SCRABBLE FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
Scrabble is a great game for building literacy and numeracy skills, as well as an opportunity to make new friends across town and across the world.WHAT WE OFFER
- Support to start and run school and after-school Scrabble clubs
- A pathway for young players to compete locally, nationally and globally
- A generous base of experienced volunteers willing and able to support young players
- A dedicated invitation-only on-line meeting room for young players to engage with each other and stay connected
We are always keen to welcome new young players to the Australian Scrabble community.
As a starting point, reach out to Scrabble Australia's National Youth Coordinator, Tony Hunt, abcsuphire@gmail.com or phone/SMS 0414 470167
State whether you are
- A person under 18 years
- A parent
- A teacher
- A Scrabble player who would like to sponsor or support
In 2024, the first Junior Scrabble Championship was held in Sydney. See report.
In 2025, the 2025 Junior Championship will be held at the Cabra-Vale Diggers Club in Sydney on June 22nd.
Parents can register their children for the event via the online entry form.
The event is open to all players under 18 years of age. Players are divided into divisions based on their ratings, and the event is played in a friendly and supportive environment.
Each year, several youth players are selected by ratings to take part in the World Youth Scrabble Championship. See candidates
Events are organised internationally by the WESPA Youth Committee. See www.youthscrabble.org
Karen Richards often conducts coaching clinics, and you can often see mention of these in the Scrabble Australia tournament calendar. She recommends the online resource created by John Holgate, the Koala Coaching Clinic and recommends the Cardbox method for learning words.