Triangle SCRABBLE® Club Charity Tournament



All proceeds (after expenses) from this tourney will go to support the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. Last year's event raised over $3600 for this worthy cause!!

Read coverage of last year's event.
2011 Results

Division winners will receive donated prizes from local merchants in lieu of cash awards.

Prizes may include: Basketballs signed by Coaches Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams, a custom-made deluxe Scrabble Board, SamTiles, ProTiles, Scrabble FLASH sets, Giant SCRABBLE rug, gift certificates from restaurants and shops and MANY more!!


 
Date & Time:

Saturday-Monday, January 14-16, 2012
  • Sat 9:30: 8 Games
  • Sun 9:30: 8 Games
  • Mon 9:30 4 Games, followed by prize ceremony
Lunch Break after Game 4

Location:

Duke University-North Pavilion
2400 Pratt Street Durham NC 27705
Durham, NC 27705

Main Event Details:

Number of Games:
 20
Number of players: 100 max.
Number of divisions:  3 divisions, divided at 1600, 1100
Registration Fee:
 $80 donation + $10 ratings fee* (see note below)
Deadline:   1/04/12
 ($10 late charge for payments
postmarked after 1/04/12)
Director:
 David Klionsky
A separate, unrated,  3-game newcomers tournament will be held on Sunday at Noon. 
Entry fee for this event is $30.
 This event is not open to players registering for the Main Event.
Invite your "newbie" friends to join the fun!


The entrant's published rating as of Jan 1, 2012 will determine division placement.  Players may request to "play up" if within 100 points of ratings cutoff. Director retains the right to move entrants to maintain balanced divisions. Each division will play 17 rounds using Swiss Pairings, plus 3 final King-of-the Hill rounds.

Main event participants must be current members of the North American Scrabble Player's Association. We strongly advise new players to play at a local SCRABBLE® Club before entering a tournament. Remember to bring your own deluxe board, racks, protiles, & clock if you have them.

Hotels within walking distance include: The Brookwood Inn , The University Inn, and The Millenium Hotel.  Some home hospitality accomodations available on request.

Durham is known for its great restaurants!  Read the Carpe Durham blog to get some recommended dining choices.

All participants are expected to know and follow the Official Tournament Rules.

To Register:

Mail Check or Money Order to:

David Klionsky
1010 N Duke St.
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 699-9831
trianglescrabble@hotmail.com

  • You may also login to PayPal.com and send your registration fee to: dklion@hotmail.com

  • Please add $10 additional donation for entries submitted after 1/4/12


REGISTRATION FORM
(not needed for members who have played with us before)
Triangle Scrabble® Club Charity Tournament
January 14-16, 2012


Name:
Address:
City, State:
Zip:
Phone:
email:
NASPA Member?
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Which event are you planning to attend?
20 game main event (min. $80 donation)
3 game mini-tourney (min. $30 donation)
 

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