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.
Everything you always wanted to know about the Word Cup (but were afraid to ask)
Here's an FAQ that covers a little bit of everything. This should help give you all a clearer picture of what to expect from this summer's championship event.
Announcing the 2022 Word Cup Collins division, presented by WGPO and the CoCo
Together, WGPO and the CoCo will be hosting a championship event this summer. The Word Cup will take place between July 9 and July 13 in Chicagoland, and it will feature a CoCo-sanctioned, WESPA-rated Collins division with big prize money - at least $10,000 for first place.
Previewing the CoCo's 2022 live tournament slate
If you're looking at your calendar, trying to figure out when and where you want to play Scrabble next, I would very much encourage you to check out the upcoming events we have planned.
Recapping the autumn 2021 quarter of CoCo virtual club play
The fourth quarter of 2021 was just like the previous two: Austin Shin, for whom the scoring (and winning) never seems to stop, finished first, and Sammy Okosagah finished next behind him.
Introducing your 2022 Board of Directors
Last month, we announced that the CoCo would hold its second annual elections. Today, we’re introducing your newly elected Board of Directors and Executive Director.
Reflecting on our first two years
With a little bit of creativity and agility and a lot of hard work, the CoCo as an organization was able to accomplish a lot in 2020 and '21. To name a few highlights…
Presenting your 2022 leadership candidates
Six players have registered as candidates to lead the CoCo in the new year. Read their full platforms and vote for your vision of Scrabble’s future.
Recapping our 2-day tournament in Seattle
The event was a blast. Everyone got to enjoy the company of great friends, endless food and drink, and lots of lively after-hours games of Anagrams and Anomia and So Clover. Oh - and I suppose at some point, some Scrabble was played.
Seeking candidates for the second annual CoCo elections
Today, we are soliciting candidates for one Executive Director and up to seven members for the Board of Directors. In 2022, the new Board will have the chance to take the CoCo in exciting new directions.
Working to grow the CoCo's live tournament calendar
I still want to build our little network of tournaments into something bigger and better. I hope more players, in more locations, all over North America are able to enjoy the tournament experience we have to offer.
An update from your Executive Director
Hello from your friendly neighborhood Executive Director! As the elected head of the CoCo, it's my job to advance strategic initiatives, make sure our bills get paid, and develop resources for players and directors.
Recapping a weekend of Scrabble in Charlottesville, Virginia
What do you get when you combine 18 rowdy Scrabblers, a quaint Southern college town, and a charming little neighborhood Cajun restaurant? A heck of a weekend, that's what.
Previewing our weekend tournament in Charlottesville, Virginia
This weekend, Jennifer and I will head to Charlottesville, Virginia, to host a 2-day Scrabble tournament. It will be the third live CoCo tournament to take place in the post-COVID vaccination era, and the fourth event overall. I'm super excited for it - on a couple of different levels.
Recapping the Halloween Spooky Scrabble Spectacle virtual tournament
Twelve players representing eight countries from all over the globe competed in this free 8-game event - competitors from Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Kuwait, and Nigeria were all present, in addition to the United States and Canada.
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