Lam Tang

Current NSA rating: 1608
The first time I went to Scrabble Club, in Victoria in summer 2001, I got a triple-triple and won against the club's 2nd highest rated player at the time. In subsequent weeks I got my ass kicked a few times. All part of the game: I still get my ass kicked. Oh, Joe Edley, I'm no longer Director of the Regina Club. Sorry. (Lam is currently one of our club directors.)
Other Interests: Yes.

 

 

Miriam Gregory

Current NSA rating: 1238
I have been playing Scrabble since I was a child, but have been playing competitively since August 2000. I enjoy it because it challenges your brain but is fun at the same time. I like the strategic part of the game along with learning new words. (Miriam is one of our Club Directors.)
Other Interests: my kids, my religion (Christian), cats, reading, walking.

 

 

John Aitken

Current NSA rating: 1074
I signed up for a course at the Vancouver School Board's Night School entitled Introduction to Competitive Scrabble in 2003. Prior to that, I was unaware that the world of competitive Scrabble even existed or that there even was a Vancouver Scrabble Club, which I joined shortly after. I played in my first tournament in March 2004. I love tournaments, both for the competition and for the friendships I have made at them.(John is currently one of our club directors.)
Other Interests: yoga, spending as much time as possible at the beach.

 

 

Valerie Gallant

Current NSA rating: 1296
I've been a tournament player since 2002.
Other Interests: Movies, reading, poker, camping, fishing, and travelling.

 

 

Kevin Lee

Current NSA rating: 1528
I started playing club and tournament Scrabble in 2001.
Best results in tournaments thus far have been:
1st place Div.4, Vancouver, March 2002
2nd place Div.2, Vancouver December 2002
2nd place Div.1, Victoria, June 2003
1st place Div.2, Seattle, May 2006
Other Interests: my daughters, my dog, playing ice-hockey, fastball and poker, coaching girls softball, home renovations and pest control (I am the owner of Richmond Pest Management).

 

 

Lilia Murnane

Current NSA rating: 972
I got started on club Scrabble when my husband and daughter disappeared quickly when I mentioned Scrabble after dinner.
Other Interests: gardening.

 

 

Matt Ross

Current NSA rating: 1135
Somehow I still enjoy this obsession even without knowing my threes.
Other Interests: Walks in the rain, white wine in front of the fireplace ... oh wait, this isn't a dating service?

 

 

Mike Ryan

Current NSA rating: 1633
I have been playing Scrabble for 25 years. I find Scrabble fun because of the never-ending change in the game. In many ways it is still a mystery.
Other Interests: golf, art/graphics, history, archeology

 

 

Dean Saldanha

Current NSA rating: 1826
I've been playing Scrabble competitively since the age of 10. I love the game in general and my anagrammatical skills help. :)
Other Interests: hockey, soccer, basketball (any sport generally), GO CANUCKS!

 

 

Norbert Saldanha

Current NSA rating: 1429
I have been playing competitive Scrabble since 1991.  SOWPODS background - I played in the Middle East up until 1999.
Other Interests: sports enthusiast - volleyball, ten pin bowling, field hockey.

 

 

Chris Williams

Current NSA rating: 1756
I have been playing Scrabble competitively since February 2002. I designed this web site and try to keep it updated. Scrabble can be frustrating at times, but there is something about it that keeps me coming back for more punishment. Despite my extremely erratic play, I somehow manage to win some games.
Other Interests: reading, mathematics, computer games, various forms of vegetating.

 

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