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.
Previewing the 6th annual Hood River Open
In anticipation of this weekend's tournament, I thought it might be fun to take a look back at the five HOROs past. What follows is a deep dive into the event's history.
Some thoughts about growth
As a matter of organization-wide philosophy, we're always looking to move into new regions of North America, start running new tournaments, and appeal to new players.
A day in the life of the CoCo Executive Director
I was talking with a Scrabble friend recently about what it takes to keep the CoCo going, and he commented that it's not obvious what goes into running a nonprofit or what I actually do as Executive Director.
Recapping the first Portland Pub Scrabble event of 2024
The idea is simple and beautiful - one city, one year, 10 Scrabble tournaments at 10 different breweries and pubs all over town. The first one went down at noon Saturday at Wayfinder Brewing.
Recapping the 12th annual Crescent City Cup
Thank you to the 132 players from 36 states and three Canadian provinces for joining us in New Orleans, Louisiana for a beautiful long weekend of Scrabble!
Looking ahead to the 2024 CoCo tournament calendar
We're looking forward to quite the year of tournaments in 2024, and we're excited for you to be a part of it.
Setting New Year's resolutions for 2024
Let's talk about some of the CoCo's organizational goals. We've got a lot of things we're trying to accomplish, both in 2024 and in the long term.
Recapping the year 2023, by the numbers
Let's take an in-depth look at CoCo tournaments by the numbers in 2023.
Introducing your new Board of Directors
In November, we announced that the CoCo would hold its fourth annual elections. Today, we’re introducing your newly elected leadership team.
Recapping the 2023 California Open
Thanks to organizer Deborah Komatsu and director Dave Postal, the CO got a reboot in 2023, moving from the Bay Area to Southern California for the first time. In the end, it was Yukiko Loritz who conquered David Whitley to win the tournament.
Announcing the 2024 Word Cup Collins division, presented by WGPO and the CoCo
Just like we were in 2022, the CoCo team will be back in the saddle for 2024, running the Collins division of Word Cup alongside the team from WGPO. We're excited to be co-directing yet another elite championship event.
Presenting your 2023 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.
Giving thanks for the North American Collins Championship (NACC)
An event of this magnitude, as you can probably imagine, is not something the three of us could have done alone. It took a village of awesome people, all making big contributions, for the NACC to be possible.
Seeking candidates for the fourth 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.
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