Keep the entries rolling in

It is still not to late to sign up for the CNY tournament. The entry fee is RM60 per adult or RM30 per student. It is very quick and easy to sign up: just email me at rhyen518@yahoo.co.uk or SMS (no calls!!!) at 012-688 1236. More details HERE.

Here's an update on entrants as of 03/02/2005 (Participants marked with an * have registered early and earned an RM10 discount of their entry fee):

Adults:
Ganesh Asirvatham*
Pui Cheng Wui*
Aaron Chong*
Yeo Kien Hung*
Tengku Asri*
Alex Tan*
Jocelyn Lor*
Chim Wai Main*
Seshi Ramanathan*
Yeap Gim Sai*
Wong Kar Mun*
Zamri Majid*(paid)
Lawrence Low*(awaiting confirmation)
Malathi d/o G. Kunjithapatha*

Students:
Gan Yi En*
Leonard Leong*
Ng Peng Sang*
Ooi Er Hern*
Sithambara Kuhan*
Rainier Ng*
William Kang Wei Liang*
Foo Fang Hai*
Azreena Nasaruddin

No foot in the doors for discounts

As of 30th January 2005, I will no longer offer the RM10 discount to participants who register for the CNY tournament after today. Please take note that participants who register from now onwards until the commencement of the tournament must pay RM60 per adult or RM30 per student. It is very quick and easy to sign up: just email me at rhyen518@yahoo.co.uk or SMS (no calls!!!) at 012-688 1236. More details HERE.

Here's an update on entrants who have qualified for the RM10 discount (as of 30/01/2005):

Adults:
Ganesh Asirvatham
Pui Cheng Wui
Aaron Chong
Yeo Kien Hung
Tengku Asri
Alex Tan
Jocelyn Lor
Chim Wai Main
Seshi Ramanathan
Yeap Gim Sai
Wong Kar Mun
Zamri Majid (*paid)
Lawrence Low (awaiting confirmation)
Malathi d/o G. Kunjithapatha

Students:
Gan Yi En
Leonard Leong
Ng Peng Sang
Ooi Er Hern
Sithambara Kuhan
Rainier Ng
William Kang Wei Liang
Foo Fang Hai

Last Two Day for the Early Bird Discount

Remember to sign up before 30th January to qualify for the RM10 discount. I will not entertain any protest. It is very quick and easy to sign up: just email me at rhyen518@yahoo.co.uk or SMS (no calls!!!) at 012-688 1236. More details
HERE.

Here's an update on entrants who have qualified for the RM10 discount (as of 29/01/2005):

Adults:
Ganesh Asirvatham
Pui Cheng Wui
Aaron Chong
Yeo Kien Hung
Tengku Asri
Alex Tan
Jocelyn Lor
Chim Wai Main
Seshi Ramanathan
Yeap Gim Sai
Wong Kar Mun
Zamri Majid (*paid)
Lawrence Low (awaiting confirmation)

Students:
Ng Peng Sang
Sithambara Kuhan
Rainier Ng
William Kang Wei Liang
Foo Fang Hai

CNY entrants update

Remember to sign up before 30th January to qualify for the RM10 discount. I will not entertain any protest. It is very quick and easy to sign up: just email me at rhyen518@yahoo.co.uk or SMS (no calls!!!) at 012-688 1236. More details HERE.

Here's an update on entrants who have qualified for the RM10 discount (as of 25/01/2005):

Adults:
Ganesh Asirvatham
Pui Cheng Wui
Aaron Chong
Yeo Kien Hung
Alex Tan
Jocelyn Lor
Chim Wai Main
Yeap Gim Sai
Wong Kar Mun
Lawrence Low (awaiting confirmation)

Students:
Ng Peng Sang
Sithambara Kuhan
Rainier Ng
Foo Fang Hai

CNY entrant update

Remember to sign up before 30th January to qualify for the RM10 discount. I will not entertain any protest. It is very quick and easy to sign up: just email me at rhyen518@yahoo.co.uk or SMS (no calls!!!) at 012-688 1236. More details HERE.

Here's an update on entrants who have qualified for the RM10 discount (as of 22/01/2005):
Adults:
Ganesh Asirvatham
Pui Cheng Wui
Aaron Chong
Yeo Kien Hung
Alex Tan
Jocelyn Lor
Chim Wai Main
Yeap Gim Sai
Wong Kar Mun
Lawrence Low (awaiting confirmation)

Students:
Ng Peng Sang
Rainier Ng

WSC Qualifiers

Here's a quick summary of the players in the running to represent Malaysia for the 2005 World Scrabble Championship. The qualifiers will take the National Champion and the highest rated player at the end of August. Players who intend to qualify by ratings must play at least 60 games (excluding the Nationals) and the Nationals.

Rank	Name	Ratings	# Games played	# Games needed to qualify
1	Ganesh Asirvatham	1929	62	Nationals
-	Cheah Siu Hean	1805	47	13+Nationals
-	Pui Cheng Wui	1729	33	27+Nationals
-	Michael Tang	1697	29	31+Nationals
-	Aaron Chong	1684	29	31+Nationals
-	Kong Chock Heng	1674	18	42+Nationals
2	John Lam	1635	62	Nationals
3	Yeo Kien Hung	1606	62	Nationals
-	Tengku Asri	1592	47	13+Nationals
4	Tan Jin Chor	1579	62	Nationals
-	Alex Tan	1579	29	31+Nationals
5	Jocelyn Lor	1544	62	Nationals
-	Chuah Sim Swee	1512	33	27+Nationals
-	Krishna Kumar	1498	-	60+Nationals
-	Ong Suanne	1471	35	25+Nationals

CNY entrants update

Remember to sign more before 30th January to qualify for the RM10 discount. I will not entertain any protest.

To sign up: email me at rhyen518@yahoo.co.uk or SMS (no calls!!!) at 012-688 1236

Here's an update on entrants who have qualified for the RM10 discount (as of 19/01/2005):

Adults:
Pui Cheng Wui
Aaron Chong
Yeo Kien Hung
Alex Tan
Chim Wai Main
Yeap Gim Sai
Wong Kar Mun
Lawrence Low (awaiting confirmation)

Students:
Ng Peng Sang
Rainier Ng

Henry

What do you want to read in the column?

Here's an open invitation out to everyone.

What topic would you like to see covered in the Scrabble column every fortnightly Friday.

The best would be for you to email me at using the link given in the right hand column. (the email address is rhyen518@yahoo.co.uk)

Waiting to hear from you.

Henry

CNY tournament updates

I realised a silly error today after I calculated that 16 players can play a 15 game round robin. Therefore, I have amended the format to reflect it. I hope this doesn't influence your decision to sign up.

Here's an update on entrants (as of 16/01/2005):

Adult:
Pui Cheng Wui
Aaron Chong
Yeo Kien Hung
Chim Wai Main
Yeap Gim Sai
Wong Kar Mun
Lawrence Low (awaiting confirmation)


Student:
Rainier Ng

Keep a watch here for a growing(hopefully) list of entrants

Henry

Chinese New Year Tournament

Champion of the New Year

Money Back tournament (Entry Fee - Cost = Prize Pool)

Date: 5th to 6th February 2004 (Saturday & Sunday)

Venue: De La Salle Institute

Time: Starts at 9am on both days (Registration opens at 8.30 am)

Rounds: 15 rounds (8 rounds on Saturday, 7 rounds on Sunday)

Format: If 16 players or less, 1 full round robin and KOTH for the rest. If 17 players or more, KOTH 12 no-repeat + 3 repeat.

Dictionary: SOWPODS

Challenge: WSC 5-point challenge

Entry Fee:

• RM60 for adults
• RM30 for students
• RM10 discount for those who register with Yeo Kien Hung before 30th January 2004.
• Walk-ins are welcomed on a first come first serve basis

Remarks: Please bring your own equipment (boards, racks, tiles & clock)

Interested participants please email your entry to Yeo Kien Hung at rhyen518@yahoo.co.uk or sms your name and age to 012-688 1236