2024 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP

The inaugural Australian Junior Championship was held in Sydney. 32 players took part.
Overall:
1st: Oscar Ivanovski, 7 wins +1563 margin
(Oscar also was technically first in U18, however, we had a policy of not doubling up on prizes)
2nd: Ryder Lo, 5 wins +974 margin (Ryder also was technically first in U12, however, we had a policy of not doubling up on prizes)
Under 18:
1st Nathan Tang, 5 wins +802
2nd Alex Lam, 5 wins +768
Under 14:
1st Ashwin Page, 5 wins
2nd Jeffery Lam, 4 wins
Under 12:
1st Phi Long Ma, 4 wins
2nd Alvin Korn, 3 wins
Under 10:
1st Oliver Klistorner 5 wins
2nd David Lam 4 wins
The best performing 1st timer:
Srey Pov Pheng on 3 wins
7 juniors played their first rated tournament.

Note also: Each year, several youth players are selected by ratings to take part in the World Youth Scrabble Championship. In 2024 it is in Sri Lanka in September and the selection process for 2024 will finish on 31 July. See candidates



See also YOUTH SCRABBLE