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 first annual Austin Tile X-Words (ATX)
Collins Scrabble rolled into Austin, Texas this last weekend! Becky Dyer and I were delighted to host 20 players on the newest stop on the CoCo tournament schedule for 14 rounds of tile slinging.
Previewing the inaugural Austin Tile X-Words (ATX) tournament
Come Saturday, a horde of Scrabblers will descend upon Austin, Texas, for a 2-day event. I've had this one circled on my calendar for a long time, and I somehow doubt that I'm alone.
Announcing a second Collins division at Word Cup
As of today, we are officially committed to offering two Collins divisions at Word Cup. Any player who wants to enter the top division is welcome to do so - but for some, there will be an option to enter Division 2 instead.
Recapping this weekend's tournament in San Diego
This weekend was the first-ever CoCo event in California - 10 players descended upon San Diego for a weekend of Scrabble and fun.
Previewing the 2022 San Diego Open
I am really excited to welcome Scrabblers and friends to San Diego - the land of idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches, and some of the best restaurants and breweries in the world.
On building a big, international field for this summer’s Word Cup
We're optimistic that this summer's Word Cup will be the best Collins tournament that North America has ever seen - and we want it to be the most international one ever, too.
Recapping the fourth annual Hood River Open
What a weekend! Every Hood River tournament has been a blast - but for this one, the fourth annual, it really seemed like the stars aligned above Panorama Lodge.
Previewing the fourth Hood River Open (we’re back!)
The last time we set foot in Hood River, Oregon was in February 2020. Only a few weeks after that, the world shut down. That's why, two full years later, it feels especially sweet to be returning to Panorama Lodge.
Announcing 7 new in-person Scrabble tournaments for 2022
Today, we're excited to announce a new slate of tournaments for 2022. Here's a rundown of seven events that are, as of right now, officially open for registration.
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.
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