Special Thanks to Tourism Kingston for their generous support of the Canadian Scrabble Classic
Find local places to eat and things to do at this link https://www.visitkingston.ca/
Scrabble Tournament
23 Game Main Event
7 Game Early Bird 1
5 Game Early Bird 2
Karaoke Party
Hosted by Heidi Robertson
Sing your heart out!
Free to participate!
Team Trivia
Hosted by Matthew O'Connor
Free to play!
Cash prizes!
Fun & Surprises
Expect the unexpected... the Canadian Scrabble Classic is all about fun!
Main Event: NWL & CSW
23 games | Feb 17-20
$170 CDN ($145 USD)
CSW also WESPA rated
Early Bird 1: NWL & CSW
7 games | Feb 16
$30 CDN ($25 USD)
Early Bird 2: NWL & CSW
5 games | Feb 17
$30 CDN ($25 USD)
Scroll to bottom of page for full schedule
Four Points by Sheraton Kingston
285 King Street East, Kingston, ON, K7L 3B1
Hotel Information
Room rate $132/night + taxes CDN (approx. $107 USD)
Book online: booking link Map to hotel
Book by phone: (888) 236-2427
Mention 'Scrabble Tournament'
Deadline to book is February 10, 2023 (contact Josh or Kieran after this date)
Commuter fee (if not staying at hotel): $30 CDN ($25 US)
Hotel Amenities
Parking is no cost for hotel guests
Free WiFi in guest and playing room
All rooms have mini-fridge, coffee maker, microwave
In-hotel restaurant/bar
Pet friendly (contact hotel for details)
You may cancel your room booking, with no penalty, up until 4PM, two days before the first night of your reservation.
COVID-19 Information
Masks are optional for players in the playing room, common areas, and social events
Anyone at this tournament must be fully vaccinated and provide proof in advance to complete registration
Due to the nature of in person Scrabble play, 6 feet of distancing is not possible. Players sit 4 to a table.
Due to the changing nature of the pandemic, players should plan for last minute changes, including cancellation
Tournament Information
Commuter fee per person (if not staying at the tournament hotel and within the room block) for main event: $30 CDN ($25 US)
Please bring a board, clock and tiles to the tournament
Swiss/Performance pairings. Division size TBD, smaller divisions may be merged
In addition to place prizes, performance-based prizes will be given in all divisions
NEW: Prizes paid in $CDN. Prize payouts over $100 CDN will be paid electronically or by cheque
Directors may alter tournament structure in best interest of the event, including spread Gibsonization
Tournament Schedule
Thursday Feb 16
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4, followed by time to check-in / break
3:45 PM - 6:30 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Game room open for after hours play
Friday Feb 17
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Saturday Feb 18
9:15 AM - 1:15 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Karaoke Party in Old Stones. Participation is free
Sunday Feb 19
9:15 AM - 1:15 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 16-19
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Team Trivia in Old Stones. Participation is free. Prizes to top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)
Monday Feb 20
9:15 AM - 1:15 PM Main Event Rounds 20-23 (no lunch break)
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Game room open for after hours play