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 Saturday's Seattle 1-day tournament
Ten players, from as far away as Maryland and as close by as West Seattle, converged upon our home to duke it out over our dining room table for six games.
Announcing the Texas CSW State Championship and the California Open
We're excited to announce that we're hosting the Texas CSW State Championship, coming up on Oct. 28 and 29, and the California Open, slated for the weekend of Dec. 8-10.
Recapping the fourth "Texas CSW One-Day" event
It was the most Biblical Texas CSW One-Day yet. Due to an episode of pestilence, we took refuge at our neighborhood brewery, Lazarus Brewing, which nourished our nine followers with coffee, tacos, and beer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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