Third Annual Rube Invitational

mishra1111 · Post by **mishra1111** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 10:46 pm

Howdy!

The Third Annual Rube Invitational will be held at Michigan State University on January 22, 2005. Unlike in years past, we are buying questions from NAQT, and as such, the tournament is varsity only (JV teams and players, naturally, are welcome for B teams).

We will be using NAQT's IS-50 packet, and have the rights to these questions in Michigan and Ohio. Note: The invitations that have already been sent indicate the use of IS-46. NAQT changed that on us, so double-check your schedules to make sure you won't hear the questions elsewhere.

There will be 7 preliminary rounds and a playoff of either 16 or 32 teams, depending on turnout. We anticipate 50-60 teams (our goal is 64, 'cause it's such a nice number). Particularly urged to attend are Ohio teams and any other out-of-state teams that can hear these questions (So far, there are teams committed from Ohio and Indiana, and interested teams from Kentucky and Illinois).

Fees:

1st team- $65
2nd team- $50
Each additional team- $35
Late registration (after December 17)- $10
Questions (15 rounds of NAQT)- $30

Discounts:

Buzzers- $10 each (max $20)
Early registration- $10 (before October 15)
Experienced moderator- $15
Long drive (over 150 miles)- $25

Anyone who would like more information or would like to receive an invitation may email me at [email protected].

Many thanks,
Gary Sharon

solonqb · Post by **solonqb** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 8:53 am

Will there be a cornucopia of free breakafast foods like last year?

mishra1111 · Post by **mishra1111** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 9:08 am

Of course. :)

mishra1111 · Post by **mishra1111** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:35 pm

This is just a reminder that registrations for the Rube need to be postmarked by January 14. We currently have 41 teams with at least 6 others verbally committed. If you want to come, email me at [email protected]. More information will be available at http://www.lizardsofthecoast.com in a few minutes.

Gary

alkrav112 · Post by **alkrav112** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:46 pm

Just wondering if you were planning on posting the matchups for Saturday's tournament before Saturday...

Have a good week; I look forward to the tournament!

- Andy K.
Farmington High

(edit)... Thank you, Noah!

solonqb · Post by **solonqb** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:51 pm

He told me they should be up by tomorrow.

zwtipp · Post by **zwtipp** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 3:24 pm

I just checked his website and the matchups are up for anyone who wants to look at them. See you all saturday!!

mishra1111 · Post by **mishra1111** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:00 pm

I had a team drop and added a team, but things should be final now. Visit http://www.lizardsofthecoast.com for everything.

Gary

alkrav112 · Post by **alkrav112** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:26 pm

So I hear there's a winter storm warning from about midnight to 6 pm... will this affect the status of the tournament, and if so, how can I find out about this change?

Thanks ever so much,

Andy K.
Farmington High

mishra1111 · Post by **mishra1111** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:38 am

I realize there's little point in posting this now, but snow means nothing. The tournament will go as planned.

Gary

alkrav112 · Post by **alkrav112** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 8:25 am

My team, Farmington, has just had to cancel our plans to attend the tournament due, obviously, to horrible weather. Hope all goes well @ the tourney.

- Andy Kravis
Farmington High

(edit: to Mr. Greenstein): Yes, we did contact the tournament director - luckily, the snow did not dilute my better judgment. Thank you for your concern!

Dan Greenstein · Post by **Dan Greenstein** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:37 pm

alkrav112 wrote:My team, Farmington, has just had to cancel our plans to attend the tournament due, obviously, to horrible weather. Hope all goes well @ the tourney.

- Andy Kravis
Farmington High

Just saying because this situation could impact potentially any team and any tournament, but I hope you actually contacted the tournament director if possible to let them know you had to cancel.

solonqb · Post by **solonqb** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 12:20 am

48 teams registered. Thanks to Old Man Winter, 14 ended up showing.

After six-round preliminaries, Kent City and Solon were undefeated.

Solon defeated Culver in the finals.

My Brickbat of the Month Award goes to the Okemos school superintendent, who forced the team (who had just arrived at the tournament) to turn around and go back home because they had cancelled all events due to weather, apparently figuring it would be safer to drive back home than to have them stay where they were.

AKKOLADE · Post by **AKKOLADE** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 12:45 am

solonqb wrote:My Brickbat of the Month Award goes to the Okemos school superintendent, who forced the team (who had just arrived at the tournament) to turn around and go back home because they had cancelled all events due to weather, apparently figuring it would be safer to drive back home than to have them stay where they were.

...

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

zwtipp · Post by **zwtipp** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 1:03 am

Noah, congrats on your win.
Out of curiosity, what was the score of the finals?

solonqb · Post by **solonqb** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 8:30 am

Something like 385-70.