Qualifying criteria
The ABSP committee is reponsible for determining the qualifying criteria for the following:
- England Qualifiers for WESPAC
- the invitees to the ABSP Masters
Additionally, the ABSP looks after the WESPAC selection for Wales and Northern Ireland.
The players representing Scotland at WESPAC are chosen by the
Scottish Scrabble Association.
England Qualifying Criteria for WESPAC 2027
The exact qualifying criteria are expected to be confirmed during the
early part of 2026.
In previous years, the criteria have been based on peak ratings during
a defined period and some wildcards from majors in the year preceding
the WESPAC event.
Qualifying Criteria for the ABSP Masters
The exact qualifying criteria for the next event will be confirmed in 2026.
In previous years, the criteria have been based on peak ratings during
a defined period and some wildcards from majors in the year preceding
the WESPAC event.
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