The 2009 State of Texas
SCRABBLE® Championship
Organized by Mike Willis
Co-directed by Carla Cree and Mike Willis
Stagecoach Inn - Salado, TX
February 13 - 15, 2009
Participants must be either a Texan by birth or a Texas resident during the previous calendar year to qualify.
Alternatively, players may participate if they have attended at least ten State of Texas Scrabble Championships
or are members of the Texas Scrabble Hall of Fame.
Early Bird / Main EventFriday, February 13, 2009
5 Rounds of Play
Mandatory Check-In: 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Play start 4:00 pm
Round Robin Format / Divisions of 6 Players / Saturday, February 14, 2009
7 Rounds of Play
Mandatory Check-In: 9:00 to 10:00 am
Play start 10:30 am
Sunday, February 15, 2009
6 Rounds of Play
Play start 9:00 am
Portland Swiss Pairings- First 10 rounds
Factored Pairings- Final 3 rounds
**Pre-registration is required – see page two for registration information**
Hotel InformationStagecoach Inn
401 S. Stagecoach Road
Salado, Texas 76571
Phone 800-732-8994
Fax 254-947-0671
Room Rates $80 for 1-2 people
Note- All rooms are available at this rate for the Scrabble group. First come, first served.
It is advisable to make your reservations early for this special discounted rate.
In order for us to get credit for your room reservation and keep more money in the prize fund, please make sureto note you are with the Scrabble group when making reservations.
Contacts
Mike Willis
Phone- 972-723-2332
E-mail- / Carla Cree
Phone- 214-891-9360
Cell- 214-701-4680
E-mail-
Divisions and Entry Fees
Early Bird: $25
Main Event
Division 1- 1650 and above: $75
Division 2- 1350-1649: $60
Division 3- 1050-1349: $50
Division 4- 0-1049: $40
100 point play-up policy.
February 1st ratings will be used for division placement.
Director reserves the right to balance divisions if necessary.
*Pre-registration is required*
Please send registration form and payment to:
Carla Cree
3708 Bryn Mawr Drive
Dallas, TX 75225
Mailed entries with payment must be received no later than Thursday, February 12, 2009.
**Rated Players must be current members of the National Scrabble Association**
Bring your membership card, label from newsletter or $25 for membership fee.
Registration Form – The 2009 State of Texas SCRABBLE® Championship
Name: ______E-mail:______
Address: ______City/State/Zip: ______
Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______
Current Rating: ______Division: ___ Early Bird (Y/N): ___ Amount Enclosed: $______