Date and Location

It’s back! The 2023 Toronto School Scrabble Championship will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 9:30am-2:30pm at St. Pius X Catholic School (map).
This school is close to Jane subway station of the TTC. Parking at the school is unlikely due to limited space, but street/paid parking lots are available nearby.

Format

The events will have a similar format to tournaments from previous years with the emphasis on friendly rivalry. There will be a variety of prizes for being a good sport, theme words, and participation. As this is the first year of our return to play, we will not be holding separate qualifiers and finals. Plans are underway for a separate tournament in Peel region in the spring, so schools further west may wish to wait for that announcement.

3 rounds
2 on 2
25 minutes total for each team
Divisions are arranged by grades: 4 (Junior), 5-6 (Mid-low), 7-8 (Mid-high), 9-12 (Senior)
Grade fours will play with other grade fours in a Junior tournament. The tournament organizers reserve the right to make any format change and will do so based on the volume of registration at each level.

Game equipment will be provided. You can find docs on how to play on our website. Your players should have been playing a little bit prior to the tournament as we do not have the capacity to teach them the basic rules during the event, but do not let that discourage you from participating as we strive to make it inclusive and fun for all.

Please review the School Scrabble® Rules Quick Reference here. Right-click on the link and choose Save As.

Lunch

Students and teachers should pack a (peanut-free) lunch and snacks. Please note the lunch time in the schedule below. We recommend students bring a snack as well. We usually try to provide some healthy snacks too.

Schedule

9:30am	Check-in and Announcements
10:00am	Games begin: Round 1
11am	Round 2
12pm	Lunch
12:30pm	Round 3
1:30pm	Awards Presented
2:00pm	Exit

Registration

Click here to view the registration form. Please complete the registration form prior to February 10, 2023. There is a maximum of 10 pairs per school, but you may request to send more than that by emailing info@schoolscrabble.ca. If you have a player that lacks a partner, let us know and we may be able to arrange a partner from another school. If players require any specific accommodations to make it more accessible, please let us know. 

In order to continue to grow the local competitive SCRABBLE® scene, members of the media are invited to visit the events. Therefore, all players must also present a completed Student Media Release Consent form. Copies of existing TDSB or TCDSB forms may be used or you may download a form HERE. If you have further questions, please contact info@schoolscrabble.ca.

Special Thanks

This event has been generously supported by the NASPA Foundation for Youth Literacy. If your school is seeking any additional support for your School Scrabble program, to participate in the event, or to apply for a travel bursary, please contact us at info@schoolscrabble.ca.