April 2, 2025
Date: Tuesday, 1st - Sunday, 6th April 2025
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
| S/No | Category | Rating Catchment | Age Categorization | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masters | 1400 and above | Not Applicable | NSF Rated |
| 2 | Opens | 0 - 1099 | 25 years and below | - |
| 3 | Female | Not Applicable | 25 years and below | - |
| 4 | NDSF Mega Special | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | NSF Rated |
Game Rules: All current WESPA & NSF Rules will apply during the festival unless otherwise stated.
Time Allotment:
- Singles/Doubles: 25 minutes per player per game/round.
- NDSF Mega Special: 20 minutes per player per game/round.
Dictionary: Collins Scrabble Words Dictionary, 2024.
| Day | Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 0 (Monday, 31st March) | All day | Arrivals | Arrival of participants (NSF officials, state players, and stakeholders) |
| Day 1 (Tuesday, 1st April) | 10.00 – 17.00 | Accreditations | Screening and accreditation of state athletes |
| Day 2 (Wednesday, 2nd April) | 10.00 – 12.00 | Meeting | Technical meeting with state officials |
| Day 3 (Thursday, 3rd April) | 08.00 – 09.00 | Games | Round 1 (Singles Event) |
| Day 4 (Friday, 4th April) | 08.00 – 09.00 | Games | Round 10 (Singles Event) |
| Day 5 (Saturday, 5th April) | 08.00 – 09.00 | Games | Round 4 (Doubles Event) |
| Day 6 (Sunday, 6th April) | 08.00 – 08.50 | Games | Round 1 (NDSF Mega Special) |
| Day 7 (Monday, 7th April) | 09.00 – 11.00 | Training | NSF Tournament Directors’ Training - Session 1 |
| Day 8 (Tuesday, 8th April) | 09.00 – 11.00 | Training | Session 4 (NSF Tournament Directors) |
| Day 9 (Wednesday, 9th April) | All day | Departures | Departure of NSF officials and resource persons |
Stay tuned for updates on the event and results as the festival progresses!
