THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
First annual speed scrabble trophies
Scrabble has always been a fun way to bring friends and family together for a night of bullshitting. But lately, the classic board game has grown even more popular, due in large part to Facebook and the ability to strike-up games with any of your friends online.
On March 7, the University of Saskatchewan Learning Centre and READ Saskatoon hosted the first annual U of S Speed Scrabble tournament to raise funds for programs that help people with poor literacy. The event, which included 12 teams of four players, took over the Learning Commons at the main library for most of the afternoon.
One-third of Saskatchewan adults struggle with literacy skills in their day-to-day lives, and 20 per cent of adults in Saskatoon do not have a high school education, according to READ Saskatoon’s website.
Each team collected donations as entry fees, with all the proceeds going to literacy programs offered through READ Saskatoon, the Central Urban Metis Federation and the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association.
The Scrabble teams were fielded from across Saskatoon, including a team of city councilors, a team from the StarPhoenix and a team of U of S students’ union representatives.
Speed Scrabble is a version of the game that uses no board and the winner is decided simply by the team that uses all their letters first. Late in the tournament, as teams were fighting for a spot in the finals, it was apparent everyone took their Scrabble seriously.
“We have had a hard time keeping it under control,” said ULC coordinator Liv Marken. “People love their Scrabble.”
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Photo: Daryl Hofmann/TheSheaf
