According to its Web site (Now http://www.polk-fl.net/students/academi ... ions/ntae/), the DisneyWorld-based national tournament has officially returned to its old name, the National Tournament of Academic Excellence. I can only guess that means the supposition about Panasonic pulling out is now official.
That have announced dates for next year (June 13-16), at the Contemporary as usual, but I imagine its going to be a huge challenge to hold the tournament even at the current price without major new sponsorship.
Panasonic renamed
Panasonic renamed
Kevin Commo
Coach, Burlington (Vt.) HS
Tournament Director, Vermont-NEA Scholars' Bowl
Director of Staffing and Statistics, International Academic Competitions
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Re: Panasonic renamed
Panasonic used to cover the cost of two hotel rooms for four nights for each team, which would add up to something like $1,600. I wonder how that will end up.
But yeah, I have some real concerns about the future of this tournament right now.
But yeah, I have some real concerns about the future of this tournament right now.
Dave Bykowski
Furman '00
Michigan '02
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Re: Panasonic renamed
I only have concerns for the national event unless otherwise mentioned. I have no clue how this affects the state championships, but I'll admit economic times are tough.
Emil Thomas Chuck, Ph.D.
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Re: Panasonic renamed
Maybe this means it will finally be a tournament, academic, and excellent.
Evan Adams
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Re: Panasonic renamed
Maybe I should re-draft my letter telling Panasonic not to pull the plug...
John Brown
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Re: Panasonic renamed
All I care about is getting my $2,000.
Charlie Dees, North Kansas City HS '08
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Re: Panasonic renamed
Maybe one day a real quizbowl tournament can get corporate sponsorship...
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Re: Panasonic renamed
Which reminds me, I need to talk to the folks at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation about sponsoring something.
Greg Peterson
Northwestern University '18
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Northwestern University '18
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Maine South HS '07
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