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 the June Portland Pub Scrabble event
Thanks to everyone for making this latest Portland Pub Scrabble event an enjoyable one. It was great to see the whole gang - locals and faraway visitors alike.
Recapping 1-days in Denver, CO and Falls Church, VA
On Saturday, six local Scrabblers got together at Lakewood United Methodist Church in Denver; on Sunday, eight gathered at Victory Comics, a comic and gaming store in Falls Church, VA.
Word Cup 2025 is right around the corner
Word Cup 2025 is now less than two months away. To be precise, seven weeks from right now, we'll be midway through the tournament. We're getting mighty close to go time. I can almost taste the St. Louis-style BBQ.
Recapping the 4th annual Austin Tile X-Words (ATX)
There was a little bit of a different vibe this year at the fourth annual Austin Tile X-Words (ATX), but an outstanding time was had all around, just the same.
Giving a shoutout to the CoCo's newest class of directors
We've been thrilled to add 6 great new people in the last 6 months, all of whom have hit the ground running and held tournaments in their respective cities. Thanks to these individuals, the CoCo right now is stronger than ever.
Recapping the Seattle Memorial Day Scrabble Tournament
This past weekend, we reprised our annual Memorial Day tournament with 2.5 days of Scrabble in Seattle. Twelve players convened in our home for a sunny weekend filled with merriment both on and off the board.
Previewing our Memorial Day weekend event in Seattle
We're looking forward to hosting an event at our home in Seattle over the holiday weekend. We're expecting 12 players, each of whom will duke it out over Saturday, Sunday, and half of Monday.
Recapping the first-ever Bellingham Fire Station Tournament
We had a great time playing Scrabble in the fire station and saw some of the trucks in action! With great company, a fun lunch outing, and post-tournament games, we surely had a day to remember!
Recapping the inaugural CoCo event in Rome, GA
This weekend brought the inaugural Romega Classic, a 2-day event in Rome, GA, and it's safe to say we witnessed a weekend of firsts all around.
Reflecting on the CoCo's growth at the 200 player mark
Last month, the CoCo as an organization arrived at a pretty significant milestone - we saw our 200th unique player participate in a live, in-person Scrabble tournament.
Recapping the 3rd annual Champions Cup
This weekend brought the return of Champions Cup, one of the toughest and most exclusive events on the Scrabble tournament calendar in North America, back for the third consecutive year. It was Ben Schoenbrun who took down the title this year, going a dominant 13-4.
Recapping a weekend of Portland Pub Scrabble - and running!
On this fine spring weekend, Portland was the site of back-to-back tourneys, for a double dose of Scrabble action! To add to the fun, there were optional running events in town both mornings.
Recapping the second Providence, RI 1-day CoCo tournament
This weekend, Providence played host to a six-game tournament at a bustling local brewery. Six Scrabblers joined us for a day of tasty eats and tastier plays.
Easing the transition into CSW Scrabble tournaments
It's always a little challenging trying to get Scrabble tournaments going in a new local community where the scene isn't already bustling. It takes real grassroots work.
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