15 Game Main Event 🏆
Sat May 15 – Sun May 16 📅
WOW & CSW Divisions
$125 CAD ($100 USD*)

Schedule
Sat May 15 | 930am-630pm | 8 games
Sun May 16 | 930am-6pm | 7 games

Côte Saint-Luc Aquatic and Community Centre
5794 Av. Parkhaven, Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 0A4
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Free Parking. No venue or commuter fee.

Tournament Information

NOTE: This tournament will use WOW24 and CSW24. WGPO sanctioned.
Please bring a board, clock and tiles to the tournament
Swiss/COP pairings. WOW / CSW Division structure: TBD.
WGPO rating used for seeding, unless it is more than 18 months old: if it is, we will use your highest rating from other organizations.
One game from WOW or CSW will be streamed online each round, at Directors' discretion. Players rated 1600 or above should expect to be streamed.
In addition to place prizes, performance-based prizes will be given in all divisions
Prizes paid in $CDN. Prize payouts $100 CDN and over will be paid electronically or by cheque
Directors may alter tournament structure in best interest of the event, including spread Gibsonization
Check our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for other info
To register or pay your entry fee, go to the "contact and registration page"

Josh Greenway and Bernard Gotlieb, 2022

Remembering Bernard Gotlieb

Bernard Gotlieb left an indelible mark on Montreal’s Scrabble community. As the founder of the Montreal Scrabble Club, he mentored generations of players and inspired all who knew him with his courage, humor, and unshakable optimism—even in the face of immense health challenges.

Here’s how we’ll be remembering Bernard at Scrabblefest:

🏆 Trophies in his Honour: Winners of the CSW and WOW divisions will receive trophies named for Bernard.
🎟️ 50/50 Draw: Proceeds will support the work of the Montreal Scrabble Club, a living part of Bernard’s legacy.
🎉 Traditions Continue: Bagel and gas money prizes will go to the top finisher outside of the main prize pool.

We hope you’ll join us in remembering Bernard in a way he would have loved—surrounded by friends, fun, and fierce competition.

Schedule

Saturday May 15

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-4

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch Provided

2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 5-8

Sunday May 16

9:00 AM Bagel Breakfast

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 9-12
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch on your own
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Main Event Rounds 13-15

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Awards