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Committee Corner .......................... 1 Tournament Reports ........................ 3 BEST 2008 ...................................... 14 Letters ............................................ 15 Little Miss Perfect ............................ 15 Record Breaking .............................. 16 ABSP All-time Records .................... 17 ISSUE CONTENTS ABSP Ratings .................................. 18 Edgeways ........................................ 24 Personal Profile ................................ 33 That Was Then.................................. 37 Forthcoming Events .......................... 38 World Players Championship .......... 44 Calendar of Events ..........................obc Throughout this publication, comments by the Editor do not represent the views of the ABSP Committee. Any statements by the Committee are clearly marked as such. All other contributions to The Last Word represent only the views of the contributor. THE LAST WORD TEAM The Last Words Team welcomes contributions from readers to their respective areas, either as letters, articles or suggestions. Contact information: Editor: Elisabeth Jardine 6 Wentworth Avenue Bournemouth BH5 2ED 01202 419 708 ejardine1@btinternet.com Games and Strategies: and submissions for Annotated Games Moves to be proud of Wayne Kelly Waynekelly74@aol.com Forthcoming events: Paul Cartman, 9 Chapel Terrace, Stafford ST16 3AH 01785 211851 paul.cartman@btinternet.com Words and Puzzles: David Sutton 46 West Chiltern, Woodcote, Reading, Berks RG8 0SG David.J.Sutton@ukgateway.net To join the ABSP the easiest way is via the ABSP website: http://www.absp.org.uk Using the Paypal function on the site is very easy and completely safe. More traditionally you can join or renew by sending your details and a cheque for £15 to Anne Ramsay, membership secretary, made payable to ABSP to: ABSP, 8 Glen Clova Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY2 6UL If you wish to write to Anne her email address is anne.ramsay@blueyonder.co.uk or telephone: 01592 640130 If you have changed your address, telephone number or email address, please contact Anne as soon as possible with the changes. COMMITTEE CORNER The Committee met on the 30th March. I am pleased to announce that it was confirmed at the meeting that Laura Finley would take over the role of Secretary to the Committee following the AGM in August. Stewart Holden, Publicity Officer, will be standing down from the Committee following the AGM. The Committee recently reviewed the ‘major’ tournaments and following that review it was decided that NO rated events would clash with one of the ‘major’ tournaments. A new addition to the Game Rules is that it is recommended that Tournament Directors leave a latecomer’s timer running until they are ready to start play. Effectively, the timer will not be neutralised when the player arrives but will continue to run until they sit down ready to play. Tournament Organisers should note that they should have a reserve player to prevent unplanned byes. The only reason for unscheduled byes is if a player drops out after the tournament has started. The next meeting is scheduled to take place on 25th May. Can I remind members that the Committee will be discussing possible motions for the AGM at that meeting and prior to the next issue of the ‘Last Word’. If there is an issue you wish to raise via a motion at the AGM, please let me or any Committee member have the motion as soon as possible so that it may be published in the next issue of the ‘Last Word’. Amy Byrne Secr etary cont’d om frfront page Continued from front cover WESPA is formally approved by Mattel, Scrabble trademark owners outside of North America. WESPA’s website is under development at www.wespa.org ABSP membership of WESPA The ABSP is currently due to renew its membership of WESPA. The previous membership fee was US$300. At the 2007 WESPA AGM it was agreed to reduce membership fees because WESPA currently had minimal overheads and cost. The fee for ABSP to continue membership of WESPA for 2008 is now reduced to US$150. While most ABSP members will not get any direct benefit from the arrangement, I believe it is of significant mutual benefit for the ABSP to be a member of WESPA. It is likely that WESPA will shortly be insisting that Committee Members and other significant WESPA posts will need to have the support of their national association, not least in that association being a paid-up member of WESPA. Continued cont’d over page... over 1 1 Amy Byrne ABSP Secretary
Currently the ABSP has several of its officials actively involved with WESPA (myself as Chairman, Amy Byrne as Rules Committee Chair, Darryl Francis as Dictionary Committee Chair, and Kat Wilkes involved with Youth Scrabble). We have a lot of relevant experience to offer WESPA and by having people in key positions we have the means to positively influence its development. It is also important to note that WESPA is formally recognized by Mattel, opening the doors for mutual consultation on issues that involve tournament players throughout the world. With ABSP as a member of WESPA any global developments can be seen to embrace the ABSP. As a large organization member of WESPA we will be entitled to a significant vote on key issues affecting tournament players world-wide. Smaller organizations and individuals pay less but have less strength in voting. I believe the revised membership fee, which represents about 75 pounds per year (or about 10p per ABSP member per year) is a very small price to pay to support WESPA and be an active part of the world Scrabble scene. Allan Simmons (WESP A Chairma ADVERTISEMENT The Nottingham Eight Scrabble Tournament 2 Allan Simmons WESPA Chairman an eight-game, high prize money event Sunday 29th June 2008 VENUE: The Millennium Suite, Richard Herrod Leisure Centre, Foxhill Road, Nottingham, NG4 1RL. A modern, spacious playing room with adjacent bar and plenty of room to relax. ARRIVAL: 9.30a.m. (1st game 10.a.m.) DEPARTURE: 7.00p.m. COST: £25.00. Add £2 if you are not an ABSP member. Deduct £5 if aged under 18 on day of tournament. FORMAT: 3 divisions sorted by ABSP rating. 8 rated games. 25 minutes per player per game. PRIZES: 1st place: £150 guaranteed, 2nd place £50, 3rd place £20 in each division. Cash spot prizes also on offer. These figures are based on 60 players in 3 divisions; runner-up prizes may change slightly subject to exact numbers. ENTRY: Cheques, payable to Ben Wilson (together with SAE or email address for confirmation) should be sent to: 7 Perney Crescent, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9RJ TELEPHONE: 01522 687 077 if you have any queries or would like more information. Emergency contact number on the day: 07857 519 807. St Anne’s Mar 14th-17th (14 rounds) East Sussex East Sussex A Ann Golding 5 208 Marie Perry 5 171 Kevin Synnott 5 116 Calum Edwards 4 477 SCRABBLE SCRABBLE EVENTS EVENTS SCRABBLE EVENTS RESULTS RESULTS SCRABBLE EVENTS RESULTS & & REPORTS REPORTS EVENTS RESULTS & REPORTS RESULTS & REPORTS Organisers are encouraged to send a list of prize winners and a brief tournament report to the TLW editor as soon as possible after the event. Remember I can only publish them if you send them to me! St Anne’s A Paul Thomson 9 370 Jill Bright 9 236 Janet Southworth 9 101 St Anne’s B Rosalind Wilson 11 754 Barbara Hill 9 285 Irene Atkinson 8 313 Mar 15th (6 rounds) Report from Ed Breed Forty-nine players turned up and one didn’t! After five rounds, Marie Perry of Canterbury was in a strong position with five wins and a spread of +237. There were three players on four wins with club-mate Stephen Wintle on +269. In the final round there was a combined swing of 231 points which meant that the title went to Ann Golding of Southend by 37 points. In the B Division Amanda Sodhy played well with five wins and a spread of +457. Local lad Martin Smith excelled in his first tournament with five wins and a spread of -56. Shirley Angell, an irregular member of the South Downs Club, turned up in her trainers expecting to be a runner. She kindly consented to play and make an even number and proceeded to race through the C Division with five wins and a spread of +507. David Paine, South Downs President, presented the prizes and hoped that everyone had enjoyed the day. East Sussex B Amanda Sodhy 5 457 Martin Smith 5 -56 Len Edwards 4 228 Paul Heasman 4 181 3 St Anne’s C Anne Darby 11 936 Peter Lindeck 8 15 Ann Toft 8 -106 St Anne’s D Dorothy Henry 12 1216 Rita Barton 11 724 Helen Nelson 9.5 117 East Sussex C Shirley Angell 5 507 Renee Paine 5 334 Vera Allen 4 111 Trevor Warwick 4 50
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