Organizations
If you want to play in official rated SCRABBLE® tournaments in USA or Canada, you should join North American SCRABBLE Players Association (NASPA). Membership costs $30 per year, with rebates available for early renewal. See NASPA's membership page for details.
International events such as the World Championships are rated by WESPA.
If you want to start a casual SCRABBLE club or participate in the School SCRABBLE program, contact the National Scrabble Association (NSA). They used to publish SCRABBLE News and have some old issues available online.
Mailing lists
We have a mailing list (sac-scrab-rose) for SCRABBLE players in Sacramento-Roseville area. You can join at Yahoo! Groups.
News
NASPA breaking news - most NASPA news and announcements are posted here first.
NASPA Bulletin - a newsletter published by NASPA approximately monthly; the current issue is for members only, older issues are public.
The Last Word - an independent newsletter published monthly.
NASPA tournament results - see the results of every rated game.
Software
Zyzzyva - word study and adjudication program, includes official world lists.
Directories
Commercial sites
The following businesses have sponsored the local SCRABBLE tournaments and clubs (contact Tapani to add a listing):
SamTimer
SamTimer was the first company to sell digital game timers specifically designed for SCRABBLE tournament and club play. SamTimer also sells boards, tiles and other merchandise. SamTimer is a local company, based in El Dorado Hills. SamTimer's generous support was vital to the success of Sacramento Collins Tournament in November 2010. Thank you SamTimer!