The event
Twenty of the top players will play the Australian Masters as a round robin at the Jika
International Motel in Fairfield, Melbourne on 13/14 September 2008.
At the same time, teams of three players from each of seven states or territories play the
State Challenge Trophy as head-to-head matches.
The contenders
The table below shows the teams according to
qualification criteria set
by the Council of the Australian Scrabble Players Association. It shows the selected teams as at
12.05.2008 plus 3 reserves from each state.
Dispensation
CASPA has reviewed the individual case of Chris May as he will play zero
rated games in Australia in the first subperiod. Due to the circumstance
where he has during this subperiod actively played 75 rated games under a recognised rating
system (as at 25 Sept 2007 he is ranked 5th in the UK), CASPA has
determined that special dispensation be given to Chris and that he be
recognised as having qualified in the first subperiod, with the following
provisos -
- His peak for the first period is 1965, his last recorded rating before
he left.
- His 75 rated games in the UK are not shown in his tally.
- He is still obliged to play 60 games rated by CASPA before his last peak.
More details revealed as you move your mouse over the table.
Top of state indicated by +
Paul Cleary (NSW) (currently rated 1832) 0 games in period 1, has been inactive.
Julian McKail (VIC) (currently rated 1886) 0 games in period 1, has been inactive.
Jimmy Scarff (VIC) (currently rated 1713) 0 games in period 1, has been inactive.
Derek McKenzie (QLD) (currently rated 1684) 0 games in period 1, has been inactive.
Wayne Jones (NSW) (currently rated 1663) 0 games in period 1, has been inactive.
Penny Wells (TAS) (currently rated 1494) 0 games in period 1, has been inactive.
Recently processed:
19.04.2008 Blacktown (NSW),
26.04.2008 KALGOORLIE 2008 (WA),
27.04.2008 ANZAC Tournament (NSW),
27.04.2008 MATCHPLAY KICKOFF (VIC),
03.05.2008 Queensland Championships (QLD),
03.05.2008 Sydney West (NSW),
12.05.2008 Xiao-ting Box (VIC)
Upcoming tournaments:
17.05.2008 Ulladulla Championships (NSW),
17.05.2008 East Coast (TAS),
18.05.2008 Melville (WA),
25.05.2008 Dandenong (VIC),
25.05.2008 May Tournament (SA),
27.05.2008 May Do Well (QLD),
31.05.2008 Woy Woy (NSW),
01.06.2008 WA State Championships (WA)