AGE	EVENTS	NUMBER OF COMPETITORS
55+ 55+ 55+	Category A 1100+ Points Category B 700-1099 Points Category C 0-699 Points	3 3 5
TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER PROVINCE/TERRITORY = 11

Medals:

3 Gold

          3 Silver

          3 Bronze

 

Rules and Playoff Information:

 

1.       The Official Scrabble Tournament Rule Book, updated 2004, issued by the National Scrabble Association will apply.

 

2.       The Official Tournament and Club Word List (OWL) published by Merriam-Webster Inc., is the official reference for scrabble in conjunction with Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 10^th edition (MW10)

 

3.       Twelve (12) one hour games shall be played.

 

4.       If both players have the same adjusted score, the game is ruled a tie. Each player is awarded ½ win.

 

5.       The first place winner in each category shall have the most wins and the highest spread.

 

6.       Players with equal wins, the highest point spread declares the winner.

 

7.       Round Robin pairing to be used for the first six games.

 

8.       The last game (12^th) will be ”King of the Hill” pairing.

 

9.       Word judges shall rule on all words that are challenged as either acceptable or unacceptable.

 

10.     If there are an uneven number of players, one player shall have a “bye” and be credited with a win and a +50 point of spread added to the player’s total spread.

 

11.     The Director shall be the final decision maker.