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by quizbowllee
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: South Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: Alabama Quiz Bowl 2023-24
Replies: 15
Views: 5867

Re: Alabama Quiz Bowl 2023-24

Hello neighbors - as you consider your schedule for next year, please consider coming to USN for our fall tournament on 9/30. Here is the announcement: viewtopic.php?t=27185 Hey, Eric. Unfortunately, this is the weekend that our "Alabama Scholars' Bowl" TV Show films in Montgomery. So, mo...
by quizbowllee
Thu May 04, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2023 NAQT SSNCT: April 28-30, Chicago
Replies: 18
Views: 10971

Re: 2023 NAQT SSNCT: April 28-30, Chicago

As always, SSNCT was an absolutely stellar event! It remains our favorite tournament of the year. We already can't wait until next year. In the meantime, we will see many of you at HSNCT and/or PACE.

Thanks for a great experience.
by quizbowllee
Thu May 04, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Concern for HS Regs+ Sets this Season
Replies: 16
Views: 9194

Re: Concern for HS Regs+ Sets this Season

I'm happy to see this conversation taking place. Also, thank you, Ganon, for producing a Reg-level set for next year. I'm hoping that there will be several more available. I know that the head of our local league has struggled over the past several years to find accessible questions for our league m...
by quizbowllee
Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: South Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: Alabama Quiz Bowl 2022-23
Replies: 18
Views: 6860

Re: Alabama Quiz Bowl 2022-23

I thought I'd jump in here and give my thoughts on the upcoming ASCA State Tournaments. I haven't prognosticated on Alabama Quiz Bowl in a long time. JV State is tomorrow. I predict some combination of Cyber Tech, Hoover, and West Point will be in the Top 4. Who comes out on top is anyone's guess. F...
by quizbowllee
Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:29 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: NAQT "Power Percentage" Stat Quirk
Replies: 6
Views: 4536

Re: NAQT "Power Percentage" Stat Quirk

Thanks for all the replies. I wasn't sure if this would be an easy fix (clearly it isn't). Or if it's really even worth fixing (that's debatable, but I'm leaning towards "no" based on the apparent difficulty of doing so). I was surprised that it wasn't already a topic of conversation. Perh...
by quizbowllee
Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: NAQT "Power Percentage" Stat Quirk
Replies: 6
Views: 4536

NAQT "Power Percentage" Stat Quirk

I'm not sure if this is an easy fix, but an issue with NAQT's "Power Percentage" stat was brought to my attention. Like many coaches (I think), I have some players who are obsessed with statistics. Since we compete in ASCA (Alabama Scholastic Competition Association) events, many of the to...
by quizbowllee
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: West Point Early Tournament (SHOW-ME) - 9/17/22
Replies: 1
Views: 652

Re: West Point Early Tournament (SHOW-ME) - 9/17/22

Results and stats from the West Point "Early Fall" Invitational are now available. Varsity Results: 1st - Hoover A 2nd - West Point A 3rd - Alabama Cyber Tech 4th - University School of Nashville A In JV: 1st - Hoover C 2nd - Arab Jr. High A 3rd - Rainbow Middle School Full stats can be fo...
by quizbowllee
Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: South Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: Alabama Quiz Bowl 2022-23
Replies: 18
Views: 6860

Re: Alabama Quiz Bowl 2022-23

Results and stats from the West Point "Early Fall" Invitational are now available. Varsity Results: 1st - Hoover A 2nd - West Point A 3rd - Alabama Cyber Tech 4th - University School of Nashville A In JV: 1st - Hoover C 2nd - Arab Jr. High A 3rd - Rainbow Middle School Full stats can be fo...
by quizbowllee
Wed Aug 17, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: West Point Early Tournament (SHOW-ME) - 9/17/22
Replies: 1
Views: 652

West Point Early Tournament (SHOW-ME) - 9/17/22

Hello, Coaches and Sponsors! We at West Point High School in Cullman, AL are excited to announce that we will be hosting a series of invitational events this year. The first will be a High School Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17. The tournament will be a mirror of the SHOW-ME set. Information about ...
by quizbowllee
Thu Jan 27, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Quizbowl
Topic: Mixed Zoom/In-Person Practice
Replies: 6
Views: 2828

Re: Mixed Zoom/In-Person Practice

We did this last year a good bit. We had a schedule where half the students were at school on certain days and the other half were here on the other days. So, when we practiced, some of the players were here in my classroom and the others were on Zoom. We all used buzzin.live. The very obvious issue...
by quizbowllee
Tue Dec 07, 2021 2:08 pm
Forum: Mirror requests
Topic: SMART ('22-'23): Call for Writers and Preliminary Announcement
Replies: 2
Views: 7000

Re: SMART ('22-'23): Call for Writers and Preliminary Announcement

I don't guess there are trademarks on these things.... But, West Point has - in the past - written sets using the acronym "SMART." And, we plan to again in the near future.
by quizbowllee
Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2021 William Rufus King Memorial Tournament (WRK)
Replies: 2
Views: 1129

Re: 2021 William Rufus King Memorial Tournament (WRK)

It's great to see this tournament coming back! West Point has registered 2 teams.
by quizbowllee
Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: HSNCT and its Problems
Replies: 30
Views: 16290

Re: HSNCT and its Problems

Ah. I see that now. That was a little unclear. Thanks for the clarification.
by quizbowllee
Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:04 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

The results of the 2021 ASCA District Tournaments (via Buzzword) have been finalized and are available here: https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/standings.jsp?tournament_id=11933 ASCA's Tournament Coordinator, Sharon Daily, should be contacting all the teams who qualified for State in the next few...
by quizbowllee
Thu Mar 11, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: HSNCT and its Problems
Replies: 30
Views: 16290

Re: HSNCT and its Problems

Both the HSNCT and SSNCT pages very specifically say there is a two-team per school limit in place until a later date. Yet, both tournaments have schools that have registered more than two teams. From the HSNCT Site: Registration is limited to invited teams through Sunday, March 21. Beginning Monday...
by quizbowllee
Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Jets Academic Middle School Event (Feb 27)
Replies: 7
Views: 3543

Re: Jets Academic Middle School Event (Feb 27)

I'm not sure if this was still happening or not. But, we're going to have to back out.
by quizbowllee
Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Sacramento Winter MS Tournament (Feb 20)
Replies: 2
Views: 1921

Re: Sacramento Winter MS Tournament (Feb 20)

I just got the email with details. Thanks. We're looking forward to it!
by quizbowllee
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

Ideally, one person will be at the keyboard, with the screen projected and team members spaced appropriately. Team members absolutely can tell the captain to buzz in and what to type. We are fine with the players collaborating on the questions. All of this was discussed and worked out with NAQT. We ...
by quizbowllee
Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Jets Academic Middle School Event (Feb 27)
Replies: 7
Views: 3543

Re: Jets Academic Middle School Event (Feb 27)

Do you think there will be enough teams to make this happen?
by quizbowllee
Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

For those ASCA players and Coaches who get their information from this board: The ASCA Board has ultimately voted NOT to hold in-person competitions this year. We are working with NAQT to set up online District Tournaments via Buzzword at the Middle and High School levels. This is an ongoing discuss...
by quizbowllee
Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

Speaking on behalf of the ASCA Board: 1) ASCA's board has, as previously explained, explored the possibility of an online tournament. Given the number of moderators, experienced personnel, and technical components that would be needed in order to make such an event work, as well as the very limited ...
by quizbowllee
Thu Jan 07, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

I want to clarify something: ASCA has postponed our events. That's all that has happened at this time. We are well aware that we may have to cancel them. Personally, I think there is a very strong chance we will have to cancel. I spoke to several board members today. We all agreed that, if our tourn...
by quizbowllee
Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:39 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

Also, the sample packets we received from Academic Hallmarks were nothing like that. They were at least somewhat pyramidal in nature.
by quizbowllee
Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

Of course we looked at everything. We discussed for HOURS. You're not giving us any new information or suggesting anything we didn't think of. A significant number of our board members do not believe in the efficacy of online competitions. Even if we DID hold an online event, we would not call it a ...
by quizbowllee
Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

I really don't want to get into all this again. This wasn't a unilateral decision and it wasn't an easy one. We have an elected 15 member Board. We talked multiple times for hours. It was often heated. We disagreed. We hashed things out. Then we voted. It's done. I won't be airing that internal laun...
by quizbowllee
Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

Rescheduled dates for ASCA District and State Tournaments are available on the ASCA website: www.alquizbowl.org We have pushed all tournaments into March/April. Our question provider this year is Academic Hallmarks. Why has ASCA abandoned using NAQT and chosen to use this company instead? After man...
by quizbowllee
Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

Rescheduled dates for ASCA District and State Tournaments are available on the ASCA website: www.alquizbowl.org

We have pushed all tournaments into March/April.

Our question provider this year is Academic Hallmarks.
by quizbowllee
Thu Oct 15, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Looking for a set - can be "older"
Replies: 13
Views: 3930

Re: Looking for a set - can be "older"

FWIW - I have decided not to hold this event on Nov. 14.

We are holding out hope that NAQT will work with us to host this - and our other ASCA events - safely next semester.

I appreciate everyone's input.
by quizbowllee
Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Looking for a set - can be "older"
Replies: 13
Views: 3930

Re: Looking for a set - can be "older"

All that makes sense, especially in regards to NASAT. This whole thing has been enlightening and somewhat surreal. I'm used to being attacked for being too cautious. I'm often referred to as a "sheeple" (among less politically correct slanders against Liberals) for taking the pandemic too ...
by quizbowllee
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Looking for a set - can be "older"
Replies: 13
Views: 3930

Re: Looking for a set - can be "older"

Guys, I appreciate and respect you. Truly. I'm not trying to be contrarian or defiant. And I take your comments under advisement. Honestly, right now, I'm leaning towards cancelling and hoping for the best on Jan. 9. Fred - we just can't host this online. We just don't have the resources and staff n...
by quizbowllee
Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Looking for a set - can be "older"
Replies: 13
Views: 3930

Re: Looking for a set - can be "older"

So do you want to spread COVID or...? SIGH. No. We are implementing very strict safety precautions and rules modifications. We have been face-to-face, in person at school since Aug. 20. We are following our local and state health department guidelines. There have been very few issues at all. The fo...
by quizbowllee
Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Looking for a set - can be "older"
Replies: 13
Views: 3930

Looking for a set - can be "older"

Hello, Everyone! I am looking for a set that can be used on Nov. 14 for a "Glorified Scrimmage" Tournament at West Point in Alabama. Due to the extension of the NAQT moratorium, we are postponing our regularly-scheduled IS-A set tournament to Jan. 9. However, most of the teams still want t...
by quizbowllee
Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

With all due respect, there are indeed a great number of sets being produced for this season [upwards of 30, 17 of them being standard "housewrites"]. These range in difficulty from high school novice to high school nationals difficulty, meaning that whatever difficulty level you need sho...
by quizbowllee
Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

ASBOT is a house-written set by the Sparkman High School Varsity Team: (Sparkman High School is not affiliated with this tournament, it is independently run by us 4) Andrew Goetz Caleb Ethridge Eshan Pokhrel Rebecca Jensen Why has ASBOT chosen to write a new set for this tournament? The market for ...
by quizbowllee
Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 27867

Re: Alabama 2020-2021 Discussion Thread

We at West Point usually host our "Winter High School Invitational" on either the first or second weekend of December. Since both of those dates have been taken by ASBOT and Arab, we will be adjusting. I would like to reserve Saturday, Nov. 14 for our tournament. I will contact NAQT about ...
by quizbowllee
Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: (8/22/2020) 2020 MS Kickoff Tournament, hosted by LONE STAR
Replies: 18
Views: 6647

Re: (8/22/2020) 2020 MS Kickoff Tournament, hosted by LONE STAR

I apologize for the for the noob question, but is there a way for me as the coach to log in and observe my team's matches? I'm trying to learn as much as possible about how online competitions work. Watching over my son's shoulder doesn't seem like the best way for me to observe and learn.
by quizbowllee
Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Teams impacted by COVID-19
Replies: 6
Views: 4541

Re: Teams impacted by COVID-19

In the interest of organization, I have made a form that teams can fill out. I will be dumping that information into a spreadsheet and posting a link once I have a non zero amount of data points. I am instituting the use of a form to prevent trolling. https://forms.gle/8W1fjnMcRmYYjX9w7 Can you add...
by quizbowllee
Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:25 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Teams impacted by COVID-19
Replies: 6
Views: 4541

Re: Teams impacted by COVID-19

All of our out-of-state travel has been cancelled through the end of this month, with eyes toward extending that travel ban depending on what happens over the next few weeks. I anticipate that we will be told to cancel plans to attend IPNCT and SSNCT very soon. I will hold out until the very end and...
by quizbowllee
Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2020 NAQT IPNCT: CANCELED
Replies: 10
Views: 7972

Re: 2020 NAQT IPNCT: April 5, Chicago

Excellent news!

Thank you. We will see you there.
by quizbowllee
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:35 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2020 NAQT IPNCT: CANCELED
Replies: 10
Views: 7972

Re: 2020 NAQT IPNCT: April 5, Chicago

Is there any concern about the low number of registered players, particularly in the Middle School Division? Or, do most people wait until much closer to the event to register?
by quizbowllee
Wed Jan 22, 2020 1:19 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: An incident of intentional content-leaking from an unclear set
Replies: 18
Views: 6027

Re: An incident of intentional content-leaking from an unclear set

My son, Brodie (also in 7th grade and 12 years old) was telling me about this on the way to school this morning. He is very active on the Quizbowl Discord. Since he has become so active, we've had several conversations about packet security, etc. When he first started, he asked me several times if i...
by quizbowllee
Fri Jan 10, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Understanding Literature as a Category
Replies: 11
Views: 7019

Re: Understanding Literature as a Category

Perhaps I'm a little biased. I was primarily a Lit player/Generalist back in my day. Lit and humanities were definitely my strengths. Science was my biggest weakness. That said, I look at this from a completely different angle. I actually learned a lot through studying literature. Of course I was an...
by quizbowllee
Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:04 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Miami Valley RAMS 2 Available For Mirrors (MS/Easy HS)
Replies: 8
Views: 7721

Re: Miami Valley RAMS 2 Available For Mirrors (MS/Easy HS)

When can I get these questions? Our tournament is this Saturday.
by quizbowllee
Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:03 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: West Point MS Invitational (RAMS 2 Set) - Jan. 11. 2020
Replies: 0
Views: 1595

West Point MS Invitational (RAMS 2 Set) - Jan. 11. 2020

We have A LOT of spaces still available for this tournament, so I've decided to post the information here to maybe entice some more teams: Coaches/Sponsors: I am happy to invite you and your teams to our Middle School Quiz Bowl Winter Invitational. The tournament will be held at West Point High Scho...
by quizbowllee
Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:09 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Miami Valley RAMS 2 Available For Mirrors (MS/Easy HS)
Replies: 8
Views: 7721

Re: Miami Valley RAMS 2 Available For Mirrors (MS/Easy HS)

We will be hosting a Middle School Mirror of this set on Jan. 11, 2020 at West Point High School.
by quizbowllee
Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Miami Valley RAMS 2 Available For Mirrors (MS/Easy HS)
Replies: 8
Views: 7721

Re: Miami Valley RAMS 2 Available For Mirrors (MS/Easy HS)

Can I get an update on the availability of this set for us to mirror? We'd like to do a tournament on Jan. 11 and I need to make the announcement ASAP.

Thanks,

Lee
by quizbowllee
Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:18 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2019-2020 Discussion Thread
Replies: 55
Views: 21490

Re: Alabama 2019-2020 Discussion Thread

As for Middle School, it's really too early to tell. Hopefully after the big invitational this Friday at Wallace, it will be a little more clear. Potential powerhouses Liberty, Monrovia, Russellville, and West Point will all make their regular tournament debuts. Those teams, along with Discovery and...
by quizbowllee
Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:55 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2019-2020 Discussion Thread
Replies: 55
Views: 21490

Re: Alabama 2019-2020 Discussion Thread

Are we going to get those on NAQT's website? This link will probably open for us at home, but Mobile County has a most outstanding firewall... User was reminded to add a signature --Management I was much more interested in why these tournaments haven't been posted to NAQT's website yet. But, I'm gl...
by quizbowllee
Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2019-2020 Discussion Thread
Replies: 55
Views: 21490

Re: Alabama 2019-2020 Discussion Thread

Will we ever see stats from Hoover and/or WRK?
by quizbowllee
Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:12 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Miami Valley RAMS 2 Available For Mirrors (MS/Easy HS)
Replies: 8
Views: 7721

Re: Miami Valley RAMS 2 Available For Mirrors (MS/Easy HS)

We are interested in using this set for a MS tournament on Jan. 11, 2020.