CoCo Blog
Check back every Monday for a new post featuring event coverage, tips on how to improve your Scrabble play, and the latest news from the CoCo’s club and tournament directors.
Recapping a snowy weekend in Providence, RI
This Sunday, we had a 1-day CoCo tournament on the docket in Providence, RI, courtesy of director Matthew O'Connor and organizer Niel Gan. Unfortunately, the other thing on the docket for Providence this Sunday was the blizzard of the century.
Recapping the 14th annual Crescent City Cup
We were thrilled to have 42 Collins players descend upon New Orleans this weekend for the Crescent City Cup.
Previewing Crescent City Cup - and the rest of 2026
We are all super excited for New Orleans. The action gets underway this weekend, and we're looking forward to it. And you know what else we're excited for? The rest of 2026!
Word Cup 2026 is now open for registration
On behalf of our whole team, I'm excited to announce that Word Cup 2026 is open for registration. This championship event will be held the week of July 31 - Aug. 5, 2026 at the 4-star Williamsburg Lodge.
Laying out New Year's resolutions for 2026
Here are a few of our organizational New Year's resolutions for 2026. Our plan is to put these in writing now, embark on them in January, and keep plugging away at them into the spring months, then summer, and thereafter.
Recapping the year 2025, by the numbers
As 2025 comes to a close, it's time to zoom out and reflect on it all. Here's a recap of this past year by the numbers.
Recapping the 16th annual California Open
This weekend, we were thrilled to have a record 36 CSW players join us for the 16th annual California Open.
Introducing your new Board of Directors
In November, we announced that the CoCo would hold its sixth annual elections. Today, we’re introducing your newly elected leadership team.
Taking a moment to give thanks
We've got a whole lot of people and a whole lot of things to be thankful for, and this is the perfect time of year to speak up and say so.
Presenting your 2025 leadership candidates
Here are the leaders who have stepped up to guide the CoCo in the new year. Read their full platforms and vote for your vision of Scrabble’s future.
Announcing the 2026 North American Collins Championship (NACC)
I am thrilled to announce that on November 6-9, 2026, the CoCo will host the second North American Collins Championship (NACC) in Minneapolis, MN.
Seeking candidates for the sixth annual CoCo elections
Today, we are soliciting candidates for one Executive Director and up to two members for the Board of Directors. Come January, the new Board will lead the CoCo into the new year and potentially in exciting new directions.
On the role of CoCo leadership
Why does CoCo leadership matter, anyway? What do our board of directors and our executive director actually do? What role do we play in shaping the future of the CoCo and the future of Scrabble?
Recapping a pair of weekend 1-day tournaments in Seattle
This weekend, at our home in northeast Seattle, Jennifer and I hosted a pair of 1-day tournaments. The result was two enjoyable events, two exciting races, and ultimately two different champions.