Location

• Northern Quest Resort and Casino

• 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA 99001

• 3 miles to Spokane International Airport

Tournament Format

• 20 game main event; 5 game early bird

• NWL23 - three to four similarly sized divisions based on director's discretion. Play ups available at director's discretion

• Collins - 5 point challenge - if at least eight players

• The director reserves the right to adjust the size of divisions and cutoffs based on attendance

Prizing

• All entry fees will go towards prizing after venue and NASPA participation fees

• Minimum 1st through 4th place cash prizes for each division

• Special recognition for the top NWL finisher from each state/province

• SPC Satellite Event

  • A complimentary registration to the 2028 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players

Schedule

• Taking place over Indigenous Peoples' Day (Columbus Day) Weekend

• Friday, October 8, 2027 - Early Bird

  • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm - registration

  • 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm - 5 games

• Saturday, October 9, 2027 - Main Event

  • 8:30 am - 9:00 am - arrival, registration, and set up 

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - games 1-4 

  • 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - lunch 

  • 2:15 pm - 6:15 pm - games 5 - 8 

• Sunday, October 10, 2027 - Main Event

  • 8:30 am - 9:00 am - arrival and set up 

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - games 9-12 

  • 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - lunch 

  • 2:15 pm - 6:15 pm - games 13-16 

• Monday, October 11, 2027 - Main Event

  • 8:30 am - 9:00 am - arrival and set up 

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - games 17-20 

  • 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - prize ceremony  

Registration

• Click HERE to register for the 2027 Western States Championship

• Entry fee

  • $30 Early Bird

  • $160 Main Event ($10 discount before 8/31/27)

• Register by 10/1/27

• Payment Accepted

  • Cash App, Paypal

  • Payment details can be found on the event registration form

Eligibility 

• Must be current NASPA member

Lodging

• See lodging details here

Additional Details

• Director Chris Sjoholm and Nicholas Seistrup

• Organizer Nicholas Seistrup

• Plenty of parking is available at the venue and always free