the announcements and tournament schedule.

== Schedule ==
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!Event
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|-
|class= date|Fri July 17 - 12:00 Noon
|class= event|SPC Early Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW
|class= fee|$20
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|class= date|Sat July 18 to Wed July 22
 
9:00 A.M. for AM sessions / 2:30 P.M. for PM sessions
|class= event|SPC Main Event - 31 games - NWL & CSW
 
Sat to Tues - 7 games / day -- Wed - 3 games
 
Best of 5 Playoff for top 2 in Div 1 Wed
|class= fee|$250
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|class= date|Thu July 23 - 10:00 A.M.
|class= event|SPC Late Bird - 4 games - NWL & CSW
|class= fee|$20
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This schedule may be modified to add new events or possibly to change room locations. Also, until about a month before the event, it should be considered an early draft, with only the times for registration and the main event to be set in stone. Once the event begins, please check the schedule for changes at the beginning of each day.

All events will take place at Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex.

=== Friday, July 17, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Registration (Convention Center Lobby)
; 12:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M.
: Early bird tournament (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.–5:30 P.M.
: Staff meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Saturday, July 18, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 1–4 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:25 P.M.–2:30 P.M.
: Group Photos - School Scrabble/Youth Players (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 5–7 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #1 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Duplicate Scrabble (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)


=== Sunday, July 19, 2026 ===
'''HOMETOWN SUNDAY! Rep your hometown!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - Past Champions/Division Winners (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 8–11 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.–2:15 P.M.
: Directors meeting hosted by [[Ted Gest|Ted Gest]] (Taft A)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 12–14 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #2 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: Evening Musicale (Taft A)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Monday, July 20, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - SPC Staff (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 15–18 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 19–21 (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #3 (Taft B)
; 8:30 P.M.–10:30 P.M.
: Town Hall meeting (Taft A)
; 8:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: 2026 SPC Trivia Contest (Exhibit Hall)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Tuesday, July 21, 2026 ===
'''SCRABBLE SWAG TUESDAY! Wear your Scrabble Championship or Scrabble-related swag!'''
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:50 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Group Photos - International Players and Family Members (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:10 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:10 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 22–25 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.–2:40 P.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:40 P.M.–2:50 P.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:50 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
: Rounds 26–28 (Exhibit Hall)
; 6:30 P.M.–10:00 P.M.
: Advisory Board Dinner Meeting (TBD)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M.
: Night Bird #4 (Taft B)
; 7:00 P.M.–11:30 P.M.
: After hours room open (Exhibit Hall)

=== Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ===
; 8:30 A.M.–8:55 A.M.
: Set up for play (Exhibit Hall)
; 8:55 A.M.–9:00 A.M.
: Announcements (Exhibit Hall)
; 9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
: Rounds 29–31 - Non-Finalists (Exhibit Hall)
; 10:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 1 (Exhibit Hall)
; 11:15 A.M.
: Finals - Game 2 (Exhibit Hall)
; 1:15 P.M.
: Prize Ceremony - All Prizes Except Finalists (Taft)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 3 (Exhibit Hall)
; 2:30 P.M.
: Finals Viewing, joined in progress (Taft)
; 3:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 4 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; 4:30 P.M.
: Finals - Game 5 (if needed) (Exhibit Hall)
; Immediately following
: Prize Ceremony NWL Division 1 & CSW Division 1 Finalists (Taft)

=== Thursday, July 23, 2026 ===
; 10:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
: Late Bird Tournament (Exhibit Hall)

== Hotel/Travel Information ==

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=== Hotel Registration ===

The official event hotel is the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cidccdt-doubletree-cedar-rapids-convention-complex/ Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids] (350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401).

Tournament entrants are eligible for our group rate of '''$145 per night (plus applicable taxes)''' for King or Double Queen accommodations.

''The hotel is currently renovating all rooms and upgrading all rooms with 2 beds to have Queen beds.''

You can register online at this [https://book.passkey.com/e/51158906 link] or call 319-731-4512 and mention the 2026 NASPA Scrabble Championship.

'''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 17, 2026. After that date, rooms may be available at the hotel's prevailing room rates.

As noted [[#Commuter / Facility Fee|above]], players not booked IN THE ROOM BLOCK at the host hotel for the duration of the SPC Main Event must also pay a commuter/facility fee of $20 per day ($100 maximum).

=== Hotel Room Features ===

* Complimentary Wifi
* Rooms with desks, refrigerators, and coffeemakers
* Microwaves available in common areas and some rooms
* 10% discount at 350 First for all meals and in the Lounge
* $15 daily food and beverage credit for Diamond and Gold Hilton Honors members
* 3 P.M. check-in and 12 P.M. check-out
* Early arrival / late departure up to 3 days before / after event dates
* Free cancellation 48 hours before 3:00 P.M. of check-in date
* Chocolate chip cookie on check-in

=== Hotel Amenities ===

* Indoor Pool and Fitness Center
* Top floor restaurant overlooking downtown area
* Discounted self-parking - $5/day - In/out privileges
* Complimentary shuttle to/from airport and within 5-mile radius of hotel

=== Cedar Rapids ===

Cedar Rapids bills itself as the City of Five Seasons - an invitation to slow down and take the time to enjoy the seasons. You'll find the city abundant with sites, activities and events, including:

* Minor League Baseball - [https://www.milb.com/cedar-rapids Cedar Rapids Kernels], who will be in town our opening weekend.
* Cedar River Trail - A 12 mile trail past Cedar Lake and Cedar River that runs through downtown.
* Indian Creek Nature Center - 4 miles of hiking.
*Museums - Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, The National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library, and the African American Museum of Iowa.
* NewBo City Market - Year round public market for shopping, dining and events.
* 20+ restaurants, bars, and breweries within walking distance

===Getting to Cedar Rapids===

Located just 70 miles from the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids is positioned conveniently and centrally between six of the Midwest's major metropolitan areas: Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is a small-to-medium regional airport served by several carriers, including American, Delta, and United. You can fly nonstop from many major hubs (including Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Phoenix), and from virtually any US city you can reach CID with one connection via a major hub.

The hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

===Traveling From Outside the United States===

Players traveling to the SPC from outside the United States may require a [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html visitor visa] to enter the United States.

It is your responsibility to determine if you need a visitor visa or other documentation. Contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee] if you need an invitation letter to support your application process.

Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can list the SPC director, Art Moore (P.O. Box 1217, Ocoee, FL 34761), as the US Point of Contact on the [https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ ESTA application].

=== Roommate Wanted ===

If you need a roommate and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_Roommate_Request 2026 SPC Roommate Request Form].

'''Samuel Kaplan''' is seeking a non-smoking, non-snoring male roommate to share a room at the Cedar Rapids Doubletree from 7/17 to 7/23. You can reach Samuel by email (samuelkaplan19@gmail.com).



IMPORTANT: When you get your roommate, please contact the committee so we can remove your listing.

=== Ride Wanted ===

If you need a ride/rider to or from the championship, and would like a listing here, please complete the [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/SPC_ride_request 2026 SPC Ride Request Form].


IMPORTANT: When you get your ride/rider, please contact the committee so we can remove your request.

== The Rose Award ==

Bob and Andi Schoenman, creators of Protiles, honor Rose Kreiswirth's memory. Rose was an expert Scrabble® player for over 30 years and cherished the game for its educational values. An accomplished player, Rose was as well known for her sense of fairness and her congeniality as she was for her competitiveness.

'''The [[Rose Award]]''' will be awarded each year at the Scrabble Players Championship to a female player who, in the opinion of the judges, best exemplifies the fierce competitiveness and compassion that we remember Rose for. Thank you, Bob and Andi Schoenman!

== Other Donors ==

If you are interested in donating prizes to the Scrabble Players Championship or otherwise supporting the championship, please email us at [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org nsc@scrabbleplayers.org].

== Sponsors ==

For information about sponsorship opportunities at the championship, please contact the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Vendors ==

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 [[Media:2026_Vendor_Agreement.pdf|NASPA 2026 Vendor Agreement]] and send both executed copies to Art Moore via [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org 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 [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

== Staff ==
; '''Director'''
: [[Arthur Moore|Art Moore]]
; '''Assistant to the Director'''
: [[Diane Moore]]
;'''Webmaster'''
: [[John Chew]]
:
;'''Master of Ceremonies'''
: [[Alan Stern]]
:
; '''Division Leaders'''
: Division 1: [[Jeffrey Nelson]]
: Division 2: [[Chris Sjoholm]]
: Division 3: [[David Klionsky]]
: Division 4: [[John Merlau]]
: Collins: [[Jason Idalski]]
:


== Volunteers ==

Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, registration, and tear down. Volunteers receive a free event T-shirt. [https://scrabble.formstack.com/forms/spc_volunteer Sign up here.]

== SPC Satellite Events ==
A complimentary 2026 SPC registration will be awarded to one player for every 50 players participating in an SPC Satellite Event.

An SPC Satellite Event must have at least 13 rounds over multiple days and at least 50 players across all divisions in the specific event.

Full details about the program can be found [[SPC Satellite Event |here]].

== Further Information ==

This page will be updated as the event draws nearer.
If you have urgent questions about the event, please
email the [mailto:nsc@scrabbleplayers.org Championship Committee].

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Judycole:

Club roster

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Judycole: /* NEW YORK */ Updated Buffalo time

This is a roster of all NASPA clubs in North America.

NASPA clubs are identified as a NASPA Club followed by a number and are run by a NASPA-certified director. The other clubs listed are run by a NASPA member. The accomplishments of those clubs are not eligible for official recognition.

NASPA clubs are open to everyone. It is advisable to contact a club director before attending to make sure the club is meeting as listed.

Some clubs have not resumed operations after the pandemic. In those places, we may list a director or player who is willing to be contacted by people wanting to play.

Information about registering a new club can be found at the clubs page, https://scrabbleplayers.org/w/Clubs.

To update or correct information posted here, please contact the Club/Director Committee at club@scrabbleplayers.org



=== ALABAMA ===

;''''Auburn NASPA Club #903'''''
[http://www.ericharshbarger.org/scrabble/tourneys/ Club Website]

:Sunday 1 P.M. - 5 P.M. Email director to confirm meeting date
:Newspaper Reading Room in Auburn University's Ralph B. Draughon Library, 231 Mell St, Auburn, AL 36830
:Eric Harshbarger
::(334) 821-6616
::[mailto:eric@ericharshbarger.org eric@ericharshbarger.org]

=== ARIZONA ===

;'''''Scottsdale NASPA Club #405'''''
:Saturday 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
:Coffee Plantation at the northeast corner of Scottsdale Rd & Shea Blvd in Scottsdale
:Mike Wier
::(602) 789-0337
::[mailto:mikewier@cox.net mikewier@cox.net]
 

;'''''Tucson/Oro Valley NASPA Clubs #800 and #565'''''
[https://www.facebook.com/tucsonscrabble '''Club Facebook page''']
:Sunday 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. on Woogles
:https://woogles.io/club/tucson
:Ed Saunders
::(520) 497-7687
::[mailto:edwords@comcast.net edwords@comcast.net]
 

=== ARKANSAS ===

;'''''Mountain Home'''''

:Monday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
:Van Metre Senior Activity and Wellness Center
:Cooper Park, 1101 Spring St., Mountain Home, Ar. 72653
:Marie Moore
::(870) 425-7729
::[mailto:mariaverdico81@gmail.com mariaverdico81@gmail.com]
 

;'''''West Memphis NASPA Club #801'''''

:First or second Saturday of month, 10:15 a.m. (ask director for date)
:West Memphis Public Library, 500 E. Broadway
:Josephine Flowers
::(901) 413-1925
::[mailto:josephine.flowers@yahoo.com josephine.flowers@yahoo.com]
 

=== BRITISH COLUMBIA ===



;'''''Vancouver NASPA Club #545'''''
[http://www.vancouverscrabble.org/ '''Club website''']

:Thursday 7 - 10 P.M.
:1553 E. 18th Ave.
:Miriam Gregory
::(604) 736-4198
::[mailto:miriam@rainbowltd.ca miriam@rainbowltd.ca]
:Chris Williams
::[mailto:vancouverscrabble@gmail.com vancouverscrabble@gmail.com]
 



=== CALIFORNIA ===

;'''''Arcata Redwood Coast NASPA Club #566'''''
:Club not currently meeting
:Contact director to arrange informal sessions
:Leah Kruley
::(707) 362-7525
::[mailto:leahbkru@gmail.com leahbkru@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Auburn NASPA Club #925'''''

:Thursday 5 P.M. - 9 P.M.
:Auburn Scrabble and Chess Club, 2845 Bell Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
:Arthur Braden
::(916) 768-5042
::[mailto:karthurbraden@gmail.com karthurbraden@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Escondido/San Diego North County NASPA Club #357'''''
:4th Saturday 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
:American Legion (conference room) 230 E. Park Ave, Escondido .
:Jamie Covell  
::(760) 522-9573  
::[mailto:jamiecovell@cox.net jamiecovell@cox.net]
 



;'''''Huntington Beach NASPA Club #34'''''
  [https://scrabbleclub34.wordpress.com/ '''Club website''']

:Tuesday 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
:IHOP Restaurant, 18782 Beach Blvd.
:David Poder  
::(714) 642-5604  
::[mailto:davidpoderdo@gmail.com davidpoderdo@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Laguna Woods NASPA Club #350'''''
:Wednesday 6:00 P.M.
:Clubhouse #2, 24112 Moulton Parkway
:Weekly charge $3 residents/$5 non-residents
:Gary Moss  
::(949) 510-1673  
::[mailto:jftsoi.moss@gmail.com jftsoi.moss@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Laguna Woods'''''
:Laguna Woods Village Scrabble Club
:Monday 12:45 P.M. - 3 games
:$2 (free first visit)
:24262 Punta Alta, Clubhouse #5 -Room #2, Dining Room #1, Laguna Woods 92637
:Barbara Sanchez  
::(714) 310-3725  
::[mailto:cesbes123@aol.com cesbes123@aol.com]
 
:If non-resident, call contacts below one hour prior for gate entry
::Gary Moss (949) 510-1673
::Fern Trausch (949) 830-5244
 
;'''''Los Angeles NASPA Club #44'''''
  [http://www.thescrabbleclub.com '''Club website''']

:In-person meetings
:Wednesday 5:45 P.M. - 9:45 P.M.
:Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, Community Center -Room 4, West Hollywood 90046
:Alan Stern
::(818) 458-1976
::[mailto:lascrabbleclub44@gmail.com lascrabbleclub44@gmail.com]

;[[Image:Woogles-32.png|link=https://www.woogles.io/club/losangeles|left|32px|Woogles.io logo]]  

:'''Online Meetings''': Playing on [http://www.woogles.io/club/losangeles woogles.io] on Wednesdays at 6 P.M. Email [mailto:homeruns@ca.rr.com homeruns@ca.rr.com] anytime before Wednesday 2 P.M. Pacific for that night's meeting to reserve a spot. Include your Woogles registered handle. An email will be sent with pairings for all four games.
 

;'''''Los Angeles/West Los Angeles NASPA Club #195'''''

[https://www.lascrabbleclub195.com '''Club website''']
[https://www.facebook.com/100090868605087 '''Club Facebook page''']
[https://www.meetup.com/west-la-scrabble-club-195 '''Club Meetup site''']

In-person meetings on some Saturdays, 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Check with the director or the club's website, Facebook page or Meetup site for meeting dates
:Westwood Presbyterian Church, 10822 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
::Entrance and parking at the back, accessed near 10812 Ashton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
:Bruce D'Ambrosio  
::(424) 227-9412 or (424) 220-0085 (cell)
::[mailto:scrabbleclub195@aol.com scrabbleclub195@aol.com]
 

;'''''Mill Valley NASPA Club #569'''''
:Thursday noon
:The Lighthouse Restaurant, Harbor Point Club, 475 East Strawberry Drive
:Betty Toole
::(415) 218-8671
::[mailto:adatoole@comcast.net adatoole@comcast.net]
 

;'''''Redwood City Club #280'''''
:Monday 5 P.M. - 8 P.M.
:Round Table Pizza, 128 Woodside Plaza, Redwood City, CA 94061
:Norases Vesdapunt
::[mailto:norases@gmail.com norases@gmail.com]
 

;'''''San Diego NASPA Club #76'''''
:Wednesday 11:30 A.M.
:Leucadio's Pizzeria, La Jolla Village or 2404 5th Ave. (recreational room of condo building) -- contact director for information
:Betty Schulman
::(619) 423-8845
::[mailto:bsatty@icloud.com bsatty@pacbell.net]
 

;'''''San Francisco NASPA Club #95'''''
[http://sfscrabble.com/club '''Club website''']
:Wednesday 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
:San Francisco Go Club, 22 Peace Plaza #501
:JD Rosensweig
::(408) 373-0653
::[mailto:jrosensw@gmail.com jrosensw@gmail.com]
:Edward De Guzman
::(415) 579-3372
::[mailto:edwardd@gmail.com edwardd@gmail.com]
 

=== COLORADO ===

;'''''South Denver NASPA Club #824'''''
[https://www.meetup.com/south-denver-scrabble/ '''Club website''']

:Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
:Enchanted Grounds, 8800 S. Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
:Don Erbe
::(310) 872-9532  
::[mailto:donerbe@gmail.com donerbe@gmail.com]
 

=== CONNECTICUT ===

;[[Image:Woogles-32.png|link=https://woogles.io/club/Brookfield|left|32px|Woogles.io logo]]  '''''Danbury/Bethel/Brookfield NASPA Club #813'''''

:Wednesdays 6 - 9 P.M. in Bethel
:Email the director for location and directions.
:Cornelia Guest
::(203) 244-5324
::[mailto:CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com]
:Cheat Sheets for newer players.
 

'''''Southern Connecticut NASPA Club #935'''''

:Second and fourth Tuesdays 6 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
:North Haven Barnes & Noble, 470 Universal Dr., North Haven, CT 06473
:David B. Lewis
::(203) 560-1094
::[mailto:david_b_lewis@yahoo.com david.b.lewis@yahoo.com]
:Bob Lichtenstein
::[mailto:blichtenstein6@gmail.com blichtenstein6@gmail.com]
 

'''''West Hartford NASPA Club #134'''''

:1 P.M. Every other Tuesday (call director to confirm date)
:Panera, 2542 Albany Ave., West Hartford CT 06117
:Beth Mix
::(860) 328-8654
::[mailto:bethmixerson@gmail.com bethmixerson@gmail.com]
:: Beth Mix may also be contacted on Facebook
 

=== DELAWARE ===

;'''''Wilmington NASPA Club #599'''''

  [http://sites.google.com/site/delawarescrabble/home '''Club website''']


:Tuesday 6:10 P.M.
:First Unitarian Church, 730 Halstead Rd.
:Room 25, (upstairs in the back on the 2nd floor)
:Nancy Hanley
::(302) 792-1183
::[mailto:QZJXhanley@verizon.net QZJXhanley@verizon.net]
:Richard Popper  
::(302) 562-8758
::[mailto:rjapopper@verizon.net rjapopper@verizon.net]
 

=== DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ===

;💻 '''''Washington NASPA Club #171'''''
         [http://media.wgvc.com/w/DC_Scrabble_Club_171 '''Club website''']

:Tuesday 5:30 P.M. - 9:45 P.M.
:Skip's restaurant, 5540 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 2nd floor (private room)
::Ted Gest
::(202) 744-3011 (202) 966-5215
::[mailto:gestted@aol.com gestted@aol.com]
 

=== FLORIDA ===

;'''''Casselberry/Orlando NASPA Club #438'''''

  [http://orlandoscrabble.com '''Club website''']
:Monday 7:00 P.M.
:Casselberry Recreation Center, 200 N Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry, FL 32707, near Orlando
:Art Moore
::(407) 733-2095
::[mailto:art@randomations.com art@randomations.com]
:Tim Bottorff
::(407) 883-9929
::[mailto:timbottorff@gmail.com timbottorff@gmail.com] 


;'''''Fort Myers NASPA Club #508'''''

:Saturday 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
:Wa-ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Rd.
:Jennifer Tomlinson
::(239) 464-7200
::[mailto:jentom0404@gmail.com jentom0404@gmail.com]
:John Dalida
::(239) 694-6097
::[mailto:dalida@ksu.edu dalida@ksu.edu]
 
;'''''Gainesville'''''
:Friday 1 - 5 P.M.
:Senior Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.
:Tony Palmieri
:(352) 231-2966
::[mailto:palmieri@cop.ufl.edu palmieri@cop.ufl.edu]
 

;'''''Lake City'''''
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/779217973661381 '''Club website''']

:Second Tuesday of the month 6:30 P.M.
:Gateway Art Gallery, 168 N. Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055
:Club sometimes meets at Halpatter Brewing Co. Check website for latest information.
:Sheila Carr
::(386) 697-9424
::[mailto:sdcarr9424@gmail.com sdcarr9424@gmail.com]
 


;'''''Miami NASPA Club #432'''''

:Club not currently meeting
::Message or call director to arrange games
:Carl Stocker
::(954) 554-9213 or (305) 974-0878
::[mailto:stocker@bellsouth.net stocker@bellsouth.net]
 

;'''''Orlando (see Casselberry) '''''


;'''''Tampa Bay NASPA Club #699'''''

:First and third Saturday 12 noon - 5:00 P.M.
:Message director for location or check tampabayscrabble.com
:Chauncey Patton
::[mailto:tampabayscrabbleclub@gmail.com tampabayscrabbleclub@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Tampa Bay/Pasco/North Pinellas County'''''
:For information, please contact Joan Knobelsdorf
:(727) 935-4616
::[mailto:knobelhaus425@gmail.com knobelhaus425@gmail.com]

=== GEORGIA ===

;'''''Atlanta Metro NASPA Club #392'''''

:Saturday noon twice a month
:Get in touch with director for dates and locations
:Cynthia Seales
::(470) 225-7133
::[mailto:cseales@comcast.net cseales@comcast.net]
 



=== HAWAII ===

'''''Honolulu'''''
:Wednesday 6 - 9 P.M.
:Kahala Mall Shopping Center
:Darren Seu dseu777@gmail.com
:Claire Durham (808) 429-8493
:cdurham@hawaii.rr.com
 

=== ILLINOIS ===

;'''''Charleston NASPA Club #601'''''

[http://www.charlestonscrabbleclub.com/ '''Club website''']

:One Saturday per month 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
:Contact director for information.
:Marty Gabriel
::Home (217) 348-9230 Mobile (217) 549-5360
::[mailto:daivamart@mchsi.com daivamart@mchsi.com]
 

;'''''Chicago NASPA Club #340'''''

[http://www.scrabbleclub340.com '''Club website''']

:Thursday 1 - 5:00 P.M.
:212 N. Sangamon St., Chicago
:Don Rathberger
::(312) 446-4842
::[mailto:rathb24@gmail.com rathb24@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Schaumburg NASPA Club #518'''''

:Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
:Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Il.
:Don Rathberger
::(312) 446-4842 text preferred
::[mailto:rathb24@gmail.com rathb24@gmail.com]
 

=== INDIANA ===


;'''''Evansville NASPA Club #275'''''

:Second Sunday of the month, 1 to 5 p.m. and fourth Monday, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

:Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, Central branch, 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Bl., second-floor Group Room
:Beth Palmer
::[mailto:at1024@hotmail.com at1024@hotmail.com]
 

;'''''Fort Wayne NASPA Club #469'''''

:1st and third Saturdays, 1 - 3 P.M.
:New Haven branch, Allen County Public Library, 648 Green St., New Haven, In. 6774
:Contact directors to confirm dates and time, or check Facebook FW Scrabble Meet-Up
:Kathleen Long
::(260) 450-3494
::[mailto:katalong@hotmail.com katalong@hotmail.com]
:Curtis Nash
::(260) 444-6883
::[mailto:curtis.j.nash48@gmail.com curtis.j.nash@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Indianapolis NASPA Club #444'''''
[http://www.indyscrabblers.com/ '''Club website''']
:One Saturday each month - check website or email director for next meeting information.
:Restoring Hope Community Church, 4650 W. 62nd St
:Troy Thompson
::(765) 482-6019
::[mailto:ScrabbleTroy@gmail.com ScrabbleTroy@gmail.com]
 

=== IOWA ===
;'''''Greater Des Moines NASPA Club #658'''''

:Tuesday, Merle Hay Mall Food Court
:Contact director to confirm time
:Pat Boddy
::(515) 669-1099
::[mailto:patriciaboddy@gmail.com patriciaboddy@gmail.com]
 



=== KENTUCKY ===

;'''''Bluegrass NASPA Club #637'''''
[http://lexkyscrabble.blogspot.com/ '''Club website''']
:Sunday 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
:3600 Palomar Centre Drive, Lexington, KY 40513
:Fred Morlan
::[mailto:fredmorlan@gmail.com fredmorlan@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Louisville NASPA Club #443'''''

:Call or message director to find out about or arrange meetings.
:Glenn Brownstein
:(502) 551-8124
:[mailto:scoopmit@twc.com scoopmit@twc.com]
 

=== LOUISIANA ===

;'''''Lafayette NASPA Club #90'''''

:First and third Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m.
:South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston St.
:Contact director to confirm date
:Jeff Moore
::(337) 852-5491
::[mailto:jeffmoore42@gmail.com jeffmoore42@gmail.com]
:Elaine Livers
::(337) 356-3554
::[mailto:livers@louisiana.edu livers@louisiana.edu]
 

;'''''Metairie NASPA Club #541'''''
  [https://www.facebook.com/MetairieScrabbleClub/ '''Club Facebook page''']

:Wednesday 5 P.M.
:Contact director for this week's location
:Lila Crotty
::(504) 982-0386
::[mailto:liliuokalani_q@yahoo.com liliuokalani_q@yahoo.com]
:Lindsay Shin
::(504) 982-0389
::[mailto:Lindsay.shin@gmail.com Lindsay.shin@gmail.com]
:Austin Shin
::(504) 208-8083
::[mailto:Austinho712@gmail.com Austinho712@gmail.com]
 

=== MANITOBA ===

;'''''Brandon NASPA Club #507 '''''

:Wednesday 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
:Brandon Public Library (Board Meeting Room), 710 Rosser Avenue, Unit 1 (NE corner of the Town Centre)
:Carol Enns
::(204) 726-1117
::[mailto:carolenns31@gmail.com carolenns31@gmail.com]
:Debby Lee
::(204) 282-3203
::[mailto:deblee111@gmail.com deblee111@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Winnipeg NASPA Club #498'''''

[http://winnipeg.scrabbleclub.org/ '''Club website''']

:Thursday 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
:Canadian Mennonite University - 600 Shaftsbury Blvd., South Campus, Room C09
:Julie Kading
::(204) 257-4742
::[mailto:jkading@shaw.ca jkading@shaw.ca]
:Linda Pearn
::(204) 253-8978
::[mailto:lpearn@mts.net lpearn@mts.net]
:Colin Viebrock
::[mailto:colin@winnipeg.scrabbleclub.org colin@winnipeg.scrabbleclub.org]

=== MARYLAND ===


;'''''Baltimore NASPA Club #50'''''

:Thursday 6:30 P.M.
:Call for location
:Diana Grosman
::(410) 371-7137
::[mailto:dianarose@aol.com dianarose@aol.com]
:David Engelhardt
::(443) 506-9327
::[mailto:daveengelhardt4@aol.com daveengelhardt4@aol.com]
 

;'''''Bowie NASPA Club #501'''''

:Monday 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
:Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Dr.
::The club will not meet on Federal holidays
:Linda Stephanides
::(301) 390-6751
::[mailto:lstephan1@verizon.net lstephan1@verizon.net]

=== MASSACHUSETTS ===

;'''''Fairhaven NASPA Club #930'''''

[https://sites.google.com/view/scrabbleclub/fairhaven-ma-scrabble-club '''Club website''']

:Second and Fourth Tuesdays 5:30 - 9:30 P.M.
:The Armoury, 67 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven, MA 02719
:Megan McMahon
::[mailto:meganmcmahon01@gmail.com meganmcmahon01@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Florence NASPA Club #531'''''

[https://sites.google.com/view/scrabbleclub '''Club website''']

:See club website for information.
:Ben Greenwood
::[mailto:florencescrabbleclub@gmail.com florencescrabbleclub@gmail.com]
 

'''''Great Barrington'''''

[https://www.cross-tables.com/bsc.php '''Club website''']

:Wednesday 5:30 - 9:30 P.M.
:Barrington Brewery, Hayloft Room, 420 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 02130
:Seth Lipkin
:(508) 308-3570
::[mailto:berkshirescrabble@gmail.com berkshirescrabble@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Greenfield'''''

:First and Third Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 P.M.
:Greenfield Public Library, second floor, 412 Main St.
:Michael Fleck
:(413) 773-3682
::[mailto:mikeafleck@gmail.com mikeafleck@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Lexington NASPA Club #108'''''

[http://www.wolfberg.net/scrabble/lexington/ '''Club website''']

:Thursday 7:00 P.M.
:First Parish Church, Unitarian, 7 Harrington Road
:Jake Bergmann
::[mailto:jakebergmann4@gmail.com jakebergmann4@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Northampton NASPA Club #667'''''

[https://www.facebook.com/NorthamptonScrabble/ '''Club Facebook page''']

:Monday 4:30 P.M.
:(Meets on Monday holidays even when the library is closed, except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve)
:Community Room at the front of Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St, Florence, MA.
:Brett Constantine
::(413) 387-9678
::[mailto:NohoScrabble@gmail.com NohoScrabble@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Worcester NASPA Club #600'''''

:First and third Tuesdays of the month
:Nu Kitchen, 335 Chandler Street
:Beth Mix
:(860) 328-8654
::[mailto:beth@mixerson.com beth@mixerson.com]
:Megan McMahon
::[mailto:meganmcmahon01@gmail.com meganmcmahon01@gmail.com]
 

=== MICHIGAN ===

;'''''Flint NASPA Club #317'''''

:Last Thursday of the month 2 p.m.
:Taboon Restaurant, G3326 Miller Rd., Flint, Mi. 48507
:Margaret (Miki) Sutherland
::(810) 653-0152
::[mailto:dragonlady317@charter.net dragonlady317@charter.net]
 

;'''''Lansing'''''

[https://www.lansingscrabbleclub.com '''Club website''']

:Thursday 6 p.m. '''STARTING OCTOBER 2, 2025'''
:Escapes Unlocked, 1831 Newman Rd., Okemos, Mi. 48864
:Gary Skowronski
::(517) 281-2986
::[mailto:gary.skowronski@gmail.com gary.skowronski@gmail.com]
 





=== MISSISSIPPI ===

;'''''Mississippi NASPA Club #427'''''

:1st & 3rd Saturdays 10:00 A.M.
:Jackson Medical Mall, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 32913
:5th Saturdays 10:00 A.M.
:Beulah Land Baptist Church, 505 Ridge Road, Yazoo MS 39194
:Sandra Grant
::(601) 400-0621
::[mailto:sandfajackson@aol.com sandfajackson@aol.com]
 

=== MISSOURI ===



;'''''St. Louis NASPA Club #164'''''

:Club not currently meeting
:John Fultz
::(217) 979-7299
::[mailto:jfultz@wolfram.com jfultz@wolfram.com]
 



=== NEBRASKA ===

;💻  '''''Omaha NASPA Club #582'''''

         
[http://sites.google.com/site/ralstonscrabbleclub/ '''Club website''']

:'''Online Meetings''': Meeting online Tuesdays at 7 P.M. Message Kirk Troutman at the address below to participate
 
:Tuesday 1:00 P.M.
:Jones Bros. Cupcakes, 2121 South 67th St.
:Kirk Troutman
::(402) 216-5571
::[mailto:ralstonscrabble@gmail.com ralstonscrabble@gmail.com]
 

=== NEW BRUNSWICK ===

'''''Quispamsis'''''
:Kennebecasis Public Library, 1 Landing Court (off Hampton Road)
:Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada (near Saint John)
:Wednesday 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
:Chuck Abbate
::(506) 647-8748
 

=== NEW HAMPSHIRE ===

;'''''Manchester NASPA Club #510'''''

:Wednesday 3:30 P.M. - 11 P.M.
:340 Fremont St., Manchester NH 03103
:Don Finkey
::(603)-321 3069
::[mailto:dfinkster@aol.com dfinkster@aol.com]
 

;'''''Seacoast NH NASPA Club #901'''''
:Monday 4:30 P.M. - 10 P.M.
:Contact director before attending to confirm meeting
:19 Cricket Hill Rd., East Kingston, NH 03827
:Ed Liebfried
::(603) 717-6153
::[mailto:ed.liebfried@gmail.com ed.liebfried@gmail.com]
 

=== NEW JERSEY ===

;[[Image:Woogles-32.png|link=https://woogles.io/club/bridgewater|left|32px|Woogles.io logo]]  '''''Bridgewater NASPA Club #580'''''
:  '''Online Meetings''':Playing on [https://woogles.io/club/bridgewater woogles.io] last Monday of the month at 7 P.M.

[http://bridgewaterscrabble.org/ '''Club website''']

:Tuesday 7:00 P.M.
:Time to Eat Diner, 270 Rt. 202/206 North  (Just off the Somerville Circle)
:Ed Horch
:[mailto:edhorch@bridgewaterscrabble.org edhorch@bridgewaterscrabble.org]
 

;'''''Springfield NASPA Club #411'''''

:Monday evenings -- message directors for locations
:Chisholm Center, 100 S. Springfield Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081 or
:Panera Bread, 295 Rte. 22, East Springfield, NJ 07081
:Don Carson
::(732) 297-7794
::[mailto:revdoncarson@verizon.net revdoncarson@verizon.net]
:Glenn Filzer
::(862) 812-1937
 

;'''''Teaneck NASPA Club #251'''''

:Thursday 6:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.
:Richard Rodda Community Center, 250 Colonial Court
:Paul Mistrette
::(973) 785-0758
::[mailto:pbm1959@verizon.net pbm1959@verizon.net]
 

=== NEW MEXICO ===

;'''''Santa Fe NASPA Club #542'''''

:Wednesday 5:00 P.M.

:The Montecito, 500 Rodeo Rd.
:Wally Schultz
::(505) 426-1753
::[mailto:walman@cybermesa.com walman@cybermesa.com]
 

=== NEW YORK ===

;''''' Albany / Capital Region NASPA Club #404'''''

[https://www.facebook.com/albanycapitalscrabbleclub'''Club website''']

:Thursdays at 6:30 PM - 4 games
:New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 916 Western Avenue
:Kevin Gauthier
::(518) 463-1650
::[mailto:kbgauthier1966@gmail.com kbgauthier1966@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Brooklyn'''''
:Call director for various times and places.
:Alan Hecht
::(347) 339-4857
 
;'''''Buffalo NASPA Club #456'''''

:Thursday 6:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
:Kenmore Baptist Church, 10 Wardman Road, Kenmore, NY. 14217
:Joan Tondra
::(716) 548-8360
::[mailto:ardnotj8@gmail.com ardnotj8@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Huntington Station, Long Island'''''

[http://scrabbleli.byethost31.com/?i=1'''Club website''']

:Tuesday 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
:Panera Bread, Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station, N.Y. 11746
:Bob Krause
::(631) 328-3118
:Jon Kent
 

;💻  '''''New York NASPA Club #56'''''

[https://www.facebook.com/NYCScrabble '''Scrabble Club 56 in NYC | Facebook '''] - Click See More in the Additional Information paragraph on the About tab for complete details
 
:Every Thursday night except Thanksgiving, X-mas and New Years
:110 East 55th St., 6th floor, Manhattan
:4 director-paired rounds start promptly at 7 P.M.
:Joel Sherman
::(718) 881-7527
::[mailto:gijoel6@aol.com gijoel6@aol.com]
:Larry Sherman
::[mailto:icenine@panix.com icenine@panix.com]
 

;'''''Rochester/Pittsford'''''

:Monday, 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 p.m.
:Webster Community Center, Chioyda Drive, Webster
 
:2nd and 4th Saturday, 10 A.M. to 1 P.M
:Pittsford Community Center, 35 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsford
 
:Olivia Durant
:Dianne Wittman
::(585) 975-9896
 

;'''''Greater Syracuse NASPA Club #130'''''

[http://www.cnyscrabble.com'''Club website''']

:Kieran O'Connor
:Contact director for status.
::(315) 481-8541
::[mailto:scrabble@cnyscrabble.com scrabble@cnyscrabble.com]
 

=== NORTH CAROLINA ===

'''''Asheville NASPA Club #608'''''

         [http://www.ashevillescrabble.com/ '''Club website''']
 
:Sunday 1:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
:Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue
:William Snoddy
::(828) 713-1076
::[mailto:williamrsnoddy@gmail.com williamrsnoddy@gmail.com]
 

'''''Raleigh/Durham NASPA Club #920'''''

[http://durhamscrabble.neocities.org'''Club website''']

:First, third, fifth Saturdays of month 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
:Pure Soul, 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Suite 1, Durham, N.C. 27707
:Lisa Perry
::(984) 212-0436
::[mailto:perrylisa302@gmail.com perrylisa302@gmail.com]
:Kenji Matsumoto
::[mailto:scrabblekenji@gmail.com scrabblekenji@gmail.com]
 

'''''Raleigh/Durham NASPA Club #623'''''

[https://sites.google.com/site/trianglescrabble/home'''Club website''']

:Triangle Scrabble Club
:Second and fourth Saturdays of month 1:00 P.M.
:Greek Fiesta, 8521 Brier Creek Pkwy. #109, Raleigh, NC 27617
:David Klionsky
::(919) 699-9831
::[mailto:davidtheakiva@gmail.com davidtheakiva@gmail.com]
 

=== OHIO ===



;'''''Columbus'''''
;[https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrabbleloversofcolumbus'''Club Facebook page''']
:Saturday, 12 noon to 4 P.M.
:Giant Eagle store (upstairs), Kingsdale Shopping Center
:Doug Critchlow
::[mailto:critchlow.1@osu.edu critchlow.1@osu.edu]
 

;'''''Dayton NASPA Club #294'''''

:Saturday 12:30 P.M.
:Vandalia Library 300 S Dixie Drive Vandalia, OH 45377
:Joe Roberdeau
::(513) 503-3263
::[mailto:jroberdeau@roadrunner.com jroberdeau@roadrunner.com]
 

;'''''Medina NASPA Club #454'''''


:Nearly every Thursday, 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
:Panera Bread, 4065 Pearl Rd., Medina, OH 44256
:Dan Stock
::(330) 952-1832
::[mailto:danielstock@aol.com danielstock@aol.com]
 

=== OKLAHOMA ===

;'''''Oklahoma City NASPA Club #673'''''

:Monday 3:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
:Wednesday 11:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
:Alternating meeting sites on each day. Call director for this week's location.
:Joe Gatz (405) 659-9180
:Glenda Short (405) 693-8677
 

;'''''Tulsa'''''
:Call director to arrange games.
:Joan Hess
::(918) 850-4495



=== ONTARIO ===

'''''Barrie NASPA Club #606''''' 
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z2y3j46MmA5ph7-3z_V_l6LtV_fW3nv4/view?usp=sharing Club Flyer]


:Sunday 5:30 P.M. - 8:45 P.M. (except long weekends)
:Wickie's North Pub
:477 Grove St East, Barrie, ON L4N 5W4
:Michael Zacharko
::[mailto:zactool@hotmail.com zactool@hotmail.com]
 

;'''''Belle River NASPA Club #823'''''

:Monday 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
:Essex County Library, Atlas Tube Community Centre
:447 Renaud Line, Belle River, ON N0R 1A0
:Eilleen Forshaw
::(226) 363-0617
::[mailto:rgforshaw@aol.com rgforshaw@aol.com]
 

;'''''Brantford NASPA Club #193'''''

:Monday 7:00 P.M.
:Friendship House, 452 Grey Street, Brantford
:Lucie McPhail
::(519)-761-7527
 

;[[Image:Woogles-32.png|link=https://woogles.io/club/CambridgeON|left|32px|Woogles.io logo]]  '''''Cambridge NASPA Club #471'''''

  '''''Golden Triangle Scrabble Club'''''

:'''Online Meetings''': Playing on [https://woogles.io/club/CambridgeON woogles.io] Fridays at 7:15 P.M. 3 games - NWL default lexicon.
 
:'''In Person Meetings''': Fridays at 7:15 P.M. 3 games – NWL default lexicon.
::Due to ongoing venue changes, please email [mailto:justchrissykes@gmail.com justchrissykes@gmail.com] for details.
 


;'''''Cornwall'''''
:1 P.M. Thursday
:Cornwall Public Library
:45 Second St. East
:Registration required, call 613 932 4796. No drop ins.
:Vivianne Panizzon
::[mailto:vpanizzon@gmail.com vpanizzon@gmail.com]
 

;'''''London NASPA Club #692'''''

:Monday 1:30 P.M.
:St. Jude's Anglican Church, Corner of Fanshawe Rd. and Adelaide St., North London
:Sharon Crawford-Mackay
::(519) 474-3104
::[mailto:sharoncm24@hotmail.com sharoncm24@hotmail.com] 
 

;'''''Mississauga NASPA Club #422'''''

[http://www.mississaugascrabble.com '''Club website''']

:Thursday 7:30 P.M.
:Mississauga Valley Community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard
:Shan Abbasi
::(416) 305-4736
::[mailto:info@mississaugascrabble.com info@mississaugascrabble.com]
 

;'''''Oshawa NASPA Club #263'''''

:Club currently not meeting
:Monday 7:30 P.M.
:Woodview Community Centre, 151 Cadillac Avenue N.
:Trevor Sealy
::(905) 432-1732
:Hy Francis
::(416) 284-7581
::[mailto:hy.francis@bell.net hy.francis@bell.net]
 

;[[Image:Woogles-32.png|link=https://woogles.io/club/Ottawa|left|32px|Woogles.io logo]]  
'''''Ottawa NASPA Club #495'''''
 
[http://www.ottawascrabbleclub.com/ '''Club website''']

:Wednesday 7:00 P.M. - 10:15 P.M.
:Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Rd., Nepean
:Club E-mail
::[mailto:ottawascrabbleclub@outlook.com ottawascrabbleclub@outlook.com]
:Heidi Robertson
::[mailto:heidikoe@hotmail.com heidikoe@hotmail.com]
:Chris ten Den
::[mailto:ctenden@gmail.com ctenden@gmail.com]
:Matthew Tunnicliffe
::[mailto:oohntschte@hotmail.com oohntschte@hotmail.com]
 

;'''''St. Catharines'''''
:Wednesday 5 P.M. to 7:45 P.M.
:1st & 3rd Wed: St. Catharines library Merritt branch, 149 Hartzel Rd.
:All other Wed: St. Catharines library Dr Huq branch, 425 Carlton St.
:No cost to play
:Mary Klein
::[mailto:m.klein@cogeco.net m.klein@cogeco.net]
 

;'''''Stratford NASPA Club #546'''''

[http://www.stratfordscrabble.ca '''Club website''']

:Wednesday 7 P.M.
:Anne Hathaway Retirement Home, 480 Downie St., Stratford
:Terry Aitken
::(519) 273-2233
::[mailto:terence.aitken@gmail.com terence.aitken@gmail.com]
 

;[[Image:Woogles-32.png|link=http://www.torontoscrabbleclub.com/woogles/|left|32px|Woogles.io logo]]  '''''Toronto NASPA Club #3'''''

  [http://www.torontoscrabbleclub.com '''Club website''']

:Wednesday 6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
:Earl Bales Community Center Seniors Building, 4169 Bathurst St.
:John Chew
::(416) 876-7675
::[mailto:poslfit@gmail.com poslfit@gmail.com]
:Eric Peters
::(416) 655-3420
::[mailto:ericdylanpeters@gmail.com ericdylanpeters@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Toronto'''''

;[https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrabbleinthecity/'''club website''']

:Club meets periodically. See website for up to date information.

=== OREGON ===



;'''''Milwaukie (Portland) NASPA Club #308'''''

:Tuesday 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
:Kairos-Milwaukie UCC, 4790 SE Logus Rd., Milwaukie
:Mike Baker
::(503) 775-2987
::[mailto:Mikebob@pacifier.com mikebob@pacifier.com]
 

=== PENNSYLVANIA ===



;'''''Allentown NASPA Club #551'''''

:Wednesday 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
:Nativity Lutheran Church, 4004 Tilghman Street, Allentown, Pa. 18104
:Sally Reeser
::(610) 730-6357
::[mailto:salcriree@gmail.com salcriree@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Philadelphia'''''

Contact director to arrange games
:Mark Abadi
::(980) 253-2849
::[mailto:markiabadi@gmail.com markiabadi@gmail.com]

Also, See the listing under Delaware for a club meeting
in nearby Wilmington.

;'''''Pittsburgh NASPA Club #352'''''

[http://facebook.com/PghScrabble/ '''Club website''']

:Wednesday 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
:Panera Bread, 3401 Boulevard of the Allies
:Tom Chang
::(412) 580-1357
::[mailto:tscjiv@gmail.com tscjiv@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Pittsburgh NASPA Club #655'''''

[http://facebook.com/SouthHillsScrabble '''Club website''']

:First and third Saturdays 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
:Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd.
:Bob Hagerty
::(412) 417-5415
::[mailto:jamesrhagerty888@gmail.com jamesrhagerty888@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Warrington NASPA Club #805'''''

[http://www.facebook.com/warringtonscrabble '''Club website''']

:1st & 3rd Monday 5 P.M.
:Panera Bread, Valley Square Shopping Center, 1521 Main St.
:Joe Neff
::(609) 315-3355
::[mailto:warringtonscrabble@comcast.net warringtonscrabble@comcast.net]
 

=== PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ===
;'''''Charlottetown NASPA Club #902'''''
 
:Tuesday 5 P.M. - 8 P.M.
:Charlottetown Library Learning Center, 97 Queen St., Charlottetown PE C1A 4A9
:Lisa Kessler
::(416) 937-6063
::[mailto:lisakessler101@gmail.com lisakessler101@gmail.com]
 

=== QUEBEC ===

;'''''Gatineau NASPA Club #926'''''
 
:Monday 7:00 P.M. - 10:30 P.M. STARTING SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
:Bellmont Community Center, 26 Rue Belmont, Gatineau, QC 39H 2M7
:Greg Golding
::(819) 682-1283
::[mailto:caagmg@gmail.com caagmg@gmail.com]
 

;'''''Montreal NASPA Club #83'''''

:Wednesday 7:00 P.M.
:Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park, 6975 Mackle, H4W 3A5
:Sary Karanofsky
::(514) 481-7941
::[mailto:saryk@videotron.ca saryk@videotron.ca]
 

=== RHODE ISLAND ===

;'''''Exeter'''''
[https://scrabbleri.wordpress.com'''Club website''']

:First and third Thursday 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
:Exeter Public Library
:Beth Voso
::[mailto:b.voso@cox.net b.voso@cox.net]
 

=== SASKATCHEWAN ===

;'''''Regina NASPA Club #597'''''

:Email or call director for current meetings
:Michael Bray
::(306) 533-8376
::[mailto:mdbray@accesscomm.ca mdbray@accesscomm.ca]
 

;'''''Saskatoon NASPA Club #532'''''

Club not currently meeting

:George MacAulay
::(683) 480-7771
::[mailto:g.macaulay@sasktel.net g.macaulay@sasktel.net]
 

=== TENNESSEE ===

;'''''Knoxville/Sevierville NASPA Club #553'''''

:Tuesday 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.
:Panera Bread, 4855 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
:Contact a director in advance for head count
:Vicki Blizzard
::(865) 680-2659
::[mailto:msbliz@aol.com msbliz@aol.com]
:Bob Frey
::(865) 466-3243
::[mailto:bfrey517@aol.com bfrey517@aol.com]
 

;'''''Memphis NASPA Club #238'''''

:Club not currently meeting. Contact director for information
:Jacqueline Camper
::(901) 378-9355
::[mailto:camper.j238@gmail.com camper.j238@gmail.com]
 



;'''''Nashville NASPA Club #646'''''

:First and third Sunday 1 P.M.
:Whole Foods (Green Hills), 4021 Hillsboro Pike - upstairs dining area
:Charlie Bond
::(615) 646-8623
::[mailto:nashscrab@yahoo.com nashscrab@yahoo.com]
:Emily Brodeur
::(615) 297-2430
::[mailto:emilybrodeur@aol.com emilybrodeur@aol.com]
 

=== TEXAS ===

;'''''Austin NASPA Club #234'''''
[http://www.austinscrabble.org '''Club website''']

:Monday 7 P.M.
:Pat's Games, 2308 Hancock Drive
:Extra parking available across the street
:Jim Hughes
::[mailto:jimat9909@gmail.com jimat9909@gmail.com]
 

;[[Image:Woogles-32.png|link=https://woogles.io/club/dallasbedford|left|32px|Woogles.io logo]]  '''''Bedford/Hurst/Euless NASPA Club #248'''''
  '''''Mid-Cities Scrabble Players'''''


:'''Online Meetings''':Playing on [https://woogles.io/club/dallasbedford woogles.io] starting at 7 P.M. on Tuesday.
:Message [mailto:midcitiesscrabble@gmail.com midcitiesscrabble@gmail.com] by 6 P.M. if you want to play.
 
:Sunday afternoons 1 P.M.
:Market Street upstairs cafe, 605 Colleyville Blvd. (Highway 26), Colleyville, TX 76034 (Town Center Colleyville).
:Kate Watson, Pat Sanchez
:Message [mailto:midcitiesscrabble@gmail.com midcitiesscrabble@gmail.com] to confirm club will be meeting on a particular Sunday.

 

;[[Image:Woogles-32.png|link=https://woogles.io/club/dallasbedford|left|32px|Woogles.io logo]]  '''''Dallas/Richardson NASPA Club #319'''''
 
:'''Online Meetings''': Playing 4 games on [https://woogles.io/club/dallasbedford woogles.io] on Thursdays at 7 P.M. Message [mailto:dallas-scrabble-club@googlegroups.com dallas-scrabble-club@googlegroups.com] by 6 P.M. in advance to be paired. Walkins will be paired randomly.
 
Club is not meeting in person. Anyone interested in directing the club should get in touch with Pat Sanchez
:Pat Sanchez
::(214) 598-6142
::[mailto:patsanch@swbell.net patsanch@swbell.net]
 

;'''''Houston NASPA Club #359'''''
:'''Look for us on [https://www.facebook.com/houstonscrabbleclub Facebook]. '''
 
:Sunday 1:00 P.M. 4 games
:Jason’s Deli, 11081 Westheimer Rd.
:Judy Newhouse
::(281) 682-8781
::[mailto:judynew22@gmail.com judynew22@gmail.com]
:Robin Lewis
::(832) 541-4183
 

;'''''South Houston NASPA Club #511 '''''
:Monday 6:00 P.M.
:IHOP, 11222 Fuqua Road
:Margaret Bee
::(832) 338-9146
::[mailto:huff_reunion@juno.com huff_reunion@juno.com]
:Peg Pywar
::(713) 651-1245
::[mailto:wordsayer@netzero.com wordsayer@netzero.com]
 

;'''''Lubbock NASPA Club #124 '''''
:Sunday 1:30 P.M. and Wednesday 6:00 P.M.
:Contact directors for location
:Kay Weston
::(806) 543-8198
:Ann Skylstad
::(806) 535-2145
::[mailto:kakisky@sbcglobal.net kakisky@sbcglobal.net]
:Caesar Jaramillo
::(806) 407-6610
::[mailto:c_r_j_55@yahoo.com c_r_j_55@yahoo.com]
 

;'''''Nacogdoches NASPA Club #803'''''
[http://www.oldtownscrabble.com/ '''Club website''']

:Call or message director for time and location of sessions
::Brent Beal
::(936) 250-1475
::[mailto:brent@thebeals.net brent@thebeals.net]
 

;'''''Portland NASPA Club #652 '''''
:Thursday 7:00 P.M.
:Books Ink, 1011 Highway 181 Ste 6
:Jennifer Hay
::(361) 643-3222
::[mailto:txbooksink@cs.com txbooksink@cs.com]
 

;'''''San Antonio NASPA Club #489 '''''
[http://sanantonioscrabble.weebly.com/ '''club website''']

:Thursday 6:30 - 9:00 P.M.
:Lions Field Adult Activity Center, 2809 Broadway (at Mulberry)
:Matt DeWaelsche
:(210) 848-6434
:Jennifer DeWaelsche
::[mailto:jifner@hotmail.com jifner@hotmail.com]
 

;'''''Schertz NASPA Club #595 '''''

:Last Sunday of the month, 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
:Schertz Public Library, 798 Schertz Parkway
:Nancy Scott
::(210) 658-2994 (H) or (210) 289-7043 (C)
::[mailto:NScott3@aol.com NScott3@aol.com]
:Matt DeWaelsche
 

=== UTAH ===

;'''''Salt Lake City NASPA Club #173'''''

[http://utahscrabble.com/ '''Club website''']

:Wednesday 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
:Pier 49 Pizza, 5221 South State St.
:Mike Stevens
::(801) 201-9672
::[mailto:majomike@gmail.com majomike@gmail.com]
 

=== VERMONT ===

;'''''Burlington NASPA Club #822'''''

[https://www.facebook.com/groups/473562531659129 '''club website''']

:Wednesday 6:00 P.M.
:The Boardroom Cafe, 3 Mill St., Burlington, Vt. 05401
:David Spargo
::(802) 598-3852
::[mailto:spargod@gmail.com spargod@gmail.com]
:Jeffrey Nelson
::(802) 862-9912
::[mailto:jeffreynelson2005@yahoo.com jeffreynelson2005@yahoo.com]
 

=== VIRGINIA ===

;'''''Charlottesville NASPA Club #543'''''
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/454088101368853/ '''Club website''']

:1st and 3rd Fridays 5:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
:Fuzzy's Tacos, Merchant's Way, 5th Street Station
::We recommend that visitors call or send a message before coming. We can meet at other times given some notice.
:Barry Keith
::(954)806-2387
::[mailto:barrykeith214@gmail.com barrykeith214@gmail.com]
:Clay Daniel
::[mailto:charlesclaybornedaniel@gmail.com charlesclaybornedaniel@gmail.com]
:Nancy Bowen
::[mailto:nancyhbowen51@gmail.com nancyhbowen51@gmail.com]
 

=== WASHINGTON ===

;'''''Seattle NASPA Club #253 '''''
[http://www.seattlescrabble.org '''Club website''']

::Thursday 6 P.M.-9 P.M.
::Woodlawn Park Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, 6150 Whitman Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
:::Check club website for more-detailed directions

:Jane Bissonnette
::(206) 683-3071
::[mailto:hjbissonnette@comcast.net hjbissonnette@comcast.net]
:Rebecca Slivka
::(206) 285-7188
::[mailto:rebecca@seattlescrabble.org rebecca@seattlescrabble.org]
:Ken Clark
::(253) 631-7010
::[mailto:seascrab@gr8white.com seascrab@gr8white.com]
 

;'''''Spokane '''''
[http://sites.google.com/view/spokanescrabble '''Club website''']

::Second and fourth Sunday of month Noon-4 P.M. '''STARTING FEB. 22, 2026'''
::Spokane South Hill Library Events Room, 3324 S. Perry St.

:Nicholas Seistrup
::(509) 507-3844
::[mailto:nicholas@seistrup.net nicholas@seistrup.net]

=== WEST VIRGINIA ===

;'''''Lewisburg NASPA Club #767'''''

Wednesday 6 p.m.
:New Chapter Book Store, 922 Washington Street East
:Call or message director to confirm meeting

: Aaron McGuffin
::(304) 654-1995
::[mailto:aaron.mcguffin1@gmail.com aaron.mcguffin1@gmail.com]

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