Sign Up for Galesburg's 2026 Midwest SHOWDOWN

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Please fill out the form below. If you have questions, contact Peter Schwartzman at 309-877-1988 or drearth1@gmail.com

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There will be tournaments for EVERYONE each day.

Venue is: Knox College, Lincoln Room (email for map)...

Day 1 (Saturday), all will be attempting to qualify for the SHOWDOWN (which is Monday). Top 8 per division will qualify. There will also be a night bird on Saturday, which is not part of the SHOWDOWN tournament. The night bird is being held at the Best Western in Galesburg.

Day 2 (Sunday), those that qualify will compete against each other to qualify again. Top 4 per division will qualify for Monday's SHOWDOWN. Those that didn't qualify will compete against each other in a regular OPEN tournament.

Day 3 (Monday), the SHOWDOWN will see the top 4 (per division) from Sunday compete for the crown (and trophies). Those that have been relegated previously will compete against each other in OPEN tournament.

All three main daily tournaments will be 7 games (with the night bird having 4 games). There will be prize money for each tournament (Saturday, Sunday & Monday).

Which tournaments will you be playing in: *

Silver Streak (Saturday, September 5, 2026), $40

The Zephyr (Sunday, September 6, 2026), $40

The SHOWDOWN (Monday, September 7, 2026), $40

Silver Streak Night Bird (Saturday, September 5, 2026), $20

All three MAIN tournaments (Silver Streak, The Zephyr & The SHOWDOWN), $110

All four tournaments, $130

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Which Dictionary Division are you wishing to play in: *

WOW24

CSW (Collins)

Please describe any accommodations you might need, e.g. assigned table, etc.

Please list any dietary restrictions (gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, etc.).

Calculate the total costs of the tournaments you will be playing in (above).

"How are you sending your entry fee?

(1) You can pay by check: Mail to: Peter Schwartzman, 772 Florence Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401

(2) You can electronically pay through VENMO::

send money to: Peter-D-Schwartzman

(3) You can electronically pay through Paypal (to: drearth1@gmail.com)
Note: You must use "Friends and Family" NOT "Goods and Services" (Wrong payment will be returned.)

Payment must be received by September 3, 2026 in order to be guaranteed a spot!

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