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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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We hope you will also consider participating in the Bethesda MD tournament on Sat Sep 9:  http://www.cross-tables.com/download/2017/09/bethesda.docx
 
=== Dates ===
 
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| Sat Sep 2, 2017 (Pending NASPA sanction)|| 5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg MD 20878 || https://goo.gl/maps/aHBuEBLt83C2
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| Sat Nov 25, 2017
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| Sat Dec 16, 2017
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* Lexicon:  Collins 2015 w/ 5 pt. challenge
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* Lexicon:  Collins 2015 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
* 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.
* 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).
* $25 Winner-take-all opt-in prize pool
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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.
 
** Whichever player finishes first amongst those who paid into the pool wins it all.
 
** Whichever player finishes first amongst those who paid into the pool wins it all.
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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 hot dish TBD.
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* Lunch:  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:

Revision as of 17:21, 8 October 2017

DC Collins Scrabble® Tournaments

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

We hope you will also consider participating in the Bethesda MD tournament on Sat Sep 9: http://www.cross-tables.com/download/2017/09/bethesda.docx

Dates

Date Location Map
Sat Nov 25, 2017 5 Letterman Ct Gaithersburg MD 20878 https://goo.gl/maps/aHBuEBLt83C2
Sat Dec 16, 2017
  • 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: 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 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

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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