Announcing Godswill Akpabio International Scrabble Classics 2009
UPDATE: Godswill Akpabio tournament schedule and registration information
The Governor of the oil-rich Akwa Ibom State and the Nigeria Scrabble Federation wish to invite interested Scrabble players to the Godswill Akpabio International Scrabble Classics 2009.
Updates on this event and tournament coverage will be posted on this website. For more information on travel arrangements check the tournament faq.
- DATE: 9th-11th October 2009. Arrivals preferably on Thursday 8th or morning of Friday 9th.
- VENUE: Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, Nwaniba Road , Uyo. Nigeria.
- DICTIONARY: Collins Scrabble Dictionary (CSD)
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RULES:
WSC Rules but with 10- point penalty challenge rule - FORMAT: 21 games, Modified Swiss Pairings for first 17 games (No repeats), and KOTH for the last 4 games
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ENTRY FEE:
a. International Players (Non Nigerians) - $200
b. Nigerian Players (Rated over 1500) - N8000
Please note that the above fee for international players is payable to Femi Awowade at an account to be provided or at the venue. The fee covers accommodation (Bed and Breakfast) for 4 nights (Thursday – Sunday) and lunch at the venue on Saturday and Sunday. There will be an opening ceremony on Friday 8th; before the commencement of games which will offer small chops.
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Contacts and Enquiries:
- Chief Toke Aka tokzy7ATyahoo. com
- Femi Awowade femichampATyahoo. com
- Jack Mpakaboari mpakajackAThotmail. com
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SCHEDULE:
- DAY 1: FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER (5 GAMES)
0800-1200 Registration
1200-1300 Opening Ceremony
1330-1830 Games 1 - 5 -
DAY 2 - SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER (8 GAMES)
0830 – 1230 Games 6 – 9
1245 – 1345 Lunch
1400 – 1800 Games 10 - 13 -
DAY 3 - SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER (8 GAMES)
0800 - 1300 Games 14-18
1300 - 1400 Lunch
1415 - 1715 Games 19 - 21
1700 - Closing Ceremony: Prize Presentation and Dinner with the Governor of Akwa Ibom State
- DAY 1: FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER (5 GAMES)
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PRIZES:
- Champion - USD10,000 and Trophy
- 2nd – 10th positions to share a minimum of $10,000.
(Breakdown to be announced soon; just in case more funds can be raised). Please note that 10% of all prize monies will be deducted as tax.
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Accommodation:
Different accommodation plans are being offered (Details later). However, all international participants do not need to pay any extra fee for accommodation other than the registration fee above.