By Aruna Dumbuya
The National Scrabble Association of Sierra Leone (NSASL) is collaborating with Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) Sierra Leone Ltd. to organize a Scrabble competition for Sierra Leoneans.
The event aims to encourage students from Secondary Schools, Universities across the country, and the general public to participate. The competition is scheduled for August 18, 2023, starting at 10:00 AM at the Freetown Amusement Park Hall (Victoria Park).
The theme for the competition is “BRINGING SCRABBLE TO ALL SIERRA LEONEANS.” This theme was unanimously chosen during a meeting between NSASL and RCBank on August 7, 2023.
Officials from The National Scrabble Association of Sierra Leone expressed their strong desire to promote education and enhance the skills of Sierra Leoneans, particularly students, through Scrabble.
The competition will provide a platform for students to compete competitively with players from the national team and other professionals. NSASL emphasizes inclusivity and gender equality, encouraging female participation in Secondary Schools and Universities.
The NSASL team commended RCBank for its support, which helped secure the hosting rights for the African Scrabble Championship in Sierra Leone in October 2024. The initiative to bring Scrabble to all Sierra Leoneans is seen as a strategy to prepare and build confidence for the upcoming championship.
Dr. Gilpin, MD & CEO of RCBank, is a passionate Scrabble enthusiast. The star prize for the winner of the competition is set at NLE4,000 (New notes), with NLE2,000 (New notes) for the second-best player. RCBank will also provide promotional items for both players.
The application is open to all Sierra Leoneans, including students from Secondary Schools and Universities above the age of 13. Successful applicants will undergo trials on August 16th at the Freetown Amusement Park.
Interested participants can access application forms and submit completed forms through various channels, including the Sierraloaded Digital Platform. Contact information for NSASL and RCBank is provided for further inquiries.
National Scrabble Association of Sierra Leone (NSASL) Freetown Amusement Park, Gloucester Street Freetown. Contact: +232-77380441Rokel Commercial Bank S/Leone Ltd. Public Relations Department 39 Wilberforce Street Freetown. Contact: +232-79711349
Expression of interest to participate
ROKEL COMMERCIAL BANK
In collaboration with
NATIONAL SCRABBLE ASSOCIATION OF SIERRA LEONE
PROJECT TITLE: SCRABBLE TO ALL SIERRA LEONEANS (INCLUDING SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES)
ACTIVITY: ONE-DAY SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT
THEME: ‘Bringing Scrabble to all Sierra Leoneans’
Date: 18th August 2023 Place: FREETOWN AMUSEMENT (VICTORIA) PARK
APPLICATION FORM
(1) Applicant’sFulll Name …………………………………………………………………………
(2) Applicant’s Address ……………………………………………………………………………
(3) Applicant’s Contact ……………………………………………………………………..……..
(4) Adult ………………………… Or Pupil ( 13 years to 20 years old) …………
Note: If pupil, specify current school with a form of identification below
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Identification: School ID / Examination ID BECE/WASSCE
(5) Have you ever played the game of scrabble before? YES …………… NO……………
(6) Next of kin: i. ………………………………………………………………………………
Relationship ……………………………………….Contact No: ………………………….
DECLARATION
I …………………………hereby declared that the information provided is true about me and, I’m committing to be part of the above activity.
Signed: …………………………….. Date:………………………………………………………
NOTE:
Deadline for submission of a completed form is Thursday 10th August 2023 before 5:00pmForm can be printed, completed, scanned/snapped shot and be submitted in hardcopy at:Rokel Commercial Bank PZ Branch or National Scrabble Association Office at the Restaurant at Freetown Amusement (Victoria) Park OR the scanned/snapped copy can be online via Whatsapp to: 077380441-079711349 and;
(C) Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
