2009
JULY 1-5, ALBANY, NY: 2 Early Birds (7RDS., 5 RDS.) and Main Event: 20RDS.  Annette Tedesco, 101ted@nycap.rr.com. CT. . HA. 

JULY 1-6, RENO, NV: Early Bird: Wed: 9:00 AM, 10 RDS. EF: $60. Early Bird 2: Thu: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $50. Main Event: Fri: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. EF: $125/$100/$75. 3 DIVS. split at 1600/1200.  Unlimited playup to higher DIVS. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East 2nd Street , Reno NV 89595, (800) 501-2651. HP: $59, suite $90 (group code SCRAB9, rates expire June 9). CT. Jeff Widergren, (408) 390-5839, <certs25@yahoo.com> or Rick Wong, 454 Porter Lane #2, San Jose, CA 95127-2553. HA. 

JULY 5, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $40. Extra $10 late fee if paid  FRI. before.  All players must be in rm. by 8:59AM.  Walk-ins must call (949) 510-1673. Laguna Woods Village Bldg. 5 (Gate 9-10), 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92537. CT. Gary Moss, 3367 Punta Alta #3B, Laguna Woods, CA 92653, (949) 206-9822, <JFTSOI@aol.com>. HA. 

JULY 11, BAYSIDE, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $58. incl. LUN & coffee & tea.  Must pre-register by 7/6. Adria Conference Center, 220-33 Northern Blvd. CT. Ginger White, 10 Huron Rd., Shirley, NY 11967, (631) 399-3579/(631) 335-9390, <kewlcatz@msn.com>. HA. 

JULY 11, ROCKY RIVER, OH: 7 Rds. Round Robin. CT. Dan Stock, <danielstock@aol.com>. HA. 

JULY 11, SEATTLE, WA: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. Maximum 40 players. EF: $30. Must pre-register by 7/9. Horizon House - Sky Lounge, 900 University St.,. CT. Jane Bissonnette, 7213 Palatine Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 683-3071, <gqbison@comcast.net>. HA. 

JULY 12, BERKELEY, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $20. Register only at door 30 minutes early. The Viceroy, 21 Shattuck Square, Berkeley, CA. CT. Pat Diener, 408-858-8034, <patricia_diener@comcast.net>. HA. 

JULY 12, GUELPH, ON, CAN: Sun: 2:30 PM, 6 RDS. Divs. of 6-10. EF: $25 (CAN)/$20 (US). Food purchase strongly encouraged. Please register by 12:00 PM on day of tournament. Walk-ins accepted at discretion of Director to even field. Squirrel Tooth Alice's, 649 Scottsdale Drive, Unit 5, Guelph, ON. CT. Andy Saunders, 905-246-8748, <andy@andysthoughts.com>. HA. 

JULY 12, PHILADELPHIA, PA: 7 RDS. CT. Connie Creed, partygrl@verizon.net. CT. . HA. 

JULY 18, DALLAS, TX: Sat: 10:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $25. Incl. buffet LUN. Golden Corral, 4675 Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056, (972) 668-7550. CT. Bryan  Pepper, (817) 538-7750, <screamingmonkeys3@yahoo.com>. HA. 

JULY 18, WASHINGTON, DC: 8 RDS. CT. Ted Gest, tgest@sas.upenn.edu. CT. . HA. 

JULY 18-19, CANADIAN WSC QT: CT. John Chew, +1 416 876 7675, <jjchew@math.utoronto.ca>. HA. 

JULY 18-19, FULTON, TX: Sat: Noon, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 5 RDS. R-R/3K-H. EF: $70. PRZ: $100%. Must register and pay by 7/11. Sugar Shack, 106 N. Fulton Beach Rd., (361) 790-9000. CT. Jennifer Hay, 306 Poesta St., Portland, TX 78374, (361) 643-3222/229-3179, <txbooksink@cs.com>. HA. 

JULY 18-19, TORONTO, ON, CAN: 12 RDS. CT. Tony Leah, tonyleah@rogers.com. CT. . HA. 

JULY 19, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $10. Register only at door 30 minutes early. Food order required. Round Table Pizza, 157 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA. CT. John Karris, 408-836-2311, <jgkarris@comcast.net>. HA. 

JULY 19, SAFETY HARBOR, FL: 6 RDS. CT. John Green, jcgreen00@tampabay.rr.com. CT. . HA. 

JULY 25, EDMONTON, AB, CAN: Sat: 9:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25 (CAN). Must pre-register by 7/18. Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. CT. Huguette Settle, 112 Clareview Rd. NW, Edmonton, AB, T5A 3Y3 CAN, (780) 476-8019, <hsettle@hotmail.com>. HA. 

JULY 25, FT.  LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $30. Must pre-register by 7/11.  36 player max. Ft. Lauderdale Bridge Club, Holiday Park. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 3333-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <Wise9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 1-5, NATIONAL SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP, DAYTON, OH: Sat: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Tue: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Wed: 9:00 AM, 3 RDS. Mod.Swiss. Dayton Convention Center, 22 East Fifth Street, Dayton, OH 45042. CT. Mary Rhoades, (817) 718-3115, <mrhoadestx@gmail.com> or Chris Cree, 3708 Bryn Mawr, Dallas, TX 75225, (214) 891-9360, <ccree@earthlink.net>. HA. 

AUGUST 2, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $40. Extra $10 late fee if paid  FRI. before.  All players must be in rm. by 8:59AM.  Walk-ins must call (949) 510-1673. Laguna Woods Village Bldg. 5 (Gate 9-10), 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92537. CT. Gary Moss, 3367 Punta Alta #3B, Laguna Woods, CA 92653, (949) 206-9822, <JFTSOI@aol.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 9, GUELPH, ON, CAN: Sun: 2:30 PM, 6 RDS. Divs. of 6-10. EF: $25 (CAN)/$20 (US). Food purchase strongly encouraged. Please register by 12:00 PM on day of tournament. Walk-ins accepted at discretion of Director to even field. Squirrel Tooth Alice's, 649 Scottsdale Drive, Unit 5, Guelph, ON. CT. Andy Saunders, 905-246-8748, <andy@andysthoughts.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 9, MILL VALLEY, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $20. Register only at door 30 minutes early. Round Table Pizza, 50 Belvedere Dr., Mill Valley, CA. CT. Pat Diener, 408-858-8034., <patricia_diener@comcast.net>. HA. 

AUGUST 15, CHAPEL HILL, NC: Sat: 10:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $35. $10 late fee after 8/8/09. University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. CT. David Klionsky, 1010 N. Duke St., Durham, NC 27701, 919-699-9831, <trianglescrabble@hotmail.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 15, PINELLAS PARK, FL: 6 RDS. CT: JC Green, jcgreen00@tampabay.rr.com. CT. . HA. 

AUGUST 15, VANCOUVER, BC, CAN: Sat: 9:30 AM, 8 RDS. 8 rounds — 7 rounds modified Swiss + King of the Hill with Gibsonizing. EF: $35. 3 DIVS., with cutoffs at 1500 and 1100. Registration deadline: Aug 12. Masonic Lodge, 1495 W. 8th Ave. CT. John Aitken, <john_aitken@shaw.ca>. HA. 

AUGUST 16, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $10. Register only at door 30 minutes early. Food order required. Round Table Pizza, 157 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA. CT. Bennett Jacobstein, 408-506-0407, <bjacobstein@hotmail.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 22, DALLAS, TX: Sat: 10:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $25. Incl. buffet LUN. Golden Corral, 4675 Hwy. 121, The Colony, TX 75056, (972) 668-7550. CT. Bryan Pepper, (817) 538-7750, <screamingmonkeys3@yahoo.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 22, FT.  LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $30. Must pre-register by 8/8.  36 player max. Ft. Lauderdale Bridge Club, Holiday Park. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 3333-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <Wise9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 22, MANCHESTER, CT: 7 RDS.  CT. David B. Carlson, byrdman06042@sbcglobal.net. CT. . HA. 

AUGUST 22, STRATFORD, ON, CAN: 8 RDS. CT. Terrey Aitken, terence.aitken@gmail.com. CT. . HA. 

AUGUST 22-23, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: Note corrected date. Sat: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. Mod.Swiss. EF: $65. PRZ: $75%. One open DIV.  Late Fee $20 between 8/9-14. Laguna Woods Village, Clubhouse #5, Gate 9-10. CT. Gary Moss, 3367 Punta Alta #3B, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, (949) 510-1673, <JFTSOI@aol.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 29, BUFFALO, NY: 7 RDS.  Ember Nelson,  hapax29@hotmail.com. CT. . HA. 

AUGUST 29, EDMONTON, AB, CAN: Sat: 9:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25 (CAN). Must pre-register by 8/22. Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. CT. Huguette Settle, 112 Clareview Rd. NW, Edmonton, AB, T5A 3Y3 CAN, (780) 476-8019, <hsettle@hotmail.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 29, LAGRANGE PARK, IL: 7 RDS. CT. Tom Tremont, tomtremont@hotmail.com. CT. . HA. 

AUGUST 29, PHOENIX, AZ: Sat: 10 RDS. CT. Mike Wier, <mikewier@cox.net>. HA. 

AUGUST 29-30, CAN-AM SCRABBLE CHALLENGE: NOTE DATE CHANGE. Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. R-R. Invitational to top seven players each from United States and Canada. Crystal Inn, Denver, CO. CT. Dominick Mancine, <dominickmancine@hotmail.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 29-30, INDEPENDENCE, OH: 13 RDS. - Round Robin/KOTH. CT. Dean Scouloukas, <djs3771@aol.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 4-7, PORTLAND, OR: Early Bird: Fri: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $20. Night Bird: Fri: 7:00 PM, 4 RDS. EF: $10. 1 DIV. Main Event: Sat: 10:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 8:30 AM, 4 RDS. EF: $100/$90/$80/$80. 4 DIVS. divided at 1750, 1450 and 1050 ratings.  Must pre-register by 9/2.  Sat & Sun  LUN. incl. Late Bird: Mon: 2:00 PM, 4 RDS. EF: $10. 2 DIVS. with Mod. Swiss & 3 KH. Red Lion Hotel Conv. Cntr., 1021 NE Grand, (800) 343-1822. HP: $79/rm. CT. Dave Johnson, 269 N. Hayden Bay Dr., Portland, OR 97217, (503) 283-8515, <TheProf2@aol.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 5, TAMPA, FL: R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Register at door only, 9:30 - 9:55 AM - play begins at 10:00 AM. Grand Court Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33611. CT. Stefan Huber, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 5-7, ALPHARETTA, GA: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. EF: $90. $100 if postmarked after 8/5. The Embassy Suites, 5955 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022, (678) 566-8800. HP: $89. Mention Scrabble tournament to get RM.rate. CT. Michael Krafchick, 690 Lake Forest Court, Roswell, GA 30076, (404) 441-1831 or Joey Krafchick, <kraftyscrabble@yahoo.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 5-7, IRVING, TX: Sat: Noon, 5 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. EF: $75/$70/$65/$60. PRZ: $90%. Must pre-register.  $10 late fee if paid at door. 4 DIVS. divided at 1700, 1400 and 1100 ratings. Westin Hotel DFW Airport, 4545 W. John Carpenter Fwy,, (972) 929 4500. CT. Mary Rhoades, (817) 718-3115, <mrhoadestx@gmail.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 5-7, PONTIAC, MI: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 5 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. Mod. Swiss + 2 KOTH. EF: Div. A: $150 (CAN)/$125 (US), Div. B: $95 (CAN)/$80 (US). >1300/<1300. Unlimited play-up. $15 late fee after 8/7. Entry deadline 9/1. Late Bird: Mon: 3:00 PM, 4 RDS. EF: $25 (CAN)/$20 (US). 1 div. Entry deadline 9/1. Centerpoint Marriott, 3600 Centerpoint Pkwy Pontiac, MI 48341, 248-253-9800. HP: $79+tax. CT. Amanda Hubble, 69 Crawford, Apt 2A Oxford, MI 48371, 248-236-8115, <ahubble307@gmail.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 5-7, SHELTON, CT: Sat: 1:00 PM, 5 RDS. Sun: 9:30 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. EF: Div. 1: $85, Div. 2 and lower: $75. Commuter fee: $50. PRZ: $75%. Hilton Garden Inn, Shelton, CT. CT. Ginger White, (631) 399-2579 or (631) 335-9390 (cell), <kewlcatz@msn.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 5-7, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME: 20 RDS. CT. Joey Mallick, jmallick@maine.rr.com. CT. . HA. 

SEPTEMBER 6, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $40. Extra $10 late fee if paid  FRI. before.  All players must be in rm. by 8:59AM.  Walk-ins must call (949) 510-1673. Laguna Woods Village Bldg. 5 (Gate 9-10), 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92537. CT. Gary Moss, 3367 Punta Alta #3B, Laguna Woods, CA 92653, (949) 206-9822, <JFTSOI@aol.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 11-13, HUNTINGTON, WV: 4/12 RDS. Brad Mills, wvscrabble@gmail.com. CT. . HA. 

SEPTEMBER 11-13, TORONTO, ON, CAN: Early Bird: Fri: 9:15 AM, 8 RDS. PRZ: $70%. Main Event: Sat: 9:15 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 5 RDS. PRZ: $55%. Collins DIV. available if enough players are interested. See event website for fee structure. Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre, Silver Blade Room (2nd floor), 580 Finch Avenue West (500 metres west of Bathurst), Toronto. CT. John Chew, 9 Fulton Avenue, Toronto ON M4K 1X6, +1 416 876 7675, <jjchew@math.utoronto.ca>. Unrated 3-round partners tourney FRI. night, 15-round speed tourney SAT. night. See URL for details. 

SEPTEMBER 12, BAYSIDE, NY: 8 RDS.  CT. Ginger White, kewlcatz@msn.com. CT. . HA. 

SEPTEMBER 12, FENTON, MI: 7 RDS. CT. Miki Sutherland, dragonlady@charterinternet.com. CT. . HA. 

SEPTEMBER 12, YORK, PA: Sat: 7 RDS. CT. Don Hake, <donhake@comcast.net>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 12-13, BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI: Minnesota v Wisconsin Challenge - Team Challenge/Championship - Closed Event. Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:30 AM, 5 RDS. EF: $35. Entries will be controlled, as we need equal numbers for each state. Holiday Inn Express, W10170 Hwy 54 East, Black River Falls, Wi. 54615, 1-888-HOLIDAY (465-4329). HP: $84 per night, 2 queen beds, Use code SCT, RM.block effective through August 21. CT. Carol Duston (Minnesota entries), <cdustin@q.com> or Steve Pellinen (Wisconsin entries), <scrabblenut@charter.net>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 13, BERKELEY, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $20. Register only at door 30 minutes early. The Viceroy, 21 Shattuck Square, Berkeley, CA. CT. Chris Patrick Morgan, <xpmorgan@gmail.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 13, FENTON, MI: 7 RDS. CT. Miki Sutherland, dragonlady@charterinternet.com. CT. . HA. 

SEPTEMBER 13, PHILADELPHIA, PA: CT. Connie Creed, <partygrl@verizon.net>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 18-20, ALBUQUERQUE, NM: 5/13 RDS. CT. Nancee Mancel, nanceem@yahoo.com. CT. . HA. 

SEPTEMBER 19, DALLAS, TX: Sat: 10:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $25. Incl. buffet LUN. Golden Corral, 4675 Hwy. 121, The Colony, TX 75056, (972) 668-7550. CT. Bryan Pepper, (817) 538-7750, <screamingmonkeys3@yahoo.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 19, HUDSON, OH: Sat: 7 RDS. CT. Christopher Sheppard, <mshep@core.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 20, GUELPH, ON, CAN: Sun: 2:30 PM, 6 RDS. DIVS. of 6-10. EF: $25 (CAN). PRZ: $80%. Registration closes at 11:30 AM on day of tournament. Squirrel Tooth Alice's, 649 Scottsdale Drive, Unit 5, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. CT. Andy Saunders, 82 Clairfields Drive West, Guelph, ON N1G 5H8, (905) 246-8748, <andy@andysthoughts.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 20, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $10. Register only at door 30 minutes early. Food order required. Round Table Pizza, 157 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA. CT. John Karris, 408-836-2311, <jgkarris@comcast.net>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 20, SAFETY HARBOR, FL: 6 RDS. CT. John Green, jcgreen00@tampabay.rr.com. CT. . HA. 

SEPTEMBER 26, BATTLE CREEK, MI: Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $27. Walk-ins pay $5 extra. Westlake Presbyterian Church, 415 South 28th St.. CT. Carol Ravichandran, 39757 Manchester Ct., Northville, MI 48167, (248) 305-7770, <carolravi@msn.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 26, CHEHALIS, WA: Portland v. Seattle Tournament. Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. Team challenge tournament open only to members of Portland and Seattle clubs. Kit Carson Bistro - Chardonnay Room, I-5 exit 76, Chehalis, WA. CT. Rich Moyer. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 26, EDMONTON, AB, CAN: Sat: 9:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25 (CAN). Must pre-register by 9/19. Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. CT. Huguette Settle, 112 Clareview Rd. NW, Edmonton, AB, T5A 3Y3 CAN, (780) 476-8019, <hsettle@hotmail.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 26, FT.  LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $35. Must pre-register by 9/12.  36 player max. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 26, RHINEBECK, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. Incl. LUN. Limit 32 players. Main Event 2: Sat: 9:00 AM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. Main Event 3: Sat: 2:00 PM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. The Woods in Rhinebeck (clubhouse). CT. Cornelia Guest, 6A Barry Ave., Ridgefield, CT  06877, 203-244-5324, <CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 26-27, REGINA, SK, CAN: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $50 (CAN). Registration deadline is September 24, 2009. Regina Duplicate Bridge Club, 349 Albert Street, Regina, SK. CT. Michael Bray, 2 - 31 Angus Rd, Regina, SK  S4R 3K9, (306) 543-8961, <mdbray@accesscomm.ca>. HA. 

OCTOBER 2-4, WISCONSIN DELLS, WI: Early Bird: Fri: 2:00 PM, 6 RDS. 1 DIV. NAST satellite. EF: $50. Main Event: Sat: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 5 RDS. 3 DIVS. 1500/1100. EF: $80/$60/$50. Antiqua Bay Resort, Hwy 13 & I-90/94 Exit 87, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965, 608-254-8306. HP: $62.95 + tax/fees, ask for "Scrabble Tournament 2009". CT. Steve Pellinen, 4330 Vernon Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55436, 952-925-2440, <steve@pellpro.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 3, BERLIN, NJ: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $59. Incl. BK & LUN. Bud Duble Senior Citizens Complex, 33 Coopers Folly Rd., Atco, NJ. CT. Betty McDaniel, 11 Pinewood Ln., Sicklerville, NJ 08081, ((856) 728-9446 h/889-9111 c, Herb Lewis, <herblewis1@comcast.net> or Marty Fialkow, <scrabman59@yahoo.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 3, CAMBRIDGE, ON, CAN: 7 RDS. CT. John Robertson, jgrobertson@sympatico.ca. CT. . HA. 

OCTOBER 3, PHOENIX, AZ: Sat: 9:15 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $40. Must pre-register by 10PM, 10/1.  PRZ:  75-80%. Chris Ridge Village, 6246 N, 19th Ave. CT. Larry Rand and Barbara Van Alen, 2544 W. Mesquite St., Chandler, AZ 85224, (480) 730-5031, <larryrand@cox.net>. HA. 

OCTOBER 3, TAMPA, FL: R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Limited to 24 players.  Register by September 26, 2009 (no refunds after 9/30/09).  Play begins at 10:00 AM. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 3-4, CLEVELAND, OH: 13 RDS. CT. Dan Stock, DanielStock@aol.com. CT. . HA. 

OCTOBER 4, BERKELEY, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $20. Register only at door 30 minutes early. The Viceroy, 21 Shattuck Square, Berkeley, CA. CT. Edward De Guzman, <edwardd@gmail.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 4, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $40. Extra $10 late fee if paid  FRI. before.  All players must be in rm. by 8:59AM.  Walk-ins must call (949) 510-1673. Laguna Woods Village Bldg. 5 (Gate 9-10), 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92537. CT. Gary Moss, 3367 Punta Alta #3B, Laguna Woods, CA 92653, (949) 206-9822, <JFTSOI@aol.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 10, CHARLOTTE, NC: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. EF: $35. Entry fee incl. LUN.  100% of entry fees less expenses paid as prizes. Lieberman/ Lezin Household, Address/directions will be provided to registered entrants, 704-458-1815. CT. Peggy Grant, 2318 Roper Street, Columbia, SC  29206, <mmgrantnp@aol.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 10, RHINEBECK, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. Incl. LUN. Limit 32 players. Main Event 2: Sat: 9:00 AM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. Main Event 3: Sat: 2:00 PM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. The Woods In Rhinebeck (clubhouse). CT. Cornelia Guest, 6A Barry Ave., Ridgefield, CT  06877, 203-244-5324, <CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 10, SOUTH LYON, MI: Sat: 8:30 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. $5 additional if paid after 10/4/09; $60 cash only at the door. South Lyon United Methodist Church, 640 S. Lafayette St., South Lyon, MI. CT. Jeff Fiszbein, 10092 Pembrooke Circle, South Lyon, MI 48178-8521, 248-310-4257, <fiszbein@sbcglobal.net> or Jeff Clark, 810-347-0571, <bgscrabble@aim.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 10-11, OKLAHOMA CITY (BRICKTOWN DISTRICT), OK: 13 RDS. CT. Matthew Hodge, matthewhodge@yahoo.com. CT. . HA. 

OCTOBER 11, GUELPH, ON, CAN: Sun: 2:30 PM, 6 RDS. DIVS. of 6-10. EF: $25 (CAN). PRZ: $80%. Registration closes at 11:30 AM on day of tournament. Squirrel Tooth Alice's, 649 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. CT. Andy Saunders, 82 Clairfields Drive West, Guelph, ON N1G 5H8, (905) 246-8748, <andy@andysthoughts.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 11, PORT JEFFERSON, NY: 7 RDS. CT Ginger White, kewlcatz@msn.com. CT. . HA. 

OCTOBER 15-18, LAKE GEORGE, NY: 8/5/15 RDS. CT. Annette Tedesco, 101ted@nycap.rr.com. Early Bird: Thu: 11:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $45. Early Bird 2: Fri: 11:00 AM, 5 RDS. EF: $35. Main Event: Fri: 8:00 PM, 3 RDS. Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:30 AM, 5 RDS. EF: $80. CT. Annette Tedesco, <101ted@nycap.rr.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 17, DALLAS, TX: Sat: 10:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $25. Incl. buffet LUN. Golden Corral, 4675 Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056, (972) 668-7550. CT. Bryan  Pepper, (817) 538-7750, <screamingmonkeys3@yahoo.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 17, PINELLAS PARK, FL: 6 RDS. CT: JC Green, jcgreen00@tampabay.rr.com. CT. . HA. 

OCTOBER 17-18, BATON ROUGE, LA: Sat: 11:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 5 RDS. R-R/K-H. Three DIVS. split at approx. 1500 and 1100. EF: $75/$65/$55. Hotel information: Group rate available ($89) at Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge, 4728 Constitution Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Baton Rouge Bridge Club, 3033 Old Forge Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808, 225-926-3033. CT. Annette McCaffery or Mike Waugh, 40269 Abby James Rd. Prairieville, LA 70769, 225-202-5833 (cell), <mikewaughbr@yahoo.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 18, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $10. Register only at door 30 minutes early. Food order required. Round Table Pizza, 157 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA. CT. Bennett Jacobstein, 408-506-0407, <bjacobstein@hotmail.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 18, PORTLAND, OR: Sun: 11:30 AM, 7 RDS. EF: $20/$10. $20 DIV. will have place prizes and class prizes. Prizes for $10 DIV. will be minimal. Anyone can play in either DIV. Max 40 players due to size of RM. Round Table Pizza, 10070 SW Barbur Blvd. CT. Dave Wiegand, 971-404-5205 (cell), <dcw@aracnet.com>. HA. OK to pay at the door, but must contact director beforehand. 

OCTOBER 21-25, CALGARY, AB, CAN: Early Bird: Wed: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $40. Early Bird 2: Thu: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $40. 3 equal DIVS. divided at 1500 and 1100. Main Event: Fri: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 5 RDS. EF: $100/$80/$60/$40. 3 equal DIVS divided at 1600, 1300 and 1000 ratings. Coast Plaza Hotel and Conf. Centre, 1316 33rd St. NE, (403) 248-8888. CT. Siri Tillekeratne, 16 Cedarwood Pl. SW, Calgary, AB T2W 3G6, (403) 281-2459, <sirit@shaw.ca>. HA. 

OCTOBER 24, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Sat: 8:30 AM, 7 RDS. EF: $55. $10 late fee applies to entries received after Oct. 14 and before Oct. 17 - no entries accepted after Oct. 17. Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Cade Bldg. (Cade*219), Arnold, MD 21012. CT. Mary Lou Goetz, 705 Linden Grove Place, Apt. 203, Odenton, MD  21113, 410-695-0575, <mlgoetz@juno.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 24, FT.  LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $35. Must pre-register by 10/10.  36 player max. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339 -1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 24-25, GRAND HAVEN, MI: 13RDS. CT. Jeffrey Clark:  bgscrabble@aim.com. CT. . HA. 

OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1, PLYMOUTH, MA: 27th Annual Cape Cod Tournament. Early Bird: Fri: 7:30 PM, 3 RDS. EF: $20. Unrated Pairs Tournament. Main Event: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sat: 9:30 AM, 4 RDS. EF: Div. 1: $95, Div. 2-4: $70. 4 DIVS.: 1700+; 1400-1699; 1000-1399; under 1000.  Chew pairings will be used. Hilton Garden Inn, 4 Home Depot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02345. CT. Sherrie Saint John, 2 Tanglewood Road, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA  01944, 978-526-7876, <saint@pobox.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1, SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Second California Open - 19 rounds. Fri: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. PS/K-H. EF: $100. Commuter fee: $25. All entries must be received by October 26.  Limit of 140 players. San Francisco Sheraton, Fisherman's Wharf, 2500 Mason St, (415) 362-5500. HP: $129. CT. Bennett Jacobstein, <info@californiaopen.org>. HA. 

OCTOBER 31, ST. PETERSBURG, FL: CANCELLED. CT. Tom Wood, 3306 High Tide Ct, Valrico, FL, 33594, 813-545-8830, <Chnwd391@aol.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1, BRANDON, MB, CAN: Sat: 8:30 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. R-R/K-H. SAT. - 8 games RR; SUN. - 3 games RR and 1 game KOTH. EF: $50 (CAN). Entry fee incl. SUN. LUN.  Entry fee increases to $60 (CAN) after October 23, 2009. Assiniboine Adult Collegiate, 725 Rosser Ave., Brandon, Manitoba. CT. Amy Knight, 811-15th St., Brandon, MB, R7A 4W9 CAN, (204) 728-3271. HA. 

NOVEMBER 1, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $40. Extra $10 late fee if paid  FRI. before.  All players must be in rm. by 8:59AM.  Walk-ins must call (949) 510-1673. Laguna Woods Village Bldg. 5 (Gate 9-10), 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92537. CT. Gary Moss, 3367 Punta Alta #3B, Laguna Woods, CA 92653, (949) 206-9822, <JFTSOI@aol.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 6-8, AURORA, CO: 5/17 RDS.  Angelo Dancho, 13110 Clayton Ct., Thornton, CO 80241, (303) 452-6928; coscrabble@earthlink.net. CT. . HA. 

NOVEMBER 6-8, FT.  LAUDERDALE, FL: Fri: 6:30 PM, 4 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: Div. 1: $135, Div. 2-4: $85. $25 Late Fee after 10/13.  Must pre-register. 4 DIVS. Courtyard by Marriott Ft. Lauderdale N., 2440 West Cypress Creek Rd., (954) 772-7770. HP: $59 + tax, mention SCRABBLE.  Must pre-register. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339 -1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 7, BAYSIDE, NY: 8 RDS. CT. Ginger White, kewlcatz@msn.com. CT. . HA. 

NOVEMBER 7, BRANTFORD, ON, CAN: Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/2K-H. EF: $40 (CAN). 5 DIVS. divided at 1600, 1300, 1000, 800.  Late fee $5 after 10/25.   Must pre-register by 6PM 11/5. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90, 21 Oak St. CT. Glenn Dunlop, 7 Winter Way., Brantford, ON, CAN N3T 6E5. HA. 

NOVEMBER 7, TAMPA, FL: R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Limited to 24 players. Register by October 31, 2009 (no refunds after 11/4/09). Play begins at 10:00 AM. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 7-8, ASHEVILLE, NC: Fourth Annual Veterans Day Books-A-Million SCRABBLE Tournament. Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: Div. 1: $100, Div. 2 and lower: $80. DIV. 1 for ratings 1700+, four lower DIVS. at director's discretion. 100% prize return after expenses. Gibson rule in effect. Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove Street, Asheville, NC 28801. CT. Bill Snoddy, 828-252-8154 home 828-713-1076 cell, <drwilliamr@aol.com>, Grace Schmidt, 828-628-3746 home 828-279-8940 cell, <tongrac@charter.net> or Joann Goddard, 828-252-4895, <artichokes58@yahoo.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 8, BERKELEY, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $20. Register only at door 30 minutes early. The Viceroy, 21 Shattuck Square, Berkeley, CA. CT. Edward De Guzman, <edwardd@gmail.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 8, RHINEBECK, NY: Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. Incl. LUN. Limit 32 players. Main Event 2: Sun: 9:00 AM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. Main Event 3: Sat: 2:00 PM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. The Woods In Rhinebeck (clubhouse). CT. Cornelia Guest, 6A Barry Ave., Ridgefield, CT  06877, 203-244-5324, <CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 8, TORONTO, ON, CAN: Sun: 11:00 AM, 6 RDS. EF: $30 (CAN). PRZ: $66%. The Great Canadian Game Show, International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga. CT. John Chew, 9 Fulton Avenue, Toronto ON M4K 1X6, +1 416 876 7675, <jjchew@math.utoronto.ca>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 8, WILMINGTON, DE: Sun: 10:30 AM, 7 RDS. Bridge Studio of Delaware, 1409 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. CT. Richard Popper, <rjapopper@verizon.net>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 13, BLOOMINGTON, MN: Early Bird NAST Satellite Tournament. NAST Satellite pairings - for more information see www.bachster.com/scrabble/NAST. EF: $50. Holiday Inn I-35W, 1201 W 94th St (35w), Bloomington MN 55431, 952-884-8211. HP: Ask for the “Twin Cities Scrabble” rate of $69/nt, 1-4 people per RM.. CT. Steve Pellinen (tournament director) or Janice Kaye (registration contact), 1893 Highland Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116, 651-592-3178, <janicekaye@hotmail.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 13-15, ESSEX, VT: 5 NAST/15 CT. CT. Jane Whitmore, <Jwhitmore1@myfairpoint.net>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 14, CHICAGO, IL: Note location change. Sat: 11:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $50. 1500 N. Dayton, Chicago, IL 60642. CT. Marty Gabriel, 2941 Whitetail Drive, Charleston IL 61920, 217-348-9230, <daivamart@mchsi.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 14, PITTSBURGH, PA: Sat: 6 RDS. EF: $25. Limited to 24 players.  Register by 11/11/2009 (mailed entries must be postmarked by 11/7/2009). Mt. Lebanon Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. CT. Stan Angrist, <sangrist@verizon. net> or Bob Hagerty, <lorrainebob@ yahoo.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 14, TUCSON, AZ: Sat: 9:30 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $35. Limit 24 players. Entries must be received by 11/11. $5 cancellation fee, no refunds after 9PM 11/12. FOTD rule in effect. Denny's Restaurant, 3655 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716. CT. Ed Saunders, 223 W. Weisshorn St.,  Oro Valley, AZ   85737, 520-575-6734, <ed@tucsonscrabble.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 14, VICTORIA, BC, CAN: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R. max 4 DIVS. of 8 players, Divided by Rating. EF: Div. All: $30 (CAN), Div. All: . Registration deadline Nov 1. James Bay New Horizons Community Centre, 234 Menzies Street. CT. Marc Levesque, 250-381-0569, <marc.levesque@telus.net>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 14-15, BLOOMINGTON, MN: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 5 RDS. EF: Div. 1: $85, Div. 2-4: $70. 4 DIVS.: 1600+ / 1300-1599 / 950-1299 / under 950. Holiday Inn I-35W, 1201 W 94th St (35W), Bloomington MN 55431, 952-884-8211. HP: Ask for the “Twin Cities Scrabble” rate of $69/nt, 1-4 people per RM.. CT. Janice Kaye, 1893 Highland Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116, 651-592-3178, <janicekaye@hotmail.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 15, GUELPH, ON, CAN: Sun: 2:30 PM, 6 RDS. DIVS. of 6-10. EF: $25 (CAN). PRZ: $80%. Registration closes at 11:30 AM on day of tournament. Squirrel Tooth Alice's, 649 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. CT. Andy Saunders, 82 Clairfields Drive West, Guelph, ON N1G 5H8, (905) 246-8748, <andy@andysthoughts.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 15, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $10. Register only at door 30 minutes early. Food order required. Round Table Pizza, 157 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA. CT. Bennett Jacobstein, 408-506-0407, <bjacobstein@hotmail.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 15, SHERWOOD, OR: Sun: 1:00 PM, 6 RDS. R-R/6+KOTH. EF: $20. 24 players maximum.  Entry fee incl. snacks.  Participants may buy LUN. from the menu.  No outside food. Sherwood Station Bistro, 16147 SW Railroad St., Sherwood, 503 625-9737. CT. Ruth Hamilton, PO Box 144, Lake Oswego, OR 97034. HA. 

NOVEMBER 21, DALLAS, TX: Sat: 10:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $25. Incl. buffet LUN. Golden Corral, 4675 Hwy. 121, The Colony, TX 75056, (972) 668-7550. CT. Bryan Pepper, (817) 538-7750, <screamingmonkeys3@yahoo.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 21, EDMONTON, AB, CAN: Sat: 9:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25 (CAN). Must pre-register by 11/14. Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. CT. Huguette Settle, 112 Clareview Rd. NW, Edmonton, AB, T5A 3Y3 CAN, (780) 476-8019, <hsettle@hotmail.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 21, LEXINGTON, KY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R. EF: $30. PRZ: $80+%. Registration closes 2009-11-19. Lexington VFW Post 680, 1494 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY. CT. Joetta Wilkinson, 843 E 7th Street, Lexington, KY 40505, <scrabbledirmom@aol.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 21, MANCHESTER, CT: Sat: 8:45 AM, 7 RDS. R-R. EF: $45. LUN. incl. in entry fee.  Please register and pay by November 18, 2009. Army & Navy Club, 1090 Main St., Manchester, CT 06040, (860) 649-8930. CT. David B. Carlson, 118 Harlan Street, Manchester, CT 06042. HA. 

NOVEMBER 21, PINELLAS PARK, FL: 6 RDS. CT: JC Green, jcgreen00@tampabay.rr.com. CT. . HA. 

NOVEMBER 21, VANCOUVER-SEATTLE: Vancouver-Seattle Interclub Challenge. Sat: 9:30 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/K-H. Club Challenge/Championship - limited to members of Seattle and Vancouver clubs. CT. Jane Bissonette, <gqbison@comcast.net> or John Aitken, <john_aitken@shaw.ca>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 21-22, OSHAWA, ON, CAN: Sat: 7 RDS. Sun: 5 RDS. CT. Trevor Sealy, <sealy_trevor@durham.edu.on.ca>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 25-29, WORLD SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP (UNRATED): Zon Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. CT. John Chew, +1 416 876 7675, <jjchew@math.utoronto.ca>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 28, BATTLE CREEK, MI: Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $27. Walk-ins pay $5 extra. Westlake Presbyterian Church, 415 South 28th St.. CT. Carol Ravichandran, 39757 Manchester Ct., Northville, MI 48167, (248) 305-7770, <carolravi@msn.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 28, DURHAM, NC: Sat: 9:30 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $50. Entry fee incl. LUN. and beverage.  Must register by 11/20/09. Golden Corral, 5008 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC  27713. CT. David Klionsky, 1010 N. Duke St., Durham, NC 27701, 919-699-9831, <trianglescrabble@hotmail.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 28-29, ELMHURST, IL: 11 RDS. CT. Tom Tremont, tomtremont@hotmail.com. CT. . HA. 

DECEMBER 2-6, CAUSEWAY SCRABBLE CHALLENGE (UNRATED): This is an international invitational team event. Zon Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. CT. Michael Tang, <alchemist9189@gmail.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 5, BAYSIDE, NY: 8 RDS. CT. Ginger White, kewlcatz@msn.com. CT. . HA. 

DECEMBER 5, CALGARY, AB, CAN: Sat: 9:00 AM, 12 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: Div. All: $60, Div. All: $50, Div. All: $40. 3 DIVS. divided at 1500 and 950 ratings. Sierras of Heritage, 8535 Bonaventure Dr. SE. CT. Siri Tillekeratne, 16 Cedarwood Pl. SW, Calgary, AB T2W 3G6, (403) 281-2459, <sirit@shaw.ca>. HA. 

DECEMBER 5, DURHAM, NH: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. LUN. incl. (for those registered by 11/19/09).  No walk-in registrations. U. of New Hampshire Memorial Union Bldg., 83 Main Street, Durham, New Hampshire 03824, 603-862-2600. CT. Tim Fukawa-Connelly, 240 432-4385, Kath Mullholand, 603 834-0676 or Kate Fukawa-Connelly, 301-466-2955, <katefc@gmail.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 5, FT.  LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $35. Must pre-register by 11/19.  36 player max. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339 -1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 5, TAMPA, FL: R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Limited to 24 players. Register by November 28, 2009 (no refunds after 12/2/09). Play begins at 10:00 AM. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 5-6, ATLANTA, GA: Sat: 9:30 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. EF: $75. Registration deadline: 11/30/2009.  Box LUN. prepared by the hotel provided both days. Hyatt Place Atlanta Airport - South, 1899 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA  30337, 770-994-2997. HP: $95/night (dbl. or singl.) - reserve by 10/30 -  incl. BK. - rooms have refrigerators.  Airport shuttle available. CT. Cynthia Seales, 4456 Heavitree Court, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, 404-296-6912, <cseales@comcast.net>. HA. 

DECEMBER 5-6, AUSTIN, TX: Sat: 11:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 10:00 AM, 6 RDS. EF: $75/$65/$55. 11 rounds paired swiss, then 2 KOTH rounds.  3 DIVS.: 1600+, 1200-1599; under 1200.  Unlimited play-ups. Visual Innovations, Shoal Creek, Austin, TX. CT. Jim Hughes, 9909 Jasmine Creek Dr., Austin, TX, 78726, 512 336-7544. HA. 

DECEMBER 5-6, CLEVELAND, OH: The 2nd Annual Cleveland Classic. Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. PS/K-H. EF: $86/$76/$66/$61. After 11/20/2009 add $15 late fee.  Registration deadline is December 1, 2009. Holiday Inn Cleveland-West, 1100 Crocker Road, Westlake, OH, 44145, 440-871-6000. HP: $69 per night plus tax. Call 800-762-7416 or 440-871-6000 and ask for the "Scrabble rate". CT. Dallas Johnson, 4880 Heights Drive, Stow, OH  44224, 330-676-1723, <dallaswjohnson@hotmail.com> or George Viebranz, 440-759-2376, <gcviebranzjr@gmail.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 5-6, KNOXVILLE, TN: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. 2-4 DIVS. depending upon entries. EF: $65. Entry fee increases to $75 after Nov. 20.  Recommended Hotel: Clarion Hotel, 5634 Merchant Center Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37912, 865-687-8989 BOOK EARLY! Refer to Scrabble Tournament for $59 per night rate (incl. BK., wifi, pets, exercise facility). Fountain City Lion's Club Building, Historic Fountain City Park - 5345 Broadway, Knoxville, TN. CT. Trish Harrop, 2413 Chimney Ridge Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923, 865-539-1539, <MPHarrop@aol.com> or Vicki Blizzard, 865-680-2659, <MsBliz@aol.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 6, BERKELEY, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. Register only at door 30 minutes early. The Viceroy, 21 Shattuck Square, Berkeley, CA. CT. Chris Patrick Morgan, <xpmorgan@gmail.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 6, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $40. Extra $10 late fee if paid  FRI. before.  All players must be in rm. by 8:59AM.  Walk-ins must call (949) 510-1673. Laguna Woods Village Bldg. 5 (Gate 9-10), 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92537. CT. Gary Moss, 3367 Punta Alta #3B, Laguna Woods, CA 92653, (949) 206-9822, <JFTSOI@aol.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 13, GUELPH, ON, CAN: Sun: 2:30 PM, 6 RDS. DIVS. of 6-10. EF: $25 (CAN). PRZ: $80%. Registration closes at 11:30 AM on day of tournament. Squirrel Tooth Alice's, 649 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. CT. Andy Saunders, 82 Clairfields Drive West, Guelph, ON N1G 5H8, (905) 246-8748, <andy@andysthoughts.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 13, PHILADELPHIA, PA: CT. Connie Creed, <partygrl@verizon.net>. HA. 

DECEMBER 13, RHINEBECK, NY: Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. Incl. LUN. Limit 32 players. Main Event 2: Sun: 9:00 AM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. Main Event 3: Sat: 2:00 PM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. The Woods In Rhinebeck (clubhouse). CT. Cornelia Guest, 6A Barry Ave., Ridgefield, CT  06877, 203-244-5324, <CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 20, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA: Sun: Noon, 6 RDS. R-R/6-8. EF: $10. Register only at door 30 minutes early. Food order required. Round Table Pizza, 157 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA. CT. John Karris, 408-836-2311, <jgkarris@comcast.net>. HA. 

DECEMBER 20, SAFETY HARBOR, FL: 6 RDS. CT. John Green, jcgreen00@tampabay.rr.com. CT. . HA. 

DECEMBER 29-JANUARY 3, ALBANY, NY: Early Bird: Tue: Noon, 8 RDS. EF: $45. Early Bird 2: Wed: Noon, 8 RDS. EF: $45. Main Event: Thu: 1:00 PM, 6 RDS. Fri: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. EF: Div. 1: $95, Div. 2 and lower: $80. DIVS. 1700/1300. CT.  or Annette Tedesco, 41 Ferry Lane, Stillwater, NY 12170-1350, (518) 664-1619, <101ted@nycap.rr.com>. HA. 

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JANUARY 3, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

JANUARY 9, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by January 2, 2010).  Limited to 24 players.  No refunds after January 7, 2010. Grand Court  - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

JANUARY 9-10, DALLAS, TX: Texas Tournament of Champions. Sat: 10:00 AM, 9 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Mod.Swiss. EF: $85. Registration due by Jan 1 (send to Darrell Day).  Limited to 20 entrants.  Registration begins at 9 a.m. on SAT. Crowne Plaza Suites - Park Central, 7800 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX 75240, 972-233-7600. HP: Other hotels within walking distance include La Quinta, at 7815 LBJ Freeway, (972) 616-2400, and the Quality Inn Park Central, at 7815 LBJ Freeway, 1-800-230-4134. CT. Richard Johnson or Darrell Day, 1303 Chickasaw,  Richardson, TX  75080. HA. 

JANUARY 10, RHINEBECK, NY: Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. Incl. LUN. Limit 32 players. Main Event 2: Sun: 9:00 AM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. Main Event 3: Sat: 2:00 PM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. The Woods In Rhinebeck (clubhouse). CT. Cornelia Guest, 6A Barry Ave., Ridgefield, CT  06877, 203-244-5324, <CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com>. HA. 

JANUARY 15-16, BRANDON, MS: Early Bird: Fri: 6:00 PM, 4 RDS. EF: $20. Round Robin pairing.   Registration deadline: MON., January 11, 2010.  All entry fees less expenses returned as prizes. Main Event: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $40. Registration deadline: MON., January 11, 2010.  All entry fees less expenses returned as prizes. River of Life Church, 101 Parkway Road, Brandon, MS 39047, 601-919-1700. HP: Holiday Inn Express, 112 Ridge Way, Flowood, MS, 601-992-7773, $99 (Request Scrabble Group Block), or Sleep Inn, 4351 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, MS, 601-936-0007, $59 (Request Scrabble Group Block). CT. Danny Gatlin, 124 Eastside Drive, Brandon, MS 39047, <dgatlin9000@comcast.net> or Sharon Hall, <gazelda3@yahoo.com>. HA. 

JANUARY 15-18, RENO, NV: Early Bird: Fri: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $60. Catered reception at 7:30 p.m. Main Event: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 3 RDS. EF: $125/$100/$75. 3 DIVS. divided at 1600+, 1200-1599, and under 1200 (unlimited play up).  Register by Dec. 1 for $10 rebate; cash paid onsite before reception - $10 late fee; cash onsite after reception - $20 late fee. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East 2nd Street, Reno, NV  89595, 800-501-2651. HP: $64/night - use group code SCW10 (use for commemorative prize eligibility) - www.grandsierraresort.com. CT. Jeff Widergren, <certs25@yahoo.com>, Entry fee mailing address - Rick Wong, 454 Porter Lane, #2, San Jose, CA  95127-2553 or Kyle Widergren, <kswid2@yahoo.com>. HA. 

JANUARY 16, BAYSIDE, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $62. Entry fee incl. player participation fee, deli LUN., coffee & tea all day, RM.rental & prizes. ADRIA Hotel & Confrence Center, Northern Blvd, Bayside Queens, NY, 1-800-27-ADRIA. CT. Ginger White, 631-399-2579, <kewlcatz@optonline.net>. HA. 

JANUARY 16-17, BLOOMINGTON, MN: Twin Cities Redeye. Sat: 16 RDS. Sat: 7:00 AM, 14 RDS. EF: $160. Entry fee incl. LUN. and DIN. both days.  SAT. check-in starts 5:45 in the MORNING - games start promptly at 6:30 - two 1-hour meal breaks and afternoon snack break each day. Holiday Inn I-35W, 1201 W 94th St., Bloomington MN 55431, 952-884-8211. HP: $72 per night, 1-4 persons per RM.  (ask for the Twin Cities Scrabble® rate) - free shuttle to/from the Minneapolis airport (MSP) and the Mall of America. CT. Anne Loring, 3244 40th Ave. S., Minneapolis MN 55406, <froe0008@umn.edu>. HA. 

JANUARY 16-18, BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION, TX: Sat: Noon, 6 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. EF: $65. Early registration must be received by Jan 10.  Late registration accepted with $5 additional fee.  No cancellation refunds after Jan 14.  Check in on Jan 16 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Late Bird: Mon: 6 RDS. EF: $20. Harmony Science Academy, 2031 S. Texas Ave., Bryan, TX  77802. CT. Evelyn Callaway, 7615 Welch Rd, Bryan, TX  77808, 979-575-4637, <evcallaway@msn.com>. HA. 

JANUARY 17-31, SOUTH AMERICA CRUISE: Mon: 5 RDS. Wed: 3 RDS. Thu: 3 RDS. Mon: 6 RDS. Wed: 5 RDS. EF: $75. Celebrity Infinity. HP: Contact Barbara Van Alen for quotes on staterooms. CT. Barbara Van Alen, 2544 W. Mesquite Street, Chandler, AZ  85224, 480-730-5031, <vanrandtravel@cox.net>. HA. 

JANUARY 23, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. Registration due by 1/9/2010.  $5 late fee after 1/9/2010. FORT LAUDERDALE BRIDGE CLUB, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659, 954-461-3333. CT. Tim Wise, P. O. Box 11533 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, 954-942-6319, <wise9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

JANUARY 23, SEATTLE, WA: Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $40. Registration fee incl. $10 donation (required) to Page Ahead children's literacy agency. Last day to register or cancel is 1/21/2010. 40 players maximum.  5 DIVS. (groups of 8). Horizon House - Sky Lounge, 19th Floor, 900 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101. CT. Jane Bissonnette, 7213 Palatine Avenue N, Seattle, WA  98103, 206-683-3071, <gqbison@comcast.net>. HA. 

JANUARY 23, TUCSON, AZ: Sat: 9:30 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $35. Limited 24 players. Entries must be paid and received by 1/21. Denny's Restaurant, 3655 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ    85716. CT. Ed Saunders, 223 W. Weisshorn St.,  Oro Valley, AZ   85737, (520)  575-6734, <ed@tucsonscrabble.com>. HA. 

JANUARY 23-24, HUDSON, OH: Sat: Noon. Sat: 12:30 PM. EF: $55. $5 more (cash) or $15 more (check) at door; SAT.: 7 rounds modified Swiss; SUN.: top 6 match play; remaining players modified Swiss. Clarion Inn, 240 Hines Hill Road, Hudson, OH  44236. CT. Christopher Sheppard, 2237 Fairway Boulevard, Hudson, OH  44236, 330-656-2476, <mshep@core.com>. HA. 

JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 1, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Early Bird: Fri: 7:30 PM, 4 RDS. EF: $20. Unrated doubles event.  100% of entry fees returned as prizes. Main Event: Sat: 11:00 AM, 6 RDS. Sun: 10:00 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 10:00 AM, 5 RDS. EF: $110. Early incentive registration date: Nov. 15, 2009; Jan. 3, 2010 deadline.  $30 COMM. fee. Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino, On the Boardwalk at Mississippi Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ, 609-441-6000. HP: $199 per person double-occupancy ($325 - single occupancy; $161 - triple occupancy)  - 3 day, 2 night incl. 2 BK. and 1 LUN. - rate guaranteed until Jan. 3, 2010. CT. Connie Creed, 233 S. 6th Street #2502, Philadelphia, PA  19106, 215-238-1880, <partygrl@verizon.net>. HA. 

JANUARY 30-31, ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE, FL: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. Entry fee is $90 if received by 1/16; $110 by 1/23. Late entries will only be accepted if DIV. can be evened. Late entry is not guaranteed. Best Western Lakeside, 7769 W Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747, (407) 396-2222. HP: $45 per night. CT. Art Moore, 407-733-2095, <lazyart@earthlink.net>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 5, SALADO, TX: Early Bird: Fri: 4:00 PM, 5 RDS. R-R. EF: $25. Pre-registration required.  Must be received by Carla Cree before 2/5/2010. Stagecoach Inn, 401 Stagecoach Road, Salado, TX 76571, 800-732-8994. HP: $75 for a standard RM., and $99 for a deluxe. CT. Michael Willis, 302-419-7248, <tilebag1@sbcglobal.net> or Carla Cree, 3708 Bryn Mawr, Dallas, TX, 75225, 214-891-9360, <cc.cree@yahoo.com>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 5-6, JOHNSTON, IA: Sat: 8:30 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 8:30 AM, 4 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $60. Registration due by Jan 31, 2010; No walk-ins. Stoney Creek Inn, 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA, 50131. HP: $99 rooms at Stoney Creek Inn for Scrabble Tourney participants - let the front desk know you are playing. CT. Pat Boddy, Box 22220, Clive, Iowa 50325. HA. 

FEBRUARY 6, BERKELEY (NAST FINAL), CA: Sat: 11:00 AM, 6 RDS. EF: $180. EF $0 for qualifiers. All qualifiers must be pre-registered, confirm attendance at least one day prior to day of event. The Viceroy Restaurant, 21 Shattuck Sq, Berkeley CA 94704-1118, 510-549-1814. CT. Steve Pellinen, (952) 925-2440, <steve@pellpro.com> or Rich Baker, (805) 756-2382, <scrabbletours@yahoo.com>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 6, SEVEN HILLS, OH: Sat: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Early registration $22.50 (10% off) if registered by 12/31/2009. Seven Hills Community Center, 7777 Summitview Dr., Seven Hills, Ohio 44131, (216) 524-6262. CT. Dean Scouloukas, 330-412-2728, <djs3771@aol.com>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 6-7, SALADO, TX: The Texas State Championship. Sat: 10:30 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 5 RDS. EF: $75/$60/$50/$40. Restricted Entry Rated Tournament - must either be a current resident of, or born in, the state of Texas.  Pre-registration required - send registration to Carla Cree before 2/5/2010. The Stagecoach Inn, 401 Stagecoach Road, Salado, TX 76571, 800-732-8994. HP: $75 for a standard RM., and $99 for a deluxe. CT. Michael Willis, 302-419-7248, <tilebag1@sbcglobal.net> or Carla Cree, 3708 Bryn Mawr, Dallas, TX, 75225, 214-891-9360, <cc.cree@yahoo.com>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 7, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

FEBRUARY 7, RHINEBECK, NY: Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. Incl. LUN. Limit 32 players. Main Event 2: Sun: 9:00 AM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. Main Event 3: Sat: 2:00 PM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. The Woods In Rhinebeck (clubhouse). CT. Cornelia Guest, 6A Barry Ave., Ridgefield, CT  06877, 203-244-5324, <CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 12-15, CHARLOTTE, NC: The Eastern Championship. Early Bird: Fri: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. Mod.Swiss. Super Early Bird (this sub-event is tentatively planned). Early Bird 2: Mod.Swiss. 3 DIVS., divided at 1000 and 2500, unlimited play-up.  2500 DIV. is played with Collins word source, double challenges. Main Event: Mod.Swiss. 22 games.  After 16 games top 4 in each DIV. square off in bracketed best-of-3 for champ.  Rest of players play on for 5th place on down.  3 DIVS. split at 1600 and 1200, unlimited play-ups. Night Bird: Sat: ? Mod.Swiss. EF: $40. $5 extra if paid at the door.  1 open DIV.  1 class prize for every 12 players beyond the first 12.  Estimated $250 first prize with 30 people, subject to change. CT. Ryan Fischer, (704) 654-0288, Sherie Saint John, (978) 526-7876 or John Luebkemann, (804) 201-1540. HA. 

FEBRUARY 12-15, PHOENIX, AZ: Early Bird: Fri: 8 RDS. EF: $50. $60 after 2010-01-11. Main Event: Sat: 8 RDS. Sun: 8 RDS. Mon: 4 RDS. EF: $110. $130 after 2010-01-11. Grace Inn at Ahwatukee, 10827 South 51st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044, +1 480 893 3000. HP: $109 plus tax (single through quad). CT. Larry Rand and Barbara Van Alen, 2544 W. Mesquite Street, Chandler, AZ 85224, +1 480 730 5031, <larryrand@cox.net, vanrandtravel@cox.net>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 13, BAYSIDE, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $62. Entry fee incl. player participation fee, deli LUN., coffee & tea all day, RM.rental & prizes. ADRIA Hotel & Confrence Center, Northern Blvd, Bayside Queens, NY, 1-800-27-ADRIA. CT. Ginger White, 631-399-2579, <kewlcatz@optonline.net>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 13, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by February 6, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after February 11, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 26-28, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY: Early Bird: Fri: 8 RDS. EF: $45. Main Event: Sat: 8 RDS. Sun: 6 RDS. CT. David Boys, <dwb@magma.ca>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 27, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. 4 DIVS.  Limited to 36 players.  Entry fee increases to $40 after February 12, 2010. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 N E 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33304. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 27-28, WARREN, MI: February Fury II. Sat: 9:00 AM, 9 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. EF: $101. Match play, five best-of-three matches.  Limited to 32 entrants. Holiday Inn Express, 11500 E. 11 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48089. CT. Jason Idalski, 2294 Woodview Rd., #859, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, (586) 219-2462, <jason.idalski@gmail.com>. HA. 

FEBRUARY 28, PHILADELPHIA, PA: Sun: 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. CT. Connie Creed, 215-238-1880, <partygirl@verizon.net>. HA. 

MARCH 5-7, VANCOUVER, BC, CAN: Early Bird: Fri: 9:30 AM, 8 RDS. Mod.Swiss/K-H. EF: $35 (CAN). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.  3 DIVS. with cutoffs at 1500 and 1100.  (100 point play-up permitted at director's discretion). Main Event: Sat: 9:30 AM, 8 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. Mod.Swiss/K-H. EF: Div. 1: $100 (CAN), Div. 2: $90 (CAN), Div. 3: $80 (CAN), Div. 4: $70 (CAN), Div. 5: $60 (CAN). Registration begins at 8:30 on SAT.  5 DIVS. with cutoffs at 1650, 1400, 1200 and 950. Vancouver Masonic Center, 1495 W 8th Ave in Vancouver, BC. HP: A group hotel rate of $105 (single or double, $15 per additional person) is available at the HOLIDAY INN VANCOUVER CENTER until Feb 3, 2010 by calling 604-707-1939 or emailing info@hivancouver.com. CT. John Aitken, 604-879-4406, <john_aitken@shaw.ca>. HA. 

MARCH 7, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

MARCH 7, RHINEBECK, NY: Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. Incl. LUN. Limit 32 players. Main Event 2: Sun: 9:00 AM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. Main Event 3: Sat: 2:00 PM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. The Woods In Rhinebeck (clubhouse). CT. Cornelia Guest, 6A Barry Ave., Ridgefield, CT  06877, 203-244-5324, <CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com>. HA. 

MARCH 13, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by March 6, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after March 11, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

MARCH 13-14, ELYRIA, OH: Sat: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 6 RDS. EF: $61. Entry fee increases to $71 after March 1;  $81 (cash only) at the door. Holiday Inn Elyria, 1825 Lorain Blvd, Elyria, OH, (440) 324-5411. HP: $69 + tax a night for one king bed or two double beds, ask for “National Scrabble® Tournament” group rate (by February 24). CT. Dan Stock, 3614 Kings Mill Run, Rocky River OH 44116, 440-356-7366, <DanielStock@aol.com>. HA. $1 from each entry fee will go to cross-tables.com; up to $20 from each entry fee to expenses; the rest toward prizes. 

MARCH 19-21, DALLAS OPEN, TX: Fri: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 5 RDS. EF: $100. Commuter fee: $30. Crowne Plaza Dallas Park Central, 7800 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX, 75240, 972-233-7600 ext. 2. HP: $99/night, group code DST. CT. Chris Cree, <info@dallasopen.com>. HA. 

MARCH 19-21, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: R-R. EF: Div. 1: $135, Div. 2-4: $85. After March 6, 2010, add $25 late fee.  20 Games; 4 DIVS. Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale N., 2440 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33309. HP: $79.00 - mention Scrabble rate when making reservation - rate good until March 6, 2010. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

MARCH 21, PHILADELPHIA, PA: Sun: 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. CT. Connie Creed, 215-238-1880, <partygirl@verizon.net>. HA. 

MARCH 26-28, COLUMBIA, SC: Tentative - Pending Location Contract. Early Bird: Fri: 4 RDS. Main Event: Sat: 8 RDS. Sun: 7 RDS. CT. Peggy Grant, (803) 603-2139, <mmgrantnp@aol.com>. HA. 

MARCH 27, CAMBRIDGE, ON, CAN: Sat: 9:00 AM, 7 RDS. EF: $40 (CAN). LUN. incl. in entry fee. Cambridge Christian School, 229 Myers Road, Cambridge, Ontario. CT. John Robertson, 17 Fourth Avenue, Cambridge, Ontario   N1S 2C9, 519-621-6432, <jgrobertson@sympatico.ca>. HA. 

APRIL 3, BAYSIDE, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $62. Entry fee incl. player participation fee, deli LUN., coffee & tea all day, RM.rental & prizes. ADRIA Hotel & Confrence Center, Northern Blvd, Bayside Queens, NY, 1-800-27-ADRIA. CT. Ginger White, 631-399-2579, <kewlcatz@optonline.net>. HA. 

APRIL 4, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

APRIL 10, RHINEBECK, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. Incl. LUN. Limit 32 players. Main Event 2: Sat: 9:00 AM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. Main Event 3: Sat: 2:00 PM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. The Woods In Rhinebeck (clubhouse). CT. Cornelia Guest, 6A Barry Ave., Ridgefield, CT  06877, 203-244-5324, <CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com>. HA. 

APRIL 10, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by April 3, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after April 8, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

APRIL 10-11, EDMONTON, AB, CAN: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 8:30 AM, 6 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $60 (CAN). Payable to Edmonton Scrabble Club; send cheque to Huguette Settle, 112 Clareview Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5A 3Y3. Queen Mary Park Community Hall, 10844 117 Street, Edmonton. CT. Huguette Settle, 112 Clareview Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5A 3Y3, 780.476.8019, <hsettle@hotmail.com>. HA. 

APRIL 11-26, PANAMA CANAL CRUISE: 35 games (7 days at sea, 5 games per day at sea). 100% prizes returned after NASPA fees. EF: $75. Celebrity Infinity. HP: Cabin rate $1700-$3400; airfare not incl.. CT. Larry Rand and Barbara Van Alen, 2544 W. Mesquite Street Chandler, AZ  85224, 480-730-5031, <vanrandtravel@cox.net>. HA. 

APRIL 17, SEATTLE, WA: Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $30. Last day to register or cancel is 4/15/2010. 40 players maximum.  5 DIVS. (groups of 8). Horizon House - Sky Lounge, 19th Floor, 900 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101. CT. Jane Bissonnette, 7213 Palatine Avenue N, Seatlle, WA  98103, 206-683-3071, <gqbison@comcast.net>. HA. 

APRIL 17-18, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

APRIL 18, PHILADELPHIA, PA: Sun: 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. CT. Connie Creed, 215-238-1880, <partygirl@verizon.net>. HA. 

APRIL 24, DANVILLE, IL: Sat: 10:30 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. Danville Area Comm. Coll., Lincoln Hall, 2000 E. Main St., Danville, IL, 61832. CT. Marty Gabriel, 217-348-9230, <daivamart@mchsi.com>. HA. 

APRIL 24, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. After April 10, entry fee increases to $40.  Limited to 36 players.  4 DIVS. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

MAY 1, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by April 24, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after April 29, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

MAY 2, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

MAY 8, RHINEBECK, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. EF: $50. Incl. LUN. Limit 32 players. Main Event 2: Sat: 9:00 AM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. Main Event 3: Sat: 2:00 PM. EF: $10. Limit 8 youth players. LUN. incl. if playing both 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM youth tournaments, $5 extra if not. The Woods In Rhinebeck (clubhouse). CT. Cornelia Guest, 6A Barry Ave., Ridgefield, CT  06877, 203-244-5324, <CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com>. HA. 

MAY 15, BAYSIDE, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $62. Entry fee incl. player participation fee, deli LUN., coffee & tea all day, RM.rental & prizes. ADRIA Hotel & Confrence Center, Northern Blvd, Bayside Queens, NY, 1-800-27-ADRIA. CT. Ginger White, 631-399-2579, <kewlcatz@optonline.net>. HA. 

MAY 15-16, SASKATOON, SK, CAN: R-R/K-H. EF: $50. Entry deadline: May 12, 2010.  3 DIVS.; 14 games (12 games round robin followed by 2 KOTH). Heritage Inn Hotel, 102 Cardinal Cr. (Corner of Airport Dr.), Saskatoon, SK  S7L 6h6, 306-665-8121. CT. Wanda Drury, 306-244-9924 or George Macaulay. HA. 

MAY 22, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. After May 8, entry fee increases to $40. Limited to 36 players. 4 DIVS. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

MAY 23, PHILADELPHIA, PA: Sun: 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. CT. Connie Creed, 215-238-1880, <partygirl@verizon.net>. HA. 

MAY 29-31, HOUSTON, TX: Greenspoint Marriott Hotel, Houston, TX. CT. Judy Newhouse, 8007 Sunset Falls Ct., Spring, TX 77379, 281-379-1601, <jnhouse@aol.com>. HA. 

MAY 29-31, SKOKIE, IL: Arden Cup Memorial Tournament. CT. Jason Brooks. HA. 

JUNE 5, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by May 29, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after June 3, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

JUNE 6, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

JUNE 12, BAYSIDE, NY: Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $62. Entry fee incl. player participation fee, deli LUN., coffee & tea all day, RM.rental & prizes. ADRIA Hotel & Confrence Center, Northern Blvd, Bayside Queens, NY, 1-800-27-ADRIA. CT. Ginger White, 631-399-2579, <kewlcatz@optonline.net>. HA. 

JUNE 19-20, KNOXVILLE, TN: 15 games. CT. Trish Harrop. HA. 

JUNE 20, PHILADELPHIA, PA: Sun: 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. CT. Connie Creed, 215-238-1880, <partygirl@verizon.net>. HA. 

JUNE 24-JULY 1, NORTHERN SPAIN TOUR AND TOURNAMENT: Bilbao, Haro, and Hondarribia, Spain. EF: $60. 12 games.  DIVS. and pairings depend on number of entries received.  Registration deadline: final payment due by March 31, 2010. 3 Hotels, Hotel Agustinos in Haro (4 nts), Parador de Hondarribia in Hondarribia (2 nights), Hotel Miro in Bilbao (1 night) - 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners. CT. Rich Baker, P.O. Box 450, Eureka, CA  95502, 805-756-2382, <scrabbletours@yahoo.com>. HA. 

JUNE 25-27, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: EF: Div. 1: $135, Div. 2-4: $85. After June 12, 2010, add $25 late fee. 20 Games; 4 DIVS. Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale N., 2440 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. HP: $59.00 - mention Scrabble rate when making reservation - rate good until June 12, 2010. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

JUNE 26, SEATTLE, WA: Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/8. EF: $30. Last day to register or cancel is 6/24/2010. 40 players maximum.  5 DIVS. (groups of 8). Horizon House - Sky Lounge, 19th Floor, 900 University Street, Seattle, WA  98101. CT. Jane Bissonnette, 7213 Palatine Avenue N, Seattle, WA  98103, 206-683-3071, <gqbison@comcast.net>. HA. 

JUNE 30-JULY 5, RENO, NV: Early Bird: Wed: 9:00 AM, 10 RDS. EF: $60. 1 Open DIV. Early Bird 2: Thu: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $50. Catered reception at 7:30 p.m. Main Event: Fri: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sat: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. EF: $125/$100/$75. 3 DIVS. divided at 1600+, 1200-1599, and under 1200 (unlimited play up). Register by June 1 for $10 rebate; cash paid onsite before reception - $10 late fee; cash onsite after reception - $20 late fee. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East 2nd Street, Reno, NV 89595, 800-501-2651. HP: $64/night ($85/night for a suite)- use group code SCS10 (use for commemorative prize eligibility) - www.grandsierraresort.com. CT. Jeff Widergren, <certs25@yahoo.com>, Entry fee mailing address - Rick Wong, 454 Porter Lane, #2, San Jose, CA 95127-2553 or Kyle Widergren, <kswid2@yahoo.com>. HA. 

JULY 1-5, ALBANY, NY: Early Bird: Thu: 8 RDS. Early Bird 2: Fri: 5 RDS. Main Event: Fri: 3 RDS. Sat: 7 RDS. Sun: 6 RDS. Mon: 4 RDS. Albany Marriott, Wolf Road. HP: $89. CT. Annette Tedesco, 41 Ferry Lane, Stillwater, NY 12170, <101ted@nycap.rr.com>. HA. 

JULY 4, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

JULY 10, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by July 3, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after July 8, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

JULY 11, PHILADELPHIA, PA: Sun: 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. CT. Connie Creed, 215-238-1880, <partygirl@verizon.net>. HA. 

JULY 24, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. After July 10, entry fee increases to $40. Limited to 36 players. 4 DIVS. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 1, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

AUGUST 7-11, NATIONAL SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP: Registration on August 6. Hotel InterContinental Dallas, 15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001, (877) 270-1390. CT. NASPA, <info@scrabbleplayers.org>. HA. 

AUGUST 14, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by August 7, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after August 12, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 14-15, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

AUGUST 21-22, INDEPENDENCE, OH: Cornerstone of Hope Scrabble "Hope Raiser". Sat: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. Registration and set-up: 8:30 - 9:15.  Entry Fee: $35 each, $65 if playing in both. Early registration discount of $32 for one or $60 for both if registered by 7/31/2010.  Coffee, tea, snacks and LUN. provided.  $1 per player donated to cross-tables. Main Event 2: Sun: 9:30 AM, 7 RDS. Registration and set-up: 8:30 - 9:15.  Entry Fee: $35 each, $65 if playing in both. Early registration discount of $32 for one or $60 for both if registered by 7/31/2010.  Coffee, tea, snacks and LUN. provided.  $1 per player donated to cross-tables. Cornerstone of Hope, 5905 Brecksville Rd., Independence, Ohio. CT. Dean Scouloukas, 330-412-2728, <djs3771@aol.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 28, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. After August 14, entry fee increases to $40. Limited to 36 players. 4 DIVS. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 28-30, DOVER, DE: Sat: 10:00 AM. Sun: 10:00 AM. Mon: 10:00 AM. EF: $110. Registration deadline: July 15, 2010. Dover Downs Casino Hotel, Dover, DE, 866-473-7378. HP: $120 per person, double occupancy - 3 day, 2 night, incl. LUN. on MON.. CT. Connie Creed, 215-238-1880, <partygrl@verizon.net>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 4-6, IRVING, TX: Mid-Cities Scrabble Tournament. Sat: Noon, 6 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. EF: $80/$75/$70/$65. Mandatory check-in SAT., 9/4, 10-11 a.m.  $10 additional fee if entry is paidd at the door. Westin Hotel, 4545 West Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX  75063, 972-629-4500. HP: $79 (1-2 people); $89 (3-4 people). CT. Bryan Pepper, Director for Data Entry or Mary Rhoades, 817-718-3115, <mrhoadestx@gmail.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 5, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 11, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by September 4, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after September 9, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 22-OCTOBER 5, HOLY LAND CRUISE: Fri: 6 RDS. Sat: 5 RDS. Sun: 6 RDS. Mon: 5 RDS. EF: $60. Celebrity Equinox. HP: Call or email for stateroom quotes. CT. Larry Rand, 2544 W. Mesquite Street, Chandler, AZ 85224, (480) 730-5031, <larryrand@cox.net>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 25, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. After September 11, entry fee increases to $40. Limited to 36 players. 4 DIVS. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 25, YORK, PA: Elks Lodge 213, 223 N. George Street, York, PA  17401. CT. Don Hake or Jim O'Mara. HA. 

OCTOBER 3, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

OCTOBER 9, PHOENIX, AZ: Sat: 8:30 AM, 8 RDS. R-R/8+KOTH. EF: $40. PRZ: $75%. $10 from each entry fee used to pay NASPA player participation fee and make a contribution to Chris Ridge Village; $30 goes to prizes.  $1 Friend of the Director charge for tally slip errors; FOTD prize decided by drawing name from error-free player pool. Chris Ridge Village, 6246 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. CT. Larry Rand, 2544 W. Mesquite Street, Chandler, AZ  85224, 480-730-5031, <larryrand@cox.net>. HA. 

OCTOBER 9, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by October 2, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after October 7, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 14-17, LAKE GEORGE, NY: Provisionally sanctioned, pending receipt of full tournament information. CT. Annette Tedesco, <101ted@nycap.rr.com>. HA. 

OCTOBER 23, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. After October 9, entry fee increases to $40. Limited to 36 players. 4 DIVS. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 6, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by October 30, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after November 4, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

NOVEMBER 7, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

NOVEMBER 12-14, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: R-R. EF: Div. 1: $135, Div. 2-4: $85. After March 6, 2010, add $25 late fee. 20 Games; 4 DIVS. Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale N., 2440 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. HP: $59.00 - mention Scrabble rate when making reservation - rate good until October 28, 2010. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 4, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. After November 20, entry fee increases to $40. Limited to 36 players. 4 DIVS. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 4, TAMPA, FL: Sat: 10:00 AM, 7 RDS. R-R/K-H. EF: $25. Pre-Registration required (due by November 27, 2010). Limited to 24 players. No refunds after December 2, 2010. Grand Court - Solarium, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611-3870. CT. Stefan Huber, 4618 South Datura Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611, <stefanhuber@tampabay.rr.com>. HA. 

DECEMBER 4-11, EASTERN CARIBBEAN SCRABBLE CRUISE: EF: $50. 18 games (3 days at sea). Ship: Celebrity Eclipse, Cabin prices: ~ $800 to $1,000, double occupancy; third or fourth person is ~ $475. CT. Larry Rand and Barbara Van Alen, 2544 W. Mesquite Street, Chandler, AZ 85224, 480-730-5031 (Phone) 480-777-7949 (Fax), <larryrand@cox.net>. HA. 

DECEMBER 5, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

DECEMBER 18-19, LAGUNA WOODS, CA: CT. Gary Moss. HA. 

2011
JANUARY 22, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Sat: 8 RDS. R-R. EF: $35. After January 8, entry fee increases to $40. Limited to 36 players. 4 DIVS. Fort Lauderdale Bridge Club, 700 NE 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4659. CT. Tim Wise, PO Box 11533, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1533, (954) 942-6319; (954) 461-3333, <WISE9778@gmail.com>. HA. 

AUGUST 6-10, NATIONAL SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP: Registration on August 5. Hotel InterContinental Dallas, 15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001. CT. NASPA, <info@scrabbleplayers.org>. HA. 

SEPTEMBER 3-5, IRVING, TX: Mid-Cities Scrabble Tournament. Sat: Noon, 6 RDS. Sun: 9:00 AM, 8 RDS. Mon: 9:00 AM, 4 RDS. EF: $80/$75/$70/$65. Mandatory check-in SAT., 9/3, 10-11 a.m.  $10 additional fee if entry is paid at the door. Westin Hotel, 4545 West Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75063, 972-629-4500. HP: $79 (1-2 people); $89 (3-4 people). CT. Bryan Pepper, Director for Data Entry or Mary Rhoades, 817-718-3115, <mrhoadestx@gmail.com>. HA.