Tournament updates
We had three rated tournaments in 2009, including our annual spring tournament, the 2009 Mountain State Open, and a matchup with our friends in Pittsburgh. Our plans for 2010 include the following:
5th Annual WV Scrabble Tournament
Our annual spring tournament was held April 30 - May 2, 2010.
WVA versus WPA II
West Virginia challenges Pittsburgh to steal the championship title in our second annual inter-club matchup.
History and philosophy
To date, we have had nine rated tournaments in the Mountain State. Each of these has returned at least 85% of players' entry fees to the prize pool. We are maintaining the goal of an 85% return rate for future events.
Our club makes no profit from these events, and our director receives no stipend or salary. Since we operate on a budget comprised primarily of players' entry fees, we believe this is the right thing to do.