Registration

You must register before the day by contacting the organiser.

Arriving

Punctual arrival ensures a smooth start to the day.
Times listed on the calendar are when check-in commences (noting some venues have different entry times) games will commence as soon as possible after every registered player has arrived.
If you are running late, or unable to attend, please advise the Organizer; players that do not advise of being late may risk not being included in the event on the day.
Player assistance in setting up on the day is hugely appreciated.

How it goes

The tournament may be divided into sections of similar ability.
Each round a fixture will tell you who you play, your table number and who starts that game.
You will use a chess clock to ration time. Unless otherwise specified this is 25 minutes each.

Rating

A national rating system is used. Unless otherwise specified all Scrabble Victoria tournaments are rated.

Word source

All events listed use the current WESPA recognised word list (Collins Scrabble Words 2021) unless otherwise stated.

Equipment

Rotating boards are used, please bring yours if you have one. Also bring a clock timer if you have one.

Other Items to Note

Please do not attend if you are unwell.
Venue requirements need to be adhered to
Info for our online events can be found here.
Assistance with any end of day clearing up is hugely appreciated.
Further advice may be given on the day.

PREMIER EVENTS

Click to learn more about our longstanding events. AESTIVAL VICTORIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS DECATHON

CURRENT RESULTS

Click here for the player list for our next events. ENTRANTS LIST

Click here for updates on our latest event. STANDINGS

2023

Before Christmas

🕤 10.00am for near immediate start

💲 $20 ($30 for nonmembers)

⏳ 7 games, 25 minutes per player

🏛 Caulfield RSL, 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick

👍 Nick Ivanovski 0412 175 251
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Decathon (WESPA Rated)

🕤 08.30am for 09.00am start

💲 $30 ($40 for nonmembers)

⏳ 10 games, 25 minutes per player

🏛 Balwyn Community Centre, 412 Whitehorse Rd Surrey Hills

👍 Nick Ivanovski 0412 175 251
nicksfbemail@gmail.com
Decathon Website

2024

The Bil Rose Aestival

🕤 9pm for 9.30 start

💲 $20 ($30 for nonmembers)

⏳ 7 games, 25 minutes per player

🏛 Camberwell Community Centre, 33/35 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell VIC 3124

👍 Nick Ivanovski 0412 175 251
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The Plate and Side

🕤 09.00am for 09.30 start

💲 $20 ($30 for nonmembers)

⏳ 7 games, 25 minutes per player

🏛 Balwyn Community Centre, 412 Whitehorse Rd Surrey Hills

👍 Nick Ivanovski 0412 175 251
nicksfbemail@gmail.com

Bayside Open

🕤 10.00am for near immediate start

💲 $20 ($30 for nonmembers)

⏳ 7 games, 25 minutes per player

🏛 Mordy HQ (Mordialloc Sporting Club), 528 Main Street, Mordialloc

👍 Nick Ivanovski 0412 175 251
nicksfbemail@gmail.com

Victorian Championship (WESPA Rated)

🕤 08.30am for 09.00am start

💲 TBC

⏳ TBC, 25 minutes per player

🏛 The Olympic Hotel, 31 Albert Street, Preston

👍 Nick Ivanovski 0412 175 251
nicksfbemail@gmail.com
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