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| + | and is part of our introduction to | ||
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This page lists '''[[tournaments]]''' | This page lists '''[[tournaments]]''' | ||
rated in the <a href="http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/SOWPODS_rating_system">NASPA SOWPODS</a> system, | rated in the <a href="http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/w/SOWPODS_rating_system">NASPA SOWPODS</a> system, | ||
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==Collins (SOWPODS) in North America: Tournaments== | ==Collins (SOWPODS) in North America: Tournaments== | ||
| − | While there have been occasional tournaments played to the international lexicon in the US since the 1990s (the ’93 Worlds in New York, for example: the Worlds have always been SOWPODS), and occasional others such as Wisconsin Dells, Toronto, and Texas, it | + | While there have been occasional tournaments played to the international lexicon in the US since the 1990s (the ’93 Worlds in New York, for example: the Worlds have always been SOWPODS), and occasional others such as Wisconsin Dells, Toronto, and Texas, it was in 2010 that the number of CSW tournaments really started to increase. This was in large part due to NASPA’s decision to allow CSW to be rated, which has given the impetus to several organizers to add CSW |
divisions, or create new tournaments to meet demand. | divisions, or create new tournaments to meet demand. | ||
| − | It remains to be seen how much these numbers will continue to | + | It remains to be seen how much these numbers will continue to increase, and what the long-term future of the CSW scene will be, but the possibility of being able to play CSW exclusively, if one would like to, is now workable. Although, it is perhaps reasonable to say that this is still more the case for either the less prolific tournament player, or one with a large travel budget. |
| − | increase, and | ||
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| − | exclusively | ||
| − | Also of note is that there | + | Also of note is that there are a significant number of prominent international tournaments with quite substantial sponsorship and prizes, several of which are well into the $1000s, and some over $10,000. These are listed at the <a href="http://www.wespa.org">WESPA</a> site. |
| − | international tournaments with quite substantial sponsorship and prizes, several of which are well into the $1000s, and some over $10 | ||
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Since the NASPA SOWPODS rating system went into effect, the following tournaments in North America are either CSW, or have a CSW division. Some earlier tournaments were played in 2009. | Since the NASPA SOWPODS rating system went into effect, the following tournaments in North America are either CSW, or have a CSW division. Some earlier tournaments were played in 2009. | ||
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Events are listed below in their usual order in the calendar year. Some events will only (or did only) include a Collins division if a quorum of four players registers (or registered) in time. Also, non-NASPA sanctioned CSW events are not listed. | Events are listed below in their usual order in the calendar year. Some events will only (or did only) include a Collins division if a quorum of four players registers (or registered) in time. Also, non-NASPA sanctioned CSW events are not listed. | ||
| − | Please note that this page is manually edited, based on the official page of [[tournament results]] and the | + | Please note that this page is manually edited, based on the official page of [[tournament results]] and the [{{SERVER}}/tourneys/calendar.html calendar of future events]. Another good source for tournament information is [http://www.cross-tables.com cross-tables]. |
| − | [{{SERVER}}/tourneys/calendar.html calendar of future events]. | ||
| − | Another good source for tournament information is [http://www.cross-tables.com cross-tables]. | ||
For information on directing a CSW tournament, or adding a CSW division to a tournament, see the page on [[Directing SOWPODS tournaments]]. | For information on directing a CSW tournament, or adding a CSW division to a tournament, see the page on [[Directing SOWPODS tournaments]]. | ||
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|New Orleans, LA | |New Orleans, LA | ||
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|Jan 14–16, 20 games | |Jan 14–16, 20 games | ||
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| + | |Toronto vs. Montreal, Kingston, ON | ||
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| + | |Jan 16–17, 12 games | ||
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|Boards on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ | |Boards on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ | ||
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| − | |Jan 28 | + | |Jan 28, 8 games |
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|Utica, NY | |Utica, NY | ||
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|Feb 5–6, 12 games | |Feb 5–6, 12 games | ||
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|Las Vegas, NV | |Las Vegas, NV | ||
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|Feb 19–21, 20 games | |Feb 19–21, 20 games | ||
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|Austin, TX | |Austin, TX | ||
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| − | |Danville, IL | + | |Scrabble for Literacy Fundraiser, Danville, IL |
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|Apr 10, 6 games (late bird) | |Apr 10, 6 games (late bird) | ||
| − | |Apr 13& | + | |Apr 13–15, 5+15 games |
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|Gatlinburg, TN | |Gatlinburg, TN | ||
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| − | |May 4–6, 5 | + | |May 4–6, 5+15+4 games |
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|Bermuda Treasures Scrabble Cruise | |Bermuda Treasures Scrabble Cruise | ||
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| − | |Romulus, MI | + | |May Mayhem, Romulus, MI |
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|Jun 8–10, 16 games | |Jun 8–10, 16 games | ||
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| − | |Tucson, AZ | + | |Teeny Tiny Tournament, Tucson, AZ |
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| − | | | + | |Annual Nor’easter Main Event, Albany, NY |
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|Jul 1–4, 6+21 games | |Jul 1–4, 6+21 games | ||
| − | | | + | |Jun 29–Jul 2, 21 games |
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|Wilmington, DE | |Wilmington, DE | ||
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|Jul 16, 7 games | |Jul 16, 7 games | ||
| − | |Jul 15–17, 7 | + | |Jul 15–17, 7+12 games |
| − | |Jul 20–22, 7 | + | |Jul 20–22, 7+12 games |
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|Philadelphia, PA | |Philadelphia, PA | ||
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|Aug 27–29, 19 games | |Aug 27–29, 19 games | ||
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| + | |New York, NY | ||
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| + | |Sep 1–3, 21 games | ||
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|Burlington, MA | |Burlington, MA | ||
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|Sep 24–26, 8+13 games | |Sep 24–26, 8+13 games | ||
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|Toronto International Scrabble Open | |Toronto International Scrabble Open | ||
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|Sep 24, 6 games | |Sep 24, 6 games | ||
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| + | |Twin Cities, MN | ||
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| + | |Sep 28–30, 20 games | ||
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|Wisconsin Dells, WI | |Wisconsin Dells, WI | ||
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|Toronto vs. Montreal, Kingston, ON | |Toronto vs. Montreal, Kingston, ON | ||
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|Oct 30–31, 12 games | |Oct 30–31, 12 games | ||
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| − | |New Year’s | + | |New Year’s Scrabble Tournament, Albany, NY |
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|Dec 30–Jan 02, 22 games | |Dec 30–Jan 02, 22 games | ||
| − | | | + | |Dec 28–Jan 01, 8+26 games |
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Please direct comments about this page to its author, [[Nick Ball]]. | Please direct comments about this page to its author, [[Nick Ball]]. | ||
This page lists tournaments rated in the NASPA SOWPODS system, and is part of our introduction to Collins (SOWPODS) in North America.
This page lists tournaments rated in the NASPA SOWPODS system, and is part of our introduction to Collins (SOWPODS) in North America.
While there have been occasional tournaments played to the international lexicon in the US since the 1990s (the ’93 Worlds in New York, for example: the Worlds have always been SOWPODS), and occasional others such as Wisconsin Dells, Toronto, and Texas, it was in 2010 that the number of CSW tournaments really started to increase. This was in large part due to NASPA’s decision to allow CSW to be rated, which has given the impetus to several organizers to add CSW divisions, or create new tournaments to meet demand.
It remains to be seen how much these numbers will continue to increase, and what the long-term future of the CSW scene will be, but the possibility of being able to play CSW exclusively, if one would like to, is now workable. Although, it is perhaps reasonable to say that this is still more the case for either the less prolific tournament player, or one with a large travel budget.
Also of note is that there are a significant number of prominent international tournaments with quite substantial sponsorship and prizes, several of which are well into the $1000s, and some over $10,000. These are listed at the WESPA site.
Since the NASPA SOWPODS rating system went into effect, the following tournaments in North America are either CSW, or have a CSW division. Some earlier tournaments were played in 2009.
Events are listed below in their usual order in the calendar year. Some events will only (or did only) include a Collins division if a quorum of four players registers (or registered) in time. Also, non-NASPA sanctioned CSW events are not listed.
Please note that this page is manually edited, based on the official page of tournament results and the calendar of future events. Another good source for tournament information is cross-tables.
For information on directing a CSW tournament, or adding a CSW division to a tournament, see the page on Directing SOWPODS tournaments.
| Event | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Total events listed | 2 | 17 | 60 | 39 y.t.d. |
| New Orleans, LA | Jan 14–16, 20 games | |||
| Toronto vs. Montreal, Kingston, ON | Jan 16–17, 12 games | |||
| Boards on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ | Jan 21–23, 19 games | |||
| Tucson, AZ | Jan 21, 8 games | |||
| Austin, TX | Jan 22, 6 games | Jan 28, 6 games | ||
| Cornwall, ON (TCC) | Jan 28, 8 games | |||
| Utica, NY | Jan 28, 8 games | |||
| Boston, MA | Feb 5–6, 12 games | |||
| Las Vegas, NV | Feb 17–20, 28 games | |||
| Phoenix, AZ | Feb 13–15, 20 games | Feb 19–21, 20 games | ||
| Eastern Championship, Charlotte, NC | Feb 19–21, 20 games | Feb 17–20, 24 games | ||
| Austin, TX | Feb 26, 6 games | Feb 25, 6 games | ||
| Bethesda, MD | Mar 19–20, 14 games | |||
| Austin, TX | Mar 26, 6 games | Mar 31, 6 games | ||
| West Coast World Championship Word list Challenge (WCWCWC), Ashland, OR | Mar 27–28, 16 games | Mar 25–27, 20 games | ||
| Scrabble for Literacy Fundraiser, Danville, IL | Mar 31–Apr 01, 14 games | |||
| Philadelphia, PA | Apr 3, 7 games | |||
| Hudson, NY | Apr 7, 8 games | |||
| Boston Area Tournament, Westford, MA | Apr 10, 6 games (late bird) | Apr 13–15, 5+15 games | ||
| Gatlinburg, TN | Apr 22–24, 20 games | |||
| NEOSCRABBLE Spring Fling, Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Apr 21–22, 13 games | |||
| Austin, TX | Apr 30, 6 games | Apr 28, 6 games | ||
| Gatlinburg, TN | May 4–6, 20 games | |||
| Oregon Tile, Portland, OR | May 4–6, 5+15+4 games | |||
| Bermuda Treasures Scrabble Cruise | May 6–13 | |||
| Portsmouth, NH | May 14–15, 12 games | |||
| May Mayhem, Romulus, MI | May 19–20, 15 games | |||
| Austin, TX | May 21, 6 games | |||
| Kelowna, BC | May 21–23, 20 games | |||
| Lake Arrowhead, NY | May 26–28, 20 games | |||
| Montreal, QC | May 28–29, 14 games | May 26–27, 14 games | ||
| Arden Cup, Elmhurst, IL | May 28–30, 20 games | May 26–28, 20 games | ||
| Where the ZO meets the ZA, Portland, OR | May 29, 6 games | |||
| Philadelphia, PA | May 29, 7 games | |||
| Lucky Lab, Portland, OR | May 30, 8 games | |||
| NAST One Day, Revere, MA | Jun 5, 6 games | |||
| Scrabble Tournament at the Peak, Hancock, MA | Jun 18–19, 16 games | Jun 8–10, 16 games | ||
| Teeny Tiny Tournament, Tucson, AZ | May 21, 8 games | Jun 9, 8 games | ||
| Wilmington, DE | Jun 12, 7 games | |||
| Washington, DC | Jun 23–24, 14 games | |||
| Austin, TX | Jun 25, 6 games | |||
| Annual Nor’easter Main Event, Albany, NY | Jul 1–4, 6+21 games | Jun 29–Jul 2, 21 games | ||
| Wilmington, DE | Jul 6–8, 21/39 games | |||
| NASPA Club 171's 11th annual summer tournament, Bethesda, MD | Jul 9, 8 games | |||
| Rubber City Collins Classic/Classic II, Akron, OH | Jul 10–11, 15 games | Jul 15–17, 16 games | ||
| US World Championships Qualifying Tournament, Akron, OH | Jul 15–17, 20 games | |||
| Toronto, ON | Jul 16, 7 games | Jul 15–17, 7+12 games | Jul 20–22, 7+12 games | |
| Philadelphia, PA | Jul 17, 7 games | |||
| Old Greenwich, CT | Jul 22–24, 20 games | Jul 27–29, 16 games | ||
| Victoria Early Bird | Jul 22, 6 games | |||
| Victoria, BC | Oct 2–3, 14 games | Jul 23–24, 14 games | ||
| Austin, TX | Jul 30, 6 games | |||
| Canadian WSC Qualifier, Montreal, QC | Jul 30-31 | |||
| NSC Directors' Tournament, Dallas, TX | Aug 5, 4 games | |||
| National Scrabble Championship 'Lunch Bird', Dallas, TX | Aug 6–10, 5 games | |||
| World Players Championship, Dallas, TX | Aug 13–16, 32 games | |||
| National Scrabble Championships, Orlando, FL | Aug 11–15, 31 games | |||
| Utica, NY | Aug 20–21, 14 games | |||
| Austin, TX | Aug 27, 6 games | |||
| Dover, DE | Aug 27–29, 19 games | |||
| New York, NY | Sep 1–3, 21 games | |||
| Burlington, MA | Sep 3–5, 18 games | |||
| Portland, OR | Sep 11, 7 games | |||
| Leah Katz/Mike Wise Memorial, Toronto, ON | Sep 11–13, 8+12 games | Sep 24–26, 8+13 games | ||
| Toronto International Scrabble Open | Sep 22–25, 26 games | |||
| Philadelphia, PA | Sep 18 | |||
| Austin, TX | Sep 24, 6 games | |||
| Twin Cities, MN | Sep 28–30, 20 games | |||
| Wisconsin Dells, WI | Oct 1–3, 15 games | |||
| Philadelphia, PA | Oct 2, 7 games | |||
| Lake George, NY | Oct 13–16, 15 games | Oct 18–21, 15 games | ||
| Portland, OR | Oct 17, 7 games | |||
| Cambridge, MD | Oct 28–30, 16 games | |||
| Austin, TX | Oct 29, 6 games | |||
| Toronto vs. Montreal, Kingston, ON | Oct 30–31, 12 games | |||
| Philadelphia, PA | Nov 6, 7 games | |||
| Sacramento, CA | Nov 6–7, 20 games | |||
| Emerald City Scrabble, Seattle, WA | Nov 12–14, 20 games | Nov 11–13, 20 games | ||
| 6th Annual Green Mountain Challenge, Essex, VT | Nov 18–20, 15 games | |||
| Tucson, AZ | Nov 19, 8 games | |||
| Austin, TX | Dec 3–4, 13 games | |||
| Philadelphia, PA | Dec 4, 7 games | |||
| Stamford, CT | Dec 9–11, 16 games | |||
| Bethesda, MD | Dec 10, 8 games | |||
| Delaware Scrabble Festivus, Newark, DE | Dec 23–25, 20 games | |||
| New Year’s Scrabble Tournament, Albany, NY | Dec 30–Jan 02, 22 games | Dec 28–Jan 01, 8+26 games |
Please direct comments about this page to its author, Nick Ball.
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