Revision as of 11:25, 5 June 2011

This page lists in reverse chronological order important news from the 2011 Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship (CNSC).

June 5: Protiles and bags

I have unboxed the event Protiles, and they look nice! They are red, with white print, and are the newer international square size. If you bring an alternate set to play with (some tables will likely have two boards), it would be better to bring one of the three other colour combinations we have used in the past.

The Protiles also come with tile bags similar to Hasbro tile bags. You can use them if you want, but I am expecting most players will want to use deeper and more durable bags.

May 31: WSC Registration Deadline

If you are trying to qualify for the Canadian team at the 2011 World SCRABBLE Championship by winning the 2011 CNSC (one of several ways to qualify for the WSC), you must notify the Canadian Committee of your intent to do so by May 31.

May 31: Equipment Requirements

Please read the main CNSC page section on equipment carefully, concerning what equipment will be provided, and what you should bring.

May 27: Early Bird details posted

Early Bird details are now posted, and players are encouraged to register for the event ASAP, as space is limited.

May 25: Detailed schedule posted

Not sure when we’ll be having tea? Check out the newly posted detailed schedule.

May 25: Prizes donated by Sam Kantimathi

As in past years, Sam Kantimathi of SamTimer.com has generously donated merchandise prizes to the CNSC. This year, the Sportsmanship Award recipient will receive a SamBoard Apple, and an as yet undetermined prizewinner will receive a FlipTimer.

May 16: Biographical Information Deadline

We need the following information in each player's NASPA profile in order to prepare media kits, an important part of the CNSC. If you have not already done so, please be sure to check your NASPA profile to see that it has your date of birth, mailing address, email address, phone number, shirt size and profession. Failure to do so may result in the organizer guessing about some of this information, with potentially disastrous consequences.

May 14: Eastern Qualifier results

Congratulations to Jackson Smylie and Shan Abbasi, the last two players to qualify, at today's Eastern Qualifier in Valens, ON.

May 8: Alternate players

The Advisory Board has ruled that James Leong's place in the rating qualification list should be after Andy Saunders and ahead of Priya Fernando and Curtis Kowalski.

May 7-8: Western Qualifier results

Congratulations to Jeff Parsons and Betty Bergeron for qualifying through acclamation at the Western Qualifier, originally scheduled to be held in Calgary this weekend.

May 10: Hotel Booking Deadline

Today is officially the hotel booking deadline, though since we haven't formally signed a contract with the hotel yet, we may be able to get the event rate extended. Contact John Chew right away if you need help with this.

May 4: John Chew email-only

CNSC organizer John Chew will be travelling to Europe May 4–19 for the European Open and Malta International Scrabble Open, and will be reachable by email but not by phone during that time.

March 31: Registration Closed

Registration is now closed for players who wish to qualify on rating.