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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 one club listed by the Word Games Players' Organization (WGPO), three other clubs (one located in Ajo, AZ) listed as Casual Clubs by The National Scrabble Association (NSA) and one unaffiliated club listed here at tucsonscrabble.com
NASPA Club # 565 - Thursday Night 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 (if recreational players are available). The Tournament Rules Division features Scrabble games using NASPA 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 - Thursday Night Scrabble Club
- Where
- Thursdays at IHOP (International House Of Pancakes, 4187 N. Oracle Rd. in Tucson. Click here for a map. IHOP is located on the Southwest corner of Oracle and Limberlost south of the Tucson Mall. 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 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 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 (if recreational players are available). The Tournament Rules Division features Scrabble games using NASPA 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 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.
WGPO Club - East Tucson Scrabble Club - Tournament Rules/Recreational 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 - Call or email for current club info
- Where - Call or email for current club info
- Cost - Call or email for current club info
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 2:00PM and Friday beginning at 7:00PM. There is no designated end time.
- Where
- Tuesdays at IHOP Restaurant at 5101 E. Grant Road. Click here for a map.
- Fridays at Denny's Restaurant at 6484 E. Broadway Blvd. Click here for a map.
- 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.
Ajo, Arizona Scrabble Club - A Seasonal NSA Casual Club (January - March)
The Ajo Scrabble Club, a National Scrabble Association Casual Club, meets weekly from January through March. Contact Gayle Weyers at (520) 387-6717 for more information.
- When - Mondays evenings from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.
- Where - The Roadrunner Java Coffee Shop at 810 N 2nd Avenue in Ajo, AZ 85321.
- Cost - There are no dues associated with attending this club. Please bring a Scrabble board and tiles if attending.
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 Wil Eastland at (520) 742-8617 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.