DART IV National High School Mirror [5/17/25 @ Discord/Zoom]

[Amazingguysofguys]

I'm excited to announce the DART IV National High School Mirror that will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The tournament will be run by me, Aatreyo Bhattacharyya (Mira Loma High School). It will begin at 10 AM Eastern Time to best accommodate all time zones.

The tournament will be run on the DART IV set.

There are no geographic restrictions for this tournament. This is a CLOSED tournament.

Game Format

Each game will be played on a packet of 22 tossups and 20 bonuses. Games will not be timed and standard scoring rules will be used. This tournament will follow NAQT rules with a slight change to the timing rules, which will allow 5 seconds before time is called after a buzz, prompt, or end of a bonus.

Statistics

We will be using MODAQ and a Tournament Hub for live stats and buzzpoints.

A Note on Cheating

Given the online nature of Quizbowl, cheating has become much more common. To prevent this, we are requiring that ALL players must use video and show one hand in the frame at all times. We would prefer set-ups that are acceptable at NAQT nationals as outlined by their integrity policy. Players are also encouraged to remain unmuted during tossups as long as there is no significant background noise. The tournament directors reserve the right to remove any player on the grounds of suspicion at any time.

Fees

The entry fee for this tournament is structured as follows:

Base Fee: $112 per team
Staffing: -$35 per competent staffer

Payment information will be sent out at a later date. The drop deadline will be on Monday, May 12, 2025. Drops after this deadline will be required to pay the full fee for the tournament.

Staff

We are looking for moderators and scorekeepers who want to staff this tournament. All moderators not affiliated with attending teams will be paid $35. To register to staff, please fill out this form. Staff is encouraged to attend a short staff meeting before the tournament since we are using MODAQ.

Registration

Sign up using this link. You will receive further information, closer to the tournament date.

[Amazingguysofguys]

Field (4/24):
Belmont (2)
Saratoga (1)
Eastchester (1)