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== Potomac MD Collins Scrabble® Tournaments ==
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== DC Collins Scrabble® Tournaments ==
  
<font size="+6">Inclement Weather Warning:  Possible Date Change</font>
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|<div style="background-color: orange">'''Metro Pickup Time/Location Change'''</div>
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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|Because of weekend track maintenance, the metro pickup will be 09:15 at Twinbrook Metro Station.
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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.
 
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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! Date || Location || Map
 
! Date || Location || Map
 
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| '''Sunday December 18''', 2016 ||  1446 Crowell Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 || https://goo.gl/maps/ftyTfghzbnH2
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| Saturday June 17, 2017 ||  5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg MD 20878 || https://goo.gl/maps/aHBuEBLt83C2
 
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** 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.
* Lunch:  Sandwich platter and turkey chili
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* Lunch:  Sandwich platter 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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** 13:00 .. 13:30 Lunch break
 
** 13:00 .. 13:30 Lunch break
 
** 13:30 .. 18:30 Games 4-8
 
** 13:30 .. 18:30 Games 4-8
* Registration Deadline:  21:00 (9PM) on the Friday night before the event
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* Registration Deadline:  21:00 (9PM) on the Saturday 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.
** Alternate contact number (on day of event): 703.946.0549
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* Transportation:
* Accommodations: Contact the director for details.
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** Ample free street parking.
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** Pickup can be arranged from the Twinbrook Metro Stn at 09:15 (Temporary schedule and location while weekend maintenance is in effect). 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
  

Revision as of 15:26, 16 June 2017

DC Collins Scrabble® Tournaments

Metro Pickup Time/Location Change
Because of weekend track maintenance, the metro pickup will be 09:15 at Twinbrook Metro Station.

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

Dates

Date Location Map
Saturday June 17, 2017 5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg MD 20878 https://goo.gl/maps/aHBuEBLt83C2
  • Lexicon: Collins 2015 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)
  • $25 Winner-take-all opt-in prize pool
    • Each player may elect to pay $25 to the opt-in pool.
    • Whichever player finishes first 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: Sandwich platter 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
    • 13:30 .. 18:30 Games 4-8
  • Registration Deadline: 21:00 (9PM) on the Saturday 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 Twinbrook Metro Stn at 09:15 (Temporary schedule and location while weekend maintenance is in effect). 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

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.

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