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Iskandar Malaysia will be hosting a world class event this coming November and December. Watch out the World Scrabble Festival. This event will be the attraction to booster tourism and sports in Johor Malaysia.

Date :     Nov 25 – Dec 10, 2009
Venue :     The Zon Regency Hotel in Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru Duty Free Complex No. 88 Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Stulang Laut, Johor Bahru Johor
Organiser :     Causeway Events Sdn. Bhd.
Contact :     Mr. Othman Zakaria
Phone            :     012-7203313
Email :     ozek@hotmail.com
Website :     http://www.wscgames.com/2009/
Category :     Competition

The Iskandar World Scrabble Festival consist of 3 World Class Scrabble Marathon

1. The 2009 World SCRABBLE® Championships will be held on November 26-29, 2009.
2. World Scrabble Team Event 2009 ( CAUSEWAY SCRABBLE CHALLENGE ) will be held on December 2-6,  2009.
3. World Youth Scrabble Championship will be held on December 8-10, 2009.

The Iskandar World Scrabble Festival consist of 3 World Class Scrabble Marathon will be held from 25th November to 10th December 2009. Hosted by The State Government of Johor and Sponsored by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) & Mattel Inc. (Maker Of Scrabble). This event is supported by Johor Tourism Action Council and Johor Bahru City Council and Sanction by WESPA (World English Scrabble Player Assoc.)

The 2009 World Scrabble Marathon that will be held in The Zon Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru will be one of the longest tournament many have ever played over the period of 12 days. With the Causeway Scrabble Challenge as its major competition, the historic rivals Malaysia and Singapore have now been merged into one team (The Causeway Team) making room for a team from Canada.

The teams are thus Australia, New Zealand, Causeway, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Nigeria plus 2 invited teams of International players picked byMalaysian Scrabble Association as representing outstanding players in the world scene.

Public and tourist are encourage to come to the Ballroom at level 6 of The ZON Regency Hotel to this very interesting and educational tournament, admission is free and there will be a lot of activities awaits you.

Iskandar World Scrabble Festival – Time Line

25 Nov.
Registration of World Scrabble Championship players Gala Dinner hosted by YAB Menteri Besar Johor

26 Nov.
World Scrabble Championship 2009 begins

29 Nov.
Final Rounds and Prize Giving by Menteri Besar Johor to the Winners.

02 Dec.

World Scrabble Team Event (Causeway Scrabble) begins Gala Dinner hosted by the Johor State Secretary
06 Dec.
Final Rounds and Prize Giving by Mayor Of Johor Bahru City Council

07 Dec.
Registration for World Youth Scrabble Championship (Under-17) 08 Dec.  World Youth Scrabble Championship begins

10 Dec. Final Rounds of WYSC Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony by the Johor State Secretary.

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