National Scrabble Association
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The National Scrabble Association was created in 1978 by Selchow & Righter, then the makers of Scrabble, to promote their game. It coordinates local clubs and Scrabble tournaments in North America, including the United States Scrabble Open. The current director is John D. Williams.
Activities of the Association include:
- Organizing and promoting the National SCRABBLE® Championship and SCRABBLE ALL*STARS Championship, both nationally televised by ESPN
- Playing an active role in SCRABBLE public relations, publicity and promotions
- Developing and promoting the National School SCRABBLE Program
- Developing and managing the ProLiteracy Worldwide Fund-Raiser Program
- Overseeing activities of 300+ official SCRABBLE Clubs in North America
- Sanctioning and scheduling 250+ tournaments each year, and developing tournament policy
- Maintaining rating system of tournament players throughout the United States and Canada
- Publishing 8 issues of the SCRABBLE News each year
- Overseeing NSA Boards and Committees
- Answering questions from consumers and press regarding the game's history, rules, products, etc.
- Advising Hasbro on word games
- Developing the Official SCRABBLE Players Dictionary
- Monitoring the media for correct trademark use
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