Do I have to join the WGPO in order to play in a WGPO tournament?

Membership is not required to play in a WGPO tournament, though we do encourage new players to join the organization.  Players who wish to have a published WGPO rating are required to join.

Membership in the WGPO is FREE.  Players can easily join by going to the website and clicking on “membership” on the main page.

What rules are used at WGPO tournaments?

The WGPO uses the current rule book used by NSA & NASPA tournament players.  A committee will be reviewing the rules in 2011 and will be making recommendations to streamline and simplify some of the existing rules.

What dictionary is used at WGPO tournaments?

It is up to the individual director to decide which dictionary will be used at their tournament.  This information should be supplied in the flier advertising their event.  Most tournaments us the OWL2 wordlist, but some may use Collins or the OSPD dictionaries instead.

What rating system does the WGPO use?

A detailed explanation of the rating system can be found on the main page of the website.  The WGPO is in the process of creating an improved rating system.

If I’ve never played in a WGPO tournament before, what rating will be used to seed me in a division?

If you’ve played in a NASPA tournament, your NASPA rating will be used to seed you.  This rating will also be used to calculate your new WGPO rating.

Will my WGPO rating have any effect on my NASPA rating?

No.  Your WGPO rating is separate from your NASPA rating.

Where can I go to find out about upcoming WGPO tournaments?

All upcoming WGPO tournaments can be found at the WGPO website:

http://wordgameplayers.org/tournaments/upcoming-tournaments/

Are upcoming WGPO tournaments listed on cross-tables?

No.  cross-tables does not list any WGPO tournaments.  You must go to the WGPO website for upcoming tournaments.

Will I be able to see stats and entrants lists at the WGPO website as well?

Eventually we will have our own automated ratings/players pages at the WGPO website.  While that is under construction, you can find your rating by looking at “past tournaments,” and you can view tournament fliers as well as the entrants lists for directors who have posted them under “upcoming tournaments.”

How long will it take for me to get my new WGPO rating after the tournament is finished?

Once our automated ratings system is running you will be able to find your new rating very quickly.  While the website is under construction, tournaments are rated by hand, so this takes a little bit longer, and we ask players and directors to be patient.  All tournaments are usually rated a week or so after their completion.

Who can I contact to get more involved with the WGPO?

There are lots of volunteer opportunities for members who wish to get more involved with building the WGPO.  Please contact any member of the Executive Committee, BPR,  or any committee chair in order to find out where help is needed.