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by CometsCoach
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Quizbowl
Topic: 2024 Morgan Costa Rhodes Scholarship
Replies: 0
Views: 214

2024 Morgan Costa Rhodes Scholarship

PACE is honored to offer the 2024 Morgan Costa Rhodes Scholarship, available to students graduating high school in 2024 (seniors). The one-time award of $2,000 will be given to a deserving senior who has a demonstrated interest in quiz bowl, has participated in community service, and can demonstrate...
by CometsCoach
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: Iowa Events 2023-24
Replies: 0
Views: 653

Iowa Events 2023-24

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League has set its calendar of tournaments for 2023-24. Kickoff - October 7 (Waukee Northwest HS) - Using Planetfall 2023 for Open and TBD for Novice Fall Open - Nov 4 (Western Dubuque HS - Epworth, Waukee Northwest, Logan-Magnolia) - Using NAQT IS-225A and MS-48 Solo Challenge - ...
by CometsCoach
Sun Sep 04, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: Great Lakes Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: Iowa 2022-23
Replies: 1
Views: 3093

Re: Iowa 2022-23

Schools and players to watch 2022-23: Among our large schools, Waukee is the defending state champion and should have an excellent roster led by Miles Sierra. Waukee Northwest returns a nearly full roster that went to PACE NSC in 2022, including co-captains Garrett Attaway and Christian Hollister. A...
by CometsCoach
Sun Sep 04, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: Great Lakes Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: Iowa 2022-23
Replies: 1
Views: 3093

Iowa 2022-23

Iowa Quiz Bowl League is proud to announce our slate of events for 2022-23. Details can be found on our tournament calendar page here: https://sites.google.com/view/iqbl/tournament-calendar Key Dates include: Kickoff- Oct. 30 at Ankeny Southview Fall Open - Nov. 19 at three sites - Western Dubuque H...
by CometsCoach
Thu Mar 31, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: CANCELLED -Waukee Challenge - 4/9/22 Suburban Des Moines, IA
Replies: 1
Views: 688

Re: CANCELLED -Waukee Challenge - 4/9/22 Suburban Des Moines, IA

Due to a lack of regsitrants, this tournament is cancelled.
by CometsCoach
Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: CANCELLED -Waukee Challenge - 4/9/22 Suburban Des Moines, IA
Replies: 1
Views: 688

CANCELLED -Waukee Challenge - 4/9/22 Suburban Des Moines, IA

Waukee Northwest and Waukee High School are proud to announce the Waukee Challenge, an in-person event to take place at the beautiful new Waukee Northwest High School on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Waukee is located about 17 miles west of downtown Des Moines, IA, easily accessed by Interstates 35 and 8...
by CometsCoach
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Mirrors Sought for 2021-22
Replies: 0
Views: 1024

Mirrors Sought for 2021-22

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League is seeking sets to mirror for two upcoming events: Kickoff - October 30 (seeking an early-season medium difficulty set for experienced players) Yet-To-Be Named "Challenge" event - a late-season moderate to difficult set designed for teams with an eye on nationals ...
by CometsCoach
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2021-22
Replies: 1
Views: 1721

Re: Iowa 2021-22

Added to our tournament calendar:

Western Iowa Fall Open (November 7) at Logan-Magnolia HS (Logan, IA)
Rivermont Collegiate Prep Tournament (January 22) at Rivermont Collegiate (Bettendorf, IA)
by CometsCoach
Fri Aug 06, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2021-22
Replies: 1
Views: 1721

Iowa 2021-22

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League will return to in-person competition this coming school year. We will continue to montior the public health situation in our state and adjust as necessary, but for now the plan is to have our first in-person tournament, the Kickoff, at Ankeny Southview School on October 30....
by CometsCoach
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: National Tournaments
Topic: 2021 IQBT NASAT - Congratulations Illinois Blue!
Replies: 47
Views: 33331

Re: 2021 IQBT NASAT - June 19-20, Online

Could we get confirmation on the distribution of the set?
by CometsCoach
Mon Jul 20, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Online Events
Replies: 2
Views: 2833

Online Events

Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere - early feedback from my colleagues in Iowa indicate they feel that virtual tournaments are probably the way to go this fall, and with the recent upward tick in new COVID-19 cases in Iowa, I'm inclined to agree. So, I have a few questions and hope that th...
by CometsCoach
Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 20-21
Replies: 0
Views: 1414

Iowa 20-21

Greetings, The Iowa Quiz Bowl League will be releasing its 2020-21 schedule in the near future. Along with this schedule, there will be a series of protocols that will be put in place to keep all participants safe, assuming we are able to go forward with any sort of in-person quiz bowl for this comi...
by CometsCoach
Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Online Quiz Bowl Scrimmages - IQBL and QuizBowlSystems
Replies: 2
Views: 2546

Online Quiz Bowl Scrimmages - IQBL and QuizBowlSystems

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League, in conjunction with QuizBowlSystems, hosted a successful online scrimmage of quiz bowl on April 2. We had over 30 students participating from across Iowa (and some from Nebraska). Participants downloaded the QuizBowlSystems player app (available from the App Store or Googl...
by CometsCoach
Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2019 IQBT NASAT - 6/22 and 6/23, Lexington, KY
Replies: 72
Views: 47427

Re: 2019 IQBT NASAT - 6/22 and 6/23, Lexington, KY

We don't care where the tournament is, nor do we care who is moderating. What we care about is that Team Iowa is showing up for this little party in June. The Hawkeye State will be represented by the following personnel: Alec Albrecht, Urbandale Ne Dassanayake, Ames Max Halbach, Ankeny Centennial Ju...
by CometsCoach
Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:51 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2018-19
Replies: 2
Views: 3204

Iowa 2018-19

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League has informed NAQT that we are lifting our suspension of business relationship. IQBL has also informed NAQT that we are looking forward to NAQT using good judgment when making public comments regarding potential staffers at its tournaments, and we are also looking forward to...
by CometsCoach
Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Community Discussion
Topic: Misconduct Reporting Form
Replies: 12
Views: 179511

Re: Misconduct Reporting Form

That question is: what are NAQT (and for that matter, all quiz bowl organizations) doing to ensure that the people they bring aboard to staff their events are properly vetted to work with students? Out of curiosity, what is the IQBL doing? IQBL is in the process of drafting and instituting a policy...
by CometsCoach
Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Collegiate Discussion
Topic: Misconduct Reporting Form
Replies: 17
Views: 25832

Re: Misconduct Reporting Form

That question is: what are NAQT (and for that matter, all quiz bowl organizations) doing to ensure that the people they bring aboard to staff their events are properly vetted to work with students? Out of curiosity, what is the IQBL doing? IQBL is in the process of drafting and instituting a policy...
by CometsCoach
Wed Jul 25, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: National Tournaments
Topic: Future NAQT championships
Replies: 13
Views: 24448

Re: Future NAQT championships

I'll be very direct here. What is NAQT doing to ensure that their staffers are properly vetted to work with students going forward? I cannot, in good conscience, register for an NAQT tournament (or any other national event, for that matter) until I know the answer to that question. NAQT's followup s...
by CometsCoach
Wed Jul 25, 2018 3:20 pm
Forum: Community Discussion
Topic: Misconduct Reporting Form
Replies: 12
Views: 179511

Re: Misconduct Reporting Form

I'm grateful that all of the various organizations have decided that this is a good idea, because it certainly is. I'm grateful that NAQT has gotten behind this as well; however, in their statement released today on their social media platforms, there is one lingering question they have yet to answe...
by CometsCoach
Wed Jul 25, 2018 3:20 pm
Forum: Collegiate Discussion
Topic: Misconduct Reporting Form
Replies: 17
Views: 25832

Re: Misconduct Reporting Form

I'm grateful that all of the various organizations have decided that this is a good idea, because it certainly is. I'm grateful that NAQT has gotten behind this as well; however, in their statement released today on their social media platforms, there is one lingering question they have yet to answe...
by CometsCoach
Sat Jun 02, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Keep the Faith
Replies: 4
Views: 5290

Re: Keep the Faith

For this post, I am taking off my CEO’s hat and setting it aside. I agree wholeheartedly with what I’ve read on this post. I’m waiting for two things. 1. I truly believe that NAQT will make the correct decision on how to go forward with respect to Mr. Bruce, and i’m convinced that faith isn’t mispla...
by CometsCoach
Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:41 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: My Health
Replies: 11
Views: 8082

Re: My Health

David, I value your friendship, your leadership, your wisdom, and your commitment to stand up for things that are right.

I hope you beat this thing back. May God continue to bless you and watch over you and your family.
by CometsCoach
Thu May 31, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Matt Bruce (cw: sexual assault, pedophilia)
Replies: 153
Views: 110706

Re: Matt Bruce (cw: sexual assault, pedophilia)

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League has suspended its business relationship with NAQT effective immediately. I have informed Mr. Hentzel that any decision that NAQT makes as a result of its grievance process is no guarantee that we will be amenable to resuming that business relationship. The Iowa Quiz Bowl Le...
by CometsCoach
Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2017-18
Replies: 2
Views: 2783

Re: Iowa 2017-18

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League set a record yesterday by hosting a 32-team tournament at Ankeny Southview School. All 32 teams participated in three divisions on NAQT questions. It's a good thing when there are enough teams that sign up, that it forces tournament hosts to scramble for buzzer systems and ...
by CometsCoach
Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2017-18
Replies: 2
Views: 2783

Iowa 2017-18

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League enters its third season as the leading organization in Iowa for coordinating events and promoting opportunities for students to play. We will produce many events in 2017-18, including two televised events through our partners at Morningside College and KCAU-TV (Sioux City),...
by CometsCoach
Mon May 22, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2017-18 - Mirrors wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 2491

Iowa 2017-18 - Mirrors wanted

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League is seeking out question writers/providers who would like their tournament sets mirrored in Iowa for 2017-18. We host several events throughout the year and sometimes at multiple sites throughout the state. Our mission is to provide quality quiz bowl competition to students ...
by CometsCoach
Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2016-17 Calendar
Replies: 1
Views: 2288

Re: Iowa 2016-17 Calendar

Also added to the Executive Committee as an at-large member was Michael Yilek, who is the coach at Drexel Middle School in the Western Dubuque School District.

IQBL would like to thank Noah Hagen and the Iowa State Quiz Bowl team for hosting our meeting yesterday.
by CometsCoach
Sun Aug 28, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2016-17 Calendar
Replies: 1
Views: 2288

Iowa 2016-17 Calendar

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League begins its second season of operation by adding two new officers, Nathan Coombs as Secretary (Ankeny Southview) and Kathie Foreman (Logan-Magnolia). Here is this year's tournament calendar: Oct 1 - Fall Novice at Waukee Nov 5 - Fall Open at Waukee (possible other sites) Jan...
by CometsCoach
Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2015-16
Replies: 6
Views: 4261

Re: Iowa 2015-16

Waukee emerged as the winning team again after a very narrow victory in a playoff at the 2016 Lightning In Winter Tournament on February 13. Ames A finished 2nd, Urbandale 3rd, and Creighton Prep A 4th.

Complete stats can be found here: http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/3177/.
by CometsCoach
Sun Dec 06, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2015-16
Replies: 6
Views: 4261

Re: Iowa 2015-16

The 2015 IQBL Fall Open was held yesterday at Waukee High School, with the host team running the table and capturing their third tournament of the year. Complete stats can be found here: http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/3175/stats/all_rounds/ We look forward to seeing everyone back in Februa...
by CometsCoach
Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:10 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2015-16
Replies: 6
Views: 4261

Re: Iowa 2015-16

As I become more aware of tournaments and formats being used across Iowa, the Iowa Quiz Bowl League's mission will be to ensure high quality competition at all of its events. Our next event is the 2015 Fall Open, and it has been moved to November 21 at Waukee High School. Visit the website or search...
by CometsCoach
Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2015-16
Replies: 6
Views: 4261

Re: Iowa 2015-16

The first IQBL Event took place October 10, it was our Novice Tournament. Here are the results: 1. Waukee 2. West Des Moines-Valley B 3. Valley A 4. Valley C 5. Bishop Garrigan- Algona Special thanks to SCOP and Kristin Strey for the great set of questions, and especially to the staffers and teams w...
by CometsCoach
Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:43 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa Events in 2015-16
Replies: 0
Views: 1461

Iowa Events in 2015-16

The Iowa Quiz Bowl League is sponsoring the following events in 2015-16. All dates are Saturdays, and all tournaments are scheduled to be held at Waukee High School, which is approximately 15 miles west of downtown Des Moines. Out-of-state teams are welcome at all events except the Iowa State Quiz B...
by CometsCoach
Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:38 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2015-16
Replies: 6
Views: 4261

Re: Iowa 2015-16

The link to information about IQBL and its events is here: https://sites.google.com/site/iowaquizbowlleague/home

Please contact me with any questions or information. Tournament announcements will be forthcoming in the proper places.
by CometsCoach
Sun Jun 28, 2015 4:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Iowa 2015-16
Replies: 6
Views: 4261

Iowa 2015-16

I am proud to announce the creation of the Iowa Quiz Bowl League (IQBL). IQBL is designed to be an organization that supports players and coaches throughout the State Of Iowa and will make cohesive competition a reality for all grade levels. I am serving as the primary contact for the organization u...
by CometsCoach
Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:37 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The rebirth of an Iowa circuit...
Replies: 1
Views: 1739

The rebirth of an Iowa circuit...

Yesterday, I received the exciting news that my principal is giving me the go-ahead to establish a quiz bowl team at Waukee (IA) High School. I'm most excited about this development, as you can imagine. If there are others in the state, and even specifically in the Des Moines/Ames area, please conta...
by CometsCoach
Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: New High School Teams
Topic: New Team in Iowa City Area
Replies: 7
Views: 4899

Re: New Team in Iowa City Area

I will be joining the faculty of Waukee High School (west suburban Des Moines) this coming year and hope to establish a program. We should talk.
by CometsCoach
Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:56 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '14-'15
Replies: 91
Views: 40993

Re: Illinois '14-'15

I predict that Greenville High School will have a very solid team next year and make Erika Knolhoff's first year as head coach a successful one. I predict that a program will be established at Waukee High School in suburban Des Moines and a circuit will spring up in the Des Moines/Ames area. I predi...
by CometsCoach
Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:10 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2014 NASAT: June 14-15 at Ohio State
Replies: 46
Views: 65216

Re: 2014 NASAT: June 14-15 at Ohio State

On behalf of Team Illinois and its sponsor, IHSSBCA, we thank HSAPQ, Daniel, Matt, and the entire staff that put together a great tournament. We also thank Dave Madden and NHBB for providing the lunch on Sunday, and Ohio State for hosting the event. It is my hope going forward that I will be able to...
by CometsCoach
Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2014 NASAT: June 14-15 at Ohio State
Replies: 46
Views: 65216

Re: 2014 NASAT: June 14-15 at Ohio State

I apologize in advance if an unlinked post goes against board protocol. Here is the Team Illinois selection announcement posted under the Illinois thread: It is my pleasure...regarding the members of Team Illinois 2014. A big thanks to all of those who tried out, and also those who assisted Sharon L...
by CometsCoach
Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '13-'14
Replies: 143
Views: 77667

Re: Illinois '13-'14

It is my pleasure to reprise the announcement that has already been made regarding the members of Team Illinois 2014. A big thanks to all of those who tried out, and also those who assisted Sharon Lorinskas and myself in selecting these students to represent our state at NASAT this June: Jason Asher...
by CometsCoach
Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:56 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Greenville Comet Open VI - Greenville, IL 1 Feb 2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3177

Re: Greenville Comet Open VI - Greenville, IL 1 Feb 2014

As of this posting, the field is officially 29 teams. I'm likely to crowdsource a team at the Coach's meeting on Saturday. The schools are (with number of teams in parentheses): Greenville (2) Springfield (2) Litchfield (1) Carrollton (1) Vandalia (2) O'Fallon (1) Carbondale (1) Riverton (1) Chatham...
by CometsCoach
Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:52 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '13-'14
Replies: 143
Views: 77667

Re: Illinois '13-'14

From the IHSSBCA Novice at Greenville, there was more than one player that made quite an impression during the tournament. Ananth Panchamukhi from Carbondale, Brandon Thomas from Piasa Southwestern, and Greenville's Jacob Klenke certainly made their presence felt. I thought O'Fallon's team was well ...
by CometsCoach
Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Greenville Comet Open VI - Greenville, IL 1 Feb 2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3177

Re: Greenville Comet Open VI - Greenville, IL 1 Feb 2014

PACE has certified this tournament "gold," so top finishers will qualify for PACE NSC.
by CometsCoach
Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:03 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Copied Definitions
Replies: 11
Views: 4379

Re: Copied Definitions

I serve as a region representative on the IHSA Scholastic Bowl Advisory Committee. We are simply Advisory, not oversight. I have watched this issue unfold from multiple perspectives throughout the spring and summer. I do not know of the existence of a check and balance in place to address what happe...
by CometsCoach
Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '13-'14
Replies: 143
Views: 77667

Re: Illinois '13-'14

Regardless of all of the "who lost who" talk and which good players are returning, it's going to be an interesting season as it always is. I'm looking forward to seeing who is going to develop into the players that will get considered for Team Illinois when we get to February, and I'm also...
by CometsCoach
Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Greenville Comet Open VI - Greenville, IL 1 Feb 2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3177

Greenville Comet Open VI - Greenville, IL 1 Feb 2014

The Sixth Edition of the Greenville Comet Open will take place on Saturday, 1 February, at Greenville High School (Greenville, IL). We expect that the field will be a very strong one, mainly representing the best teams in central and southern Illinois. We would love to attract some teams from neighb...
by CometsCoach
Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2013 NASAT: June 15-16 at Ohio State
Replies: 46
Views: 19908

Re: 2013 NASAT: June 15-16 at Ohio State

Team Illinois will consist of Morgan Venkus (Loyola Academy), Tristan Willey (Macomb), Dylan Minarik (Belvidere North), and Alex Pandaya (Rockford Auburn). Sharon Lorinskas (Carbondale) and I return as co-coaches for 2013. We are looking forward to another great tournament and hope that the field is...
by CometsCoach
Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA 2013
Replies: 78
Views: 22070

Re: IHSA 2013

Congratulations to all teams who made it out of their Regional tonight, and will take another crack at some different opponents on Saturday. I'm going to refrain from comment on the set, but I will comment on some of the crazy results. It looks like most regionals went lock-step with what was expect...
by CometsCoach
Fri Feb 22, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '12-'13
Replies: 153
Views: 81981

Re: Illinois '12-'13

James, you have a fair point and it is well noted. My kids are capable of winning just about any match. I don't believe I'm selling my own team short here, I think I'm being realistic and giving the other seeded teams in our Sectional the respect they deserve. Having said that, when it comes to the ...