Scrabble Training Workshop

A scrabble training workshop is being organised by my very good friend and a top scrabble player in the world Irfan Siddiqui. Details from him are below:

The best way to deal with today's situation is through positive energy, thoughts and actions.

Some people are staying positive by utilizing the lockdown 🔒🔒period to enhance their skills  or by learning a new hobby/activity

I would like to help you learn and excel at a new hobby and am excited to launch my *ONLINE  SCRABBLE WORKSHOPS*  for *adults and children*  

A little about me:

*Irfan Siddiqui* based in Bahrain; pro Scrabble player for 2 years

6 time World Scrabble Championship 🌐🏆 participant, ranked 4 in *India*  & 169 in the world

Learning & Development professional with nearly 10 years of teaching experience.

For more details regarding the workshops, please refer to the attachment below or contact me on

+973 33345550 (WhatsApp) or email me on mohd.irfan.s@gmail.com

You can register for any of the workshops using the following link: https://forms.gle/3TKZoR5LWftfPZAE6

BEGINNER WORKSHOP	Date & Timings	Sat, 25th April 2.15 - 3.45 pm	Sun, 26th April 4 pm - 5.30 pm	Mon, 27th April 2.15 - 3.45 pm	Tue, 28th April 2.15 - 3.45 pm	Wed, 29th April 2.15 - 3.45 pm	Fri, 1st May 5.30 - 6.15 pm
	SESSION ITINERARY	1. Introduction to Scrabble   2. Board & Premium squares   3. Tile distribution & tile values   4. How to play: Rules   5. Introduction to 2-letter words   6. Summary   7. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous session   2. Scoring tutorial   3. Word exercises        a. Sub-anagrams        b. Hooks        c. Bingos   4. Summary   5. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous sessions   2. 2-letter words exercises   3. Scrabble study:      a. Why? What? Where? When?How?     4. Mini Scrabble game   5. Summary   6. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous sessions   2. Basics of strategy        a. Rack balancing        b. How to spot words        c. Exchanging tiles        d. Elements of Luck & Skill   3. Mini Scrabble game   4. Summary   5. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous sessions  2. Consensus game 1 with analysis  3. Consensus game 2 with analysis  4. Summary  5. Q & A	FREE BONUS SURPRISE SESSION DON'T MISS IT!!
	Target audience	a. Children & adults who have no/minimal experience of playing Scrabble face-to-face or online  b. Children & adults who have never played Scrabble at a club or at a competitive level
	Registration fee	Rs 3,000 per participant for the entire workshop (5 sessions)
	Requirements	1. You do not need to have a Scrabble set for the sessions. However, if you have a set then please keep it ready during the session  2. Notebook/Paper  3. Session notes/presentation will be emailed to all participants after each session
INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP	Date & Timings	Sat, 25th April 4 pm - 5.30 pm	Sun, 26th April 6 - 7.30 pm	Mon, 27th April 4 pm - 5.30 pm	Tue, 28th April 4 pm - 5.30 pm	Wed, 29th April 4 pm - 5.30 pm	Fri, 1st May 5.30 - 6.15 pm
	SESSION ITINERARY	1. Introduction Quiz   2. Skills & Knowledge gap analysis   3. Scrabble study:        a. Order of study        b. Word study tools        c. How to examine a game   4. Summary   5. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous session   2. Strategy modules       a. Rack Balancing       b. How to spot words       c. Board vision & hotspots       d. Luck vs Risk   3. Mini Scrabble game   4. Summary   5. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous sessions   2. Basics of strategy        a. Opening move        b. End game        c. Exchanging tiles   3. Mini Scrabble game   4. Summary   5. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous sessions   2. Tournament Scrabble:        a. Tips for preparation        b. Common mistakes        c. Playing the rack vs player        c. Challenging words        d. Phony plays        e. Time Management        f. Scoring & tile tracking tips   3. Summary   4. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous sessions  2. Consensus game 1 with analysis  3. Consensus game 2 with analysis  4. Summary  5. Q & A	FREE BONUS SURPRISE SESSION DON'T MISS IT!!
	Target audience	a. Children & Adults who have played Scrabble face-to-face or online but not at a serious/club/competitive level  b. Unrated (SAI/WESPA) players  c. SAI/WESPA rated players with rating less than 1000
	Registration fee	Rs 4,000 per participant for the entire workshop (5 sessions)
	Requirements	1. You do not need to have a Scrabble set for the sessions. However, if you have a set then please keep it ready during the session  2. Notebook/Paper   3. Session notes/presentation will be emailed to all participants after each session
DECATHLON ADVANCED WEBINARS	Date & Timings	Sat, 25th April 6 - 7.30 pm	Mon, 27th April 6 - 7.30 pm	Tue, 28th April 6 - 7.30 pm	Wed, 29th April 6 - 7.30 pm	Thu, 30th April 6 - 7.30 pm	Fri, 1st May 5.30 - 6.15 pm
	SESSION ITINERARY	1. Introduction Quiz   2. Webinar 1: Luck vs Skill   3. Webinar 2: Scrabble study:        a. Order of study        b. Word study tools        c. How to examine a game   4. Summary   5. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous session   2. Webinar 3: Opening move   3. Webinar 4: Exchanging tiles   4. Consensus game with analysis   5. Summary   6. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous sessions   2. Webinar 5: Board vision &        hotspots   3. Webinar 6: Time Management   4. Consensus game with analysis   5. Summary   6. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous sessions   2. Webinar 7: End Game   3. Webinar 8: Tournament Scrabble   4. Summary   5. Q & A	1. Review quiz of previous sessions   2. Webinar 9: Risk vs Reward   3. Consensus game with analysis   4. Summary   5. Q & A	FREE BONUS SURPRISE SESSION DON'T MISS IT!!
	Target audience	a. Children & adults with competitive Scrabble experience  b. SAI/WESPA rated players with rating more than 1000
	Registration fee	Rs 1,500	Rs 1,500	Rs 1,500	Rs 1,500	Rs 1,500
		Rs 6,000 for the entire DECATHLON package (all 5 sessions)
	Requirements	1. You do not need to have a Scrabble set for the sessions. However, if you have a set then please keep it ready during the session  2. Notebook/Paper  3. Session notes/presentation will be emailed to all participants after each session