| CONTACT |
| Website: | http://www.sjscrabble.com/wcc2013/ for current info
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| More info: |
Rick Wong
(kablooey@gmail.com)
(505) 652-2566 |
| Payment: |
Checks payable to Rick Wong, 17394 Carriage Lamp Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 |
| Director: |
Rick Wong,
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| Twitter: | wcscrabble
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| EARLY BIRD EVENTS |
| MON JULY 1ST 9:00 AM |
| TWELVE games |
| ACTION 15-minute clocks |
| Open group with performance prizes |
| $60 entry fee |
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| TUE JULY 2ND 9:00 AM |
| EIGHT games |
| Open group with performance prizes |
| $50 entry fee |
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| WED JULY 3RD 9:00 AM |
| EIGHT games |
| Round-Robin Groups of 8 |
| $50 entry fee |
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| MAIN EVENT |
| THU JULY 4TH TO SUN JULY 7TH (games start at 9am) |
| 27 games (8+8+8+3) |
| $140 entry fee. Pairings guided by player preference (see DIVISIONS section). Prizes for top overall finishers and top relative performers. |
| See HOTEL section for important note about $40 rebates. |
| Awards ceremony will follow completion of last game of Main Event. |
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| DIVISIONS |
| Entrants who prefer to play most games with others of similar ratings ability can indicate so at signup by selecting DIVISIONAL PAIRINGS. The director will attempt
to match those players with others in the same ability range. Players who want to be eligible for top overall prizes should select OPEN PAIRINGS. |
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| PRIZES |
| Awards Ceremony for all events on Sunday after completion of last game (~12:30pm) |
| Cash Prizes available to top overall finishers (who select OPEN PAIRINGS). |
| Cash Prizes available to top finishers based on expected performance. |
| Special Fun Prizes available to all players. |
| Friend of the Director prize(s) for those who ensure error-free tally slips and a smooth-running tournament. |
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| PARTY |
| Wednesday July 3rd 7:30pm to 9:30pm |
| Join hostess Patricia Wong for hors d'oeuvres and beverages. |
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| RENO IS ARTOWN |
| July is Reno's annual art celebration |
| With over 400 events on the calendar, get a group together |
| to enjoy gallery shows, plays, concerts, movies, tours, exhibits, and much more. |
| See RenoIsArtown.com for more details. |
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| RENO ACES MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL |
| If the Aces are in town, we'll try to schedule a group outing. Info TBA. |
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| HOTEL INFO |
| Grand Sierra Resort |
| 2500 East 2nd Street |
| Reno Nevada, 89595 |
| PLEASE HELP US MEET OUR ROOM QUOTAS BY USING THE GROUP CODE. |
| Reservations: by phone (800) 648-5080 or (775) 789-2129 or by website. |
| Group Code: SCS13 -> use this to be eligible for $40 rebate (cash paid at the party), limit two rebates per room. Reservations placed on the website automatically use the group code. |
Rates: $70 per night (up to four guests). Larger rooms available $116. Additional $5 resort fee and 13% hotel tax apply. Rooms must be reserved by June 6th
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Website: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SCS13
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| EQUIPMENT |
| Please bring Deluxe Scrabble® Game Boards, clocks, and tournament tiles. |
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| REBATES |
Early registrants (payment received by June 1st) will receive $5 at the party.
Hotel Guests using the SCS13 code or website will receive $40 at the party (limit two per correctly registered room, minimum 4 nights)!
Hotel Guests using the SCS13 code for 3 nights are eligible for $40, even if not attending the party (limit two per correctly registered room).
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| AWARD CEREMONY |
| Don't miss our famously prompt Award Ceremony with special prizes, announcements, raffle, and sometimes impromptu entertainment to be held WITH NO DELAY, IMMEDIATELY after the completion of the last game in the main event.
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| LATE FEES AND CANCELLATIONS |
| Payments received onsite may be subject to $10 late fee. |
| No-shows subject to $20 cancellation fee. |
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| WGPO MEMBERSHIP |
These events will be WGPO-rated. Membership in WGPO is not required, but is free and recommended if you want access to your rating. Join for free at wordgameplayers.org.
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