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Duke PBMT Charity SCRABBLE® Tournament
January 12-15, 2018
All proceeds from this tourney will go to support the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. Last year's event raised over $7400 for this worthy cause!!
Read press coverage of our event!
Division winners will receive donated prizes from local merchants in lieu of cash awards.
Prizes may include: Basketballs signed by ACC Players and Coaches, Trophies, a custom-made deluxe Scrabble Board, SamTiles, ProTiles, gift certificates from restaurants and shops and MANY more!!
Date & Time:
Friday-Monday, January 12-15, 2018
Friday 6 PM: 5-Game Early Bird (optional)
Sat 9:30 AM: Main Event, Games 1-8
Sun 9:30 AM: Main Event, Games 9-16
Sun 2:30 PM: Unrated Newcomers Tournament
Mon 9:30 AM: 5-Game Late Bird (optional)
Lunch Break after Games 4 and 12
Main Event Details:
Main Event Details:
The entrant's published rating as of Jan 1, 2018 will determine division placement. Players may request to "play up" if within 100 points of ratings cutoff. Director retains the right to move entrants to maintain balanced divisions. Each division will play 14 rounds using Swiss Pairings, plus 2 final King-of-the Hill rounds.
Main event participants must be current members of the North American Scrabble Player's Association. We strongly advise new players to play at a local SCRABBLE® Club before entering a tournament. Remember to bring your own deluxe board, racks, protiles, & clock if you have them.
Hotels within walking distance include: Cambria Hotel and Suites, The University Inn, and The Millenium Hotel. Some home hospitality accommodations available on request.
Durham is known for its great restaurants! Read the Carpe Durham blog to get some recommended dining choices.
All participants are expected to know and follow the Official Tournament Rules.
To Register:
To Register:
1. Fill out form below
2. Mail Checks or Money Order to:
David Klionsky
1010 N Duke St.
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 699-9831
Newcomers Tournament
A separate, unrated, 3-game Newcomers Tournament will be held on Sunday 1/14 at 2:30 PM.
Entry fee for this event is $30.
This event is not open to players registering for the Main Event.
Invite your "newbie" friends to join the fun!
Special Hotel Rates
We have reserved a block of rooms at Cambria Hotel and Suites. Use the info below to get a special rate:
Group Name: Triangle Scrabble Club
Group Code: SS6YQ2
Please fill in the Registration Form below, and click submit button.
Make all Main Event and Newcomer's Event checks payable to "Duke PBMT Family Support".
Make "Early Bird" and "Late Bird" checks payable to David Klionsky (or click here to pay online)
If you cannot play with us, but wish to contribute to the cause, send a check to the address above. Thanks!
Please add $10 additional donation for entries submitted after 1/5/18
REGISTRATION FORM
Triangle Scrabble® Club Charity Tournament
January 12-15, 2018
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