INTERSCHOOL SCRABBLE CHALLENGE 2018

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1 INTERSCHOOL SCRABBLE CHALLENGE :30 a.m. 4:10 p.m. ( 23 ) ( 1 7 ) ( 1 1 Scrabble King 1 Scrabble Master 3 1 ) hkcrosswordclub@gmail.com SCHEDULE 08:30-08: :45-10: :20-11: :40-1:00 1:00-2: :20-3: :40-4:10 HOW TO REGISTER 1 (3 6 ) 3 hkcrosswordclub@gmail.com : HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CHALLENGE hkcrosswordclub.com Scrabble 2018 Interschool Scrabble Challenge 2018_Guidelines

2 GUIDELINES Scrabble 2018 TOURNEY MECHANICS (School Points) (Spread) 2. ( ) 2 (1 1 1 ) 1 ( ) a) (Total School Points) b) (Total Number of Individual Wins) c) (Total Spread) 3. RULES 15 J.W.Spears Sons PLC Scrabble ( ) PASS ( )

3 6. 7. (I) HOLD ( ) HOLD ( ) ( ) (II) CHALLENGE ( ) ( ) (Double-Word Score) (Triple-Word Score) (a) (prefixes) (suffixes) (apostrophes) (hyphens) (obscene) (vulgar) (swear) (b) 2 15 CSW15 (a) (b) 3 (c)

4 REGISTRATION FORM ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

5 1. Details of Inter-School Scrabble Challenge 2018 Date: 3 rd February, 2018 (Saturday) Time: 08:30 a.m. 4:10 p.m. Venue: S.K.H. St. Michael s Primary School (School Hall) Address: No. 23, Fortress Hill Road, North Point, Hong Kong Road Map: 2. Tournament Rules 1. As there will be no invigilators, players are required to check on each other s moves and scores, as well as to ensure that rules are observed. 2. Time allotted: Each player is allowed TWENTY MINUTES (20) to complete a game. There is however no time limits on the time taken per move. No overtime play is allowed. 3. Blanks: The TWO BLANKS may be played as any desired letter. When blanks are played, the player must state what letter it represents, after which it cannot be changed during the game. 4. Tile Exchange: In the course of the game, a player may use hisher turn to exchange one or more tile(s) (the exchange is a turn - no word(s) shall be played on the board). Announce to your opponent how many tiles you wish to exchange. Spread the tile(s) to be replaced face down on the table, start your opponent s time and then pick the same number of tile(s) from the bag. Place them down on the table to verify the count, put the replaced tile(s) into the bag and shuffle the bag. You may exchange tiles on any turn provided there is a minimum of SEVEN (7) TILES in the bag. There is no limit to the number of changes. The player will score zero (0) for that turn.

6 5. Passing: A player may pass hisher turn any time during the game. The passing of one s turn is not equivalent to the exchanging of tiles. In this case the player should state PASS and activate hisher opponent s clock without playing any tiles on the board. 6. Challenges: A player may challenge any of the word(s) played by the opponent during the turn when the opponent plays the word(s). No word challenge is permitted after the turn is over. The player will only signal hisher intent to challenge when the opponent has pressed hisher timer, which means that the move is complete; or in absence of this, when the opponent is about to draw replacement tile(s) for the move. When a player is considering a challenge heshe must promptly advise the opponent not to draw replacement tiles. (a) Hold procedure: A player considering a challenge may call HOLD any time during hisher turn. This courtesy is usually extended for not more than 15 seconds after which the challenger shall use hisher own time to deliberate on proceeding with the challenge. A player replenishing hisher rack while a hold is in effect should keep fresh tiles separate from leftover tiles so that they may be returned to the bag in the event of a successful challenge i.e. words are found to be invalid. (b) Challenge procedure: On making the decision to challenge, the challenger should neutralize the timer at which point the challenge becomes irrevocable. The challenger must go with hisher opponent to any of the word-checking booths for the validity of challenged words. Word(s) not accepted will be removed from the board and the player misses a turn. If the word is accepted, the challenger does not miss a turn but a penalty of five (5) points is added to the opponent score for each word that is found to be valid. 7. End of turn: A player must not remove any tile or shift the tiles or change of words on the board once heshe has activated hisher timer. If a player forgets to activate hisher timer, heshe is deemed to have ended hisher turn when heshe replenishes hisher rack. 8. Dictionaries, Word Lists & References Players are NOT ALLOWED to consult any word list, dictionary or any other forms of references during the game. For validity of words, Collins Scrabble Words 15 (CSW15, the latest scrabble dictionary) is adopted. (a) The word rules permit any words except those spelt with an initial capital letter, abbreviations, words as part of a phrase, prefixes and suffixes, words requiring apostrophe and hyphens, and words listed as taboo, obscene, vulgar, swear andor offensivederogatory in the official references used for the Tournament. (b) LeXpert will be used to check if the words placed are valid. 9. The match ends: (a) when any player has used all hisher tile(s) on the rack AND there is nothing left in the bag. (b) when both players pass their turns consecutively three (3) times, simultaneously with each other s passing of turns. (c) when the Tournament Director has declared an end to the round. 10. Tile Penalty: At the end of each game, each player s score is reduced by the sum of hisher un-played tiles. However, if one player has used up all hisher tile(s), hisher score is increased by the sum of the un-played tile(s) on hisher opponent s rack (opponent also has to deduct hisher un-played tiles). 11. Incomplete Tile(s): The game shall proceed as it is in the event of discovering that the set during play has letter distribution frequency that does not correspond to the original frequency. 12. Matters in Dispute All questions of eligibility, legitimacy in the progress and outcome of the game including walkover, forfeiture of game, alteration in the number of games played, annulment andor invocationreversal of final result, interpretation of rules as well as all other matters in dispute not covered in the above-mentioned rules and regulations shall be referred to the Organizing Committee whose powers are that of an arbitrator and whose decision is FINAL.

7 3. Tournament Mechanics Mode of Play Rounds 1 & 2 In the tournament, each team will consist of 3 to 6 members. 3 of the 6 members will play a single round. The teams will be divided into 5 groups by random drawing. Rounds 1 & 2 will adopt a round-format which would determine the teams position in the knock-out Rounds 3 & 4. In Round 1, the four teams in the same group will draw lots to decide the match-ups among themselves. In Round 2, the two winning teams of a group will play against each other, whereas the two defeated teams will play against each other. The winning teams will get 2 points; the teams that draw will get 1 point while the defeated teams will get 0 point. After Rounds 1 & 2, all teams will be ranked in the following order: I. Teams with the most points II. Teams having won the most games (individual WINS of all members of the team in Rounds 1 & 2) III. Teams with the biggest spread* * spread refers to the difference between the total points scored by two opposing playersteams Rounds 3 & 4 Rounds 3 & 4 will adopt a knock-out format in which the teams will be divided into 4 streams according to their rankings after Rounds 1 & 2: 1st 4th 5th 8th 9th 12th 13th 16 th 17th 20 th Illustrations: Round 1 (Random Drawing); Round 2 (According to the result in Round 1) Group A Group B Group C Group D a c b d e g f h i k j l m o n p Round 1: (Take Group A as an example) Round 2: a c Group A b d Winning Team Defeated Team a d Group A b c

8 Ranking order for Rounds 1 & 2 I. Teams with the most points II. Teams having won the most games (individual WINS of all members of the team in all rounds) III. Teams with the biggest spread Scoring System A winning team is determined by the number of WINS it chalks up. A team WIN refers to a 3-0 or 2-1 victory. The winning teams will get 2 points; the teams that draw will get 1 point while the defeated teams will get 0 point. A team which draws up an absent opponent will be declared the winner of that round with a 3-0 WIN and a spread of After all rounds, the teams will be sorted out in this order as shown: I. Teams with the most points II. Teams having won the most games (individual WINS of all members of the team in all rounds) III. Teams with the biggest spread

9 Failure to Play Any player who fails to turn up fifteen (15) minutes after the game has started will be deemed to have given up their right to participation. For participants who turn up late but within fifteen (15) minutes and the game has already started, they will be able to join the game upon arrival but will have to continue with whatsoever time is left for that game. 4. Prizes & Certificates 1. School prizes: Gold Cup Champion Silver Cup Winner Bronze Cup Winner Gold Cup 1 st runner-up Silver Cup 1 st runner-up Bronze Cup Merit Gold Cup 2 nd runner-up Silver Cup 2 nd runner-up Gold Cup Merit Silver Cup Merit 2. Individual prizes: Title High Word High Game Scrabble King Scrabble Master Description Most points scored in one valid move Most points scored in a game The best individual performance The 3 best individual performances behind the Scrabble King 3. Certificates of participation will be presented to all participants on February Schedule Time Event 08:30-08:45 Registration + Briefing 08:45-10:20 Round 1 + Score sheet submission + Score calculation 10:20-11:40 Round 2 + Score sheet submission + Score calculation 11:40-1:00 Lunch break 1:00-2:20 Round 3 + Score sheet submission + Score calculation 2:20-3:40 Round 4 + Score sheet submission + Score calculation 3:40-4:10 Prize Presentation 6. Seating Arrangement On each tournament table, the following items will be found: A. An original Scrabble set B. A chess clock for you and your opponent C. Challenge slips D. A pen E. A label with the table number F. A label showing your seat number

10 7. Information to the Participating Schools All players representing their schools should have prior knowledge of the game and must have read the Tournament Rules. Any form of the Scrabble word list andor tilesletters tracking devices in any manner is not allowed during the competition to ensure that fair play is adopted. No electronic or communication devices are allowed during the competition. Teachers, parents and the reserve players should wait in the waiting area during the game. Eating or drinking is not allowed in the hall area or in the waiting area. Players are advised to bring spare pens. All students must wear their school uniforms. If their schools do not require school uniforms, the students must put on their school badges. Change of players is not allowed once the game has started. Disclaimer: by taking part in the Tournament directlyindirectly, all participants agree that they will not hold the Organizer(s) responsible for loss of valuables or personal belongings or any accidentsmishapsmisdemeanors that may occur during the courseleading to the course ofafter the event. Storm Policy: in case of typhoon signal No. 8 or above, or black rainstorm warning, the tournament would be re-scheduled. The new re-scheduled date of competition will be announced by . To know more about the Hong Kong Crossword Club, please go to ** Please note that all information is subject to change prior to the tournament. Any discrepancies are to be resolved by Hong Kong Crossword Club whose decision is FINAL.