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.

On democracy
Evans Clinchy Evans Clinchy

On democracy

The CoCo, like the United States, is a representative democracy. We elect board members every year, and those board members make decisions that guide the organization forward. And the CoCo, like the United States, is in the swing of election season as we speak.

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Seeking candidates for the third annual CoCo elections
Jennifer Clinchy Jennifer Clinchy

Seeking candidates for the third annual CoCo elections

Today, we are soliciting candidates for one Executive Director and up to three 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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What directors say about directing for the CoCo
Jennifer Clinchy Jennifer Clinchy

What directors say about directing for the CoCo

One of the most inspiring parts of my job is hearing directors express in their own words why they choose to direct for the CoCo. Many of their reasons for doing so moved me, and I’m excited to share them with you.

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A thank you to the people who keep the CoCo going
Jennifer Clinchy Jennifer Clinchy

A thank you to the people who keep the CoCo going

We're halfway through the CoCo's third year, and as I reflect on how far we've come, there are a whole lot of people who have made our tournaments, online club, and much more possible. This post recognizes all those people.

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Introducing your 2022 Board of Directors
Jennifer Clinchy Jennifer Clinchy

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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Reflecting on our first two years
Evans Clinchy Evans Clinchy

Reflecting on our first two years

With a little bit of creativity and agility and a lot of hard work, the CoCo as an organization was able to accomplish a lot in 2020 and '21. To name a few highlights…

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An update from your Executive Director
Jennifer Clinchy Jennifer Clinchy

An update from your Executive Director

Hello from your friendly neighborhood Executive Director! As the elected head of the CoCo, it's my job to advance strategic initiatives, make sure our bills get paid, and develop resources for players and directors.

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Introducing CoCo Newcomer Discounts
Jennifer Clinchy and Becky Dyer Jennifer Clinchy and Becky Dyer

Introducing CoCo Newcomer Discounts

As we look to further expand the CoCo community, we're ready to take action by committing funds to attract new players. Today, we are very pleased to announce a new program - CoCo Newcomer Discounts.

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Preparing to reopen live tournament play after COVID-19
Jennifer Clinchy Jennifer Clinchy

Preparing to reopen live tournament play after COVID-19

With vaccination rates increasing and new cases declining in North America, we are now preparing for the day when we can gather again in person for fun and games. We hope you'll bear with us as we transition our focus from virtual play to live, in-person tournaments.

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An update on the state of the CoCo
Evans Clinchy Evans Clinchy

An update on the state of the CoCo

Today is a great time to give a rundown of where everything stands with our organization. Here's our outlook on virtual Scrabble, live Scrabble, and all the legwork we've been doing behind the scenes.

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Featured Blogs

Adam Logan annotates a game from BlitzChamps

Adam Logan annotates a game from BlitzChamps

Scrabbler Q&A: Eric Rosen, Chess Expert and Twitch Streamer

Scrabbler Q&A: Eric Rosen, Chess Expert and Twitch Streamer

The Full Story of Why We Founded the CoCo

The Full Story of Why We Founded the CoCo