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== Potomac MD Collins Scrabble® Tournaments ==
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== DC Collins Scrabble&reg; Tournaments ==
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We are offering free admission to a 'swing' player willing to participate or not as needed to even Gaithersburg events.  Details below.
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=== Live Coverage ===
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As for all WGVC.COM events, live coverage can be found at http://live.wgvc.com.
  
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There is the possibility that the Saturday Dec 17, 2016 event will be rescheduled to the same time and location Sunday the 18th.  This page will be kept updated with any changes.  Call Vince at 703.282.3611 if you have questions or concerns.
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=== Dates ===
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We are offering free admission to a 'swing' player willing to participate or not as needed to even the event.  Details below.
 
  
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| Saturday December 17, 2016 ||  1446 Crowell Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 || https://goo.gl/maps/ftyTfghzbnH2
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|'''All events are suspended until further notice.'''
 
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* Lexicon:  Collins 2015 w/ 5 pt. challenge
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! Date || Roster || Notes
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| [https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NnBsanMwMGdwMGVpaWhuY3FwaWJzc3VmazkgZ3ZjYXN0ZWxsYW5vQG0&tmsrc=gvcastellano%40gmail.com Sat Apr 25, 2020]
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| https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15302
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| [https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MWhxNG1hc2I2c3A0YjlnMDlvaG1rODZyZHIgZ3ZjYXN0ZWxsYW5vQG0&tmsrc=gvcastellano%40gmail.com Sat May 23, 2020]
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| https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15303
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|-
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| [https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2dxdG1lazA0aGlja2U2Mm4yNjVpaXRjMHQgZ3ZjYXN0ZWxsYW5vQG0&tmsrc=gvcastellano%40gmail.com Sat Jun 20, 2020]
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| https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15304
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| Entry fee discounted to $10 if you have registered for the [https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Rockville/SudsSoles5K Suds & Soles 5K!]
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| [https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nzk5cWxxdmx1dWQ4ZzFkajNqbmJpaTE1aGQgZ3ZjYXN0ZWxsYW5vQG0&tmsrc=gvcastellano%40gmail.com Sat Jul 18, 2020]
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| https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15305
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|-
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| [https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N21tN3BtYXIzMTYxYWwzYTg0Y3ZzcHFiOHYgZ3ZjYXN0ZWxsYW5vQG0&tmsrc=gvcastellano%40gmail.com Sat Aug 22, 2020]
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| https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15306
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| [https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWJjdm02ZTZpdGJoM3V0bjE1MG1hdGViY3MgZ3ZjYXN0ZWxsYW5vQG0&tmsrc=gvcastellano%40gmail.com Sat Sep 19, 2020]
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| https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15307
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=== Location ===
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* WGVC R&D World HQ ("Beware of the lasers")
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* 5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg MD 20878
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* Google Map:  https://goo.gl/maps/aHBuEBLt83C2
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=== Details ===
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* Lexicon:  Collins 2019 w/ 5 pt. challenge.
 
* Director:  Vince Castellano [mailto://vince@wgvc.com vince@wgvc.com] 703.282.3611
 
* Director:  Vince Castellano [mailto://vince@wgvc.com vince@wgvc.com] 703.282.3611
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* Format:  8 rounds, pairings and prizes TBD depending on number of participants, Gibsonization as appropriate
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* Format:  8 rounds, pairings and prizes TBD depending on number of participants, Gibsonization as appropriate.
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* Entry Fee:  $25 (Incl. $4 NASPA participation fee + $3 lunch fee)
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* Entry Fee:  $25 (Incl. $4 NASPA participation fee + $3 lunch fee).
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* $25 Winner-take-all opt-in prize pool
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** Cash payment on-site preferred, contact the director to make other arrangements if desired.
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* $25 Winner-take-all opt-in prize pool.
 
** Each player may elect to pay $25 to the opt-in pool.
 
** Each player may elect to pay $25 to the opt-in pool.
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** Whichever player finishes first amongst those who paid into the pool wins it all.
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** Whichever player finishes first (by win-loss record and then cumulative spread) amongst those who paid into the pool wins it all.
 
** Eligibility for standard prizes is independent of participation in the opt-in pool.
 
** Eligibility for standard prizes is independent of participation in the opt-in pool.
 
** Payout is split in the event of a tie.
 
** Payout is split in the event of a tie.
 
** Withdrawal from the pool is not allowed after payment is accepted.
 
** Withdrawal from the pool is not allowed after payment is accepted.
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* Lunch:  Sandwich platter and turkey chili
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* Lunch:  Sandwiches and hot dish TBD.
 
** Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions or preferences.
 
** Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions or preferences.
 
* Schedule:
 
* Schedule:
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** 10:00 .. 13:00 Games 1-3
 
** 10:00 .. 13:00 Games 1-3
 
** 13:00 .. 13:30 Lunch break
 
** 13:00 .. 13:30 Lunch break
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*** Lunch schedule subject to amendment based on participant preference or event structure.
 
** 13:30 .. 18:30 Games 4-8
 
** 13:30 .. 18:30 Games 4-8
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* Registration Deadline:  21:00 (9PM) on the Friday night before the event
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* Registration Deadline:  21:00 (9PM) on the Friday night before the event.
 
** Players who are not present at 09:45 on the morning of the event and have not contacted the director will be considered no-shows.
 
** Players who are not present at 09:45 on the morning of the event and have not contacted the director will be considered no-shows.
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** Alternate contact number (on day of event):  703.946.0549
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* Transportation:
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* Accommodations: Contact the director for details.
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** Ample free street parking.
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** Pickup can be arranged from the Shady Grove Metro Stn at 09:30. Contact the director for details.
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* Accommodations:
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** Several 2- and 3-star hotels in the immediate vicinity.
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** Contact the director for other suggestions.
 
* Live Coverage URL:  http://live.wgvc.com
 
* Live Coverage URL:  http://live.wgvc.com
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=== General Event Policies ===
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* All tables are needed for the use of our players.  Vendor merchandise is not to be put on display without prior agreement of the director.
  
 
=== Swing Player Terms ===
 
=== Swing Player Terms ===
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** (Note this is a revision of a previously stated policy.)
 
** (Note this is a revision of a previously stated policy.)
 
* Players who have been listed as "pay-to-play" can be switched to swing only at the director's sole discretion.
 
* Players who have been listed as "pay-to-play" can be switched to swing only at the director's sole discretion.
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=== Waiver of Geographic Restrictions ===
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We believe that open competition and freedom of player choice is in the best interest of the Scrabble&reg;-playing community.  To that end, WGVC.COM herewith waives any rights of geographic restrictions on any tournaments the location or scheduling of which may otherwise be considered to be in conflict with events listed on this site. 
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=== Mailing List ===
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To join our mailing list and receive updates and news on local events of interest, email [mailto://dccswscrab-subscribe@yahoogroups.com dccswscrab-subscribe@yahoogroups.com] or contact the director as noted above.
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A <tt>[http://www.wgvc.com WGVC.COM]</tt> production.
 
A <tt>[http://www.wgvc.com WGVC.COM]</tt> production.

Latest revision as of 13:46, 23 March 2020


DC Collins Scrabble® Tournaments

We are offering free admission to a 'swing' player willing to participate or not as needed to even Gaithersburg events. Details below.

Live Coverage

As for all WGVC.COM events, live coverage can be found at http://live.wgvc.com.

Dates

Events Suspended
All events are suspended until further notice.
Date Roster Notes
Sat Apr 25, 2020 https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15302
Sat May 23, 2020 https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15303
Sat Jun 20, 2020 https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15304 Entry fee discounted to $10 if you have registered for the Suds & Soles 5K!
Sat Jul 18, 2020 https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15305
Sat Aug 22, 2020 https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15306
Sat Sep 19, 2020 https://www.cross-tables.com/entrants.php?u=15307

Location

Details

  • Lexicon: Collins 2019 w/ 5 pt. challenge.
  • Director: Vince Castellano vince@wgvc.com 703.282.3611
  • Format: 8 rounds, pairings and prizes TBD depending on number of participants, Gibsonization as appropriate.
  • Entry Fee: $25 (Incl. $4 NASPA participation fee + $3 lunch fee).
    • Cash payment on-site preferred, contact the director to make other arrangements if desired.
  • $25 Winner-take-all opt-in prize pool.
    • Each player may elect to pay $25 to the opt-in pool.
    • Whichever player finishes first (by win-loss record and then cumulative spread) amongst those who paid into the pool wins it all.
    • Eligibility for standard prizes is independent of participation in the opt-in pool.
    • Payout is split in the event of a tie.
    • Withdrawal from the pool is not allowed after payment is accepted.
  • Lunch: Sandwiches and hot dish TBD.
    • Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Schedule:
    • 09:30 .. 10:00 Registration
    • 10:00 .. 13:00 Games 1-3
    • 13:00 .. 13:30 Lunch break
      • Lunch schedule subject to amendment based on participant preference or event structure.
    • 13:30 .. 18:30 Games 4-8
  • Registration Deadline: 21:00 (9PM) on the Friday night before the event.
    • Players who are not present at 09:45 on the morning of the event and have not contacted the director will be considered no-shows.
  • Transportation:
    • Ample free street parking.
    • Pickup can be arranged from the Shady Grove Metro Stn at 09:30. Contact the director for details.
  • Accommodations:
    • Several 2- and 3-star hotels in the immediate vicinity.
    • Contact the director for other suggestions.
  • Live Coverage URL: http://live.wgvc.com

General Event Policies

  • All tables are needed for the use of our players. Vendor merchandise is not to be put on display without prior agreement of the director.

Swing Player Terms

  • A swing player is one put into the event at the director's discretion so as to make the field even.
  • The above is irrespective of whether or not the director himself chooses to play.
  • A player who has volunteered for swing is welcome to switch to paid player status by paying the full entry fee.
    • (Note this is a revision of a previously stated policy.)
  • Players who have been listed as "pay-to-play" can be switched to swing only at the director's sole discretion.

Waiver of Geographic Restrictions

We believe that open competition and freedom of player choice is in the best interest of the Scrabble®-playing community. To that end, WGVC.COM herewith waives any rights of geographic restrictions on any tournaments the location or scheduling of which may otherwise be considered to be in conflict with events listed on this site.

Mailing List

To join our mailing list and receive updates and news on local events of interest, email dccswscrab-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or contact the director as noted above.

A WGVC.COM production.

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