Third Annual

Bay Area Crossword Puzzle Tournament

Featuring four original, never-published puzzles by Alan Olschwang, Vic Fleming, five-time ACPT champion Tyler Hinman, and another nationally-known constructor

2009 Tournament Results

to benefit the nonprofit California Dictionary Project, whose mission is to put a paperback dictionary into the hands of every California third grader.

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:30am to 3:30pm at the Alameda High School Cafeteria, 2250 Central Avenue (between Walnut and Oak) (map), Alameda, California 94501

Couldn't make it to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in Brooklyn this year? Can't get enough crossword competition? Then come join other Bay Area crossword puzzle aficionados and enjoy a day of friendly competition to benefit a very worthy cause, the California Dictionary Project.

The Puzzles

This year, for the first time ever, some of the best nationally-known crossword puzzle constructors have graciously agreed to donate original, never-before-published puzzles created specifically for our Tournament. Rankings will be based on the total score (ACPT rules) on all four puzzles.

The Prizes

First prize: $100 cash
Second prize: $50 cash
Third prize: $25 cash
Assorted book prizes (details TBA) will be awarded to the top solvers under age 18 and over age 65.
All prize winners, as well as the top solver under age 18 and the top solver over age 65, will receive a Certificate of Achievement, printed in full color on high-quality paper, suitable for framing.

The Schedule

10:30 - 11:00 Sign-in	11:00 - 11:15 Puzzle 1	11:30 - 11:45 Puzzle 2	11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 Puzzle 3	1:45 - 2:45 Puzzle 4	3:00 - 3:30 Winners announced, prizes awarded

Driving Directions, Parking Hints, and Public Transit Information

Registration

$20 if postmarked by June 30, $25 if postmarked July 1 or later, or $30 at the door. Registration form is here. Since the California Dictionary Project is a 501(c)(3) registered charity, the registration fee should be 100% tax deductible. Check with your tax advisor to be sure.