GOV. DOUYE DIRI
NATIONAL
SCRABBLE
CLASSICSEASON 5
Presented by Bayelsa Scrabble Association in collaboration with the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF)
H.E. Sen. Douye Diri
Governor, Bayelsa State
Date
Sat 1st & Sun 2nd August, 2026
Venue
DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Yenagoa
Registration Closes
27th July, 2026 (midnight)
Countdown to Tournament Day
CATEGORIES & FEES
Select your category and complete payment via Zenith Bank — 1214067584 (Bayelsa Scrabble Association)
Masters
Rating: 1400+
Intermediate
Rating: 1100–1399
Veterans
Rating: N/A
Opens
Rating: 1099 & below
Students
Rating: N/A
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
National Championship
An elite national competition open to all NSF licensed players and new players across Nigeria.
Government Backed
Proudly presented under the patronage of H.E. Governor Douye Diri, Bayelsa State.
NSF Rated
Official NSF rated tournament — results count towards your national rating.
Prize for Best Female
Special prizes for the best female finisher across all four open categories.
Physical Venue
DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall — Government House, Yenagoa.
Students Free
Bayelsa State secondary school students participate absolutely free of charge.