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Who’s Who of the Guyana Scrabble Team
The Guyana Association of Scrabble Players released the names of its national team to compete in the upcoming Caribbean Championships which involves host Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados.
The tournament begins on August 23 and concludes with the Caribbean Individual Championship on August 26 in the Roof Garden of Bank of Guyana.
Those selected are:
Leon Belony – Leon Belony is without doubt the most improved player for this year if not for the last 2 years. His rise to the top of the rankings is testimony to this fact. He is an extremely passionate and hard worker. A lot is expected of him if he is to do justice to his # 1 ranking. Runner-up at the national championship in 2011 this will be the 3rd time that Belony will be representing Guyana. Ranking – 1935 – 1st
James Krakowsky– James Krakowsky was regarded as Guyana’s secret weapon 2 years ago in Trinidad and Tobago. He lived up to his pre tournament billing by emerging as Guyana’s MVP winning 7 out of 12 games. James is again expected to be a key weapon if Guyana is to succeed. This is the second time representing Guyana. Ranking – 1927 – 2nd
Moen Gafoor – Moen Gafoor is a consistent performer and a very dangerous player. His consistency was rewarded by a few brief spells at the top of the rankings for this year.
Gafoor is a vital cog in the wheel of the Guyana team. A lot is expected of him.4th time representing Guyana – Ranking 1925 – 3rd
Abigail McDonald – Abigail is Guyana’s 2nd most decorated player after Fred Collins. She is a 2-time national champ and representative to World Scrabble Championships in Malaysia in 2009.Her vast knowledge of anagrams makes her a formidable opponent. Abigail’s seniority and experience has lead to her being named as Guyana’s team captain.3rd time representing Guyana. Ranking 1923 4th
Fred Collins – Fred Collins is by far Guyana’s most decorated Scrabble player. He is a 4-time national champ and twice runner up. Collins represented Guyana at the World Scrabble Championships in Mumbai in 2007.He also has the distinction of being the first ever Caribbean individual champion. Collins’ vast knowledge of words and strange hooks makes him one of the most feared players on the regional circuit.8th time representing Guyana. Ranking – 1884 – 5th
Ulric Harris – Ulric Harris is Guyana’s most experienced player. He is a 2-time national champ and 3-time runner up. He is known as “The old Master” being a retired headmaster. A very dangerous player and not one to be taken lightly.8th time representing Guyana – Ranking – 1742 – 6th
Orlando Michael – Orlando Michael is an enthusiastic player who works hard at his game. He takes a great deal of time passing his knowledge to up and coming young players and is always willing to learn himself.
He is force to be reckoned with on his day as a 6-time representative of Guyana. Ranking 1612 – 7th
Ruby Cummings – Ruby Cummings has threatened to make the national team on many occasions due to her consistency. She is always considered a dark horse locally. Her consistency has been rewarded with a berth on the region’s highest stage and will be representing Guyana for the first time. Ranking -1598-8th.
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