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Tournament Info| Registration | Hotels| List of Entrants | 2008 results |
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Tournament InformationGo to Registration to download a pdf version of the tournament flyer Note: the mailing address on the original versions of the flyer was incorrect. The correct address, 2155 W. 16th Ave., appears on the current version of the flyer.
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Date |
March 6th, 2009 |
Time |
Registration 9:30 A.M.; play starts at 10:00 A.M. |
Format |
8 rounds — Modified Swiss + King of the Hill with Gibsonizing |
Divisions |
3 divisions with cutoffs at 1500 and 1100. Placement in divisions will be determined by NSA ratings on March 3rd, 2009. Playing up may be permitted if within 100 points of the cutoff or at the directors' discretion. |
Entry Fee |
Cdn$30 (US$25). No entries will be accepted after March 2. No refunds once play begins. |
Main Event:
Date |
March 7th & 8th, 2009 |
Time |
Check in Saturday 9:00-9:30 A.M.; play starts at 10:00 A.M. Sunday play will begin at 9:00 A.M. |
Format |
14 rounds (8 Saturday, 6 Sunday) — Modified Swiss + King of the Hill with Gibsonization. |
Divisions |
5 divisions with cutoffs at 1650, 1400, 1200 and 950. Placement in divisions will be determined by NSA ratings on March 3rd, 2009. Playing up may be permitted if within 100 points of the cutoff or at the directors' discretion. |
Entry Fee |
Div A Cdn$90 (US$75); Div B $80 (US$67); Div C $70 (US$59); Div D $60 (US$50); Div E $50 (US$42). No entries will be accepted after March 2. No refunds once play begins. |
Rules |
(updated) The tournament is governed by the rules published in the February 9, 2009 edition of the National Scrabble® Association’s Tournament Rules. |
Equipment |
Please bring Deluxe Scrabble Boards, clocks, and tournament tiles if you have them. |
NSA Membership |
All players must be current members of the National Scrabble Association excluding first-time participants in a rated tournament. |
Registration
Click here to download the flyer & entry form (2-sided) in PDF format.
Click here to download the flyer & entry form (1-sided) in PDF format.
Hotels
** See our hotel guide for a list of places to stay during the tournament.**
As in previous years, our tournament hotel is:
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre 
711 W. Broadway (map
and directions to tournament site)
Rates: deluxe rooms $101 single/double occupancy.
$15 Cdn for an additional person in room.
Vancouver Centre Reservations Direct 604-707-1939
info@hivancouver.com
Mention "Vancouver Scrabble Club" to get the special rate.
Only 20 rooms are available at this rate, and they will be released
January 27, 2009. Ask for a room with a mountain view!
This hotel is a short walk from the tournament site. Rides will be provided if needed.
Restaurants
** See our Restaurant Page for dining suggestions while in Vancouver **
Downloadable guides: Nearby Restaurants Fine Dining (PDF format)
Tournament Participants
2008 Tournament Results