Subang Scrabble Challenge 2012

MPSJ, Subang Jaya, Malaysia: 7th to 8th July, 2012

Report by S. Ramaraj
Tournament Coordinators: K.Sundraraj / P.Chitra
Tournament Director: Alex Tan / K. Sundraraj
Photos by S. Krishnapriya

Introduction

The 4th Subang Scrabble Challenge 2012 (SSC2012) was organized by the Subang Jaya Community
Sports Club (SJCSC) in association with the Malaysian Scrabble Association (MSA) and Jawatankuasa
Penduduk Zon 3 (JKP3) Subang Jaya, on the 7th and 8th July 2012, at Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ), Subang Jaya. SJCSC has been actively organizing youth sporting activities such as the Boy’s Football League and the Girls’ Futsal league, for the past twelve years in Subang Jaya. The inaugural Subang Scrabble Challenge competition was introduced in 2008 to provide a fun and family-orientated way to interact between the members and improve the usage of English Language among the youths.

This year, the competition was divided in three divisions to cater for the different levels of scrabble
players. The Open division was for the more seasoned and competitive scrabble players, some of them have played in previous World Scrabble Competitions. The Intermediate division was mainly for the school children who has been playing competitive scrabbles for the school and also adult players, while the Beginners division was mainly for the SJSC members and others who are starting to play competitive scrabble. The Open and Intermediate Divisions are nationally rated by MSA and the ratings shall be published in the MSA’s website www.penster.com. A total of eighty-five (85) players took part in this year tournament.

Open Division

A total of sixteen (16) players took part in the Open division playing fifteen (15) rounds of scrabble. This division featured many top-rated Scrabble players in Malaysia such as Aaron Chong, Pui Cheng Wui and Khoo Beng Way. The spacious playing area allowed the Open division players to ply their trade comfortably and also enabled the Intermediate and Beginners’ division players to observe the ongoing matches. Among the bingos (bonus words) played in this division were FELICIA, GEODESIC,
FOLIAGES, DRONERS, BARYTONE and ADENITIS.

After the first day of intense eight (8) rounds of scrabble, Aaron Chong took the lead with 7 points ahead of Ramaraj Sundraraj and Vinnith Ramamurti, who were on 6 and 5 points respectively. On the second day, the battle for first place was fiercely contested by Ramaraj Sundraraj and Aaron Chong, playing each other in three (3) rounds. Ramaraj managed to nick the sufficient victories to emerge as Champion, with one round to spare, with the latter settling for 1st runner-up. The top seven (7) was completed by Khoo Beng Way, Tan Jin Chor, Chang Ching Wei, Jocelyn Lor and Pui Cheng Wui in that order.

The top three winners were given cash awards and trophies. Additional cash award and vouchers was
given to the fourth to eight placed finishers. High word award was prsented to Warren Lau who played “FOLIAGES” for 167 points.

Open Division Prizes

1st Trophy + Cash RM450,
2nd Trophy + Cash RM250,
3rd Trophy + Cash RM150,
4th Trophy + Cash RM100,
5th Cash Voucher RM100
6th Cash Voucher RM50
7th – 8th Prizes
High Word Hamper

Prizes for SSC 2012

Intermediate Division

In the Intermediate division, there were twenty-eight (28) players playing twelve (12) rounds of scrabble on the 7th and 8th July. Prema Manium who led from round 8 emerged Champion with 10 wins. The runners up positions went to Kang Eng Lee and Haravind with 9 wins respectively.

The Champion received a trophy and cash voucher of RM 150 while the runners up received trophies and prizes. Prizes were given for the top ten winners. High word award went to Alif Akmal who played “CAZIQUES” for 140 points.

Beginners Division

There was an overwhelming response for the Beginners Division, where forty-one (41) players registered on 8th July 2012 to play five (5) rounds of enthusiastic and competitive scrabble. Yu Gen Han managed to emerge Champion by winning all his five games. The runner up positions went to siblings Hemalatha Palani and Suvitha Palani respectively with 4 wins each.

The top fifteen winners were presented with prizes and the top three finishers were also given trophies. High word award went to Yoshent Subramaniam for 180 point word “IRONIER”.

The Organizing Committee would like to thank everyone who has contributed in making this event an enjoyable and memorable one for all those who participated. A word of appreciation to En. Farouk and Mr. Rajiv Rishyakaran, MPSJ Councilor, for their efforts to confirm the tournament venue.
Special thanks and appreciation to all the sponsors/organizers as below:

  • Event Co-Organizers: Malaysian Scrabble Association headed by Mr. Alex Tan & MPSJ JKP Zon 3
  • headed by Mr. K.M. Loi, MPSJ Councilor
  • Event Sponsor: YB Hannah Yeoh, ADUN Subang Jaya.
  • Event Venue Sponsor: Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ), Subang Jaya.
  • Prizes Sponsors: Mattel (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.,
  • ADABI Consumer Industries Sdn. Bhd.,
  • Century Logistic Holdings Berhad (Dr. Mohamed Amin)