Evans Clinchy 9/11/23 Evans Clinchy 9/11/23

Recapping this weekend's 1-day tournament in Columbia, MD

This event came together thanks to the efforts of Sammy Okosagah, who graciously offered to host a tournament at his home, and Rob Robinsky, who volunteered to direct. And it was a smashing success.

Evans Clinchy 9/4/23 Evans Clinchy 9/4/23

Looking ahead at the CoCo's upcoming tournament slate

It's been an action-packed summer around the Scrabble world, with major tournaments happening all over. But with the fall equinox upon us soon, it's time to turn the page and look forward. There's a whole lot more Scrabble still to come.

Evans Clinchy 8/28/23 Evans Clinchy 8/28/23

Everything you need to know about the North American Collins Championship (NACC)

Our championship event is now rapidly approaching, and with that, we figured it was time for an update. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming NACC.

Jennifer Clinchy 8/22/23 Jennifer Clinchy 8/22/23

Get ready to eclipse the competition in Austin next April

Come on down to Austin next April! You'll get to enjoy 14 games of Scrabble with a great field, then wrap up the long weekend by witnessing an unforgettable eclipse.

Evans Clinchy 8/14/23 Evans Clinchy 8/14/23

Recapping this weekend's 1-days in Portland, OR and Austin, TX

New director Dave Wiegand ran his first CoCo event in Portland, while Jesse Day returned to run his "Texas CSW 1-Day" event for the third time.

Chris Tallman 8/8/23 Chris Tallman 8/8/23

Recapping the CoCo's first-ever Vancouver, B.C. tournament

I was very excited to finally organize and direct the CoCo's first-ever tournament outside of the U.S. this Sunday, at my home in Vancouver.

Jennifer Clinchy 7/31/23 Jennifer Clinchy 7/31/23

Growing the Scrabble community, one bookmark at a time

To really cast a wide net to reach new players, we've been scattering CoCo bookmarks all around our local neighborhoods, and now around the nation.

Evans Clinchy 7/24/23 Evans Clinchy 7/24/23

On welcoming newcomers

It sounds basic, but it's crucial: How do you bring an entirely new Scrabble player in, show them the ropes at their first tournament, and persuade them to stick around?

Evans Clinchy 7/18/23 Evans Clinchy 7/18/23

Recapping the Seattle Summer Scrabble Tournament

This weekend, we hosted our second annual Seattle Summer Scrabble Tournament. We welcomed a small but spirited group, including seven players, spouses, children, friends, and a couple of surprise visitors.

Evans Clinchy 7/10/23 Evans Clinchy 7/10/23

Previewing the 2023 Seattle Summer Scrabble Tournament

Every time we fill our house with Scrabblers, a weekend of fun ensues, and we expect that this coming weekend will be no different.

Evans Clinchy 7/3/23 Evans Clinchy 7/3/23

On justice

Like our society at large, our little Scrabble community has its fair share of deep structural issues that need fixing. Here's the good news: The CoCo exists to fix them.

Evans Clinchy 6/26/23 Evans Clinchy 6/26/23

Why direct for the CoCo?

If you're thinking of directing some Scrabble tournaments in your neck of the woods, maybe take a moment and consider whether joining the CoCo team is the right move for you.

Evans Clinchy 6/19/23 Evans Clinchy 6/19/23

Previewing the CoCo tournament slate for late 2023

As we plow forward into the second half of 2023, there's a lot for CSW Scrabble players in North America to be excited about - plenty of places to go, people to see, and top-notch Scrabble events in which to compete.