Canadian Scrabble Classic in Bellville, ON
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Sunday, March 2, 2025
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Thanks for attending the Canadian Scrabble Classic in Belleville, ON. We are thrilled that you joined us for Scrabble and comradery. Let's Play lots of Scrabble in 2025!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541.
Schedule
Sunday Mar 2
Check out of hotel room before arriving at playing room
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (best record lower half bounty prize)
2:00 PM -2:30 PM Awards Ceremony
Live Stream
Tournament Announcements
Cuba Scrabble 2025 - English language tournament in Varadero Cuba, April 16-20, 2025, at the invitation of the Cuban Scrabble Association to be held in conjunction with their Spanish language event. Flyers available here. See Tony Leah for more information.
Main Event Standings. Full Results Here: Standings
Collins Current Leaders
1st: Adam Logan 9-2 +576
2nd: Matthew Tunnicliffe 8.5-2.5 +755
Class B 1st: Samuel Anikoh 7-4 +647
Class C 1st: Joe Roberdeau 5-6 -245
NWL Current Leaders
Division A
1st: Hank Hees 9-2 +482
2nd: Ryan Chepita 9-2 +409
3rd: Christopher Sykes 8-3 +991
4th: Gregg Bigourdin 7-4 +476
Class B 1st: Oscar Freire 6-5 +381
Class C 1st: Trevor Sealy 6-5 -220
Division B
1st: Betzy Collins 9-2 +464
2nd: Andrew Morgan 8-3 +759
3rd: Scott Montgomery 7-4 +801
4th: Cynthia Scotti 7-4 +218
Class B 1st: Dave Krook 7-4 -60
Class C 1st: Caleb Pittman 6-5 +31
Bounty Prizes
Saturday Morning Winners: High Win Rounds 4-7
Div A: Mad Palazzo 340
Div B: Connor Sell 336
Div CSW: Cheryl Melvin 363
Saturday Afternoon Winners: High Loss Rounds 8-11
Div A: Christopher Sykes 455
Div B: Henry DeYoung 415
Div CSW: David Stokoe 473
Sunday Morning Category: best record lower half
Thank You to
NASPA for sponsoring the live streamed Scrabble Showdown: Annette Obrestad vs. Agnes Kramer and for their donation of a free entry to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship.
Prize payments
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.
Josh and Kieran with Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis
Josh and Kieran with Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis
Adam Logan scores a 10 point win in round 6
Adam Logan scores a 10 point win in round 6
End of March 2nd briefing
Canadian Scrabble Classic in Bellville, ON
SATURDAY, March 1, 2025
SATURDAY, March 1, 2025
Thanks for attending the Canadian Scrabble Classic in Belleville, ON. We are thrilled that you joined us for Scrabble and comradery. Let's Play lots of Scrabble in 2025!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541.
Schedule
Saturday Mar 1
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7 (low win bounty prize)
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Show up for photos at 2: 30pm
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11 (high loss bounty prize)
7:30 PM - 9:00 Hosted Dinner at Chilangos, sign up in playing room
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM After hours play in the game room
Sunday Mar 2
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (best record lower half bounty prize)
2:00 PM -2:30 PM Awards Ceremony
Live Stream
Early Bird 2 Standings and Prizes. Full Results Here: Standings
Collins
1st: (#2)David Stokoe 5-0 +537 $60
2nd: (#6)Joe Roberdeau 3-2 +80 $45
3rd: (#5)David Nwabor 3-2 +18 $30
Class: (#10)Ather Sharif 2-3 -43 $25
High Win: Round 4. Round 4. (#4)Terry Kang 595-275 vs. (#1)George MacAulay $10
NWL
Division A
1st: (A2)Arie Sinke 3-2 +139 $60
2nd: (A3)Agnes Kramer 3-2 +83 $40
High Win: Round 5. (A5)Ryan Chepita 568-331 vs. (A6)Hank Hees $10
Division B
1st: (B3)Lydia Keras 4-1 +429 $60
2nd: (B1)Steve Ozorio 4-1 +371 $40
High Win: Round 4. (B4)Oscar Freire 519-300 vs. (B6)Mad Palazzo $10
Division C
1st: (C4)Anita Rackham 4-1 +333 $60
2nd: (C2)Julia Bogle 3-2 +17 $40
High Win: Round 3. (C3)Trevor Sealy 467-289 vs. (C5)Terry Aitken $10
Division D
1st: (D2)Scott Montgomery 4-1 +189 $60
2nd: (D5)Sophia Ozorio 3-2 +166 $40
3rd: (D3)Sid Lashley 3-2 +109 $30
High Win: Round 2. (D8)Suzanna D'Costa 481-326 vs. (D4)Henry De Young $10
Main Event Standings. Full Results Here: Standings
Collins
Undefeated thus far: Samuel Anikoh +428, David Nwabor +238, Sue Tremblay +203
NWL
Division A
Undefeated thus far: Christopher Sykes +617, Agnes Kramer +280, Hank Hees +158
Division B
Undefeated thus far: Betty Collins +300, Pamela Hunter +99
Bounty Prizes
Friday Night Winners: High Win
Div A: Christopher Sykes 568
Div B: Peter Hopkins 517
Div CSW: Matthew Tunnicliffe 668
Saturday Morning Category: Low Win rounds 4-7
Get your tournament announced
Get your tournament announced in the daily briefing by filling in this form link . Please complete by 7 PM to be included in the daily briefing.
Thank You to
NASPA for sponsoring the live streamed Scrabble Showdown: Annette Obrestad vs. Agnes Kramer and for their donation of a free entry to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship.
Prize payments
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.
Annette Contemplates GIRardias
Annette Contemplates GIRardias
Live Stream Round 3 Coverage
Dinner at CHilangos
Dinner at CHilangos
Join the Dinner Group on Saturday
End of March 1st briefing
Canadian Scrabble Classic in Bellville, ON
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Thanks for attending the Canadian Scrabble Classic in Bellville, ON. We are thrilled that you joined us for Scrabble and Comradery. Let's Play lots of Scrabble in 2025!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
If you are running late, please call or text Kieran at 315-481-8541.
Schedule
Thursday Feb 27
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4, followed by short break
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
Friday Feb 28
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird Rounds 1-5. Five games, no break.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3 (high win bounty prize)
Saturday Mar 1
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7 (low win bounty prize)
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11 (high loss bounty prize)
7:30 PM - 9:00 Hosted Dinner at Chilangos, sign up in playing room
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM After hours play in the game room
Sunday Mar 2
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (best record lower half bounty prize)
2:00 PM -2:30 PM Awards Ceremony
Live Stream
The Scrabble Showdown is Sponsored by NASPA Games. See more info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrbblplyrs/posts/10164749849688368
Tournament Announcements
Cuba Scrabble 2025 - English language tournament in Varadero Cuba, April 16-20, 2025, at the invitation of the Cuban Scrabble Association to be held in conjunction with their Spanish language event. Flyers available here. See Tony Leah for more info
Early Bird Standings and Prizes. Full Results Here: Standings
Scrabble Showdown
1st: (#2)Agnes Kramer 4-2 +106
Collins
1st: (#2)George MacAulay 5-2 +545 $50
High Win: Round 4. (#3)Joe Roberdeau 538-373 vs. (#1)Tony Leah
NWL
1st: (#1)Christopher Sykes 6-1 +690 $80
2nd: (#2)Arie Sinke 5-2 +867 $50
3rd: (#3)Ryan Chepita 5-2 +484 $35
Class (#9)Julia Bogle 5-2 +196
High Win: Round 2. (#4)Hank Hees 609-428 vs. (#11)Peter Hopkins
Get your tournament announced
Get your tournament announced in the daily briefing by filling in this form link . Please complete by 7 PM to be included in the daily briefing.
Thank You to
NASPA for sponsoring the live streamed Scrabble Showdown: Annette Obrestad vs. Agnes Kramer and for their donation of a free entry to the 2025 Scrabble Players Championship.
Prize payments
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.
Tournament Staff
Tournament Staff
Early Bird
Early Bird
End of February 28th briefing
19th Annual Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
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
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
Prize payments
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.
Photos: Trivia TEams and DOor Prizes
Photos: Trivia TEams and DOor Prizes
The Winning Trivia Team
The Winning Trivia Team
Trivia Team
Trivia Team
Trivia Team
Trivia Team
Trivia Team
Trivia Team
Trivia TEam
Trivia TEam
Trivia TEam
Trivia TEam
Morning Door Prizes
Morning Door Prizes
Afternoon Door Prizes
Afternoon Door Prizes
End of January 1st briefing
19th Annual Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament
TUESDAY, December 31, 2024
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
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
Prize payments
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.
Photos of door prize winners and hosted dinner
Photos of door prize winners and hosted dinner
Door Prize Winners
Door Prize Winners
Josh Greenway Hosted Dinner
Josh Greenway Hosted Dinner
Beth Mix Hosted Dinner
Beth Mix Hosted Dinner
End of December 31st briefing
19th Annual Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament
Monday, December 30, 2024
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
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
Prize payments
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.
Photos from Early Bird, Today's Door Prizes, Scrabble Action and HOSTED DINNER
Photos from Early Bird, Today's Door Prizes, Scrabble Action and HOSTED DINNER
Early Bird Winners Collins Division A
Joshua, Robert and Matthew
Early Bird Winners Collins Division B
Steve, Paula, Ather
Early Bird Winners TWL Division A,
Zach, Dustin, Barry
Early Bird Winners TWL Division B,
Jason, Michael, Richard
Early Bird Winners TWL Division C
Judy, Yvonne, Evan
Early Bird Winners TWL Division D
Joshua, Linda, (Cheryl Kagan missing)
Early Bird Winners TWL Division E,
Amika, Greg
Door Prize Winners - Judi, Jason, Les, Mireille, Barry
Director Kieran in Action
Hosted Dinner with the Shins at Delmonico's
End of December 30th briefing
19th Annual Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament
SunDay, December 29, 2024
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
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
Prize payments
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.
Door Prize winners
Door Prize winners
Door Prize Announcement
Door Prize Announcement
Josh tells players about the door prizes while Kieran looks on
Winners Terry Kang and Michael Fleck
Winners Terry Kang and Michael Fleck
Winners Harry Chan and Beth Mix
Winners Harry Chan and Beth Mix
End of December 29th briefing
19th Annual Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament
Saturday, December 28, 2024
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
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
Prize payments
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.
Your Hosts Josh and Kieran Welcome you
Your Hosts Josh and Kieran Welcome you
End of December 28th briefing
2024 Lake George Tournament Daily Briefing
Sunday, OCTOBER 20 2024
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
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
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 Pics of the Team Trivia FROM LAKE GEORGE
SATURDAY Pics of the Team Trivia FROM LAKE GEORGE
End of October 20th briefing
2024 Lake George Tournament Daily Briefing
Saturday, OCTOBER 19 2024
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
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 Pics of the Day FROM LAKE GEORGE 2024
Friday Pics of the Day FROM LAKE GEORGE 2024
Great Commentary from Matt and Annette
Great Commentary from Matt and Annette
Jeff Defeats Chloe by keeping the board closed
Jeff Defeats Chloe by keeping the board closed
Jackson wins Game 3 against Michael to remain undefeated
Jackson wins Game 3 against Michael to remain undefeated
Jackson in a post game interview
Jackson in a post game interview
End of October 19th briefing
2024 Lake George Tournament Daily Briefing
friday, OCTOBER 18 2024
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
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 Pics of the Day FROM LAKE GEORGE 2024
THursday Pics of the Day FROM LAKE GEORGE 2024
Congrats to Mack Meller for his 4-2 victory over Josh Sokol
Congrats to Mack Meller for his 4-2 victory over Josh Sokol
The Livestream Set up
The Livestream Set up
Game 6 Board
Game 6 Board
Congrats To Lisa Odom for winning TWL Early Bird 1
Congrats To Lisa Odom for winning TWL Early Bird 1
Congrats to Joshua Castellano for winning CSW Early bird 1
Congrats to Joshua Castellano for winning CSW Early bird 1
End of October 18th briefing
THursday, OCTOBER 17 2024
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
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.
STREAMING FROM LAKE GEORGE 2024
STREAMING FROM LAKE GEORGE 2024
Live Streaming
Live Streaming
Ultimate Clash of Champions: Mack Meller vs Josh Sokol
Thursday Oct 17 3pm-9pm ET
Lake George Scrabble Tournament Live Stream
Friday Oct 18 730pm-1030pm ET
Saturday Oct 19 930am-645pm ET
Sunday Oct 20 930am-130pm ET
End of October 17th briefing
2024 Fourth of July Tournament Daily Briefing
Sunday, July 7 2024
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
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
Pics of the day: 7/5/2024
Live Streaming
Live Streaming
Adam Logan and Austin Shin on stream. Note Austin's twitch handle AUSTINHO9 appears without the 9 on the back of his soccer jersey
Scrabblers In THe Outdoors
Scrabblers In THe Outdoors
Three friends, Nicole Karazian, Megan McMahon and Judi Boviard going for a walk before games
Trivia winners
Trivia winners
The winning team: Missä on Paavo Pesusieni? (Where is Spongebob? in Finnish) composed of Ida Ann Shapiro, Jason Keller, Jason Ubeika, Kathi, and Jim Fonti
Beth Mix HOSTED DINNER
Beth Mix HOSTED DINNER
Beth was joined by a lively crowd at the Hotel Restaurant
ERIC GOLDSTEIN HOSted Dinner
ERIC GOLDSTEIN HOSted Dinner
Eric and mates dined down under at The Outback. Photo to follow
End of July 7th briefing
End of October 17th briefing
Saturday, July 6 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
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.
The other SIDE of 609
The other SIDE of 609
Pictured is Brian Garnett who was on the losing end of a 609 played by Lilla Sinanan who won the high win prize in division B
Triva In Progress
Triva In Progress
Matthew O'Connor challenges many eager teams to answer some tough trivia questions
Trivia winners
Trivia winners
The winning team: Missä on Paavo Pesusieni? (Where is Spongebob? in Finnish) composed of Ida Ann Shapiro, Jason Keller, Jason Ubeika, Kathi, and Jim Fonti
After Hours Mah Jongg
After Hours Mah Jongg
Joel and Judy Horn play Mah-jongg with Ida Ann Shapiro and Margo Kuno
AFter hours Chess and Scrabble
AFter hours Chess and Scrabble
Brian looks a little happier playing chess with Allison Hutt
Matthew O'Connor and Niel Gan stick to Scrabble
End of July 6th briefing
Friday, July 5, 2024
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
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.
THANks to NASPA
THANks to NASPA
for their sponsorship of the Ultimate Scrabble Showdown and Congrats to winner Will Anderson, pictured with Josh Greenway and Judy Cole
Congrats
Congrats
to the winners of the Early Bird Tournament. Pictured are:
Annette Obrestad, Josh Greenway, Elion Silver-Frankel, Linda Wancel, Buffy Hogan, Mathew O'Connor, Ashton Gilbert, Julia Bogle, Benjamin Ansell, Noah Kalus and Eric Goldstein. Not pictured Adam Logan,
Hosted DInner
Hosted DInner
thanks to Robin Pollock-Daniel and those who attended the hosted dinner at Red Lobster
End of July 5th briefing
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
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.
Pics of the day: 7/4/2024
Pics of the day: 7/4/2024
Yesterday's exciting Ultimate Scrabble Showdown between Will Anderson and Wellington Jighere.
Also some exciting after hours play
End of July 4 Briefing
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
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.
Pic of the day: 7/3/2024
Pic of the day: 7/3/2024
Meet your Hosts: Kieran and Josh
Josh and Kieran enjoy hanging out at Scrabble tournaments, singing karaoke, and watching Star Trek.
They apply their professional skills, use the latest technology, and seek to continually improve our communications, operations, and safety protocols to deliver the best player experience possible.
Joined here by Beth Mix
End of July 3 Briefing
2024 Montreal Scrabblefest Daily Briefing
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
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.
Pic of the day: 5/26/2024
Pic of the day: 5/26/2024
In the first live streamed game yesterday afternoon, Annette Obrestad laid down the very pretty play of PETTICO(AT), a nine that blew everyone watching away.
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
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.
Pic of the day: 5/25/2024
Pic of the day: 5/25/2024
Special thanks to our Social Director Christine who arranged all the social events, bought all the snacks, and welcomed players (along with our special welcome ambassador Farrah)!
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
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.
Pic of the day: 5/24/2024
Pic of the day: 5/24/2024
In 2022, a group dinner following the end of the tournament
In 2023, a group sits down for cocktails and champagne after the Old Montreal Walking Tour
In 2024, a preview of the menu for Saturday's group dinner
2024 Canadian Scrabble Classic Daily Briefing
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
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)
Division B: Andrew Rosen (369), Patrick Beatrez (269)
Division C: Rick Reimer (400), Karen Slegers (252)
Division CSW A: Sue Tremblay (515), George MacAulay (419)
Division CSW B: Jillian Bathgate (262), Jason Hazzard (191)
Sunday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break)
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.
Pic of the day: 3/3/2024
Pic of the day: 3/3/2024
The tournament got a visit from the Mayor of Belleville, Neil R. Ellis, to kick things off on Saturday.
Players enjoyed a visit from our Loyalist College Mascot friends, Sharkie and Lanny. All player photos with these two will be posted on the Let's Play Scrabble and Instagram pages soon.
There were a handful of Scrabble newcomers from the local community who visited the tournament. They were warmly greeted by our Scrabble ambassadors Farrah and Marcia, and walked away with a package of 'Tips and Tricks' and a positive impression of our competitive Scrabble scene.
Finally, Hosted Dinners continue to bear fruit, connecting Scrabblers for fun and friendly dining experiences.
What a Day!
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Hello Word Nerds! It's time for another day at the 2024 Canadian Scrabble Classic. Yesterday's battles were just a taste of the linguistic feast that awaits us today. So, sharpen your pencils, dust off your dictionaries, and prepare to unleash your lexical prowess once more as we dive headfirst into another day of tile-tapping triumphs and alphabet acrobatics. Together, let's weave a tapestry of words that will echo through the annals of Scrabble history!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
Network name. Marriott Bonvoy_Guest.
Scroll down and Click on “connect with access code.”
Access code/password Password: MARRIOTT21
Hosted Dinners
Sign ups for Hosted Dinners are now closed. If you signed up for a dinner, you will have received an email with all the details.
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 $50 bounty prize. Here's the schedule of bounty prizes for the Main Event tournament:
Saturday (Games 4-11): Biggest Ratings Upset
Sunday (Games 12-14): High Loss (first 3 games only)
Friday's Early Bird Winners
Division A: 1st Arie Sinke 5-0 +337, 2nd Hank Hees 3-2 +178
Division B: 1st Terry Aitken 4-1 +107, 2nd Sharmaine Farini 3-2 +302
Division C: 1st Oscar Frier 4-1 +448, 2nd Patrick Beatrez 4-1 +415
Division CSW A: 1st Matthew O'Connor 5-0 +485, 2nd Josh Castellano 3-2 +310
Division CSW B: 1st Niel Gan 4-1 +434, 2nd Danny Panganiban 3-2 +374, 3rd Jason Hazzard 3-2 +178
Friday's Winners (Bounty Prizes, Round 1-3)
Division A: 542 Gregg Bigourdin
Division B: 482 Joan Buma
Division C: 491 Peter Hopkins
Division CSW A: 624 Jason Ubeika
Division CSW B: 530 Justin Morris
Saturday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM Hosted Dinners (sign ups only)
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Team Trivia. Participation is free. Teams up to 5 players. Cash prizes!
Sunday’s Start Time
9:30 am
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.
Pic of the day: 3/2/2024
Pic of the day: 3/2/2024
Who knew Scrabble Tournaments were so hot and exciting? An ear-splitting good time was had by all last night thanks to a false alarm. Let's be thankful there was no fire, AND that it didn't happen during our games!
Friday, March 1, 2024
Hello Word Wizards! The Early Bird is chirping, and the Main Event curtain is about to rise at the 2024 Canadian Scrabble Classic! Your support means the world to us—let's cast a spell together!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
Network name. Marriott Bonvoy_Guest.
Scroll down and Click on “connect with access code.”
Access code/password Password: MARRIOTT21
Hosted Dinners
We have a few seats left for the hosted dinner on Saturday… Click this link to sign up for a group dinner with your fellow Scrabblers → hosted dinner sign up
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:
Friday (Games 1-3): High Win
Saturday (Games 4-11): Biggest Ratings Upset
Sunday (Games 12-14): High Loss (first 3 games only)
Friday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird Rounds 1-5 (no break)
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Saturday’s Start Time
9:15 am
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.
Pic of the day: 3/1/2024
Pic of the day: 3/1/2024
Looks like we're in for some mild weather this weekend (high of 12C Sunday), unlike last year's very cold Canadian Scrabble Classic in Kingston.
Photo Credit: Roger Cullman
2024 Albany New Year's Daily Briefing
Monday, January 1, 2024
Can you believe it's already the grand finale of the Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament? A heartfelt thank you for sharing this weekend of wordsmith wizardry with us! Your enthusiasm and love for the game are the beating heart of this event, and we can't express enough gratitude for making it truly special. Until our tiles cross paths again, keep those triple word scores soaring, and may your future games be filled with nothing but blank tiles and victorious plays! 🌟🔠
And on this bright New Year's Day, as we bid farewell to the tournament, we can't help but ask: What are your Scrabble resolutions for 2024? Whether it's perfecting that two-letter word strategy or forming the ultimate bingo, share your wordy aspirations as we embark on a new year of linguistic adventures! 🎉📚 Here's to a year filled with high-scoring triumphs and a Scrabble board that always spells success! 🥳🔤
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 Links
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
How to get Paid
Prizes $100 or greater are awarded electronically (Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, CashApp, ApplePay) or by check. If you win a prize, you'll receive a envelope with a payment survey inside it. We ask that you fill out the survey and return it to us on site, before you leave. You can expect to receive it within a few days after the tournament ends.
Reminder: Class Prizes will be Awarded!
There are two class prizes in NWL A, C, and CSW. There is one class prize in NWL B. You can see who's in the lead on these Prize Tables: NWL and CSW
Grab & Go Lunch/Dinner Options
Marriott Albany is providing grab and go lunch/dinner options at the Market Restaurant counter near the lobby. We’ll provide a menu for you to order a to-go meal. Available 11AM-11PM with 45 minutes for preparation time. Check out the menu HERE and stop by and see Kieran to get an order form.
Monday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break)
Bounty Prizes are back for Main Event!
Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a bounty prize. Here's the schedule:
Monday (Games 20-22): High Loss (first 3 games only)
Sunday's Winners (Bounty Prizes, Round 12-19, Biggest Upset)
NWL A: Chris Kulig (522 rating points difference)
NWL B: Dathan Lang (431 rating points difference)
NWL C: Ida Ann Shapiro (268 rating points difference)
CSW: Roger Cullman (594 rating points difference)
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: 1/1/2024
PicS of the day: 1/1/2024
Joel Horn (tile bag), Molly Gardner (tiles), and Chloe Fatsis (board) won Door Prizes on Sunday Morning
Cheryl Melvin (tile bag), Ida Ann Shapiro (tiles), and Cynthia Seales (hotel night + breakfast for two) won Door Prizes on Sunday Afternoon
Josh Sokol is interviewed by Channel 13
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Ahoy, logophiles and letter luminaries! The Main Event sets sail once more at the Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament, and your unwavering support is the wind beneath our lexical wings! 🚢✨ As the sun sets on this penultimate day of the year, we can't help but ask: It's New Year's Eve! Any bold Scrabble resolutions on your horizon? Whether it's conquering Q without U or mastering the elusive X play, let's toast to a night of strategic triumphs and triple word score dreams! 🥂🔠 Cheers to the final tiles of the year! 🌟
Important Links
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
Grab & Go Lunch/Dinner Options
Marriott Albany is providing grab and go lunch/dinner options at the Market Restaurant counter near the lobby. We’ll provide a menu for you to order a to-go meal. Available 11AM-11PM with 45 minutes for preparation time. Check out the menu HERE and stop by and see Kieran to get an order form.
Ring in the new year at the Hosted After Hours Playing Room
Join your hosts Josh and Kieran in the playing room for fun and games. Let's play scrabble - including variants like blitz and team play!
Sunday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 16-19
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM The game room will be open - come ring in the new year with your scrabble friends
Monday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event Round 20)
Bounty Prizes are back for Main Event!
Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a bounty prize. Here's the schedule:
Sunday (Games 12-19): Biggest Upset (ratings-based)
Monday (Games 20-22): High Loss (first 3 games only)
Friday's Winners (Bounty Prizes, Round 4-11, High Combined Score, $20 for each player)
NWL A: 1002 Max Panitch vs Chris Kulig
NWL B: 916 Chauncey Patton vs Rishabh Murali
NWL C: 885 Sharmaine Farini vs Betsey Wood
CSW: 978 Adam Logan vs Samuel Anikoh
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.
Pic of the day: 12/31/2023
Pic of the day: 12/31/2023
Sue Tremblay, Katya Lezin, and Marie Filandro all won door prizes on Saturday morning!
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Greetings, wordsmith warriors! The Scrabble spectacle continues at the Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament, and your support adds an extra layer of joy to the wordy battlefield! 🌟 Brace yourselves for the linguistic marathon—it's the first full day of the Main Event, and we're diving headfirst into eight games of lexical brilliance! 🏆🔤 Let the Scrabble symphony play on, and may your triple word scores be ever in your favor! 🚀🔠
Important Links
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
Grab & Go Lunch/Dinner Options
Marriott Albany is providing grab and go lunch/dinner options at the Market Restaurant counter near the lobby. We’ll provide a menu for you to order a to-go meal. Available 11AM-11PM with 45 minutes for preparation time. Check out the menu HERE and stop by and see Kieran to get an order form.
Let's Play Trivia!:
We hope you'll join your Trivia Master Matthew O'Connor for Trivia tonight at 915pm in the game room! Participation is free. Max team size is 5. Come with a team, or come on your own and we'll find you a team. Prizes to top 2 winning teams.
Hosted Dinners
If you signed up for a hosted dinner, you're confirmed for your first choice. You should have received an email with more details. If you have any questions, ask Kieran or Josh.
Saturday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM Hosted Dinners (sign ups only)
9:15 PM - 11:00 PM Team Trivia. Participation is free. Teams up to 5 players. Cash prizes!
Sunday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event Round 12)
Bounty Prizes are back for Main Event!
Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a bounty prize. Here's the schedule:
Saturday (Games 4-11): High Combined Score ($20 for each player)
Sunday (Games 12-19): Biggest Upset (ratings-based)
Monday (Games 20-22): High Loss (first 3 games only)
Friday's Winners (Bounty Prizes, Round 1-3)
NWL A: Chris Kulig 522
NWL B: Chauncey Patton 596
NWL C: Sharmaine Farini 498
CSW: Jason Broersma 560
Friday's Winners (Early Bird 2):
NWL A: (1st) John Luebkemann 4-1 +238, (2nd) Christopher Sykes 4-1 +174
NWL B: (1st) Dustin Dean 3-2 +257, (2nd) Annette Obrestad 3-2 +131
NWL C: (1st) Rishabh Murali 4-1 +303, (2nd) Nancy Bowen 4-1 +108
NWL D: (1st) Harry Chan 4.5-0,5 +341, (2nd) Michael Galloway 3.5-1.5 +164, (3rd) Tina Yates 3-2 +230, (High Win) Portia Zwicker 492
CSW: (1st) Jason Broersma 4-1 +238, (2nd) Ben Schoenbrun 3-2 +278
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.
Pic of the day: 12/30/2023
Pic of the day: 12/30/2023
Megan McMahon wins a bottle of Vodka, courtesy of the Albany Distilling Company, and Discovery Albany!
Friday, December 29, 2023
Greetings, lexicon legends! Get ready to spread those tiles like confetti because it's time for Early Bird 2 and the Main Event at the 18th annual Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament! 🎊 Whether you're an early-riser word maestro or a night-owl linguistic virtuoso, we've got the perfect wordplay stage for you! Let the linguistic symphony continue! 🎹🔠
Important Links
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
Grab & Go Lunch/Dinner Options
Marriott Albany is providing grab and go lunch/dinner options at the Market Restaurant counter near the lobby. We’ll provide a menu for you to order a to-go meal. Available 11AM-11PM with 45 minutes for preparation time. Check out the menu HERE and stop by and see Kieran to get an order form.
Hosted Dinners
We have a few available seats for our two hosted dinners on Saturday… Click this link to sign up for a group dinner with your fellow Scrabblers → hosted dinner sign up
Friday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Saturday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event Round 4)
Bounty Prizes are back for 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:
Friday (Games 1-3): High Win
Saturday (Games 4-11): High Combined Score ($20 for each player)
Sunday (Games 12-19): Biggest Upset (ratings-based)
Monday (Games 20-22): High Loss (first 3 games only)
Thursday's Winners (Early Bird 1):
NWL A: (1st) Karl Higby 6-1 +507, (2nd) Jonathan Lindh 5-2 +286, (High Win) Eric Goldstein 538
NWL B: (1st) Marian Calabro 6-1 +626, (2nd) Noah Goldstein 5-2 +433, (High Win) George Maston 492, (Low Win) Susan Blanchard 353
CSW: (1st) Ben Schoenbrun 7-0 +624, (2nd) Josh Castellano 5-2 +432
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.
Pic of the day: 12/29/2023
Pic of the day: 12/29/2023
Congrats to our Early Bird 1 Winners!
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Welcome, word wizards and letter luminaries, to the 18th annual Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament! 🎉 Whether you're already knee-deep in consonants or gearing up to plunge into the vowel ocean tomorrow, we're absolutely thrilled to have you join our lexical extravaganza! 🚀 Let the tile-tastic adventure begin!
Important Links
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
Grab & Go Lunch/Dinner Options
Marriott Albany is providing grab and go lunch/dinner options at the Market Restaurant counter near the lobby. We’ll provide a menu for you to order a to-go meal. Available 11AM-11PM with 45 minutes for preparation time. Check out the menu HERE and stop by and see Kieran to get an order form.
Hosted Dinners
We have a few available seats for our two hosted dinners on Saturday… Click this link to sign up for a group dinner with your fellow Scrabblers → hosted dinner sign up
Thursday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Short Break
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
Friday’s Start Time
11:30am (Early Bird 2)
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.
Pic of the day: 12/28/2023
Pic of the day: 12/28/2023
Chloe, Eric, Annette, Noah, Josh, Stefan, Noah, Eric, Brian, and Chris hang out after Early Bird 1 games at last year's tournament.
Where will you be after Early Bird 1 this year?
2023 Lake George Daily Briefing
Sunday, October 15, 2022
It's the final day of the Lake George Scrabble Tournament - thank you so much for spending the weekend with us! You're the reason we do this and we can't wait to see you again!
Farewell message
If you enjoyed your time at the Lake George Scrabble Tournament, the best way to thank us is to 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 the overall tournament experience.
Important Links
Sunday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break)
Pairings will be done round by round — please turn in your scores as quickly as possible
Don't forget to come to the playing room checked out of the hotel. Thanks for your cooperation on this!
Bounty Prizes
Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a bounty prize
Sunday (Games 12-14): High Win
Saturday's Winners — High Loss, Rounds 4-7
NWL A: Chloe Fatsis (473)
NWL B: Froilan Mendoza (441)
NWL C: Susan Blanchard (436)
NWL D: Deb Mulrooney (400)
NWL E: Pamela Hunter (393)
CSW: Joshua Castellano (442)
Low Win, Rounds 8-11
NWL A: Eric Goldstein (355)
NWL B: Sam Masling (359)
NWL C: Susan Bertoni (353)
NWL D: Marichelle Roque-Lutz (323)
NWL E: Diane Blackwell (316)
CSW: Andrea Hatch (380)
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.
Pic of the day: 10/15/2023
Pic of the day: 10/15/2023
Your Let's Play Scrabble Staff are always happy to serve!
Thank you for all your support — we couldn't do this without you!
Saturday, October 14, 2023
The Main Event continues at the Lake George Scrabble Tournament! We appreciate your support!
We'd like to take a moment to acknowledge all our long-time Lake George loyalists who didn't make it into the Main Event this year due to the unprecedented demand. We are very sorry we couldn't accommodate you this time, and we truly hope that we can make it up to you at a future event!
Important Info
Saturday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:45 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM Team Trivia. Participation is free. Teams up to 5 players. Cash prizes!
Sunday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event Round 12)
Bounty Prizes
Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for bounty prizes
Saturday (Games 4-11): High Loss, Low Win
Friday's Winners (High Win, Rounds 1-3)
NWL A: Jason Li 506
NWL B: Evan Yurko 538
NWL C: Kyle Fellahi 581
NWL D: Tracy McQueen 471
NWL E: Sharon Freeman 435
CSW: Erickson Smith 581
Friday's Winners (Early Bird 2):
NWL A: (1st) Jonathan Lindh 3-2 +174, (2nd) Arie Sinke 3-2 +84
NWL B: (1st) Annette Obrestad 4-1 +397, (2nd) Jeffrey Nelson 4-1 +157
NWL C: (1st) Richard Popper 4-1 +284, (2nd) Robert Fenske 3-2 +224
NWL D: (1st) Cynthia Seales 3-2 +415, (2nd) Robert Desimone Jr 3-2 +198
NWL E: (1st) Susan Bertoni 4-1 +304, (2nd) Ben Ansell 4-1 +211
NWL F: (1st) Joe Giebler 4-1 +192, (2nd) Tracy McQueen 3-2 +104
NWL G: (1st) Joseph Waldbaum 4-1 +300, (2nd) Shubha Kamath 4-1 +270
NWL H: (1st) Greg Golding 5-0 +512, (2nd) Greg Weiss 3-2 +103
CSW: (1st) Matthew O'Connor 4-1 +391, (2nd) Mark Francillon +206, (3rd) Jason Broersma 3-2 +231, (High Win) TBD
Saturday Social Events
Both Team Trivia (930-11pm) will take place in the 3rd floor game room. Come with your team of 5 or be added to a group.
Hosted Dinners
If you've signed up for a hosted dinner, you'll receive an email reminder with details.
Where to eat breakfast:
Surfside's Club Hamilton restaurant is serving a breakfast buffet for Scrabble players for $18 (includes tax/tip). Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 8AM-11AM.
Where to eat dinner:
We have 3 restaurant sponsors this year that are worth your consideration:
Blue Thirty-Two https://lgbluethirtytwo.com/menu/ ( 2897 Lake Shore Drive - 1min drive / 4 min walk from Surfside )
Lake House Bistro https://lakehousebistro.com/menu ( 325 Canada Street - 1min drive / 5 min walk from Surfside )
TR’s Restaurant & Lounge https://www.trsrestaurant.com/menus/ ( 2223 Canada St & Route 9 - 4min drive / 25min walk from Surfside )
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.
Pic of the day: 10/14/2023
Pic of the day: 10/14/2023
Matthew O'Connor dominates again!
Yesterday, he won the CSW Early Bird 2 with a commanding 4-1 +391 performance.
And let's not forget that back in 2016, as the 9th seed, he crushed the Collins division with an impressive 13-2 +1178!
Way to go, Matthew!
Friday, October 13, 2023
It's time for Early Bird 2 and the Main Event at the Lake George Scrabble Tournament! It's Friday the 13th - will that mean good luck or bad in your games today?
Important Info
Friday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Saturday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event Round 4)
Bounty Prizes are back for 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:
Friday (Games 1-3): High Win
Saturday (Games 4-7): High Loss
Saturday (Games 8-11): Low Win
Sunday (Games 12-14): High Win (first 3 games only)
Thursday's Winners (Early Bird 1):
NWL A: (1st) Jonathan Lindh 5-2 +286, (2nd) John Luebkemann 5-2 +144
NWL B: (1st) Susan Bertoni 6-1 +799, (2nd) Katya Lezin 5-2 +231
NWL C: (1st) Linda Brandt 6-1 +171, (2nd) Michael Donegan 5-2 +316, (3rd) Andrew Rosen 5-2 +216, (High Win) Shubha Kamath 495
CSW: (1st) Mark Francillon 7-0 +578, (2nd) Karl Higby 5-2 +679
Where to eat breakfast:
Surfside's Club Hamilton restaurant is serving a breakfast buffet for Scrabble players for $18 (includes tax/tip). Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 8AM-11AM.
Where to eat dinner:
We have 3 restaurant sponsors this year that are worth your consideration:
Blue Thirty-Two https://lgbluethirtytwo.com/menu/ ( 2897 Lake Shore Drive - 1min drive / 4 min walk from Surfside )
Lake House Bistro https://lakehousebistro.com/menu ( 325 Canada Street - 1min drive / 5 min walk from Surfside )
TR’s Restaurant & Lounge https://www.trsrestaurant.com/menus/ ( 2223 Canada St & Route 9 - 4min drive / 25min walk from Surfside )
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.
Pic of the day: 10/13/2023
Pic of the day: 10/13/2023
Mad Palazzo did a great job directing Early Bird 1 on Thursday, and is seen here awarding $60 to Linda Brandt, who finished first in NWL Division C with a 6-1 +171 record. Linda came into the day as the 8th seed, and picked up 65 rating points.
Thursday, October 12, 2022
Welcome to the 23rd annual Lake George Scrabble Tournament! Whether you're joining us today or tomorrow, we're so happy that you're playing!
Important Info
Thursday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Short Break
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
7:15 PM - 10:00 PM Pizza Party: Opt-in to order pizza by the slice (during today's Early Bird) and play Scrabble and other games in the game room
Friday’s Start Time
11:30am (Early Bird 2)
Where to eat breakfast:
Surfside's Club Hamilton restaurant is serving a breakfast buffet for Scrabble players for $18 (includes tax/tip). Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 8AM-11AM.
Where to eat dinner:
We have 3 restaurant sponsors this year that are worth your consideration:
Blue Thirty-Two https://lgbluethirtytwo.com/menu/ ( 2897 Lake Shore Drive - 1min drive / 4 min walk from Surfside )
Lake House Bistro https://lakehousebistro.com/menu ( 325 Canada Street - 1min drive / 5 min walk from Surfside )
TR’s Restaurant & Lounge https://www.trsrestaurant.com/menus/ ( 2223 Canada St & Route 9 - 4min drive / 25min walk from Surfside )
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.
Pic of the day: 10/12/2023
Pic of the day: 10/12/2023
In this throwback picture, Players wait for games to begin at the Lake George Scrabble Tournament (at the Tiki Resort) in 2016! Can you spot any familiar faces?
Word Cup 2023 Daily Briefing
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
It's the last full day of games at Word Cup 2023, followed by Stefan Fatsis talking NASPA vs WGPO and the future of competitve Scrabble!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
If you are running late, or are absent, please call or text: 315-481-8541
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriotte
Tuesday’s Schedule
9:00am - 1:00pm Main Event Games 28-31 (no lunch - just short pairing breaks between rounds - please come to the playing room checked out)
1:00pm - 2:00pm Award Ceremony
Word Cup 2023 PRIZE TABLE
*Note: you may be in contention for a class prize. please check the prize table so you don't miss getting recognized at the award ceremony!
Introducing Secret "Flash" Prizes
On the last day, we'll have a 'secret' unannounced prize - the first three players to score a triple triple (and yell out "triple triple!" will win $50 cash on the spot.
Monday's Bounty Prize Winners:
A: Jon Shreve 637
B: Annette Obrestad 601, John Scalzo 584
C: Kyle Fellahi 668, Paul Mistrette 587, Susi Tiekert 572
CSW: Sammy Okosagah 625, Matthew Tunnicliffe 606
*note: there are no bounty prizes for rounds 28-31
Pic of the Day Contest! (See yesterday's winners below)
Keep your camera at the ready because you can win a $25 daily prize to the best photo submitted to photos@letsplayscrabble.com
Check out WGPO's brand new website!
Word Cup 2023 Social Media:
You can find the Live Stream on this YouTube channel
Check out social coverage on WGPO's Facebook Group and the Let's Play Scrabble Facebook Page
We'll post lots of photos on Instagram
Emergency Contact Info
Player safety is the number one priority at Let's Play Scrabble tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link.
a message from steve pellinen and lisa odom
a message from steve pellinen and lisa odom
Steve and Lisa wish all the players at Word Cup 2023 their very best.
word cup 2023 red carpet experience
word cup 2023 red carpet experience
Click the attached image to watch the Red Carpet Experience video
Find your pictures in this google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bq5xbspgxL0uzyBdHO2AGfTwXb22upXR?usp=sharing
Pic of the day: 7/4/2023
Pic of the day: 7/4/2023
Dustin Brown snapped this Pic of the Day of the former General Electric Co. headquarters building, now (in 2018) a research facility, in Schenectady, New York
Runner Up - Nits and Josh before afternoon games - Roger Cullman
Runner Up - Hosted Dinner at Koto - Josh Sokol
Runner Up - Kyle at Koto - Josh Sokol
Runner Up - Mack at Koto - Josh Sokol
Runner Up - Two of the lovely people working behind the scenes to make the tournament run smoothly for all of us! - Unknown sender
Runner Up - "The Perfect Fit" - Nits Chagti
Runner Up - Stefan gets killed in round 20 😉 - Ben Greenwood
Runner Up - "bingo or exchange until you can’t csw edition" - James Donnelly
Monday, July 3, 2023
It's the last full day of games at Word Cup 2023, followed by Stefan Fatsis talking NASPA vs WGPO and the future of competitve Scrabble!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
If you are running late, or are absent, please call or text: 315-481-8541
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
Monday’s Schedule
9:00am - 1:00pm Main Event Games 20-23
1:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch Break
2:30pm - 6:30pm Main Event Games 24-27
9:00pm - 11:00pm Stefan Fatsis "20 years after Word Freak: the State of Competitive Scrabble" (Q&A, autographs, and photos)
Tuesday’s Schedule
9:00am - 1:00pm Main Event Games 28-31
1:00pm - 2:00pm Award Ceremony
Note on Class Prizes (if you have a question about what class you're in, ask a director):
Division A: 2 Classes - 3 Prizes for Class B
Division B: 3 Classes - 3 Prizes for Class B, 3 Prizes for Class C
Division C: 4 Classes - 3 Prizes for Class B, 3 Prizes for Class C, 3 Prizes for Class D
Division CSW: 3 Classes - 3 Prizes for Class B, 3 Prizes for Class C
Monday Bounty Prizes:
On Monday, each division will compete for $20 High Win prizes (1 prize n A, 2 in B, 3 in C, 2 in CSW).
Sunday's Bounty Prize Winners:
A: Joey Krafchick 654
B: Brett Constantine 589, Ben Lam 568
C: Lisa Perry 637, R. Scott Smith 542, Pamina Deutsch 521
CSW: Charles Reinke 628, Terry Kang 612
Pic of the Day Contest! (See yesterday's winners below)
Keep your camera at the ready because you can win a $25 daily prize to the best photo submitted to photos@letsplayscrabble.com
This Weekend's Social Events:
Hosted Dinners are FULL (Sat, Sun, Mon nights): You can join the standby list and be contacted if slots open up - JOIN THE STANDBY LIST
Stefan Fatsis' "20 years after Word Freak: the state of competitive Scrabble" (Mon @9pm): includes Q&A, Word Freak signing, and pictures with Stefan. A limited number of copies of Word Freak will be available for sale.
Word Cup 2023 Social Media:
You can find the Live Stream on this YouTube channel
Check out social coverage on WGPO's Facebook Group and the Let's Play Scrabble Facebook Page
We'll post lots of photos on Instagram
Emergency Contact Info
Player safety is the number one priority at Let's Play Scrabble tournaments. In the event of an emergency, having your contact information can be crucial. Please update your Emergency Contact information by clicking this link.
Pic of the day: 7/3/2023
Pic of the day: 7/3/2023
Word Cup 2023 saw the introduction of a new social event: hosted dinners, which offered players the opportunity to sign up for a group dinner with their favorite Scrabble players, Today's winning Pic of the Day comes from Hannah Lieberman, who hosted this group dinner at Toro, an upscale Mexican restaurant near the venue.
Runner Up - Karaoke Hijinks - Roger Cullman
Runner Up - Edley vs Swift - Roger Cullman
Runner Up - Social Director Christine takes a Break - Kieran O'Connor
Runner Up - Cameron, Eric, and Noah - Eric Goldstein
Runner Up - Doobie gets his Lobster on - Lynda Finn
Runner Up - "Focus with a Smile" - Zana Anderson
Sunday, July 2, 2023
It's the first full day of games at Word Cup 2023! We're playing 8 games, then playing Trivia!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
If you are running late, or are absent, please call or text: 315-481-8541
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
Sunday’s Schedule
9:00am - 1:00pm Main Event Games 12-15
1:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch Break / Meet WGPO's Board
2:30pm - 6:30pm Main Event Games 16-19
8:30pm - 9:00pm Social Kickoff (cash bar)
9:00pm - 12:00am Trivia (cash bar)
Monday’s Schedule
9:00am - 1:00pm Main Event Games 20-23
1:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch Break
2:30pm - 6:30pm Main Event Games 24-27
9:00pm - 11:00pm Stefan Fatsis "20 years after Word Freak: the State of Competitive Scrabble" (Q&A, autographs, and photos)
Sunday Bounty Prizes:
On Sunday, each division will compete for $20 High Win prizes (1 prize n A, 2 in B, 3 in C, 2 in CSW).
Saturday's Bounty Prize Winners:
A: Jon Shreve 587
B: Matthew Zeleznik 622, David Spargo 565
C: Julia Swaney 576, Trevor Sealy 566, Susan Blanchard 550
CSW: Stefan Rau 584, Thomas Reinke 577
Pic of the Day Contest! (See yesterday's winners below)
Keep your camera at the ready because you can win a $25 daily prize to the best photo submitted to photos@letsplayscrabble.com
This Weekend's Social Events:
Hosted Dinners are FULL (Sat, Sun, Mon nights): You can join the standby list and be contacted if slots open up - JOIN THE STANDBY LIST
Gather your Trivia Team (Sun @9pm): Trivia is free to play and offers cash prizes. Come as a team (max 7 players) or we'll help you join one.
Stefan Fatsis' "20 years after Word Freak: the state of competitive Scrabble" (Mon @9pm): includes Q&A, Word Freak signing, and pictures with Stefan. A limited number of copies of Word Freak will be available for sale.
Word Cup 2023 Social Media:
You can find the Live Stream on this YouTube channel
Check out social coverage on WGPO's Facebook Group and the Let's Play Scrabble Facebook Page
We'll post lots of photos on Instagram
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.
Pic of the day: 7/2/2023
Pic of the day: 7/2/2023
Judi Boviard wins $25 for this great picture of Fran, Deb, Judy, Megan, and Nicole enjoying the beautiful weather in Albany NY!
Runner Up - "In the C division Round 9, Pamina Deutsch was able to “see” the gap and create QUIETS, HEP, and TAILORER* by playing SEE (36 pts)" - Peter Hopkins
Runner Up - "I spy a purple plushie" - Kathleen Murphy
Runner Up - Kieran O'Connor
Runner Up- Kieran O'Connor
Saturday, July 1, 2023
It's the first full day of games at Word Cup 2023! We're playing 8 games, then singing Karaoke!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
If you are running late, or are absent, please call or text: 315-481-8541
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
Saturday’s Schedule
9:00am - 1:00pm Main Event Games 4-7
1:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch Break
2:30pm - 6:30pm Main Event Games 8-11
8:30pm - 9:00pm Social Kickoff (cash bar)
9:00pm - 12:00am Karaoke Party (cash bar)
Sunday’s Schedule
9:00am - 1:00pm Main Event Games 12-15
1:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch Break
2:30pm - 6:30pm Main Event Games 16-19
8:30pm - 9:00pm Social Kickoff (cash bar)
9:00pm - 12:00am Trivia (cash bar)
Saturday Bounty Prizes:
On Saturday, each division will compete for $20 High Win prizes (1 prize n A, 2 in B, 3 in C, 2 in CSW).
Friday Night's Bounty Prize Winners:
A: Joey Krafchick 572
B: Noah Kalus 540, David Spargo 536
C: Beth Leech 524, Margo Kuno 522, Noah Goldstein 520
CSW: Thomas Reinke 679, Bradley Whitmarsh 604
Pic of the Day Contest! (See yesterday's winners below)
Keep your camera at the ready because you can win a $25 daily prize to the best photo submitted to photos@letsplayscrabble.com
This Weekend's Social Events:
Hosted Dinners are FULL (Sat, Sun, Mon nights): You can join the standby list and be contacted if slots open up - JOIN THE STANDBY LIST
Submit your Karaoke song (Sat @9pm): To get a spot in the lineup, please let us know what song you'd like to sing. KARAOKE SUBMISSION LINK
Gather your Trivia Team (Sun @9pm): Trivia is free to play and offers cash prizes. Come as a team (max 7 players) or we'll help you join one.
Stefan Fatsis' "20 years after Word Freak: the state of competitive Scrabble" (Mon @9pm): includes Q&A, Word Freak signing, and pictures with Stefan. A limited number of copies of Word Freak will be available for sale.
Word Cup 2023 Social Media:
You can find the Live Stream on this YouTube channel
Check out social coverage on WGPO's Facebook Group and the Let's Play Scrabble Facebook Page
We'll post lots of photos on Instagram
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.
EARLY BIRD 2 WINNERS:
EARLY BIRD 2 WINNERS:
Friday's Winners (Early Bird 2):
NWL A: 1st - Orry Swift 4-1, 2nd - Norases Vesdapunt 4-1
NWL B: 1st - Winter 3-2, 2nd - Dan Wachtell 3-2
NWL C: 1st - Annette Obrestad 4-1, 2nd - Steve Hartsman 3.5-1.5
NWL D: 1st - Noah Kalus 4-1, 2nd - David Gremaud 3-2
NWL E: 1st - Katya Lezin 4-1, 2nd - Carol McDonald 3.5-1.5
NWL F: 1st - Paul Avrin 5-0, 2nd - Yaacov Barak 3-2
NWL G: 1st - Marian Calabro 3-2, 2nd - Trevor Sealy 3-2
NWL H: 1st - Brian Garnett 4-1, 2nd - Susan Blanchard 3-2
NWL I: 1st - Cheryl Kagan 5-0, 2nd - Marichelle Roque-Lutz 4-1
NWL J: 1st - Humberto Cruz 4-1, 2nd - Patricia Yovonovitz 4-1, 3rd - Carol Salvino 3-2
CSW: 1st - Matthew O'Connor 4-1, 2nd - Femi Awowade 3-2
CSW: 1st - Fidelis Olotu 4-1, 2nd - Jason Broersma 3-2
CSW: 1st - Charles Uzamere 5-0, 2nd - Yvonne Lobo 3-2, 3rd - Ayotunde Adeyeri 3-2
Pic of the day: 7/1/2023
Pic of the day: 7/1/2023
Roger Cullman wins $25 for this great picture of Jackson Smylie, Josh Sokol, and John Karris, which is our Pic of the Day!
Runner Up - "No Microwave No Problem!" - Carol Gibbs
Runner Up - "Let's Play" - Kathleen Murphy
Friday, June 30, 2023
It's time for Early Bird 2 and the start of Word Cup 2023 Main Event! Thank you for your support!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
If you are running late, or are absent, please call or text: 315-481-8541
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
Main Event Check-in Requirement: Games begin at 7pm. You must show up no later than 6pm Friday to check in or you will be dropped from Friday night’s games, (you’ll be added back in on Saturday). If you have an unexpected delay you must call/text Kieran O’Connor at 315-481-8541 by 6pm. Note: you can check in Thursday or Friday at the Early Birds, for the Main Event.
Got scoresheets? You don’t need to bring ‘em! We are providing a keepsake WGPO bound book of scoresheets.
Friday’s Schedule
11:30am - 4:30pm Early Bird 2 Games 1-5
4:30pm - 6:00pm Main Event Check-in Open (you can also register for the main event at early bird 1 and 2)
7:00pm - 10:00pm Main Event Games 1-3
Saturday’s Schedule
9:00am - 1:00pm Main Event Games 4-7
1:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch Break
2:30pm - 6:30pm Main Event Games 8-11
8:30pm - 9:00pm Social Kickoff (cash bar)
9:00pm - 12:00am Karaoke Party
Bounty Prizes for the Main Event!
On Friday night, each division will compete for $20 High Win prizes (1 prize n A, 2 in B, 3 in C, 2 in CSW).
Pic of the Day Contest!
Keep your camera at the ready because you can win a $25 daily prize to the best photo submitted to photos@letsplayscrabble.com
This Weekend's Social Events:
Hosted Dinners are FULL (Sat, Sun, Mon nights): You can join the standby list and be contacted if slots open up - JOIN THE STANDBY LIST (note: we'll have a list out for everyone who is signed up by this afternoon)
Submit your Karaoke song (Sat @9pm): To get a spot in the lineup, please let us know what song you'd like to sing. KARAOKE SUBMISSION LINK
Gather your Trivia Team (Sun @9pm): Trivia is free to play and offers cash prizes. Come as a team (max 7 players) or we'll help you join one.
Stefan Fatsis' "20 years after Word Freak: the state of competitive Scrabble" (Mon @9pm): includes Q&A, Word Freak signing, and pictures with Stefan. A limited number of copies of Word Freak will be available for sale.
Word Cup 2023 Social Media:
You can find the Live Stream on this YouTube channel
Check out social coverage on WGPO's Facebook Group and the Let's Play Scrabble Facebook Page
We'll post lots of photos on Instagram
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.
EARLY BIRD 1 WINNERS:
EARLY BIRD 1 WINNERS:
Thursday's Winners (Early Bird 1):
NWL A: 1st - Ian Weinstein (6-1), 2nd - Jonathan Lindh (5-2)
NWL B: 1st - Howard Pistol (5-2 +19), 2nd - Steve Hartsman (5-2)
NWL C: 1st - Marian Calabro (5-2), 2nd - Russell McKinstry (5-2)
NWL D: 1st - Cheryl Kagan (5-2), 2nd - Peter Hopkins (5-2)
CSW: 1st - Winter (6-1)
Pic of the day: 6/30/2023
Pic of the day: 6/30/2023
You never know what you're going to find in the playing room, and today was no exception. This Panama hat, brown bear, and fabulous yellow suitcase are not only evocative of a whimsical journey to Albany, but it's also our Pic of the Day!
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Welcome to Word Cup 2023! We're SO excited that you chose to spend your Scrabble time with us this weekend. We appreciate your support!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
If you are running late, or are absent, please call or text: 315-481-8541
Playing Room Wi-Fi Network: Marriott_Conference
Playing Room Wi-Fi Password: marriott2023
Main Event Check-in Requirement: Games begin at 7pm. You must show up no later than 6pm Friday to check in or you will be dropped from Friday night’s games, (you’ll be added back in on Saturday). If you have an unexpected delay you must call/text Kieran O’Connor at 315-481-8541 by 6pm. Note: you can check in Thursday or Friday at the Early Birds, for the Main Event.
Got scoresheets? You don’t need to bring ‘em! We are providing a keepsake WGPO bound book of scoresheets.
Thursday’s Schedule
11:30am - 3:15pm Early Bird 1 Games 1-4
3:45pm - 6:45pm Early Bird 1 Games 5-7
Friday’s Schedule
11:30am - 4:30pm Early Bird 2 Games 1-5
4:30pm - 6:00pm Main Event Check-in Open (you can also register for the main event at early bird 1 and 2)
7:00pm - 10:00pm Main Event Games 1-3
This Weekend's Social Events:
Sign Up to Attend a Hosted Dinner (Sat, Sun, Mon nights): There's still to sign up for a hosted dinner. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
Submit your Karaoke song (Sat @9pm): To get a spot in the lineup, please let us know what song you'd like to sing. KARAOKE SUBMISSION LINK
Gather your Trivia Team (Sun @9pm): Trivia is free to play and offers cash prizes. Come as a team (max 7 players) or we'll help you join one.
Stefan Fatsis' "20 years after Word Freak: the state of competitive Scrabble" (Mon @9pm): includes Q&A, Word Freak signing, and pictures with Stefan. A limited number of copies of Word Freak will be available for sale.
Word Cup 2023 Social Media:
You can find the Live Stream on this YouTube channel
Check out social coverage on WGPO's Facebook Group and the Let's Play Scrabble Facebook Page
We'll post lots of photos on Instagram
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.
Pic of the day: 6/29/2023
Pic of the day: 6/29/2023
Jackson Smylie, winner of Word Cup 2022, is back this year to defend his title.
2023 Montreal Scrabblefest Daily Briefing
Monday, May 8, 2023
Today is the very last day of Montreal Scrabblefest - if you're still in town, here's what you need to know! Please bring your board - I'm hoping we have enough!
If you'd like to sign up for the Late Bird, contact Josh to be added!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
Playing Room Wi-Fi: there are two networks ("LeLux" and "Empiresuites") neither of which require a password
The Playing Room is downstairs from the lobby of the hotel - that's where the Late Bird will be.
Monday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Group Breakfast at Ginkgo Cafe/Bar, 308 rue Ste-Catherine Est, Montreal (8min walk from hotel).
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Late Bird Rounds 1-5 (no breaks)
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.
Pic of the day: 5/8/2023
Pic of the day: 5/8/2023
It's a wrap for the 2023 Montreal Scrabblefest main event! Here's a group picture of a lot of happy Scrabblers!
Sunday, May 7, 2023
It's the final day of 2023 Montreal Scrabblefest - thanks so much for attending!
Farewell message
If you enjoyed your time with us, the best way to say thank you is to:
1) tell a friend
2) fill out the player survey you'll receive soon after the event: this is our main tool for evaluating what's working so we can optimize your tournament experience.
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
Playing Room Wi-Fi: there are two networks ("LeLux" and "Empiresuites") neither of which require a password
If you're leaving on Sunday, please arrive at the Playing Room checked out
Sunday’s Schedule
9:30am - 1:30pm Main Event Games 11-14
1:30pm - 2pm Prize Ceremony
2:30pm - 5pm Walking Tour of Old Montreal (location TBD, times approximate)
7pm - 9pm Group dinner (location TBD, times approximate)
Monday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Group Breakfast at Ginkgo Cafe/Bar, 308 rue Ste-Catherine Est, Montreal (8min walk from hotel)
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Late Bird Rounds 1-5
$20 Bounty Prizes available for the Main Event!
Each day of the Main Event, each division will compete for a bounty prize.
For rounds 11-13, we're playing for high loss
High Rating Gain Prizes
Each division will have two high rating gain prizes - stick around for the award ceremony to see if you won!
Saturday's Bounty Prize Winners
Div A: 525 Rating Difference: Bernard Gotlieb over Cesar Del Solar
Div C: 469 Rating Difference: Greg Golding over Akiva Gitelman
Div CSW: 458 Rating Difference: Andrea Hatch over Roger Cullman
Div B: 329 Rating Difference: Betsey Wood over Richard Kirsch
Sunday Dinner TBD
For those staying until Monday, we're going to work on arranging a dinner on Sunday night, after the walking tour of old Montreal.
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.
Pic of the day: 5/7/2023
Pic of the day: 5/7/2023
Roger Cullman hits hard with this 176 point triple triple OVERHITS in the last game of day two.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
It's day two of the Main Event - thanks for playing!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
Playing Room Wi-Fi: there are two networks ("LeLux" and "Empiresuites") neither of which require a password
Saturday’s Schedule
9:30am - 12:30pm Main Event Games 4-6
2pm - 6pm Main Event Games 7-10
7pm-9pm Group dinner at Maison Grecque - sign up at the tournament (please sign up by 12pm)
Sunday’s Schedule
9:30am - 1:30pm Main Event Games 11-14
1:30pm - 2pm Prize Ceremony
2:30pm - 5pm Walking Tour of Old Montreal (location TBD, times approximate)
7pm - 9pm Group dinner (location TBD, times approximate)
$20 Bounty Prizes available for the Main Event!
Each day of the Main Event, each division will compete for a bounty prize.
For rounds 4-10, we're playing for high rating upset ("Ranks players according to the difference between their rating and the rating of the highest stronger player whom they were able to defeat")
Friday's Bounty Prize Winners
Div A: 616 Cesar Del Solar
Div CSW: 605 Noah Slatkoff
Div B: 537 Barbara Bultz
Div C: 507 Christine Cardinal
Montreal Bagel Breakfast
Come by Saturday morning at 9am for some delicious Montreal-style bagels and cream cheese before we begin play at 930am.
Saturday Dinner Sign-up
We'll be passing around a sign-up sheet in the morning for Maison Grecque (prix fixe $35 plus tax, includes soup and choice of 7 entrees. BYOB. Directions)
Hotel check-in irregularities
Our team is incredibly disappointed by how frustrating it was for players to deal with the hotel. We knew and announced last night that their staff was dealing with a new registration system, as well as new management from the time we first signed a contract with them. We've since further learned that the hotel was also "booked" by a large group booking that was never confirmed, so many of the people (not players) waiting in line had no room available. This clearly exacerbated the problems. Regardless of the circumstances, this was unacceptable and we commit to working as hard as possible to never see a repeat. Needless to say we won’t be here next year.
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.
Pic of the day: 5/6/2023
Pic of the day: 5/6/2023
In round 2 last night, Noah Slatkoff scored 605 points, and playerd the word JEREPIGO, the defintion of which is "a South African usually red heavy dessert wine consisting of very sweet, unfermented grape juice fortified with grape spirit"
Friday, May 5, 2023
Welcome to Montreal Scrabblefest! We're SO excited that you chose to spend your Scrabble time (and dollars) with us this weekend. We appreciate your support!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
The Playing Room is located downstairs from the lobby.
Playing Room Wi-Fi: there are two networks ("LeLux" and "Empiresuites") neither of which require a password
Friday’s Schedule
3pm - 6pm Welcome Party / casual Scrabble games at Cafe Sfouf (1250 Ontario Est)
730pm - 1030pm Main Event Games 1-3
Saturday’s Schedule
9:30am - 1230pm Main Event Games 4-6
2pm - 6pm Main Event Games 7-10
7pm-9pm Group dinner at Maison Grecque - sign up at the tournament
$20 Bounty Prizes available for the Main Event!
Each day of the Main Event, each division will compete for a bounty prize. For rounds 1-3, we're playing for high game.
A new beginning for a tournament with an incredible history
This event is the 40th annual Montreal Scrabble Tournament. Bernard Gotlieb has been the driving force of Montreal Scrabble for much of that incredible run. We're so happy that Bernard will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this event, welcoming players from 18 states and provinces. While Christine Cardinal is new to tournament organizing, she's worked tirelessly as the event's Social Director, creating a fun line up of activities that we hope you'll attend. We also want to recognize Sary Karanofsky and Josh Sokol for their contributions as well.
Please allow extra time for hotel check-in
The hotel has told us that they upgraded to a new reservation system just yesterday and that delays are possible checking in. The hotel has assigned an extra staff person to help, but the check-in process may take longer than normal. Please allow extra time for check in, and keep in mind our start time of 730pm.
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.
Pic of the day: 5/5/2023
Pic of the day: 5/5/2023
Bernard and Josh back in 2022 when discussions first began to work together on today's tournament
2023 Canadian Scrabble Classic Daily Briefing
Monday, February 20 2023
It's the final day of the 2023 Canadian Scrabble Classic - thanks so much for attending!
Farewell message
If you enjoyed your time with us, the best way to say thank you is to:
1) tell a friend
2) fill out the player survey you'll receive soon after the event
This is our main tool for evaluating what's working so we can optimize your tournament experience.
Important Info
Monday's Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 20-23 (no lunch break)
Pairings will be done round by round so submit your results as quickly as possible
Please come to the playing room checked out of the hotel
Monday's High Loss prize will be based on games 20-22
Sunday's High Loss Prize Winners (Rounds 12-19)
NWL A: Noah Kalus (453)
NWL B: 1st - Sid Lashley (416); 2nd - Roderick McDonald (396)
CSW: Jason Broersma (473)
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.
Pic of the day: 2/20/2023
Pic of the day: 2/20/2023
Noah Kalus rocks the house with some Eminem featuring Shay -- one of the talented servers from the bar. Have you picked out a song to sing at our next Karaoke Night?
Sunday, February 19, 2023
It's Day 3 of the 2023 Canadian Scrabble Classic! Last night, we enjoyed some rousing performances at karaoke -- thanks to all who joined us, and thanks to every single one of you for choosing to spend time with us this weekend!
Yesterday's Media Coverage:
Let's Play Trivia!:
Join Trivia Host Matthew O'Connor for free Trivia tonight at 9 pm in the game room!
Important Info
Playing Room Wi-Fi network: Marriott Bovoy
Playing Room Wi-Fi password: No password, just need to accept the terms and conditions
Sunday’s Schedule
9:15 AM - 1:15 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 16-19
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Team Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)
Bounty Prize - High Loss
For each day of the Main Event, High Loss in each division will receive a $20 bounty prize.
Saturday's Bounty Prize Winners
NWL A: Michael Fagen (478)
NWL B: 1st - Kyle Fellahi (422), 2nd - Greg Golding (416)
CSW: Roger Cullman (455)
Emergency Contact Info
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Pic of the day: 2/19/2023
Pic of the day: 2/19/2023
Reporters from CTV Ottawa and CKWS Global News Kingston stopped by to check out the tournament and interview players. Here, an animated Josh Greenway shares his enthusiasm for this amazing community and talks to our media friends about what keeps players coming back. What's your biggest reason?
Discount at the Hotel Restaurant:
Players get a 20% discount on lunch and dinner (no alcohol discounts) at the King Street Sizzle Restaurant & Bar which is in the main floor of the hotel. Mention you're with the Scrabble group. The restaurant is open for breakfast every day, and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Hours below:
Fri Feb 17: 7am-130pm / 5-10pm
Sat Feb 18: 7-1130am / 5-10pm
Sun Feb 19: 7-1130am
Mon Feb 20: 7-10am
Saturday, Feb 18, 2023
It's the first full day of the main event and we're playing 8 games! Let's Play Scrabble!
Tonight - KARAOKE (9PM start)!
Come to Old Stones and sing your heart out with host, Heidi Robertson! Submit your song choice to guarantee your spot in the lineup -- and don't forget to include the link to your preferred youtube karaoke version!
At Your Service!
Need your phone charged?
Want your tournament photo updated?
Forgot your score sheets?
Stop by the Director's table or come see Kieran or Heidi. :)
Important Info
Playing Room Wi-Fi network: Marriott Bovoy
Playing Room Wi-Fi password: No password, just need to accept the terms and conditions
Today's Bounty Prize (rounds 4-11): High Loss
Saturday's Schedule
9:15 AM - 1:15 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
Sunday’s Start Time
9:15 am (Main Event Round 12)
Friday's Winners (Early Bird 2):
NWL A: 1st - Chris Sykes (4-1 +420), 2nd - Max Panitch (4-1 +37)
NWL B: 1st - Andre Popadynec (4-1 +193), 2nd - Lydia Keras (3-2 +92)
NWL C: 1st - Mad Palazzo (4-1 +108), 2nd - Trevor Sealy (3-2 +293); High Win: Trevor Sealy (559)
NWL D: 1st - Benjamin Pries (5-0 +535), 2nd - Ruth Haywood (3-2 +150), 3rd - Peter Hopkins (3-2 +19)
CSW: 1st - Matthew O'Connor (5-0 +577), 2nd - Jason Broersma (4-1 +451), 3rd - Eric Peters (4-1 -50), High Win: George MacAulay (650)
Friday's Winners (Bounty Prize Winners for rounds 1-3 / High Loss):
NWL A: Eric Goldstein (467)
NWL B: 1st - Pamela Hunter (422), 2nd - Paul Hunsberger (394)
CSW: Jason Keller (480)
Emergency Contact Info:
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Pic of the day: 2/18/2023
Pic of the day: 2/18/2023
Left: American members (Kieran O'Connor, Will Anderson) of the 2023 CSC Team hard at work for you. And so nice, we should make them Honorary Canadians, eh?
Below: Some of our Early Bird 2 Prize Winners (Trevor Sealy, Matthew O'Connor, Ruth Haywood, Eric Peters, Christopher Sykes)
Friday, February 17, 2023
It's time for Early Bird 2 and the start of the Main Event at the 2023 Canadian Scrabble Classic! We appreciate your support!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
Playing Room Wi-Fi network: Marriott Bovoy
Playing Room Wi-Fi password: No password, just need to accept the terms and conditions
Friday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5 (no break)
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Bounty Prizes are back for Main Event!
Each day of the Main Event, each division will compete for a High Loss prize.
Saturday’s Start Time
9:15 am
Thursday's Winners (Early Bird 1):
NWL A: 1st - Jackson Smylie (6-1 +863); 2nd - Christopher Sykes (6-1 +393)
NWL B: 1st - Joseph Bowman (6-1 +601); 2nd - Sid Lashley (5-2 +453)
CSW A: 1st - Arie Sinke (6-1 +585); 2nd - Bob Linn (5-2 +265)
Get to know Kingston:
Special Thanks to Tourism Kingston for their generous support of the Canadian Scrabble Classic
Find local places to eat and things to do at this link: https://www.visitkingston.ca/
Discount at the Hotel Restaurant:
Players get a 20% discount on lunch and dinner (no alcohol discounts) at the King Street Sizzle Restaurant & Bar which is in the main floor of the hotel. Mention you're with the Scrabble group. The restaurant is open for breakfast every day, and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Hours below:
Fri Feb 17: 7am-130pm / 5-10pm
Sat Feb 18: 7-1130am / 5-10pm
Sun Feb 19: 7-1130am
Mon Feb 20: 7-10am
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.
Pic of the day: 2/17/2023
Pic of the day: 2/17/2023
Great to see so many familiar faces and new ones too at the second annual Canadian Scrabble Classic! Congratulations to Benjamin Pries and Emily Pittfield, who just launched their tournament careers with Early Bird 1... Welcome to the community!
Thursday, February, 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Canadian Scrabble Classic! We appreciate your support!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
Playing Room Wi-Fi network: Marriott Bovoy
Playing Room Wi-Fi password: No password, just need to accept the terms and conditions
Thursday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4, then 30 minute snack break
3:45 PM - 6:30 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Game room open for after hours play
Friday’s Start Time
11:30am (Early Bird 2)
Get to know Kingston:
Special Thanks to Tourism Kingston for their generous support of the Canadian Scrabble Classic
Find local places to eat and things to do at this link: https://www.visitkingston.ca/
Discount at the Hotel Restaurant:
Players get a 20% discount on lunch and dinner (no alcohol discounts) at the King Street Sizzle Restaurant & Bar which is in the main floor of the hotel. Mention you're with the Scrabble group. The restaurant is open for breakfast every day, and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Hours below:
Thu Feb 16: 5-9pm
Fri Feb 17: 7am-130pm / 5-10pm
Sat Feb 18: 7-1130am / 5-10pm
Sun Feb 19: 7-1130am
Mon Feb 20: 7-10am
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.
Pic of the day: 02/16/2023
Pic of the day: 02/16/2023
At last year's Canadian Scrabble Classic, former World Youth Champion, Matthew O'Connor, faced off against Barrick the Bear, mascot of the minor league hockey team, the Kingston Frontenacs.
Any guesses as to who won?
2023 Albany New Year's Daily Briefing
Monday, January 2, 2023
It's the final day of the Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament - thanks so much for attending!
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
Monday's Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 20-23 (no lunch break)
Pairings will be done round by round - please turn in your tally slips as quickly as possible
Please come to the playing room checked out of the hotel
Bounty Prizes
Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a bounty prize
Monday (Games 20-22): Low Win (yes, we're competing for low win again)
Sunday's Bounty Prize Winners (High Loss, Rounds 12-19)
NWL A: Jason Li (453)
NWL B: Beth Mix (457)
NWL C: Gideon Brosowsky (432)
CSW: Stefan Rau (499)
Emergency Contact Info
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Pic of the day: 1/2/2023
Pic of the day: 1/2/2023
Kieran played the role of Trivia Master last night (with the help of questions written by Matthew) and the winners were "Phat Bros on the Block" (Stefan Fatsis, Josh Sokol, Brian Garnett, Melissa Block, Gideon Brosowsky)
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Happy New Year! It's day 3 of the Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament - thanks for choosing to spend your time with us!
Let's Play Trivia!:
We hope you'll join your Trivia Masters Josh and Kieran for Trivia tonight at 9pm in the game room!
Important Info
Playing Room Wi-Fi network: Marriott_CONFERENCE
Playing Room Wi-Fi password: Marriott2022
Sunday’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 16-19
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Team Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)
Bounty Prizes
Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a bounty prize
Sunday (Games 12-19): High Loss
Saturday's Bounty Prize Winners (High Win, Rounds 4-11)
NWL A: Christopher Sykes (562)
NWL B: Richard Popper (643)
NWL C: Michael Galloway (516)
CSW: Joshua Castellano (606)
Emergency Contact Info
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Pic of the day: 1/1/2023
Pic of the day: 1/1/2023
Josh Sokol and Noah Kalus wait for their next turn on New Year's Eve at the hosted after hours event in the game room. 40 players celebrated together, playing blitz, Scrabble team games, Fry Your Brain, Codenames, Sports Trivia, and more. Players rang in the new year together at midnight.
Saturday, December 31, 2022
It's the first full day of the main event and we're playing 8 games! Let's Play Scrabble!
Ring in the new year at the HOSTED After Hours Playing Room:
Join your hosts Josh and Kieran in the playing room for fun and games. Let's play scrabble - including variants like blitz and team play!
Important Info
Playing Room Wi-Fi network: Marriott_CONFERENCE
Playing Room Wi-Fi password: Marriott2022
Today's Bounty Prize (rounds 4-11): High Win
Saturday's Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
Sunday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event Round 12)
Friday's Winners (Early Bird 2):
NWL A: (1st) Arie Sinke 4-1 +80, (2nd) Max Panitch 3-2 +170
NWL B: (1st) Annette Obrestad 4-1 +289, (2nd) Hannah Lieberman 3-2 +62
NWL C: (1st) Beth Mix 4-1 +218, (2nd) Judy Horn 4-1 +113
NWL D: (1st) Harry Chan 5-0 +355, (2nd) Brian Garnett 4-1 +291
CSW: (1st) Erickson Smith 5-0 +859, (2nd) Bob Linn 3-2 +254, (High Game) Roger Cullman 528
Friday's Winners (Bounty Prize Winners for rounds 1-3 / Low Win):
NWL A: Lou Cornelis 373
NWL B: Sara Corbin 343
NWL C: Robin Schlauch 309
CSW: Roger Cullman 354
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.
Pic of the day: 12/31/2022
Pic of the day: 12/31/2022
Sue Tremblay joins Kieran behind the Director's desk during Early Bird 2 at the 2023 Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament
Friday, December 30, 2022
It's time for Early Bird 2 and the start of the Main Event at the Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament! We appreciate your support!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
Playing Room Wi-Fi network: Marriott_CONFERENCE
Playing Room Wi-Fi password: Marriott2022
Friday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5 (no break)
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Bounty Prizes are back for 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:
Friday (Games 1-3): Low Win
Saturday (Games 4-11): High Win
Sunday (Games 12-19): High Loss
Monday (Games 20-22): Low Win (first 3 games only)
Saturday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event)
Thursday's Winners (Early Bird 1):
NWL A: (1st) Josh Sokol 6-1 +673, (2nd) Eric Goldstein 5-2 +25
NWL B: (1st) Brian Garnett 6-1 +489, (2nd) Buffy Hogan 5-2 +24
CSW A: (1st) Jason Ubeika 5-2 +146, (2nd) Bob Linn 4-2-1 +47
Emergency Contact Info
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Pic of the day: 12/30/2022
Pic of the day: 12/30/2022
We had a very busy after hours room following Early Bird 1 last night. Here we see Chloe, Annette,Josh Sokol, Stefan, Noah Kalus, Brian, and Noak Goldstein enjoy an after hours game.
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Welcome to the Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament! We appreciate your support!
Important Info
Standings/Pairings
Playing Room Wi-Fi network: Marriott_CONFERENCE
Playing Room Wi-Fi password: Marriott2022
Thursday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4, then 30 minute snack break
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Don't miss the Let's Play Scrabble 2022 Awards Show. Come and watch live and in person in the playing room, or on YouTube at THIS LINK
Friday’s Start Time
11:30am (Early Bird 2)
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.
Pic of the day: 12/29/2022
Pic of the day: 12/29/2022
In this picture from last year, Diane Sleek wins a new Scrabble clock as a door prize.
Because Albany New Year's takes place over the holidays, it's our "giveback" tournament... players will win door prizes throughout the event.
2022 Lake George Daily Briefing
Sunday, October 16, 2022
It's the final day of the Lake George Scrabble Tournament - thanks for choosing to spend your time with us! We appreciate your support!
Farewell message
If you enjoyed your time at the Lake George Scrabble Tournament, the best way to thank us is to 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 the overall tournament experience.
Important Info
Sunday’s Schedule
9:15 AM - 1:15 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break)
Pairings will be done round by round - please turn in your tally slips as quickly as possible
Please come to the playing room checked out of the hotel
Bounty Prizes
Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a bounty prize
Sunday (Games 12-14): High Win
Saturday's Winners (High Win, Rounds 4-11)
NWL A: César Del Solar (664)
NWL B: Don Finkey (620)
NWL C: Marwan Saadi (533)
NWL D: Michael Galloway (505)
NWL E: Ruth Brower (524)
CSW: Joshua Castellano (612)
Where to eat
Blue Thirty-two is a local restaurant (1min drive / 4min walk from Surfside) and sponsor of the 2022 Lake George Scrabble Tournament. You can check out the menu here. All players will receive a 10% discount card for the restaurant, and we'll have some fun theme prizes throughout the weekend as well.
Surfside's Club Hamilton restaurant is serving a breakfast buffet for Scrabble players for $18 (includes tax/tip). Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 7:30AM-11AM. The buffet will include: scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon & sausage, fruit, coffee, tea, toast, bagels, assorted pastries & muffins.
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.
Pic of the day: 10/16/2022
Pic of the day: 10/16/2022
The Lake George Scrabble Tournament got a special visit yesterday from future champion Lucas!
Lucas has been hanging out with cousin Karol while his parents have amassed an awesome combined record of 16-6! César is holding on to first place in Div A and Mina has a winning record in Div CSW and is a game back of cashing.
Saturday, October 15, 2022
The Main Event continues at the Lake George Scrabble Tournament! We appreciate your support!
Important Info
Saturday’s Schedule
9:15 AM - 1:15 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Team Trivia. (9PM-10PM) Participation is free. Teams up to 5 players
Karaoke Party (10PM-12AM). Participation is free
Bar available 8:30PM-12AM
Sunday’s Start Time
9:15am (Main Event Round 12)
Bounty Prizes
Each day of the (Main Event) tournament, each division will compete for a bounty prize
Saturday (Games 4-11): High Win
Friday's Winners (Biggest Upset, Rounds 1-3)
NWL A: Ryan Chepita
NWL B: Barbara Bultz
NWL C: Willy Pitzer
NWL D: Michael Galloway
NWL E: Glenda Cosenza
CSW: Barbara Bordwell McGrew
Friday's Winners (Early Bird 2):
NWL A: (1st) Jared Cappel 4-1 +211, (2nd) Max Panitch 3-2 -77
NWL B: (1st) Jonathan Lindh 4-1 +275, (2nd) Wally Schultz 3-2 +230
NWL C: (1st) David Spargo 5-0 +402, (2nd) Mark Berg 4-1 +314
NWL D: (1st) Lydia Keras 4-1 +242, (2nd) Verna Richards Berg 3-2 +229
NWL E: (1st) Carol Tillson 4-1 +501, (2nd) Marvin Kraus 4-1 +142
Super Secret Hidden Bonus Prize for Saturday: Be the first to play the word LAKE, call the director, and win $10
NWL F: (1st) Russell McKinstry 5-0 +265, (2nd) Joan Knobelsdorf 3-2 +105
NWL G: (1st) James Krycka 5-0 +485, (2nd) Carol Salvino 4-1 +188, (3rd) Gary Emanuel 3-2 +315
CSW: (1st) Matthew O'Connor 4-1 +499, (2nd) Karl Higby +365, (3rd) Jason Broersma 4-1 +127
Saturday Social Events
Both Team Trivia (9-10pm) and Karaoke Party (10pm-12am) will take place in the 3rd floor game room. There will be a bar available outside playing room 8:30PM-12AM, during trivia and karaoke.
Karaoke song submission
To secure your spot in Saturday night's lineup, please let us know here which song you'd like to sing. It's also best to include the YouTube link to ensure it's the version you want.
Where to eat
Blue Thirty-two is a local restaurant (1min drive / 4min walk from Surfside) and sponsor of the 2022 Lake George Scrabble Tournament. You can check out the menu here. All players will receive a 10% discount card for the restaurant, and we'll have some fun theme prizes throughout the weekend as well.
Surfside's Club Hamilton restaurant is serving a breakfast buffet for Scrabble players for $18 (includes tax/tip). Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 7:30AM-11AM. The buffet will include: scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon & sausage, fruit, coffee, tea, toast, bagels, assorted pastries & muffins.
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.
Pic of the day: 10/15/2022
Pic of the day: 10/15/2022
Dan Blake runs trivia at the 2016 Lake George Scrabble Tournament at the Tiki Resort.
Photo Credit: Roger Cullman
Friday, October 14, 2022
It's time for Early Bird 2 and the Main Event at the Lake George Scrabble Tournament! We appreciate your support!
Important Info
Friday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Saturday’s Start Time
9:15am (Main Event Round 4)
Bounty Prizes are back for 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:
Friday (Games 1-3): Biggest Upset
Saturday (Games 4-11): High Win
Sunday (Games 12-14): High Loss (first 3 games only)
Thursday's Winners (Early Bird 1):
NWL A: (1st) Arie Sinke 5-2 +533, (2nd) Kevin McCarthy Sr 5-2 +93
NWL B: (1st) Susan Bertoni 5-1-1 +300, (2nd) Verna Richards Berg 5-2 +313
Karaoke song submission
To secure your spot in Saturday night's lineup, please let us know here which song you'd like to sing. It's also best to include the YouTube link to ensure it's the version you want.
Where to eat
Blue Thirty-two is a local restaurant (1min drive / 4min walk from Surfside) and sponsor of the 2022 Lake George Scrabble Tournament. You can check out the menu here. All players will receive a 10% discount card for the restaurant, and we'll have some fun theme prizes throughout the weekend as well.
Surfside's Club Hamilton restaurant is serving a breakfast buffet for Scrabble players for $18 (includes tax/tip). Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 7:30AM-11AM. The buffet will include: scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon & sausage, fruit, coffee, tea, toast, bagels, assorted pastries & muffins.
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.
Pic of the day: 10/14/2022
Pic of the day: 10/14/2022
In this winner's photo from the 2018 Lake George Early Bird 2, John Stardom, Kevin Gauthier, and Winter give us the classic "Charlie's Angels" pose
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Welcome to the 22nd annual Lake George Scrabble Tournament! We appreciate your support!
Important Info
Thursday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Snack Break / Check-in
4:15 PM - 7:00 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Board game night. Bring a game or show up and play with others
Friday’s Start Time
11:30am (Early Bird 2)
Karaoke song submission
To secure your spot in Saturday night's lineup, please let us know here which song you'd like to sing. It's also best to include the YouTube link to ensure it's the version you want.
Where to eat
Blue Thirty-two is a local restaurant (1min drive / 4min walk from Surfside) and sponsor of the 2022 Lake George Scrabble Tournament. You can check out the menu here. All players will receive a 10% discount card for the restaurant, and we'll have some fun theme prizes throughout the weekend as well.
Surfside's Club Hamilton restaurant is serving a breakfast buffet for Scrabble players for $18 (includes tax/tip). Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 7:30AM-11AM. The buffet will include: scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon & sausage, fruit, coffee, tea, toast, bagels, assorted pastries & muffins.
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.
Pic of the day: 10/13/2022
Pic of the day: 10/13/2022
In this throwback picture, Marlon Hill and Joey Krafchick chill at the Lake George Scrabble Tournament (at the Tiki Resort) in 2016!
Photo Credit: Roger Cullman
2022 Canada Day / 4th of July Daily Briefing
Monday, July 4, 2022
Thank you so much for attending the 2022 Canada Day / 4th of July Scrabble Tournament, in loving memory of Annette Tedesco! We appreciate your support and hope to see you in Lake George!
What's New: Come to the playing room checked out if you're leaving today!
Unless you're staying the extra night (and hanging out for Star Trek Movie Night!) you need to come to the playing room checked out.
Important Info
Wi-Fi network: marriott conference
Wi-Fi password: marriott2022
Today's Bounty Prize (rounds 20-22): Low Win
Monday's Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 20-23 (no lunch break)
Sunday's Winners (Bounty Prize Winners for rounds 12-19 / High Loss):
NWL A: Chris Schneider 448-468
NWL B: Katya Lezin 453-462
NWL C: Cheryl Kagan 435-438, Portia Zwicker 406-421
CSW A: Priya Fernando 433-484
COVID-19 Reminders:
Anyone at this tournament must be masked in the playing room and common areas during play.
Social events (trivia, karaoke, Star Trek movie night, and after hours play) are mask-optional
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.
Pic of the day: 7/4/2022
Pic of the day: 7/4/2022
Josh, Beth, and Kieran pose ahead of Monday's Star Trek Movie Night. Consider staying the extra night at a future tournament to hang with us!
Sunday, July 3, 2022
We're almost half way through (11/23 games played!) with another 8 games of Scrabble coming your way today. Keep reading for a chance to claim a secret bonus prize today!
What's New: Tonight is Team Trivia! Assemble a team or show up and get put on a team - Trivia is free to play!
Join your host Matthew O'Connor for an awesome night of trivia! We start at 9pm in the playing room!
Important Info
Wi-Fi network: marriott conference
Wi-Fi password: marriott2022
Today's Bounty Prize (rounds 12-19): High Loss
Sunday's Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 16-19
Monday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event Round 20)
Saturday's Winners (Bounty Prize Winners for rounds 4-11 / Biggest Upset):
NWL A: Yvonne Lobo (1527 vs 1781)
NWL B: Benjamin Ansell (1290 vs 1495)
NWL C: Ida Ann Shapiro (720 vs 1265), Derry Loucks (856 vs 1265)
CSW A: Nits Chagti (1211 vs 1789)
COVID-19 Reminders:
Anyone at this tournament must be masked in the playing room and common areas during play.
Social events (trivia, karaoke, Star Trek movie night, and after hours play) are mask-optional
Secret Bonus Prizes:
The first players to finish their games in round 13, 15, and 17, who come up and say the secret words ("Annette Tedesco") to the directors will win a secret bonus prize on the spot!
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.
Pic of the day: 7/3/2022
Pic of the day: 7/3/2022
The gang belts it out at the 2022 Canada Day / 4th of July Scrabble Tournament Karaoke Party! Thanks to Heidi Robertson for hosting an awesome night full of song, friendship, and laughs!
Saturday, July 2, 2022
It's the first full day of the main event and we're playing 8 games of scrabble! Keep reading for a chance to claim a secret bonus prize today!
What's New: Tonight is our Karaoke Party! Sing your heart out and rock the night away!
Join your host Heidi Robertson for a fun-filled night of singing, dancing, and fun! We start at 9pm in the playing room!
Important Info
Wi-Fi network: marriott conference
Wi-Fi password: marriott2022
Today's Bounty Prize (rounds 4-11): Biggest Upset
Saturday's Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
Sunday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event Round 12)
Friday's Winners (Early Bird 2):
NWL A: (1st) Arie Sinke 5-0 +544, (2nd) Zachary Ansell 3-2 +190
NWL B: (1st) Annette Obrestad 5-0 +513, (2nd) Lilla Sinanan 3-2 +62
NWL C: (1st) Heidi Robertson 3-2 +237, (2nd) Russell McKinstry 3-2 -51
NWL D: (1st) Nathanael Campos 4-1 +204, (2nd) Rishabh Murali 3-2 +385
CSW A: (1st) Winter 4-1 +508, (2nd) Richard Buck 3-2 +104
Friday's Winners (Bounty Prize Winners for rounds 1-3):
NWL A: Zachary Ansell 515
NWL B: Anita Rackham 522
NWL C: Cheryl Kagan 628, Jim Fonti 557
CSW A: Wolfram Poh 541
COVID-19 Reminders:
Anyone at this tournament must be masked in the playing room and common areas during play.
Social events (trivia, karaoke, Star Trek movie night, and after hours play) are mask-optional
Secret Bonus Prize:
The first three players to finish their final Saturday morning game (round 7) and say the secret word "Annette" win a secret bonus prize on the spot!
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.
Pic of the day: 7/2/2022
Pic of the day: 7/2/2022
Captain Josh completes a final boarding call before the Main Event begins. Please ensure your seats and tables trays are in an upright and locked position for take-off. Players can expect sunny skies and a smooth flight as they begin their 23-game connecting flight to everyone's favorite destination: table one!
Friday, July 1, 2022
Happy Canada Day! We love that Scrabble brings together friends from both sides of the border, and we're especially appreciative that so many Canadians are playing at this tournament! Today is a great day to hug a Canadian (with permission of course)!
What's New: Bounty Prizes are back for 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:
Friday (Games 1-3): High Win
Saturday (Games 4-11): Biggest Upset
Sunday (Games 12-19): High Loss
Monday (Games 20-23): Low Win (first 3 games only)
Important Info
Wi-Fi network name: marriott conference
password: marriott2022
Friday's Schedule
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Saturday’s Start Time
9:30am (Main Event Round 4)
Thursday's Winners (Early Bird 1):
NWL A: (1st) Will Anderson 6-1 +927, (2nd) Arie Sinke 6-1 +468
NWL B: (1st) Shubha Kamath 6-1 +294, (2nd) Benjamin Ansell 5-2 +45
CSW A: (1st) Daniel Blake 5-2 +68, (2nd) Stefan Rau 4-3 +208
COVID-19 Reminders:
Anyone at this tournament must be masked in the playing room and common areas during play
Social events (trivia, karaoke, Star Trek movie night, and after hours play) are mask-optional
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.
Pic of the day: 7/1/2022
Pic of the day: 7/1/2022
In this July 1, 2017 throwback, Annette Tedesco and Kevin Gauthier (wearing his CANADA shirt) pose for a picture.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
We're pleased to welcome back so many of our friends to the 25th Annual Canada Day / 4th of July Scrabble Tournament in Albany, NY!
What's New: Where in the world is Josh and why isn't he here for Early Bird 1?
Josh is attending a family event back in Toronto today, and will be joining us for the Main Event. In the meantime, Kieran will be holding down the fort (please be kind). We're very excited to be back in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Albany for the entire weekend!
Important Info
Thursday’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Snack Break
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
Friday’s Start Time
11:30am (Early Bird 2)
COVID-19 Reminders:
Anyone at this tournament must be masked in the playing room and common areas during play
Social events (trivia, karaoke, Star Trek movie night, and after hours play) are mask-optional
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.
Pic of the day: 6/30/2022
Pic of the day: 6/30/2022
At the Canada Day / 4th of July 2019 Scrabble Tournament, Tim Weiss and Marlon Hill look over Kieran O'Connor's shoulders as he creates the pairings for the final rounds.
2022 Canadian Scrabble Classic Daily Briefing
Sunday, March 13, 2022
The inaugural Canadian Scrabble Classic is drawing to a close, but not before a thrilling final day of play and the crowning of our champions.
What's New: Daylight savings in effect
Clocks have sprung forward, so take that into account.
Important Info
Today’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break)
Yesterday's Winners
CSW Premier Round 2:
Will Anderson
Jason Keller
Let's Play Scrabble!
Josh and Kieran
Pic of the day: 3/13/2022
Pic of the day: 3/13/2022
Kingston, Ontario. It was Canada's original capital city, but only for 3 years, which was an interesting factoid we learned at the Trivia Showdown hosted by Matthew O'Connor.
Saturday, March 12, 2022
With the main event underway, it brought some thrill and excitement. The favourites in the CSW Premier met some challenges, but in the end all of them advanced.
What's New: Warming up for trivia and karaoke night
Second round of CSW Premier division is Best of 7. There will be more exciting Scrabble action streamed, and the night will conclude with Team Trivia and Karaoke.
Important Info
Today’s Schedule
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
8:45 PM - 10:00 PM Team Trivia Showdown
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM Karaoke Party
Yesterday's Winners
Early Bird 2:
NWL A
1st - Jackson Smylie
2nd - Arie Sinke
NWL B
1st - Andre Popadynec
2nd - Ryan Chepita
NWL C
1st - Agnes Kramer
2nd - Sophia Ozorio
CSW A
1st - Matthew Tunnicliffe
2nd - Christopher Vicary
CSW B
1st - Jason Hazzard
CSW Premier Round 1:
Will Anderson
Jason Keller
Matthew Tunnicliffe
Dave Koenig
Tomorrow’s Start Time (Main Event Round 12)
9:30 AM
Let's Play Scrabble!
Josh and Kieran
Pic of the day: 3/12/2022
Pic of the day: 3/12/2022
Family members of Shan Abbasi watch him compete against Dave Koenig on the livestream of their Best of 5 competition. Dave won 3-2 in a nailbiter.
Friday, March 11, 2022
After getting warmed up with an exciting first Early Bird, we're back for more and kicking it into high gear.
What's New: Early Bird 2 and Main Event get rolling at the CSC
The cavalry is coming. Players from all over will be joining us today.
Important Info
Today’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Yesterday's Winners (Early Bird 1)
NWL A
1st - Mark Pistolese
2nd - Jared Cappel
NWL B
1st - Agnes Kramer
2nd - Hank Hees
CSW A
1st - Christopher Vicary
2nd - Dave Koenig
Tomorrow’s Start Time (Main Event Round 4)
9:30 AM
Let's Play Scrabble!
Josh and Kieran
Pic of the day: 3/11/2022
Pic of the day: 3/11/2022
Repatriated Canadian player Agnes Kramer comes out on top in a competitive Early Bird event and scores $80 of our nation's plastic polymeric money.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
It's finally here! We're thrilled to bring you this new experience, the Canadian Scrabble Classic in Kingston, ON.
What's New: Canadian Scrabble Classic gets underway with Early Bird 1
We're gracing the Four Points Sheraton with the sound of tile-shuffling in the first of what we expect will be many great Scrabble tournaments. This first Early Bird event gives some crossword-game devotees in both NWL and CSW a chance to test their skills, shake off the rust, and have some fun.
Important Info
Today’s Schedule
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-5
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 6-7
Tomorrow’s Start Time
11:30am (Early Bird 2)
Let's Play Scrabble!
Josh and Kieran
Pic of the day: 3/10/2022
Pic of the day: 3/10/2022
Josh and Kieran are all laughs before the start of what's sure to be a fun-filled Scrabble fiesta at the first ever Canadian Scrabble Classic.
New Year's 2022 Daily Briefing
Sunday January 2 2022
Thanks so much for joining us at the 2022 Albany New Year's Tournament. We're excited to see where you all finish today!
What's New: Canadian Scrabble Classic, a new tournament by Josh and Kieran
We're launching a new tournament, in Kingston, Ontario, which is in Canada! It's happening March 10-13 (Lake George schedule: 2 EBs and a 15 game ME), and we can't wait to tell you more about it. Click this secret link to see a sneak preview of the flyer here.
Find Important Info Here:
Sunday’s Schedule:
930am-130pm rounds 19-22 (no lunch break - just short pairing breaks between rounds)
Current Leaders:
CSW: Matthew O'Connor
NWL A: Josh Sokol
NWL B: Brian McCarthy
Saturday's Bounty Prize Winners (High Loss):
CSW: Matthew O'Connor 490-513
NWL A: Stefan Fatsis 441-442
NWL B: Hannah Lieberman 463-466
Sunday's Bounty Prize Category (High Win):
High Win (The highest losing score from each division, during rounds 19-22, wins a $20 bounty prize) *Note*: this prize only covers the first three rounds on Sunday
Let's Play Scrabble!
Josh and Kieran
Pic of the day: 1/2/22
Pic of the day: 1/2/22
The four Joshes officially answer the four Judies at the 2022 Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament
Saturday January 1 2022
Happy New Year! Are you making any New Year's resolutions to play better or study more? Research says 80% of resolutions fail by February - be the 20%!
What's New: 5 x 600-point games so far!
Congrats to Josh Sokol (640), Karl Higby (632), Brian McCarthy (628), Ben Schoenbrun (620), and Hannah Lieberman (610) on their monster games!
Find Important Info Here:
Saturday’s Schedule:
930am-130pm rounds 11-14
130pm-245pm break
245pm-545pm rounds 15-18
Sunday’s Schedule:
930am-130pm rounds 19-22 (no lunch break - just short pairing breaks between rounds)
Current Leaders:
CSW: Matthew O'Connor
NWL A: Josh Sokol
NWL B: Brian McCarthy
Friday's Bounty Prize Winners (Biggest Upset):
CSW: Paula Catanese
NWL A: Judy Cole
NWL B: Derry Loucks
Saturday's Bounty Prize Category (High Loss):
High Loss (The highest losing score from each division, during rounds 11-18, wins a $20 bounty prize)
Let's Play Scrabble!
Josh and Kieran
Pic of the day: 1/1/22
Pic of the day: 1/1/22
Arie Sinke and Mark Pistolese posed for this Early Bird picture at the 2020 Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament
Friday December 31 2021
It's day two of the 2022 Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament... ready for 7 more games?
What's New: letsplayscrabble.com!
letsplayscrabble.com is a companion website at Josh and Kieran's over-the-board tournaments. During tournament days, players can get up-to-the minute information on standings, pairings, schedule, prizes, and more. Between tournaments, the site will house tournament announcements. Check it out and let us know what you think!
Find Important Info Here:
Friday’s Schedule:
930am-130pm rounds 4-7
130pm-245pm break
245pm-545pm rounds 8-10
Saturday’s Schedule:
930am-130pm rounds 11-14
130pm-245pm break
245pm-545pm rounds 15-18
Current Leaders:
CSW: Ben Schoenbrun
NWL A: Michael Ecsedy
NWL B: Josh Pepper
Early Bird 2's Winners:
NWL A 1st Josh Sokol 4.5-0.5 +149
NWL A 2nd Sid Murali 3-2 +222
NWL B 1st Hannah Lieberman 4-1 +272
NWL B 2nd Jay Levin 3-2 +192
NWL C 1st Beth Mix 5-0 +293
NWL C 2nd Judi Boviard 3.5-1.5 +225
NWL D 1st Joyslin Hodge-Watson 5-0 +733
Thursday's Bounty Prize Winners (Low Win):
CSW: Terry Kang 408-367 Josh Castellano
NWL A: Michael Ecsedy 366-352 Richard Popper
NWL B: Derry Loucks 332-304 Michael Galloway
Friday's Bounty Prize Category (by Division):
Biggest Upset (The highest differential of a lower rating beating a higher rating, during rounds 4-10, wins a $20 bounty prize)
Let's Play Scrabble!
Josh and Kieran
Pic of the day: 12/31/21
Pic of the day: 12/31/21
Harry Chan and Jamie Logan smile for the camera behind masks in this very tight crop of a panoramic picture of the entire group, on the opening night of the 2022 Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament Main Event
Thursday December 30 2021 (2)
The 2022 Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament Main Event begins tonight at 730pm... we can't wait to get started! Thanks for supporting this tournament!
What's New: the Daily Briefing!
The Daily Briefing is a brand new feature of Josh and Kieran's tournaments, designed to reduce verbal announcements. The Daily Briefing includes links to standings, pairings, schedule, prizes, and more. It can be accessed at letsplayscrabble.com , or via daily email distribution to registered players at the tournament.
Find Important Info Here:
Today’s Schedule:
Main Event: 730pm-1030pm rounds 1-3
Tomorrow’s Schedule:
930am-130pm rounds 4-7
130pm-245pm break
245pm-545pm rounds 8-10
Today's Bounty Prize Category (by Division):
Low Win (The lowest winning score from each division, during round 1-3, wins a $20 bounty prize)
Yesterday's Winners (Early Bird 1):
CSW-1st Josh Castellano 7-1 +514
CSW-2nd Tim Weiss 5-3 +178
NWL-1st Paul Holser 8-0 +1004
NWL-2nd Josh Sokol 5-3 +685
Let's Play Scrabble!
Josh and Kieran
Pic of the day 2: 12/30/21
Pic of the day 2: 12/30/21
It's three Joshes! In this pic from the Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament back in 2018, three Joshes pose together ominously, knowing their Scrabble futures would be inextricably linked
Thursday December 30 2021
It’s Thursday Dec 30th and it's time for Early Bird 2 at the 2022 Albany Scrabble Tournament! Thanks for so much for playing!
What's New: the Daily Briefing!
The Daily Briefing is a brand new feature of Josh and Kieran's tournaments, designed to reduce verbal announcements. The Daily Briefing includes links to standings, pairings, schedule, prizes, and more. It can be accessed at letsplayscrabble.com , or via daily email distribution to registered players at the tournament.
Find Important Info Here:
Today’s Schedule:
Early Bird 2: 12pm-5pm rounds 1-5
Tonight’s Start Time:
730pm-1030pm rounds 1-3
Pic of the day: 12/30/21
Pic of the day: 12/30/21
Hannah, Vance, and Katya posted this awesome road trip selfie en route to the tournament. Vance is joining us for his first tournament!
Wednesday December 29 2021:
Hello Scrabble friends, it’s Wednesday Dec 29th which means it's time for Early Bird 1 at the 2022 Albany Scrabble Tournament! Thanks for so much for playing!
What's New: the Daily Briefing!
Today marks the launch of the Daily Briefing, a brand new feature of Josh and Kieran's tournaments. The Daily Briefing contains all the information a player needs to successfully navigate the tournament (links to standings, pairings, schedule, prizes, and more). The goal is to cut down on verbal announcements by moving information online. Players can access the Daily Briefing online at letsplayscrabble.com or through a daily email sent to their inbox on tournament days.
Find Important Info Here:
Today’s Schedule:
12pm-5pm rounds 1-5
5pm-615pm break
615pm-9pm rounds 6-8
Tomorrow’s Start Time:
12pm (Early Bird 2)
Pic of the day: 12/29/21
Pic of the day: 12/29/21
Annette and Kieran sit with their backs to the camera (foreground), with the 2017 Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament playing out in front of them.
(photo credit: unknown... can you help us identify the photo taker?)
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