2024 Lake George Scrabble Tournament
Main Event: NWL & CSW
15 games | Oct 18-20
$150 USD ($215 CDN)
CSW also WESPA rated
Cap of 160 players (NWL+CSW)
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS ON CAP
Early Bird 1: NWL & CSW
7 games | Oct 17
$25 USD ($35 CDN)
Early Bird 2: NWL & CSW
5 games | Oct 18
$25 USD ($35 CDN)
Scroll to bottom of page for full schedule
Scrabble Tournament
15 Game Main Event
7 Game Early Bird 1
5 Game Early Bird 2
Pizza Party
Sign up to order pizza by the slice
Play Scrabble and other board games
Team Trivia
Hosted by Matthew O'Connor
Free to play!
Cash prizes!
Hosted Dinners
Sign up to have dinner with your Scrabble friends at a local restaurant
Surfside on the Lake
400 Canada St, Lake George NY 12845
Hotel Information
There are six room rates available (all USD):
North Wing $95/night
Premier Rooms $105/night
Poolside $115/night
Lakefront Rooms $131/night
Premier Suites $151/night
Superior Lakefront Suites $165/night
See rooms here
Rates are for 2 people, additional guest pays $15/night
NOTE: to be considered "in the room block" and avoid the commuter fee, you must book directly through the hotel by calling. Any bookings through third party websites or by loyalty points are considered outside the room block.
Call the hotel to make a reservation: 800-342-9795. Mention “Scrabble Tournament.” Rate available Wed Oct 16 - Mon Oct 21.
Deadline to book is October 5, 2024 (contact Josh or Kieran after this date)
Commuter fee: All players not staying at the hotel as part of the Scrabble room block pay an additional $30 US per player ($45 CDN).
Cancellations: No cancellation penalty until 3 days before your scheduled arrival day. Within that 3 day period, if the guest cancels, they will be charged for 1 night (the deposit taken at the time of booking). This policy supersedes the public cancellation policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh and Kieran.
Hotel Details
Tournament room will be in the “Premier” building, we suggest you stay there, but all buildings are close to game room
No breakfast buffet for 2024
Parking is no cost for players
Free WiFi in guest rooms and playing room
All rooms have mini-fridge, coffee maker, microwave. Some rooms have kitchenettes, review the room descriptions.
Check-in 7:30 AM-1:00 AM
Tesla destination charging (free)
Tournament Information
This tournament has a cap of 160 players for the main event. Your registration is secured once you have paid your entry fee. ****NOTE: the main event is now full with 160 paid players. You can register for the "Second Chance Shuffle" (listed on cross-tables.com) by registering and paying your entry fee****
Swiss/COP pairings. NWL Division size are currently set at 28, smaller divisions may be merged. See cross-tables.com for current division sizes. CSW Division sizes per the CSW FAQ.
Please bring a board, clock and tiles to the tournament
If you are in the main event, you cannot "play down" to the "Second Chance Shuffle."
We request that players pay in advance as it makes it easier for us to run this large tournament
In addition to place prizes, performance-based prizes will be given in all divisions
Prizes paid in $USD. Prize payouts $100 USD or over will be paid electronically or by check
Directors may alter tournament structure in best interest of the event, including spread Gibsonization
Check our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for other info
To register or pay your entry fee, go to the "contact and registration page."
Tournament Schedule
Thursday Oct 17
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4, followed by short break
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ultimate Clash of Champions: Meller vs Sokol. Livestream
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Pizza Party. Sign up to order pizza by the slice, and play Scrabble of other board games with your friends
Friday Oct 18
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3
Saturday Oct 19
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:45 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM Team Trivia. Participation is free. Teams up to 5 players. Cash prizes!
Sunday Oct 20
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows