2012 Reno MLK Scrabble Tournament

2012 Scrabble® Crossword Game Tournament

Reno, Nevada

Grand Sierra Resort

January 13th to January 16th, 2012

RESULTS Early Bird Results
Night Event Results
Main Event Standings
CONTACT
Website: http://www.sjscrabble.com/mlk12/ for current info
More info: Jeff Widergren (certs25@yahoo.com) (408) 390-5839
Payment: Checks payable to Rick Wong, 454 Porter Lane #2, San Jose, CA 95127-2553
Organizers/Directors: Jeff Widergren, Rick Wong
EARLY BIRD
Friday January 13th (games start at 9am)
8 games, round robin groups of 8 and KOTH
$60 entry fee
PRE-EVENT PARTY
Friday January 13th 7:30pm to 9:30pm
MAIN EVENT
Saturday-Monday January 14th to January 16th (games start at 9am)
19 games (8+8+3)
EXPERT (SERIOUS) DIVISON (OPEN TO ALL): $150 entry fee. Bigger pot goes to best performers (overall and performance).
INTERMEDIATE (FUN) DIVISION (UNDER 1601): $130 entry fee. Smaller prizes divided among more players.
RECREATIONAL (FUN) DIVISION (UNDER 1201): $110 entry fee. Smaller prizes divided among more players.
ALL entry fees go back to the players in the form of prizes, rebates, food, and drink!
See HOTEL section for important note about $25 rebates.
Awards ceremony for all events will follow immediately after completion of last game of Main Event.
See Prize Fund
NIGHT EVENT
Saturday January 14th (games start at 7:30pm)
6 games, single division, 12.5-MINUTE TIMERS
$40 entry fee
Double-speed games for those who didn't get to play enough during the day.
Games are "action"-rated (do not affect your standard WGPO tournament rating)
HOTEL INFO
Grand Sierra Resort
2500 East 2nd Street
Reno Nevada, 89595
PLEASE HELP US MEET OUR ROOM QUOTAS BY USING THE GROUP CODE. If you see a better deal for this hotel, please let Jeff and Rick know ASAP.
Reservations: by phone 800-648-5080 or online
Group Code: SCW12 -> use this to be eligible for $25 rebate (cash paid at the party), limit two rebates per room.
Rates: $68 per night (up to four guests). Larger rooms are also available, with suites starting at $98. Rooms must be reserved by December 23rd. Note that a $10/night Resort Fee may apply.
Website: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=3789520
EQUIPMENT
Please bring Deluxe Scrabble® Game Boards, clocks, and tournament tiles.
REBATES
Early registrants (payment postmarked by December 1st) will be eligible for $5 at the party.
Hotel Guests using the SCW12 code or website will be eligible for $25 at the party (limit two per correctly registered room)!
CASH PRIZES
The Grand Sierra Resort will be adding some money to the Serious Division prize fund for each room booked using the hotel code.
Prize fund in the Serious Division is expected to be distributed amongst 15-20% of the participants, based on overall performance.
Prize fund in the Fun Divisions is expected to be distributed amongst 40-50% of the participants, including round-by-round category prizes.
Estimates may change based on the player distribution.
There will be no penalty for switching divisions anytime up through Friday January 13th.
LATE FEES AND CANCELLATIONS
Payments received onsite at the party may be subject to $10 late fee.
Payments received onsite after the party may be subject to $20 late fee.
No-shows subject to $20 cancellation fee.
WGPO MEMBERSHIP These events will be WGPO-rated. Membership in WGPO is not required, but recommended if you want your rating to be available. Signup here.
REGISTRANTS
Registrant List

Print and mail the form below with your check in U.S. funds to Rick Wong, 454 Porter Lane #2, San Jose, CA 95127-2553
Please register me for the 2012 Reno MLK Scrabble Tournament.
I plan to stay at the Grand Sierra Resort using code "SCW12".
I plan to attend the party on Friday night.
I am looking for a roommate.
$60 Early Bird  (8 games, starts at 9:00am Friday)
Main Event (checkin 7:30pm Friday night, starts at 9:00am Saturday):
$150  Serious "Big Money" Division
$130  Intermediate "Fun" Division
$110  Recreational "Fun" Division
$40 Night Event  (6 games, starts at 7:30pm Saturday)
 
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