Time

• 12:00 noon start time

• Please arrive by 11:30 for check-in and announcements

• Must be in the room by 11:50 to be paired for round 1

Tournament Format

• Open Rated Tournament

• 5 rounds

• Pairing method to be determined based on attendance

• Separate divisions possible based on attendance

• NWL2023 Lexicon

Registration

• Contact director@spokanescrabble.com to register

• Entry fee $0 (FREE)

• NASPA membership required (join here)

• Register by 11/27/2026

• Current entrants list will be posted on cross-tables.com

Prizing

• 1st Place $100

• 2nd Place $50

• 3rd Place $25

• Achievement Prizes $25 (total)

Location

• Spokane Public Library - Shadle Park

• Classroom

• 2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205

Additional Details

• If you are not familiar with Club/Tournament Scrabble it is recommended to attend at least two club meetings before tournament participation

• Venue is wheelchair accessible

• Please bring tournament worthy game equipment if able

Complete Details

• westernstatesscrabble.com

Schedule

• Taking place over Indigenous Peoples' Day (Columbus Day) Weekend

• Friday, October 8, 2027 - Early Bird

  • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm - registration

  • 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm - 5 games

• Saturday, October 9, 2027 - Main Event

  • 8:30 am - 9:00 am - arrival, registration, and set up 

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - games 1-4 

  • 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - lunc

  • 2:15 pm - 6:15 pm - games 5 - 8 

• Sunday, October 10, 2027 - Main Event

  • 8:30 am - 9:00 am - arrival and set up 

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - games 9-12 

  • 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - lunch 

  • 2:15 pm - 6:15 pm - games 13-16 

• Monday, October 11, 2027 - Main Event

  • 8:30 am - 9:00 am - arrival and set up 

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - games 17-20 

  • 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - prize ceremony  

Tournament Format

• 20 game main event; 5 game early bird

• NWL23 - three to four similarly sized divisions based on director's discretion. Play ups available at director's discretion

• Collins - 5 point challenge - if at least eight players

• The director reserves the right to adjust the size of divisions and cutoffs based on attendance

Registration

• Click HERE to register for the 2027 Western States Championship

• NASPA membership required (join here)

• Entry fee

  • $30 Early Bird

  • $160 Main Event ($10 discount before 8/31/27)

• Register by 10/1/27

• Payment

  • Cash App: $scrabb1e

  • PayPal: director@spokanescrabble.com

Prizing

• All entry fees will go towards prizing after venue and NASPA participation fees

• Minimum 1st through 4th place cash prizes for each division

• Special recognition for the top NWL finisher from each state/province

• SPC Satellite Event

  • A complimentary registration to the 2028 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players

Location

• Northern Quest Resort and Casino

• 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA 99001

• 3 miles to Spokane International Airport

Lodging

• See lodging details here

Additional Details

• Director Chris Sjoholm and Nicholas Seistrup

• Organizer Nicholas Seistrup

• If you are not familiar with Club/Tournament Scrabble it is recommended to attend at least two club meetings before tournament participation

• Venue is wheelchair accessible