World Senior Scrabble Championship 2017

NZ INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SCRABBLE 2017

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18–23 November

Christchurch Bridge Club,

21 Nova Place,

Christchurch,

New Zealand

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World Senior Scrabble Championship

Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 November: 24 games

Eligibility - Player born before 1 January 1963

Entry fee: US$80

Prizes: Champion – US$1,000

             2nd – US$500

             3rd – US$300

             4th – US$200

             5th – US$150

             6th – US$125

             7th – US$100

             8th – US$75

             9th – US$50

             10th – US$50

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60-69 years      US$100

70-79 years      US$100

80 and above    US$100

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Entries: Closed

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Early bird

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November: 14 games

All comers - any age

Entry fee: NZ$30

Prizes: Champion – NZ$200

             2nd – NZ$150

             3rd – NZ$125

             4th – NZ$100

             5th – NZ$90

             6th – NZ$80

             7th – NZ$70

             8th – NZ$60

             9th – NZ$50

             10th – NZ$50

             The Rod Talbot 60th birthday special prize of $NZ60 for the

             best botanical word

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Entries: Closed

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Details (both events)

Venue: Christchurch bridge club, 21 Nova Place, Christchurch, New Zealand

Entries: Closed

Deadline: 7th November, 2017

Entry fee: Payable at registration on the first day of each event from 8:30am

Format: Swiss draw

Word source: CSW15

Rules: WESPA v3

Challenge rule: 5-point penalty per word

Tournament director: Paul Lister

Rating: WESPA and NZ

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Lunch (Early Bird tournament): Christchurch Club are offering an optional lunch on both days of the Early Bird tournament, with a variety of Subway rolls, sushi from Sushi Time and fruit at a cost of $10 per head. This will be served buffet style.   You are welcome to bring your own lunch on these two days instead.  If you wish to have the purchased lunch please email Lynley  at  lynleyjenness@hotmail.com by Monday 13 November.   Please pay Lynley when you register on the Saturday.  If we do not hear from you we will assume you are bringing your own lunch to the Early Bird tournament.

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Lunch (Main Event): For the  WESPA World Seniors over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, NZASP has included   a light lunch as above - Subway rolls, sushi and fruit- in the entry fee paid. We will be catering for all entrants for the Main event.

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Complimentary morning and afternoon teas will be provided each day.

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If for medical reasons or religious requirements you have special dietary needs, please let Lynley know at lynleyjenness@hotmail.com  and she will do her utmost to assist you.

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Equipment: If possible, please bring a board and digital clock, and advise the

   organisers that you are doing so.

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Accommodation: Nearby motels include: 

   Sherborne Motor Lodge www.sherbornemotorlodge.co.nz +64 3 377 8050

   (overseas), 0800 743-726 (New Zealand).  Scrabbler's discount available.

   Admiral Motel www.admiralmotel.co.nz +64 3 379 3554.

   Aotea Motel www.aoteamotel.co.nz +64 3 337 7188.

   Bealey Ave Motel www.bealeyavenuemotel.co.nz +64 3 339 9112.

   Courtesy Court Motel www.courtesycourtmotel.co.nz +64 3 339 5225.

There are numerous events on in Christchurch during November and we advise booking accommodation ASAP as availability will be limited.

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