SCRABBLE® in Seattle 2007
Memorial Day Weekend - May 26, 27, & 28
By the Numbers:
April 30th - Early entry deadline ($10 late fee after this date)
May 4th - hotel room block released (i.e., reserve your room by this date)
May 18th - the last day to register (and pay or cancel!)
How many divisions? / Five Divisions, cutoffs at: 1700, 1450, 1200, and 950
How much to play? / $100 for the top division, Div 2: $80, Div 3: $75, Div 4: $70, Div 5: $65
How much to stay? / $79 per night
Prizes: 100% of entry fees, less expenses (last year we paid back 78%)
Schedule
Sat May 268:30 to 9:15Check-in & game setup
9:15 to 9:30Announcements
9:30 to 1:30Games 1-4
1:30 to 2:30Lunch break
2:30 to 6:30Games 5-8
7:00+After Hours Playing
Sun May 279:30 to 1:30Games 9-12
1:30 to 2:30Lunch break
2:30 to 6:30Games 13-16
7:00+After Hours Playing
Mon May 289:30 to 1:30Games 17-20
1:45Awards
Tournament Information
There will be six equal divisions of 20 players each, determined strictly by rating (max. 120 players). The entrant’s published rating as of May 18, 2006 will determine division placement (unrated players will be placed at Director’s discretion). Director retains the right to adjust divisions to maintain balanced divisions if fewer than 120 entrants. We anticipate the cutoffs between divisions to be around 1700, 1500, 1300, 1100, and 900 (but it depends on who signs up).
Entry Fees:Division 1: $80All other divisions: $65.
Registration, payment, and cancellation deadline: Noon Pacific Time, May 18th.
Payment or registration after April 30th will be assessed a $10 late fee.
Pairings will be one complete Round Robin, plus one King-of-the-Hill. If a division has fewer than 20 players, Director may add Swiss or KOH rounds.
Rated participants must be current members of the National SCRABBLE® Association to compete in this tournament. Non-rated players may delay joining the NSA until their second tournament. We strongly advise new players to play at a local SCRABBLE® Club before entering a tournament. All participants are expected to know and follow the Official Tournament Rules.Remember to bring your own board, racks, tiles & clock (score sheets will be provided).
Prize Package
The prize package will return 100% of entry fees, after actual expenses (last year we paid back 78%!).
Each Division: Prizes to fourth place. Cash prize for high play, high game, and high loss.
Bonus Prize: Free registration to SCRABBLE® in Seattle 2008to the person who raises his or her rating the most points as a result of this Tournament (worth up to $100).
More info, see who’s already signed up, or register onlineat:
Tournament Location
Accommodations
Our tournament hotel is less than a mile from the Tournament Venue and has been renovated recently. It is just 20 minutes from Downtown Seattle, Downtown Everett and Downtown Bellevue and only 40 minutes from SeaTacAirport
Hampton InnSuites
19324 Alderwood Mall Parkway
Lynnwood, WA98036
Toll Free: (877) 771-8555
Tel: (425) 771-1888
Check out the Hampton Inn Website for pictures, more details on the amenities, maps of nearby shopping and restaurants!
- Beautiful lobby, comfortable library with fireplace
- Indoor pool and large hot tub in a spacious, bright atrium, open 24 hours
- Fully equipped business center.
- 24-hour fitness center and complimentary passes to a private health club
- On-site coin-operated guest laundry, open 24 hours
- Gas barbecue and patio for guests' enjoyment
- On-site convenience shop for snacks, drinks, sundries and frozen foods
- Hot American breakfast bar with a "Breakfast-to-Go" option
- Daily Manager's reception offering hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks (hot items Monday-Thursday, snacks Friday-Sunday).
- After Hours Playing room (w/ snacks Saturday-Sunday)
- High Speed Internet Access in all guest rooms, atrium lobby, BusinessCenter, pool and outdoor patio area
- Wireless High Speed Internet Access available in the lobby, meeting rooms, pool and patio areas.
- Fully equipped 24-hour business center with internet access computer, printer, copier and fax.
- Guest parking and shuttle service to the tournament venue, local businesses, shopping and attractions within 10-mile radius
- Free Local phone calls and long distance access.
Tournament Contact:
Rebecca Slivka
P.O. Box 9069
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 285-7188
Registration, payment, and cancellation deadline:
Noon Pacific Time, Friday, May 18th.
No registrations will be accepted after noon, May 18th. If you notify the director prior to noon May 18 that you are not attending your entry fee will be refunded. Sorry, no refunds after May 18. Payment received after April 30thwill be assessed a $10 late fee.
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Registration Form
Name______E-mail______
Address______Phone______
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[ ] Notify me when you receive my entry (email required).[ ] This is my first tournament.[ ] I would like to Play Up
Fees Enclosed:
Entry Fee: (choose one)_____
Div 1 (1700+)$100
Div 2 (1450-1699)$80
Div 3 (1200-1449)$75
Div 4 (950-1199)$70
Div 5 (0-949)$65
Commuter Fee$15_____(all players NOT staying at the Hampton Inn)
Late Fee$10_____(payment received after April 30th)
Total Enclosed:_____
Make your check or money order payable to: Seattle Scrabble® Club 253. Mail your check and this registration form to:
Rebecca Slivka, P.O. Box 9069,Seattle, WA98109. Payments received after April 30th will be assessed $10 late fee.
Directions:
From I-5 northbound: Exit #165 (on left side of freeway) to Seneca Street. At end of ramp, turn slightly left to head West on Seneca.
Turn RIGHT onto 4th Ave
Turn RIGHT onto Pike St.
Turn RIGHT onto 5th Ave
The Red Lion Hotel is on the right, in the center of the block.
From I-5 southbound: Exit #165B, Union Street. At end of ramp, stay straight on Union Street.
Turn RIGHT onto 4th Ave
Turn RIGHT onto Pike St.
Turn RIGHT onto 5th Ave
The Red Lion Hotel is on the right, in the center of the block.