2022 LAKE GEORGE SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT
Scrabble Tournament
15 Game Main Event
7 Game Early Bird 1
5 Game Early Bird 2
Karaoke Party
Hosted by Heidi Robertson
Sing your heart out!
Free to participate!
Team Trivia
Hosted by Matthew O'Connor
Free to play!
Cash prizes!
Board Game Night
Bring your favorite game
Assemble your own group or show up and play with others!
Main Event: NWL & CSW
15 games | Oct 14-16
$130 USD ($180 CDN)
Early Bird 1: NWL & CSW
7 games | Oct 13
$25 USD ($40 CDN)
Early Bird 2: NWL & CSW
5 games | Oct 14
$25 USD ($40 CDN)
Scroll to bottom of page for full schedule
Surfside on the Lake
400 Canada St, Lake George NY 12845
Hotel Information
There are five room rates available (all USD):
North Wing $84/night
Premier Rooms $94/night
Poolside $104/night
Premier Suites $134/night
Superior Lakefront Suites $149/night
See rooms here
Rates (except suites) are for 2 people, additional guest pays $15/night
Call the hotel to make a reservation: 800-342-9795. Mention “Scrabble Tournament.” Rate available Wed Oct 12 - Mon Oct 17.
Deadline to book is October 6, 2022 (contact Josh or Kieran after this date)
Commuter fee: All players not staying at the hotel as part of the Scrabble room block pay an additional $25 US per player ($40 CDN).
Cancellations: No cancellation penalty until 3 days before your scheduled arrival day. Within that 3 day period, if the guest cancels, they will be charged for 1 night (the deposit taken at the time of booking). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh and Kieran.
Hotel Amenities
Tournament room will be in the “Premier” building, we suggest you stay there, but all buildings are close to game room
Parking is no cost for players
Free WiFi in guest rooms and playing room
All rooms have mini-fridge, coffee maker, microwave
Players can check out after games Sunday
Check-in 7:30 AM-1AM
Tesla EV charging (free)
COVID-19 Information
Anyone at this tournament must be fully vaccinated and provide proof in advance to complete registration
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
Due to the nature of in person Scrabble play, 6 feet of distancing is not possible. Players sit 4 to a table.
Due to the changing nature of the pandemic, players should plan for last minute changes, including cancellation
Tournament Information
MAX PLAYER CAP: Main Event is limited to 100 players (NWL+CSW combined). Your seat in the tournament is only guaranteed by prepaying and providing your proof of vaccination in advance.
Swiss/Performance pairings. Division size TBD, smaller divisions may be merged
In addition to place prizes, performance-based prizes will be given in all divisions
NEW: Prizes paid in $USD. Prize payouts over $100 USD will be paid electronically or by check.
Directors may alter tournament structure in best interest of the event, including spread Gibsonization
Tournament Schedule
Thursday Oct 13
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4, followed by time to check-in / break
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 Oct 14
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Saturday Oct 15
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. Participation is free
Karaoke Party in game room. Participation is free
Sunday Oct 16
9:15 AM - 1:15 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break)
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Hang out with Josh and Kieran in game room. Play a game or watch Star Trek.