Where to Play SCRABBLE® in Tucson
Tucson features two clubs sanctioned by the North American Scrabble Players
Association (NASPA) and listed as "Challenging" Casual Clubs by
the National Scrabble Association as well as three other clubs listed as
Casual Clubs by The National Scrabble Association (NSA).
NASPA Club # 565 - Speedway Scrabble Club - Tournament Rules/Recreational
Club
North American
Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) Club # 565
is directed by Ed Saunders. This
is a two-tiered club offering a Tournament Rules Division and a separate
Recreational Division. The Tournament Rules Division features Scrabble games
using NSA
Tournament Rules and maintains club
statistics and ratings. The Recreational Division offers a more relaxed,
but still challenging, game for the casual player and no statistics or ratings
will be maintained.
- When
- Thursdays from 5:00PM until 10:00PM - Speedway
Scrabble Club
- Where
- Thursdays at Denny's Restaurant at 3655 E. Speedway Blvd, on the
north side of Speedway just west of Dodge Blvd.Click
here for a map.
- Cost -Tournament Rules Division - $3.00 per session.
First-time players are exempted from paying dues. 75% of dues are returned
in the form of cash prizes. Recreational Division - No set charge but
an optional $2.25 prize fee will be charged those players who wish to
participate in the weekly club contests. If you think you had a dollar's
worth of fun, a $1.00 donation to the club kitty would help us meet expenses
and provide future services.
Denny's Restaurant does not charge us to use their space. Please be respectful
of other patrons, order food, and tip your server well.
- Other information - Tournament Rules Players should
familiarize themselves with Club 565's structure
and format before attending. All levels of player are welcome. Tournament
Rules Players who have not played in an organized setting should read
the Information for New Scrabble Players
section of this site before attending.
NASPA Club # 800 - Northwest Scrabble Club - Tournament Rules/Recreational
Club
North American
Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) Club # 800
is directed by Ed Saunders. This
is a two-tiered club offering a Tournament Rules Division and a separate
Recreational Division. The Tournament Rules Division features Scrabble games
using NSA
Tournament Rules and maintains club
statistics and ratings. The Recreational Division offers a more relaxed,
but still challenging, game for the casual player and no statistics or ratings
will be maintained.
- When
- Sundays from 1:00PM until 7:00PM - Northwest
Scrabble Club
- Where
- Sundays at the home of the Director, 223 W. Weisshorn St. in Oro
Valley. Click
here for a map. Ed's home is located on the southeastern end of
Weisshorn street, which is the second street to the right past the
stop sign at Matterhorn. Contact Ed
Saunders at 520-575-6734 for directions if there are any questions.
- Cost -Tournament Rules Division - $3.00 per session.
First-time players are exempted from paying dues. 75% of dues are returned
in the form of cash prizes. Recreational Division - No set charge but
an optional $2.25 prize fee will be charged those players who wish to
participate in the weekly club contests. If you think you had a dollar's
worth of fun, a $1.00 donation to the club kitty would help us meet expenses
and provide future services.
- Other information - Tournament Rules Players should
familiarize themselves with Club 800's structure
and format before attending. All levels of player are welcome. Tournament
Rules Players who have not played in an organized setting should read
the Information for New Scrabble Players
section of this site before attending.
Learning Scrabble Club - An NSA Casual Club
The Learning Scrabble Club is directed by Naurlene
Canterman. This club offers Scrabble games in a more relaxed setting
and tends to appeal more to the beginning players.
- When - Every Tuesday beginning at 5:00PM and Friday
beginning at 7:30PM. There is no designated end time.
- Where
- Cost - There are no dues for attending this club. The restaurants in which they are held do not charge for use of their space. Please be respectful of other patrons, order food, and tip your server well.
East Tucson Scrabble Club - An NSA Casual Club
The East Tucson Scrabble Club is directed by Jeannette
Kaufman (Click on her name to email her or contact her by phone at 520-400-8861)
and features both casual and tournament-style play, depending on players'
preferences.
- When - Sundays from 2:00PM until 6:00PM
- Where - Pantano Villas, 260 S Pantano Road
in the Clubhouse (enter at sign for Leasing Office) Click
here for a map.
- Cost - $2 per session. Prizes awarded
Oro Valley Library Scrabble Club - An NSA Casual Club
The Oro Valley Library Scrabble Club, a National Scrabble Association Casual
Club, now meets weekly. Contact Ed
Saunders at (520) 575-6734 for more information.
- When - Mondays from 1:00PM to
5:00PM.
- Where - The Oro Valley Public Library at 1305 W. Naranja DR, Oro Valley, AZ 85737. Click here for a map.
- Cost - There are no dues associated with attending this club. Please bring a Scrabble board and tiles if attending.