1st Pesta Pulau Pinang Scrabble Championship

Eastin Hotel Penang – 13th-16th December 2012

 

Taking the baton from the Causeway Scrabble Challenge, the largest and most prestigious Scrabble tournament held in Malaysia for the past 10 years, the Pesta Pulau Pinang Scrabble Championship (PPPSC) 2012 will be the Malaysia's newest addition to the calendar of international Scrabble tournaments. Players are expected to participate in the battle for prize money totaling up to RM50,000 with a top prize of USD6,000 in the Masters Division. PPPSC, which will be an annual event, will be first held from 13-16 December 2012 at the Eastin Hotel Penang.

Date: 13th – 16th December 2012 

Dictionary: Collins Scrabble Wordlist 2012 (CSW12)

No. of Games: 

  • 33 games (Masters)
  • 30 games (Intermediate)

Venue: Eastin Hotel Penang

Format: Australian Draw. 5- point per word challenged.

 Registration: 12 Dec 2012 (Wed), 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm, Foyer Area outside Eastin Hotel Ballroom.


Schedule - Masters:

13 Dec 2012 (Thu)

0800 - 1200 Game 1 - 4

1200 - 1300 Lunch

1300 - 1700 Game 5 - 8  

14 Dec 2012 (Fri)

0800 - 1300 Game 9 - 13

1300 - 1400 Lunch

1400 - 1900 Game 14 - 18

Tea break will be served at 1630

15 Dec 2012 (Sat)

0800 - 1200 Game 19 - 22

1200 - 1300 Lunch

1300 - 1700 Game 23 - 26

16 Dec 2012 (Sun)

0800 - 1200 Game 27 - 30 

1200 - 1300 Lunch

1300 - 1600 Game 31 - 33

1630 - 1730 Prize Presentation & High-Tea


Schedule - Intermediate:

13 Dec 2012 (Thu)

0800 - 1200 Game 1 - 4

1200 - 1300 Lunch

1300 - 1600 Game 5 - 7   

14 Dec 2012 (Fri)

0800 - 1300 Game 8 - 12

1300 - 1400 Lunch

1400 - 1800 Game 13 - 16

Tea break will be served at 1630

15 Dec 2012 (Sat)

0800 - 1200 Game 17 - 20

1200 - 1300 Lunch

1300 - 1600 Game 21 - 23

16 Dec 2012 (Sun)

0800 - 1200 Game 24 - 27 

1200 - 1300 Lunch

1300 - 1500 Game 28 - 30

1630 - 1730 Prize Presentation & High-Tea


Categories:

  • MASTERS Division
    • WESPA rating of 1650 and above for overseas Players
    • MSA rating of 1750 and above for Malaysian Players
  • INTERMEDIATE Division
    • WESPA rating below 1650 for overseas Players
    • MSA rating below 1750 for Malaysian Players
  • Maximum number of players per category: 100
  • Ratings as of 15 November 2012

Registration fee:

  • MASTERS Division – RM450
  • INTERMEDIATE Division – RM250
  • Rate is inclusive of one High-Tea after Prize Presentation Ceremony on 16 December 2012 (Sunday
  • Early Bird Registration Fee before 01st December 2012. RM50 Penalty Charge will be imposed for registration after 01st December 2012

Accommodation:

  • Deluxe Hillview (room only): RM205++
  • Deluxe Hillview with Breakfast (Single) : RM225++
  • Deluxe Hillview with Breakfast (Double) : RM250++
For reservations, please contact: reservations.pg@eastin.com or call +604-6121111

In order to register, receive further details, get help with airport transfers, special requirements etc. please contact the organizers:

  • Dr. Adele Tan      +60 19 448 6534    adele@hlwe.com
  • Tan Khee Chiang +60 10 271 4389    kctan71@yahoo.com