Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Thanks for attending the 19th Annual Annual Albany New Year's Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us this holiday season to ring in the New Year with Scrabble, along with a side of friendship and camaraderie. Let's Play Scrabble in 2025!

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Please Check Out of the Hotel BEFORE the morning session, as there will be no break.

If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541. 

Links to Local News Coverage of Tournament

Scrabble Returns to Albany: Local News Coverage, Channel 6 

New Year's Scrabble Tournament: Local News Coverage, Channel 10

Scrabble Enthusiast Gather: Times Union Newspaper  

Playing Room

Main Ballroom, far end

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Thank You to

We're thrilled to have two sponsors; both NASPA Games and Bob Linn supporting this event, bringing you the best in competitive Scrabble action! 

NASPA Games and Bob Linn for Proudly Sponsoring Streaming of the Main Event Games Stream 

Bob Linn for the sponsorship for those new to Collins CSW Sponsorship 

Current Standing Here: Standings 

Collins Leaders

Division A 1st-4th: (A6) Ben Schoenbrun 20-4 +1044, (A1) Joshua Castellano 17-7 +1742, (A2) Austin Shin 16-8 +1316, (A4) Matthew O'Connor 16-8 +633

Division A Class: (A12) Daniel Blake 16-8 +5,  (A11) Tim Weiss 15-9 +670 

Division B 1st-4th:  (B11) Mike Downey 16.5-7.5 +1414 , (B3) Cheryl Melvin 16-8 +1250 , (B1) Paula Catanese 16-8 +1204,  (B2) Jane Geary 16-8 +535 

Division B Class: (B14) Elise Bickford 15.5-8.5 +108

Collins High Loss Prizes $20

Division A High Loss Rounds 17-20 (A7) Jason Keller 436-452 vs. (A14) Terry Kang 

Division A High Loss Rounds 21-24 (A10) Jason Ubeika 465-484 vs. (A4) Matthew O'Connor 

Division B High Loss Rounds 17-20 (B8) Kia Lindsay 478-527 vs. (B4)Sharmaine Farini 

Division B High Loss Rounds 21-24 (B12) Mireille Huneault 433-438 vs. (B1) Paula Catanese  tied with (B14) Elise Bickford 433-446 vs. (B9) Sophia Ozorio 

Collins New Word Prizes $20

82 - BROIEST - Mike Downey

63 - SEALION - Suzanna D’Costa

41 - SEAX - Dan Blake

35 - BAW - Jason Keller

NWL Leaders

Division A 1st-4th: (A5) Zachary Ansell 16-8 +1423 , (A9) Jonathan Lindh 16-8 +393, (A1) Joey Mallick 15-9 +1165, (A3) Karl Higby 15-9 +498

Division A Class: (A13) Joel Horn 14-10 +178, (A15) Jason Vaysberg 14-10 +30 

Division B 1st-3rd: (B8) Evan Chester 16.5-7.5 +453, (B5) Nancy Bowen 16-8 +776, (B2) Brian McCarthy 15.5-8.5 +697 

Division B Class: (B12)Joshua Pepper14-10 -164

Division C 1st-5th: (C9) Dalton Hoffine 19-5 +1501, (C8) Michael Galloway 17-7 +972, (C22) Jonathan Cai 16-8 +656, (C4) Andrew Wilen 16-8 +567, (C3) Don Drumm 15.5-8.5 +198

Division C Class:  (C18) Deb Mulrooney 15-9 +795 

NWL Low Win Prizes $20

Division A High Loss Rounds 17-20 (A7) Eric Harshbarger 445-452 vs. (A14) Richard Popper 

Division A High Loss Rounds 21-24 (A14) Richard Popper 424-449 vs. (A6) Eric Goldstein 

Division B High Loss Rounds 17-20 (B2) Brian McCarthy 457-474 vs. (B8) Evan Chester 

Division B High Loss Rounds 21-24 (B1) Cynthia Seales 428-469 vs. (B14) Susan Saidenberg 

Division C High Loss Rounds 17-20  (C20) Lea Shin 391-427 vs. (C11) Judi Boviard 

Division C High Loss Rounds 21-24 (C1) Linda Wancel 429-463 vs. (C20) Lea Shin 

Reduced Price Grab and Go Lunch

Reduced price "Grab & Go" lunch menu available to Scrabblers. There will be printed copies in the playing room, so you can pick up your order form there.

Schedule

Wednesday Jan 1

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 25-28 (prize for best record lower half, no lunch break), prize ceremony follows, Please come to the morning session checked out of the hotel

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at CSC/Belleville 2025

Prize payments

If you win a prize, you'll receive an envelope with an informational sheet that asks you how you'd like to be paid. For security reasons, we only pay prizes in cash if they are $99 or less. Above that amount we offer a variety of ways to be electronically paid. Click here to see the info form you'll receive so you can be ready to receive a prize.

Class Prizes

Class Prizes are offered in the main event. There will be one class prize per division (see what class your in on standings computers) Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes . If you want more info on how they work ask your director.

Photo Updates

If you'd like to update your photo, see Kieran.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on YouTube. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

TUESDAY, December 31, 2024

Thanks for attending the 19th Annual Annual Albany New Year's Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us this holiday season to ring in the New Year with Scrabble, along with a side of friendship and camaraderie. Let's Play Scrabble in 2025!

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541. 

Playing Room

Main Ballroom, far end

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Thank You to

We're thrilled to have two sponsors; both NASPA Games and Bob Linn supporting this event, bringing you the best in competitive Scrabble action! 

NASPA Games and Bob Linn for Proudly Sponsoring Streaming of the Main Event Games Stream 

Bob Linn for the sponsorship for those new to Collins CSW Sponsorship 

Current Standing Here: Standings 

Collins Leaders

Division A 1st-4th: (A6) Ben Schoenbrun 14-2 +728, (A12) Daniel Blake 13-3 +594, (A11) Tim Weiss 12-4 +945, (A4) Matthew O'Connor 12-4 +693 

Division A Class: (A13) Niel Gan 7-9 -104

Division B 1st-4th: (B3) Cheryl Melvin 12-4 +1170 , (B11) Mike Downey 10.5-5.5 +735, (B14) Elise Bickford 10.5-5.5 -188, (B1) Paula Catanese 10-6 +1031 

Division B Class: (B2) Jane Geary 10-6 +256 

Collins Low Win Prizes $20

Division A Low Win Rounds 9-12 (A18)Shauna Petrie 390-338 vs. (A7)Jason Keller 

Division A Low Win Rounds 13-16 (A15)Lindsay Shin 348-341 vs. (A17)Heidi Robertson 

Division B Low Win Rounds 9-12 (B9)Sophia Ozorio 344-295 vs. (B20)Karen Slegers 

Division B Low Win Rounds 13-16 (B6)Gerianne Abriano 338-322 vs. (B3)Cheryl Melvin 

Collins New Word Prizes $20

86 - Eyeroll - Heidi Robertson

35 - Indy - Ben Schoenbrun

27 - Copi - Becky Dyer

tie-21 - Waifu - Becky Dyer

tie-21 - Waifu - Dan Blake

NWL Leaders

Division A 1st-4th: (A5) Zachary Ansell 12-4 +1251, (A2) Christopher Sykes 12-4 +733 , (A1) Joey Mallick 11-5 +1072, (A9)Jonathan Lindh 11-5 +212 

Division A Class: (A17) (A15) Jason Vaysberg 10-6 +186 

Division B 1st-3rd: (B8) Evan Chester 11.5-4.5 +521,(B7) Cameron Siegal 11-5 +818, (B5) Nancy Bowen 11-5 +665 

Division B Class: (B12) Joshua Pepper 10-6 +228 

Division C 1st-5th: (C9) Dalton Hoffine 15-1 +1448 , (C8) Michael Galloway 13-3 +1189 , (C22) Jonathan Cai 12-4 +680, (C18) Deb Mulrooney  11-5 +626, (C4) Andrew Wilen 11-5 +419 

Division C Class: (C21) Les Hipenbecker 9.5-6.5 -72 

NWL Low Win Prizes $20

Division A Low Win Rounds 9-12  1-4 (A2) Christopher Sykes 336-330 vs. (A17) Michael Ecsedy 

Division A Low Win Rounds 13-16 (A13) Joel Horn 356-341 vs. (A22) Benjamin Ansell 

Division B Low Win Rounds 9-12  (B12) Joshua Pepper 340-298 vs. (B11) Susan Blanchard 

Division B Low Win Rounds 13-16 (B9) Beth Mix 332-324 vs. (B2) Brian McCarthy 

Division C Low Win Rounds 9-12 (C16) Joyslin Hodge-Watson 291-278 vs. (C4) Andrew Wilen 

Division C Low Win Rounds 13-16  (C16) Joyslin Hodge-Watson 325-310 vs. (C7) Craig Wilen 

Reduced Price Grab and Go Lunch

Reduced price "Grab & Go" lunch menu available to Scrabblers. There will be printed copies in the playing room, so you can pick up your order form there.

Schedule

Tuesday Dec 31

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 17-20 (prize for high loss)

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM  Main Event Rounds 21-24 (prize for high loss)

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM  New Year's Eve! After hours in game room, play Scrabble or other board games with your friends.

Wednesday Jan 1

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 25-28 (prize for best record lower half, no lunch break), prize ceremony follows

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at CSC/Belleville 2025

Prize payments

If you win a prize, you'll receive an envelope with an informational sheet that asks you how you'd like to be paid. For security reasons, we only pay prizes in cash if they are $99 or less. Above that amount we offer a variety of ways to be electronically paid. Click here to see the info form you'll receive so you can be ready to receive a prize.

Class Prizes

Class Prizes are offered in the main event. There will be one class prize per division (see what class your in on standings computers) Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes . If you want more info on how they work ask your director.

Photo Updates

If you'd like to update your photo, see Kieran.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on YouTube. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Monday, December 30, 2024

Thanks for attending the 19th Annual Annual Albany New Year's Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us this holiday season to ring in the New Year with Scrabble, along with a side of friendship and camaraderie. Let's Play Scrabble in 2025!

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541. 

Playing Room

Main Ballroom, far end

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Thank You to

We're thrilled to have two sponsors; both NASPA Games and Bob Linn supporting this event, bringing you the best in competitive Scrabble action! 

NASPA Games and Bob Linn for Proudly Sponsoring Streaming of the Main Event Games Stream 

Bob Linn for the sponsorship for those new to Collins CSW Sponsorship 

Current Standing Here: Standings 

Collins Leaders

Division A 1st-4th: (A12) Daniel Blake 8-0 +662, (A6) Ben Schoenbrun 8-0 +546. (A4) Matthew O'Connor 7-1 +516, (A11) Tim Weiss 6-2 +577

Division A Class: (A14) Terry Kang 5-3 -45

Division B 1st-4th: (B3) Cheryl Melvin 7-1 +473, (B4) Sharmaine Farini 6-2 +712 , (B1) Paula Catanese 6-2 +550, (B11) Mike Downey 6-2 +495

Division B Class: (B2) Jane Geary 5-3 +161

Collins High Win Prizes $20

Division A High Win Rounds 1-4 (A7)Jason Keller 602-252 vs. (A15)Lindsay Shin 

Division A High Win Rounds 5-8 (A11) Tim Weiss 624-295 vs. (A17)Heidi Robertson 

Division B High Win Rounds 1-4 (B11) Mike Downey 497-285 vs. (B12)Mireille Huneault 

Division B High Win Rounds 5-8  (B4) Sharmaine Farini 588-275 vs. (B13)Ather Sharif 

Collins New Word Prizes $20

78pts - SEALION - Dan Blake

70pts - SPLOOTS - Kaia

54pts - COVID - Josh Sokol

22pts - OWO - Shauna Petrie

NWL Leaders

Division A 1st-4th: (A5) Zachary Ansell 6-2 +578 , (A2) Christopher Sykes 6-2 +401, (A1) Joey Mallick 6-2 +363, (A9)Jonathan Lindh 6-2 +221 

Division A Class: (A17) Michael Ecsedy 5-3 +89 

Division B 1st-3rd: (B3) Michael Wolfberg 6-2 +645, (B4) Lobo 6-2 +445, (B8)Evan Chester 6-2 +374

Division B Class: (B9) Beth Mix 6-2 +14 

Division C 1st-5th: (C9) Dalton Hoffine 8-0 +663, (C18) Deb Mulrooney 7-1 +444, (C8) Michael Galloway 6-2 +616, (C3) Don Drumm 6-2 +238, (C7) Craig Wilen 6-2 +182

Division C Class: (C12) Sharon Janssen 5-3 +365 

NWL High Win Prizes $20

Division A High Win Rounds 1-4 (A13) Joel Horn 591-279 vs. (A15) Jason Vaysberg 

Division A High Win Rounds 5-8 (A6) Eric Goldstein 521-401 vs. (A15) Jason Vaysberg

Division B High Win Rounds 1-4 (B4)Yvonne Lobo 630-372 vs. (B9)Beth Mix 

Division B High Win Rounds 5-8 (B10)Harry Chan 498-488 vs. (B4)Yvonne Lobo

Division C High Win Rounds 1-4 (C13)Greg Golding 493-319 vs. (C24)Edward Phelps 

Division C High Win Rounds 5-8 (C8)Michael Galloway 523-273 vs. (C25)Ida Ann Shapiro 

Reduced Price Grab and Go Lunch

Reduced price "Grab & Go" lunch menu available to Scrabblers. There will be printed copies in the playing room, so you can pick up your order form there.

Schedule

Monday Dec 30

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 9-12 

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM  Main Event Rounds 13-16

7:15 PM - 9:00 PM  Hosted Dinners with Josh Greenway and Beth Mix

9:15 PM - 10:45 PM  Team Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)

10:45 PM - 12:00 AM  After hours in game room, play Scrabble or other board games with your friends.

Tuesday Dec 31

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 17-20

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM  Main Event Rounds 21-24

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM  New Year's Eve! After hours in game room, play Scrabble or other board games with your friends.

Wednesday Jan 1

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 25-28 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at CSC/Belleville 2025

Prize payments

If you win a prize, you'll receive an envelope with an informational sheet that asks you how you'd like to be paid. For security reasons, we only pay prizes in cash if they are $99 or less. Above that amount we offer a variety of ways to be electronically paid. Click here to see the info form you'll receive so you can be ready to receive a prize.

Class Prizes

Class Prizes are offered in the main event. There will be one class prize per division (see what class your in on standings computers) Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes . If you want more info on how they work ask your director.

Photo Updates

If you'd like to update your photo, see Kieran.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on YouTube. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Hosted Dinner with the Shins at Delmonico's

SunDay, December 29, 2024

Thanks for attending the 19th Annual Annual Albany New Year's Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us this holiday season to ring in the New Year with Scrabble, along with a side of friendship and camaraderie. Let's Play Scrabble in 2025!

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541. 

Playing Room

Main Ballroom, far end

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Thank You to

NASPA Games and Bob Linn for Proudly Sponsoring Streaming of the Main Event Games Stream 

Bob Linn for the sponsorship for those new to Collins CSW Sponsorship 

Early Bird Standings and Prizes. Full Results Here: Standings 

Collins

Division A

1st: (A1) Joshua Castellano 7-0 +845 $60

2nd:  (A5) Robert Linn 4-3 +16 $30

3rd: (A2) Matthew O'Connor 3-4 -16 $20

Division B

1st: (B1) Steve Ozorio 6-1 +807 $60

2nd: (B2) Paula Catanese 5-2 +501 $40

3rd: (B7) Ather Sharif 5-2 +299 $30

High Win (B7) Ather Sharif 552-320 vs. (B3)William Pizer, $20 round 5

NWL

Division A

1st: (A3) Zachary Ansell 6-1 +354 $60

2nd: (A8) Dustin Dean 5-2 +15  $30

3rd: (A7) Barry Keith 4-3 +211 $20

Division B

1st: (B3) Jason Vaysberg 6-1 +434 $60

2nd: (B4) Michael Ecsedy 5-2 +494  $30

3rd: (B2) Richard Popper 5-2 +179  $20

Division C

1st: (C6) Judy Cole 6-1 +404  $60

2nd: (C1) Yvonne Lobo 5-2 +543  $30

3rd: (C4)Evan Chester 5-2 +188  $20

Division D

1st: (D3) Cheryl Kagan 5-2 +290  $60

2nd: (D1) Joshua Pepper 5-2 +151 $30

3rd: (D5) Linda Wancel 4.5-2.5 +84   $20

Division E

1st: (E3) Amika Gair-MacMichael 6-1  $60

2nd: (E2)Greg Golding 5-2 +526 4  $30

Reduced Price Grab and Go Lunch

Reduced price "Grab & Go" lunch menu available to Scrabblers. There will be printed copies in the playing room, so you can pick up your order form there.

Hosted Dinners STILL ROOM

Still time to sign up for the the Hosted Dinners. More information and sign ups here: Hosted Dinner Sign Up 

Sunday December 29,  @7:30pm with Lindsay & Austin Shin at Delmonico's Menu 

1553 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205  (8 min drive / 50 min walk from Marriott Albany)

Monday  December 30,  @7:30pm with Josh Greenway at Maharajah Menu

10 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205  (7 min drive / 45 min walk from Marriott Albany)

Monday  December 30,  @7:30pm with Beth Mix at Marriott Albany Menu

Marriott Hotel restaurant (tournament hotel)

Schedule

Sunday Dec 29

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 1-4

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM  Main Event Rounds 5-8

7:15 PM - 9:00 PM  Hosted Dinners (sign up form)

8:15 PM - 11:00 PM  Try CSW Social Event. Come by for a chance to win cash prizes and enjoy a free dessert. Give Collins a try in a relaxed way (team games, fun challenges). Sponsored by Bob Linn.

Monday Dec 30

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 9-12 

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM  Main Event Rounds 13-16

7:15 PM - 9:00 PM  Hosted Dinners (sign up form)

9:15 PM - 10:45 PM  Team Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)

10:45 PM - 12:00 AM  After hours in game room, play Scrabble or other board games with your friends.

Tuesday Dec 31

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 17-20

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM  Main Event Rounds 21-24

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM  New Year's Eve! After hours in game room, play Scrabble or other board games with your friends.

Wednesday Jan 1

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 25-28 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at CSC/Belleville 2025

Prize payments

If you win a prize, you'll receive an envelope with an informational sheet that asks you how you'd like to be paid. For security reasons, we only pay prizes in cash if they are $99 or less. Above that amount we offer a variety of ways to be electronically paid. Click here to see the info form you'll receive so you can be ready to receive a prize.

Class Prizes

Class Prizes are offered in the main event. There will be one class prize per division (see what class your in on standings computers) Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes . If you want more info on how they work ask your director.

Photo Updates

If you'd like to update your photo, see Kieran.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on YouTube. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Thanks for attending the 19th Annual Annual Albany New Year's Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us this holiday season to ring in the New Year with Scrabble, along with a side of friendship and camaraderie. Let's Play Scrabble in 2025!

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541. 

Sign up for tonight's Pizza Party with Games here: Sign up for Pizza Party Must have order in by 3PM Saturday for 7:30pm food delivery 

Playing Room

Main Ballroom, far end

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Reduced Price Grab and Go Lunch

Reduced price "Grab & Go" lunch menu available to Scrabblers. There will be printed copies in the playing room, so you can pick up your order form there.

Hosted Dinners

Still time to sign up for the the Hosted Dinners. More information and sign ups here: Hosted Dinner Sign Up 

Sunday December 29,  @7:30pm with Lindsay & Austin Shin at Delmonico's Menu 

1553 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205  (8 min drive / 50 min walk from Marriott Albany)

Monday  December 30,  @7:30pm with Josh Greenway at Maharajah Menu

10 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205  (7 min drive / 45 min walk from Marriott Albany)

Monday  December 30,  @7:30pm with Beth Mix at Marriott Albany Menu

Marriott Hotel restaurant (tournament hotel)

Schedule

Saturday Dec 28

11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird Rounds 1-4, then 30 minute snack break

3:45 PM -   6:45 PM  Early Bird Rounds 5-7

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Pizza Party. Order pizza by the slice, play Scrabble or other games with your friends: Sign up for Pizza Party     Must have order in by 3PM Saturday for 7:30pm food delivery 

Sunday Dec 29

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-4

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM   Main Event Rounds 5-8

7:15 PM - 9:00 PM Hosted Dinners (sign up form)

9:15 PM - 12:00 AM After hours in game room, play Scrabble or other board games with your friends.

Monday Dec 30

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 9-12

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 13-16

7:15 PM - 9:00 PM Hosted Dinners (sign up form)

9:15 PM - 10:45 PM Team Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)

10:45 PM - 12:00 AM After hours in game room, play Scrabble or other board games with your friends.

Tuesday Dec 31

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 17-20

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 21-24

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM New Year's Eve! After hours in game room, play Scrabble or other board games with your friends.

Wednesday Jan 1

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 25-28 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows

1:30 PM - 12:00 AM Game room available for play

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at CSC/Belleville 2025

Prize payments

If you win a prize, you'll receive an envelope with an informational sheet that asks you how you'd like to be paid. For security reasons, we only pay prizes in cash if they are $99 or less. Above that amount we offer a variety of ways to be electronically paid. Click here to see the info form you'll receive so you can be ready to receive a prize.

Class Prizes

Class Prizes are offered in the main event. The NWL divisions each have two or three classes, while Collins divisions have two classes. Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes 

Photo Updates

If you'd like to update your photo, see Kieran.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on YouTube. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Sunday, OCTOBER 20 2024

Thanks for attending the Annual Lake George Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us this fall to enjoy the changing seasons, the competitive Scrabble, as well as the friendship and camaraderie.

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541. 

Playing Room: Surfside on the Lake, Premier Building, 3rd floor for both early birds.

For the main event, 3rd floor for divisions A, B, and C and Collins, 2nd floor for divisions D and E.

Wifi password: Network: Surfside Guest  Password: lakeg400

Note: Breakfast is not available at the host hotel.

Photo Updates

If you'd like to update your photo, see Kieran.

Standings: Main Event After 11 Rounds

Collins : Matthew Tunnicliffe leads division A with a 9-2 record.  Joshua Castellano, Josh Sokol, and Erickson Smith are all   within striking range

Niel Gan and Sohaib Sanaulla are both 10-1 in division B, with Justin Morris at 8-3

Standings Here:  CSW Standings

NWL: Jackson Smylie is in first in division A with a 10-1 record. Jason Li is 8-3 and Cesar Del Solar, Joey Mallick, Chloe Fatsis, John     Stardom, Lisa Odom and Seth Lipkin are all 7-4

          Ryan Chepita tops Division B alone at 9-2 with Mark Abadi and Paul Avrin at 8-3. 

          Frances Shaw leads Division C with a 9-2 with Cameron Siegal close behind at 8-3.

          Evan Chester and Russell McKinstry are both 9-2 in Division D. Still in the running are Cornelia Guest, Amika Gair-MacMichael     and Linda Tilley at 8-3

          Sally Reeser, Buffy Hogan, and Cynthia Scotti, are all 8-3 in Division E

          Standings Here:  NWL Standings

Round 4-7: High Win, $20

Collins: Division A: (A2)Matthew Tunnicliffe 741-368 vs. (A1)Joshua Castellano 

     Division B:  (B1)Sue Tremblay 523-390 vs. (B14)Daniyal Sanaullah 

NWL: Division A:  (A9)Seth Lipkin 562-368 vs. (A15)Morris Greenberg 

  Division B: (B5)Hank Hees 607-271 vs. (B3)Joel Horn 

  Division C: (C4)Lilla Sinanan 474-451 vs. (C2)Keith Hagel

  Division D: (D22)Dalton Hoffine 514-385 vs. (D7)Marwan Saadi 

  Division E:  (E17)Diane Blackwell 590-277 vs. (E18)Julia Lebow  

Round 8-12: Low Win, $20

Collins: Division A:  (A9)Robert Linn 409-400 vs. (A12)Tim Weiss 

     Division B: (B13)Andrea Hatch 391-347 vs. (B5)Heidi Robertson 

NWL: Division A:  (A14)Jeremy Hall 321-297 vs. (A26)David Weisberg 

  Division B: (B9)Noah Goldstein 357-346 vs. (B23)Sary Karanofsky 

  Division C:  (C17)Harry Chan 316-203 vs. (C13)Joseph Bowman 

  Division D: (D7)Marwan Saadi 318-290 vs. (D1)Julia Bogle 

  Division E:  (E19)Ryan Adams 316-285 vs. (E18)Julia Lebow 

Restaurant Sponsor

Lake House Grill is our restaurant sponsor is offering 15% off to all Scrabblers who say 'Let's Play Scrabble'

Lake House Grill, 2897 Lake Shore Dr, Lake George, NY 12845, United States (1 min drive / 5 min walk)

https://lakehousebistro.com/menu 

Friday open for dinner (4:00-8:30 PM)

Saturday open for dinner (4:00-8:30 PM)

Stream and Event Sponsor

NASPA is generously sponsoring the Ultimate Clash of Champions: Mack Meller versus Josh Sokol live stream and providing three SPC Satellite Awards (free entry to the Scrabble Players Championship) for the tournament. 

Sunday, October 20,  Main Event Schedule, cont.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows  Livestream 

Prize payments

If you win a prize, you'll receive an envelope with an informational sheet that asks you how you'd like to be paid. For security reasons, we only pay prizes in cash if they are $99 or less. Above that amount we offer a variety of ways to be electronically paid. Click here to see the info form you'll receive so you can be ready to receive a prize.

Class Prizes

Class Prizes are offered in the main event. The NWL divisions each have two or three classes, while Collins divisions have two classes. Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes 

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at New Year's 2025 and CSC/Belleville 2025

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on YouTube. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Saturday, OCTOBER 19 2024

Thanks for attending the Annual Lake George Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us this fall to enjoy the changing seasons, the competitive Scrabble, as well as the friendship and camaraderie.

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541. 

Playing Room: Surfside on the Lake, Premier Building, 3rd floor for both early birds.

For the main event, 3rd floor for divisions A, B, and C and Collins, 2nd floor for divisions D and E.

Wifi password: Network: Surfside Guest  Password: lakeg400

Note: Breakfast is not available at the host hotel.

Photo Updates

If you'd like to update your photo, see Kieran.

Prize Winners from Early Bird 2

Congrats to today's prize Winners!

Collins: (A1)Joshua Castellano, (B3)Jason Ubeika Details here: CSW prizes 

NWL: (A1)Mack Meller, (B1)Wallace Schultz, (C2)Hank Hees ,(D4)Carol McDonald , (E3)Patrick Beatrez, (F2)Harry Chan, 

           (G3)Susan Saidenberg, (H3)Mary Pastore, (I2)Greg Golding, (J9)Elise Bickford  Details here: NWL prizes 

Standings Main Event

Collins : Josh Sokol and Joshua Castellano are undefeated in A, 

Sohaib Sanaulla and Sue Tremblay undefeated in B.

Standings Here:  CSW Standings

NWL: Jeffrey Nelson, Jackson Smylie and Ed Liebfried are undefeated in A.

          Mark Abadi, Ryan Chepita, Joel Horn, Hank Hees, and Paul Avrin are undefeated in B.

          Lilla Sinanan, Joe Giebler, Keith Hagel, Frances Shaw, and Paul Hunsberger are undefeated in C.

          Wilma Pitzer, Evan Chester, Cornelia Guest, Russell McKinstry, Shubha Kamath, and Linda Tilley are undefeated in D.

          Edward Phelps, Cynthia Scotti, and Pamela Hunter are undefeated in E.

          Standings Here:  NWL Standings

Round 1-3 Prizes $20 Ratings Upset

Collins: Division A Ratings Upset Win Rounds 1-3: (A14)Shan Abbasi 455-390 vs. (A3)Matthew O'Connor

     Division B Ratings Upset Win Rounds 1-3: (B12)Cheryl Melvin 377-371 vs. (B3)Roger Cullman 

NWL: Division A Ratings Upset Win Rounds 1-3:  (A26)David Weisberg 2119-1710=409, 423-331 vs. (A1)Mack Meller 

  Division B Ratings Upset Win Rounds 1-3: (B27)Yvonne Lobo 1564-1369=195, 398-366 vs. (B9)Noah Goldstein

  Division C Ratings Upset Win Rounds 1-3: (C27)Margo Kuno 1367-1185=182, 362-337 vs. (C1)Susan Bertoni 

  Division D Ratings Upset Win Rounds 1-3: (D25)Andrew Rosen 1176-936=240, 353-256 vs. (D1)Julia Bogle 

  Division E Ratings Upset Win Rounds 1-3: (E16)Cynthia Scotti 411-395 vs. (E2)Sharon Dalgliesh 

Restaurant Sponsor

Lake House Grill is our restaurant sponsor is offering 15% off to all Scrabblers who say 'Let's Play Scrabble'

Lake House Grill, 2897 Lake Shore Dr, Lake George, NY 12845, United States (1 min drive / 5 min walk)

https://lakehousebistro.com/menu 

Friday open for dinner (4:00-8:30 PM)

Saturday open for dinner (4:00-8:30 PM)

Stream and Event Sponsor

NASPA is generously sponsoring the Ultimate Clash of Champions: Mack Meller versus Josh Sokol live stream and providing three SPC Satellite Awards (free entry to the Scrabble Players Championship) for the tournament. 

Saturday , October 19,  Main Event Schedule, cont.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 4-7 Livestream

2:45 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11  Livestream 

7:15 PM - 9:15 PM Hosted DInners: Beth Mix at Mezzaluna , Mack Meller at Charlie's Bar & Kitchen, Seth Lipkin at Lake House Grill

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM Team Trivia. Participation is free. Teams up to 5 players. Cash prizes!

Sunday, October 20,  Main Event Schedule, cont.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows  Livestream 

Hosted Dinners

Hosted dinners are full. Assignments are finalized and those who signed up were sent an email with the details of the dinner.

Class Prizes

Class Prizes are offered in the main event. The NWL divisions each have three classes (prizes for the winners of class B and C in each division), while Collins divisions have two classes (prizes for the winners of class B in each division). 

Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes 

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at New Year's 2025 and CSC/Belleville 2025

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on YouTube. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

friday, OCTOBER 18 2024

Thanks for attending the Annual Lake George Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us this fall to enjoy the changing seasons, the competitive Scrabble, as well as the friendship and camaraderie.

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541. 

Playing Room: Surfside on the Lake, Premier Building, 3rd floor for both early birds.

For the main event, 3rd floor for divisions A, B, and C and Collins, 2nd floor for divisions D and E.

Wifi password: Network: Surfside Guest  Password: lakeg400

Note: Breakfast is not available at the host hotel.

Prize Winners from Early Bird 1

Congrats to today's prize Winners!

Ultimate Clash of Champions: Mack Meller triumphed over Josh Sokol 4-2. Watch the recording here: Ultimate Clash 

Collins: (#1)Joshua Castellano Details here : CSW prizes 

NWL: (A2)Lisa Odom, (B1)David Weisberg, (C2)Patrick Beatrez, (D2)Oscar Freire, (E4)Ruth Brower  Details here: NWL prizes 

Restaurant Sponsor

Lake House Grill is our restaurant sponsor is offering 15% off to all Scrabblers who say 'Let's Play Scrabble'

Lake House Grill, 2897 Lake Shore Dr, Lake George, NY 12845, United States (1 min drive / 5 min walk)

https://lakehousebistro.com/menu 

Friday open for dinner (4:00-8:30 PM)

Saturday open for dinner (4:00-8:30 PM)

Stream and Event Sponsor

NASPA is generously sponsoring the Ultimate Clash of Champions: Mack Meller versus Josh Sokol live stream and providing three SPC Satellite Awards (free entry to the Scrabble Players Championship) for the tournament. 

Friday, October 18,  Early Bird 2 and Main Event Schedule

11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5  

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Check in at the registration desk (3rd floor) by 7 PM on Friday or you may be dropped from Round 1

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3 Livestream

Saturday , October 19,  Main Event Schedule, cont.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 4-7 Livestream

2:45 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11  Livestream 

7:15 PM - 9:15 PM Hosted DInners: Beth Mix at Mezzaluna , Mack Meller at Charlie's Bar & Kitchen, Seth Lipkin at Lake House Grill 

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM Team Trivia. Participation is free. Teams up to 5 players. Cash prizes!

Sunday, October 20,  Main Event Schedule, cont.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows  Livestream 

Hosted Dinners

Hosted dinners are full. Assignments will be finalized and communicated on Friday.

Class Prizes

Class Prizes are offered in the main event. The NWL divisions each have three classes (prizes for the winners of class B and C in each division), while Collins divisions have two classes (prizes for the winners of class B in each division). 

Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes 

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at New Year's 2025 and CSC/Belleville 2025

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on YouTube. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

THursday, OCTOBER 17 2024

Thanks for attending the Annual Lake George Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us this fall to enjoy the changing seasons, the competitive Scrabble, as well as the friendship and camaraderie.

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541. 

Playing Room: Surfside on the Lake, Premier Building, 3rd floor for both early birds.

For the main event, 3rd floor for divisions A, B, and C, 2nd floor for divisions D and E.

Wifi password: Network: Surfside Guest  Password: lakeg400

Restaurant Sponsor

Lake House Grill is our restaurant sponsor is offering 15% off to all Scrabblers who say 'Let's Play Scrabble'

Lake House Grill, 2897 Lake Shore Dr, Lake George, NY 12845, United States (1 min drive / 5 min walk)

https://lakehousebistro.com/menu 

Friday open for breakfast (7:30-11:30 AM), and dinner (4:00-8:30 PM)

Saturday open for breakfast (7:30-11:30 AM), and dinner (4:00-8:30 PM)

Sunday open for breakfast (7:30-11:30 AM)

Stream and Event Sponsor

NASPA is generously sponsoring the Ultimate Clash of Champions: Mack Meller versus Josh Sokol live stream and providing three SPC Satellite Awards (free entry to the Scrabble Players Championship) for the tournament. 

Thursday, October 17,  Early Bird 1 Schedule

11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4, followed by short break

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ultimate Clash of Champions: Meller vs Sokol. Livestream

3:45 PM - 6:45 PM  Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Pizza Party. Sign up on-site by 6:30 to order pizza by the slice, and play Scrabble and other board games with your friends

Friday, October 18,  Early Bird 2 and Main Event Schedule

11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5  

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Check in at the registration desk (3rd floor) by 7 PM on Friday or you may be dropped from Round 1

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3 Livestream

Saturday , October 19,  Main Event Schedule, cont.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 4-7 Livestream

2:45 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11  Livestream 

7:15 PM - 9:15 PM Hosted DInners: Beth Mix at Mezzaluna , Mack Meller at Charlie's Bar & Kitchen, Seth Lipkin at   Lake House Grill 

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM Team Trivia. Participation is free. Teams up to 5 players. Cash prizes!

Sunday, October 20,  Main Event Schedule, cont.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows  Livestream 

Sign up for a Hosted Dinner

There are still spaces available for hosted dinners. Sign up at this link: Hosted Dinners. Assignments will be finalized and communicated by Friday.

Class Prizes

Class Prizes are offered in the main event. The NWL divisions each have three classes (prizes for the winners of class B and C in each division), while Collins divisions have two classes (prizes for the winners of class B in each division). 

Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes 

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at New Year's 2025 and CSC/Belleville 2025

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on YouTube. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Sunday, July 7 2024

NOTE: Main Event Play begins at 9:30 AM Sunday Morning. Please come to the playing room checked out of your hotel room. 

Thanks for attending the 27th annual Fourth of of July Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled that you joined us for this multiday tile shuffling, bingo-making, friendship building time. 

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Lunch only option at the hotel bar. Enjoy a discounted menu of to-go options. You can order ahead and pick up your lunch after morning games.

Sunday, July 7 Schedule

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 24-27 (no lunch or other breaks, please check out before start of play) prize ceremony follows 

We will be pairing round by round. Please come to the playing room checked into Scrabble and checked out of your hotel room. You can store you luggage in the playing room or across the hall.

Saturday Prizes: Low Win Rounds 16-23

Congrats to today's prize Winners!

Collins: (#18) Anthony Ikolo  Details here: CSW prizes 

NWL:  (A2) Christopher Sykes, (B12) Daniel Tinkelman, (C29) Derry Loucks Details here: NWL prizes 

Prize payments

If you win a large prize, you'll receive an informational sheet that asks you how you'd like to be paid. Click here to see the info form you will receive so you can be ready to receive a prize. See for Prize payments more info.

Class Prizes

Generous Class Prizes are offered in this tournament. To see the current leaders for these prizes see CSW prizes  and NWL prizes 

The NWL divisions each have two classes, while Collins has three classes. There are prizes for 1st and 2nd in class B (and C in Collins)

Read more about class prizes here: Class Prizes 

Upcoming Tournaments

Join us again at LakeGeorge 2024 and New Year's 2025 

Ride to Philly

There is a player looking for ride to Philadelphia. Contact Kieran for details if you can help out! 

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Pics of the day: 7/5/2024

Saturday, July 6 2024

NOTE: Main Event Play begins at 9:30 AM Sunday Morning. 

Welcome wonderful Scrabblers to the 27th annual Fourth of of July Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled to have you join us for this multiday tile shuffling, bingo-making, friendship building time.

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Lunch only option at the hotel bar. Enjoy a discounted menu of to-go options. You can order ahead and pick up your lunch after morning games.

Saturday, July 6 Schedule

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 16-19

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 20-23

7:30 PM Hosted dinner---> sign up before noon tomorrow. Confirmations went out this evening, but if you sign up tomorrow you will receive your confirmation by the start of the afternoon session.

Friday's Prizes: High Win Rounds 8-15

Congrats to today's prize Winners!

Collins:(#28) Ivan Sentongo Details here : CSW prizes 

Division A: (A1) Joey Krafchick, (B7) Lilla Sinanan, (C11) Brian Anderson Details here: NWL prizes 

Class Prizes

Generous Class Prizes are offered in this tournament. To see the current leaders for these prizes see CSW prizes  and NWL prizes 

The NWL divisions each have two classes, while Collins has three classes. There are prizes for 1st and 2nd in class B (and C in Collins)

Read more about class prizes here: FAQ 

Ride to Philly

There is a player looking for ride to Philadelphia. Contact Kieran for details if you can help out! 

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Friday, July 5, 2024

NOTE: Main Event Play begins at 9:30 AM Friday Morning

Welcome wonderful Scrabblers to the 27th annual Fourth of of July Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled to have you join us for this multiday tile shuffling, bingo-making, friendship building time.

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Lunch and dinner to-go option at the hotel bar. Enjoy a discounted menu of to-go options. You can order ahead and pick up your lunch or dinner after morning or afternoon games.

Friday, July 5 Schedule

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 8-11

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15

9:00 PM - 10:30 AM Team Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)

Thursday Prizes: Upset Win Rounds 1-7

Congrats to today's prize Winners!

Collins: (#25) Joe Roberdeau details: Collins prizes 

Division A: (A21) Noah Goldstein, Division B: (B27) Richard Price, Division C:  (C30) Lea Shin details: TWL prizes 

Ride to Philly

There is a player looking for ride to Philadelphia. Contact Kieran for details if you can help out! 

Upcoming Social Event Details

Friday 9 PM to 10:30pm Team Trivia

Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to the top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)

Saturday 7:30 PM Hosted dinners

Saturday, July 6, 7:30pm with Eric Goldstein at Outback Steakhouse Menu Location: 145 Wolf Rd, Albany NY 12205 (4 min drive / 11 min walk from Marriott Albany) 

Spots still available for Eric's hosted dinner, please sign up here if you haven't already. Beth's hosted dinner is full:  sign up 

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Thursday, July 4, 2024

NOTE: Main Event Play begins at 11:30 Thursday Morning, please arrive 11:15 Thursday.   

Welcome wonderful Scrabblers to the 27th annual Fourth of of July Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled to have you join us for this multiday tile shuffling, bingo-making, friendship building time.

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Lunch and dinner to-go option at the hotel bar. Enjoy a discounted menu of to-go options. You can order ahead and pick up your lunch or dinner after morning or afternoon games.

Wedneday, July 3 RESULTS

Congrats to Will Anderson winning the best of 7 Ultimate Scrabble Showdown 4-2 over Wellington Jighere. It was a huge delight to watch these worthy champions compete. If you missed the action live, you can always catch it later at https://www.youtube.com/@letsplayscrabbledotcom 

Congrats to the early bird winners Mathew O'Connor, Adam Logan, Eric Goldstein, Annette Obrestad, Noah Kalus, Benjamin Ansell, Linda Wancel, Julia Bogle, Elion Silver-Frankel, Ashon Gilbert and Buffy Hogan

See the complete Standings at: Standings 

Thursday July 4 Schedule

11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Main Event Rounds 1-4, then 30 minute snack break

3:45 PM -   6:45 PM  Main Event Rounds 5-7

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Hosted dinner---> sign up

Upcoming Social Event Details

Thursday 7:30 PM Hosted dinners

Thursday, July 4, 7:30pm with Robin Pollock-Daniel at Red Lobster Menu 170 Wolf Road, Albany (2 min drive / 5 min walk from Marriott Albany) 

A few spots are still available for Robin's hosted dinner, please sign up here BEFORE THE START of PLAY on Thursday:  sign up . 

We will finalize Thursday's dinner list by 3:30 PM. 

Friday 9 PM to 10:30pm Team Trivia

Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to the top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)

Saturday 7:30 PM Hosted dinners

Saturday, July 6, 7:30pm with Eric Goldstein at Outback Steakhouse Menu Location: 145 Wolf Rd, Albany NY 12205 (4 min drive / 11 min walk from Marriott Albany) 

Spots still available for Eric's hosted dinner, please sign up here if you haven't already. Beth's hosted dinner is full:  sign up 

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Welcome wonderful Scrabblers to the 27th annual Fourth of of July Scrabble tournament!  We are so thrilled to have you join us for this multiday tile shuffling, bingo-making, friendship building time.

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference

Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2024

Lunch and dinner to-go option at the hotel bar. Enjoy a discounted menu of to-go options. You can order ahead and pick up your lunch or dinner after morning or afternoon games.

Wednesday's Schedule

11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird Rounds 1-4, then 30 minute snack break

2:30 PM -   8:30PM Ultimate Scrabble Showdown: Best of 7 Will Anderson vs Wellington Jighere. Stream

3:45 PM -   6:45 PM  Early Bird Rounds 5-7

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM After hours, game room open for play

Ultimate Scrabble Showdown Details

Ultimate Scrabble Showdown: Will Anderson vs Wellington Jighere

On Wednesday, July 3rd, at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT / 7:30 PM UK time, witness an epic best-of-7 head-to-head match between two Scrabble titans: 2017 North American Champion and YouTube Superstar Will Anderson versus 2015 World Scrabble Champion and 2024 North American Champion Wellington Jighere. $250 dollars to the winner, 20 minute clocks, and expert commentary from Matt Canik and reigning Scrabble Champ Josh Sokol.

Best-of-Seven Schedule (July 3rd, 2024):

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET: Games 1-2

4:15 PM - 5:45 PM ET: Games 3-4

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM ET: Game 5 (if necessary)

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET: Games 6-7 (if necessary)

Don't miss out on the action: Watch from our Stream Room across the hall from the Playing Room. Or you can stream LIVE at the Let’s Play Scrabble YouTube Channel or the NASPA Game Facebook Group by clicking this link: Stream

Upcoming Social Event Details

Thursday 7:30 PM Hosted dinners

Thursday, July 4, 7:30pm with Robin Pollock-Daniel at Red Lobster Menu 170 Wolf Road, Albany (2 min drive / 5 min walk from Marriott Albany) 

Thursday, July 4, 7:30pm with Josh Greenway at Marriott Market Cafe (the tournament hotel) menu pending Location: in hotel between bar and playing room 

Spots still available for either, please sign up here if you haven't already:  sign up 

Friday 9 PM to midnight Team Trivia

Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to the top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)

Saturday 7:30 PM Hosted dinners

Saturday, July 6, 7:30pm with Eric Goldstein at Outback Steakhouse Menu Location: 145 Wolf Rd, Albany NY 12205 (4 min drive / 11 min walk from Marriott Albany) 

Saturday, July 6, 7:30pm with Beth Mix at Marriott Market Cafe (the tournament venue hotel) menu pending, Location: in hotel between bar and playing room 

Spots still available for either, please sign up here if you haven't already:  sign up 

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Sunday, May 26, 2024
Happy Sunday! We are almost at the Main Event finish line with 4 games to go. If today's your last day, thanks so much for playing!  

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Network name. Best Western - Client

Access code/password Password:  bweuropa

The restaurant on the playing floor offers a 15% discount for those staying at the hotel

Sunday’s Schedule

Note: If you are staying at the hotel, please come to the playing room checked out of your room. 

9:00 AM BAGEL BREAKFAST (served outside playing room)

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM  Main Event Awards

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Montreal Walking Tour with Josh Sokol

7:30 PM Hosted Dinner with Josh Sokol

Monday’s Start Time

7:45 AM Quebec City Day Trip Meet up (see below)

9:30 AM Late Bird

Social Event Details

Walking Tour - Sunday at 4pm

Join Josh Sokol on a free walking tour of Old Montreal.  Everyone is welcome.

The meeting place is at the fountain in Place Jacques Cartier at 4pm (the fountain is behind the obelisk pictured below). You are responsible to finding your own way there. If you can't find us, use the What's App group. 

Hosted Dinner - Sunday at 730pm

Dinner with Josh on Sunday is full. If you're on the list, you have received an email with details. If you can't make it, please let Christine know asap so we can open a spot.

Bounty Prizes for the Main Event!

Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a $50 bounty prize. Here's the schedule of bounty prizes for the Main Event tournament:

• Sunday (Games 12-14): High Loss (first 3 games only)

Saturday Morning's Winners (Bounty Prizes, Round 4-7: Low Win)

Division A: Eric Goldstein 344

Division B: Benjamin Pries 344

Division C: Cynthia Scotti 326-320

Division CSW: Tobey Roland 379

Saturday Afternoon's Winners (Bounty Prizes, Round 8-11: Biggest Upset)

Division A: Ryan Chepita 1891-1668=223 

Division B: Mike Downey 1541-1078=463

Division C: Rebecca Karlen 863-529=334

Division CSW: Chris Ten Den 2063-1448=615

Join the What’s App Group

We’re trying something new this year: we have a What’s App group that anyone can join by clicking here → link

Stay connected with your fellow Scrabble players in Montreal, receive real-time updates, and coordinate social plans, allowing you to seamlessly join impromptu events, share recommendations, share photos and more!

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Good morning Scrabblers! We have a fun filled day planned for you. Swing by the playing room at 9am to enjoy hot fresh St Viateur bagels. 

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Network name. Best Western - Client

Access code/password Password:  bweuropa

The restaurant on the playing floor offers a 15% discount for those staying at the hotel

Saturday’s Schedule

9:00 AM BAGEL BREAKFAST (served outside playing room)

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7

2:45 PM - 6:45 PM  Main Event Rounds 8-11

7:30 PM Group Dinner (opt-in)

10:00 PM Karaoke Party (opt-in)

Sunday’s Start Time

9:30 AM

Bounty Prizes for the Main Event!

Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a $50 bounty prize. Here's the schedule of bounty prizes for the Main Event tournament:

• Saturday (Games 4-7): Low Win

• Saturday (Games 8-11): Biggest Ratings Upset

• Sunday (Games 12-14): High Loss (first 3 games only)

Friday's Winners (Bounty Prizes, Round 1-3)

Division A: Jason Li 591

Division B: Brian McCarthy 505

Division C: Sophia Ozorio 490

Division CSW: Quinn James 564

Sign up for Social Events

Click this link to sign up for social events (group dinners, karaoke, Quebec City Tour), all family members and friends welcome → link

Some events are first come first serve and spaces may be limited. If you've already signed up, we'll send you a confirmation email soon. 

Tonight is a group dinner Saturday night at Restaurant Escondite, 1224 Drummond. 2 minute walk from hotel.  We have a private covered terrace reserved and the weather looks divine. $40 prix fixe with shared platters. Alcoholic drinks are specially priced for us at $12. 

After dinner is our Karaoke Party from 10am-1am. Both the dinner and Karaoke Party are walking distance from the hotel.

Join the What’s App Group

We’re trying something new this year: we have a What’s App group that anyone can join by clicking here → link

Stay connected with your fellow Scrabble players in Montreal, receive real-time updates, and coordinate social plans, allowing you to seamlessly join impromptu events, share recommendations, share photos and more!

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Friday, May 24, 2024
Bienvenue à Montréal, Scrabble enthusiasts! We are looking forward to an exciting tournament and exploring the city’s rich culture and culinary delights. Pace yourselves and LET’S PLAY SCRABBLE!

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Network name. Best Western - Client

Access code/password Password:  bweuropa

Friday’s Schedule

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Registration (Please arrive no later than 715pm)

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM  Main Event Rounds 1-3

If you are running late, please call/text 315-481-8541 or message in the event WhatsApp group

Saturday’s Start Time

9:30 AM

Parking 

If you’re staying at the hotel, you can receive a parking voucher at the front desk which gives you a $19/day+tax rate at one of two lots. Both lots are a 5 minute walk from the hotel 

• Stationnement Jimmy (1175 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z2)

• AutoParc Stanley (1200 Stanley St, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2S8)

• If you don’t mind walking a few blocks, the underground parking at Cours Mont Royal (1455 Rue Peel, Montréal, Quebe , H3A 1T5) is  $8 after 4pm Fridays and $12 all day Saturday and Sunday. 10 minute walk to the hotel. 

Sign up for Social Events

Click this link to sign up for social events (group dinners, karaoke, Quebec City Tour), all family members and friends welcome → link

Some events are first come first serve and spaces may be limited. If you've already signed up, we'll send you a confirmation email soon. 

Our first social event is a group dinner Saturday night at Restaurant Escondite, 1224 Drummond. 2 minute walk from hotel.  We have a private covered terrace reserved and the weather looks divine. $40 prix fixe with shared platters. Alcoholic drinks are specially priced for us at $12. 

Join the What’s App Group

We’re trying something new this year: we have a What’s App group that anyone can join by clicking here → link

Stay connected with your fellow Scrabble players in Montreal, receive real-time updates, and coordinate social plans, allowing you to seamlessly join impromptu events, share recommendations, share photos and more!

Bounty Prizes for the Main Event!

Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a $50 bounty prize. Here's the schedule of bounty prizes for the Main Event tournament:

• Friday (Games 1-3):High Win

• Saturday (Games 4-7): Low Win

• Saturday (Games 8-11): Biggest Ratings Upset

• Sunday (Games 12-14): High Loss (first 3 games only)

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Please consider following our channel here (it really helps!): Click here to follow

We’ve also launched a ‘learn’ section of our site which can be found here: https://www.letsplayscrabble.com/learn

Emergency Contact Info

Player safety is the number one priority at our tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link. 

Sunday, March 3, 2024
It's the final day of the 2024 Canadian Scrabble Classic. All the games so far were just a warm-up for what's coming today. Shake your tiles and sharpen your pencils as we get ready to play some serious Scrabble. It's time to show off those word skills and bring home some prize money!

Farewell message
If you enjoyed your time with us, the best way to say thank you is to 1) tell a friend and 2) fill out the player survey you'll receive soon after the event. It's how we evaluate what's working well, and it's our main tool for improving your tournament experience.

Important Info

Standings/Pairings

Contact Us

Network name. Marriott Bonvoy_Guest. 

Scroll down and Click on “connect with access code.”

Access code/password Password:  MARRIOTT21

You might become Famous!

A local documentary film crew from Belleville will be filming some of the action this weekend, in addition to some local press covering the tournament. You may be asked for an interview (always optional, of course). We're also offering free tours of the tournament to local residents to try to 'spread the words'. 

Bounty Prizes for the Main Event!

Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a bounty prize. Here's the schedule of bounty prizes for the Main Event tournament:

• Sunday (Games 12-14): High Loss (first 3 games only)

Saturday's Winners (Bounty Prizes, Round 4-11, Biggest Rating Upset - 2 prizes per division)

• Division A: Gregg Bigourdin (507), Heather McCall (380)