The National Scrabble Association (NSA) was created in 1978 by Selchow & Righter, then the makers of Scrabble, to promote their game. It coordinated local clubs and Scrabble tournaments in North America, including the National Scrabble Championship, until 2009. The last director was John D. Williams, who is co-author of the book Everything Scrabble.[1]
In July 2009, the coordination of tournaments and competitive clubs was transferred to a new organization, North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA), now known as NASPA Games.[2][3] The NSA continued to publish Scrabble News and run programs such as the School Scrabble program.
The National Scrabble Association dissolved on July 1, 2013.[4]
Activities of the association included:
Organizing and promoting the National Scrabble Championship (through 2008)
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
Publishing 8 issues of Scrabble News each year
Answering questions from consumers and press regarding the game's history, rules, products, etc.
Advising Hasbro on word games
Monitoring the media for correct trademark use
Co-ordinating casual Scrabble clubs
^"National SCRABBLE Association: About the National SCRABBLE Association". .scrabble-assoc.com. Archived from the original on 2006-06-22. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
^Brandon, Chris (16 July 2013). "No Letters Left: Game ends for Scrabble Association". AssociationsNow. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
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