Pre-College/Youth Programs
"My kids were abuzz with excitement; this was a highlight of the year for many kids!"
-- Koeby Johnson,
Scrabble Tournament 2008
Southern Oregon Middle Schools
Sponsored by the Southern Oregon Educational Service District &
Southern Oregon University Pre-College Youth Programs
The most important reason for having this tournament is to give kids the opportunity to play Scrabble and test their abilities with other kids who love the game. The emphasis is on FUN. Good sportsmanship is expected. For more information about getting Scrabble started at your school and the Tournament contact: Lenny Friedman, teacher at Rogue River Middle School, at: mathcoach801@aol.com
Who: 6th-8 grades
When: Friday, April 11, 2008
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Rogue River Middle School, 301 Pine Street, Rogue River
Important information:
- Any Oregon middle school (up to 8th grade) is eligible to send a team(s).
- Any student currently enrolled in grades 6-8 is eligible to participate.
- Each school team will be composed of 2 players who will together play 1 rack against another team using School Scrabble rules.
- Each school may register up to 5 teams for the tournament (regardless of category).
- Schools may send names of a 6th team who may register if space is available at registration deadline on a first-registered first-served basis
- Tournament play will consist of 6 games.
Players from each school must be accompanied by an adult who will stay with their team(s) for the day
Two Levels of Play
LEVEL 1: Experienced team wanting serious competition to test their skills.
LEVEL 2: Team with little or no competitive experience wanting a recreational day of tournament play.
Results of 2008 Tournament
Scrabble players from 10 middle schools in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties participated in the first ever Southern Oregon Scrabble Tournament. A total of 84 students participated in the event.
First Place Team:
Julius Chaney & Elias Opgenorth – Ashland Middle School
Second Place Team:
Jorge Hernadez & Julia Hernadez – Shady Cove Middle School
Third Place Team:
Noah Jones & Ryan Gallagher – Rogue River & Prospect Middle School
Students enjoying the tournament
