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by romeokar
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Middle School Quizbowl Announcements & Discussion
Topic: Darien Spring Academic Competition 4/27 (CYBER set)
Replies: 0
Views: 175

Darien Spring Academic Competition 4/27 (CYBER set)

Middlesex Middle School is hosting our annual Darien Spring Academic Competition on Saturday, April 27th. You can register using this link . The tournament will run from 9:30 until around 3:30, similarly to our Charter Oak from the fall. We will be using the new CYBER #1A set. Basic fees: $90 per te...
by romeokar
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Good News Everyone! Mr. Turriago and I are out with a new episode. On the latest epsiode of For 10 Points, we share the resources Middlesex players use to improve on their own. They also look at the new Tri-State Quiz Bowl Alliance's top-50 Middle School Quiz Bowl Rankings. Listen here: https://soun...
by romeokar
Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Hi everyone,

Mr. T and I have completed another episode- Episode 29: Building Better Bonuses!! He and I discuss strategies your teams can use to maximize your collaborative efforts on bonuses.

You can listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/fK4oy, or wherever you get your podcasts!
by romeokar
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Happy new school year everyone! Mr. T and are back with a new episode of our podcast. Maybe you're like me and you've been asked often about what to do when starting a program. This month's episode is meant to be a resource to help those who are just getting a program off and running. So the next ti...
by romeokar
Fri May 19, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

The Champs are here! Andrew and I have the privilege of interviewing the champions from Chenery MS. Listen to them talk about their journey in our latest epiode: https://soundcloud.com/for10points/ep027-interview-with-msnct-champs-chenery-ms?si=64284843a4aa48c1afec79c3f95e47a3&utm_source=clipboa...
by romeokar
Tue Apr 11, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Hello everyone! It's been a long time- too long in fact.. but Andrew and I are back with a brand new epsiode. In Episode 25: Playing Your Best, Andrew goes through some important tips to ensure you are playing at peak performance. We also take a look at the latest MS Quiz Bowl rankings as MSNCT appr...
by romeokar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

The 2022-23 school year has begun, and Mr. T and I are back with our first episode of the season! If you want to get your team off to a good start, give this episode a listen: https://soundcloud.com/for10points/ep024-starting-the-year-off-right?si=ddad34430c53457ead782947e6ecfd82&utm_source=clip...
by romeokar
Wed May 18, 2022 12:56 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Congratulations Longfellow Middle School on winning MSNCT! On this episode, Andrew and I are pleased to be joined by the champions from Falls Church to discuss their study habits, their season, and their amazing run last weekend. Check out For 10 Points, Episode 23: The Champs are Here! by clicking ...
by romeokar
Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:44 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Hello all! As we prepare for MSNCT, Mr. T and I had time to put together a podcast where we discuss the nature of guessing in quiz bowl. Oh, and we also reveal our top 10 heading into MSNCT- another guessing game of sorts. Check out For 10 Points, Episode 22: The Guessing Game by clicking the link b...
by romeokar
Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:40 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Darien Spring Academic Competition 4.2.22 SCOP 2022 MS
Replies: 0
Views: 5409

Darien Spring Academic Competition 4.2.22 SCOP 2022 MS

Middlesex Middle School in Darien, CT will be hosting the fourth iteration of the Darien Spring Academic Competition. The tournament will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, and use the SCOP 2022 MS set. The competition will begin around 9:30 and finish by 4. This tournament will be held in person, but ...
by romeokar
Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Looking for teams to practice with
Replies: 2
Views: 3682

Re: Looking for teams to practice with

Hi Melody,

We would love to practice over Zoom. What is your team's schedule like?
by romeokar
Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Hello all! It's been a long, strange school year/quiz bowl season. Andrew and I have rarely had the opportunity to collaborate to make a podcast, but we are back with Episode 21: The Quiz Bowl Canon/Buzz Phrase Showdown. After polling membes of the quiz bowl community, Andrew complied a list of the ...
by romeokar
Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Hi Everyone! Andrew and I would love your input for our next episode. We are going to take a look at the middle school quiz bowl canon. We have our own ideas of what people or topics come up the most, but we want to hear from the players themselves. So when you have a moment, fill out this short Goo...
by romeokar
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: THE ISLAND CUP III RETURNS IN-PERSON (LI/NY/NJ/CT) [NO REGION RESTRICTIONS]
Replies: 43
Views: 16772

Re: THE ISLAND CUP III RETURNS IN-PERSON (LI/NY/NJ/CT) [NO REGION RESTRICTIONS]

That's fair. Do you think the TD has the right to cross of something they do find objectionable?
by romeokar
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: THE ISLAND CUP III RETURNS IN-PERSON (LI/NY/NJ/CT) [NO REGION RESTRICTIONS]
Replies: 43
Views: 16772

Re: THE ISLAND CUP III RETURNS IN-PERSON (LI/NY/NJ/CT) [NO REGION RESTRICTIONS]

So first off, it was great getting back to an in-person tournament. I didn't realize how much I missed the small talk with and among teams as we wait for rounds to start. While there may still be a place for Quiz Bowl over Zoom, nothing beats being in person and interacting with people. I greatly ap...
by romeokar
Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

The 2021-22 season has started, and we are back with more great content to help your teams improve. In our latest episode, Mike Laudermith of Fenton High School joins us to discuss structuring practice to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and community. Listen to Episode 20: Leveling Up Your Pract...
by romeokar
Wed May 26, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Quiz Bowl Summer Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
Replies: 0
Views: 3761

Quiz Bowl Summer Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers

Quiz Bowl Friends, Middlesex Coach Michele Mattera and I are pleased to offer our Quiz Bowl Boot Camp through Darien Summer School. The class is for rising 6th and 7th graders, and geared towards newer players. The camp will run for two weeks (9 days) from June 28th through July 9th. The classes wil...
by romeokar
Wed May 05, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Churchill A had one of the greatest seasons in the history of middle school quiz bowl, and they topped it off with a National Championship at this year's MSNCT. On this espisode of For 10 Points, we are fortunate enough to be joined by Aatreyo, Lavanya, Siya, Tanay, and Coach Hansen. We discuss thei...
by romeokar
Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
Replies: 6
Views: 5480

Re: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages

Just so there is no confusion, the times are all eastern time. I know MSNCT's schedule is on central time, but these matches are all east coast times.
by romeokar
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
Replies: 6
Views: 5480

Re: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages

The deadline to sign up is 3:00 PM EST Friday!
by romeokar
Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
Replies: 6
Views: 5480

Re: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages

There is still time to sign up! We definitely need moderators, especially in the earlier rounds!
by romeokar
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
Replies: 6
Views: 5480

Re: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages

I wasn't planning on entering them into SQBS or anything. You might be able to ask whoever is modding for a copy of the scoresheet.
by romeokar
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: MSNCT Predictions (2021)
Replies: 11
Views: 8190

Re: MSNCT Predictions (2021)

I think everyone has similar top 3's or top 5's...

Here's my Top 10 non-A teams:

1. Burleigh Manor B
2. Churchill B
3. Middlesex B
4. Challenger-Strawberry Park B
5. Longfellow B
6. Meyzeek B
7. Churchill C
8. Greenhill B
9. T. H. Rogers B
10. Meyzeek C

What do you think?
by romeokar
Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
Replies: 6
Views: 5480

Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages

One of the best parts of Nationals are the scrimmage matches the night before. Since NAQT has decided not to run them this year, I am going to try to organize them for teams who are interested. We need people who are willing to moderate!! Moderators should have the ability to host a match either on ...
by romeokar
Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

It may be Spring Break where you are, but Coach Turriago and I just finished working on out latest episode. In this month's episode, "The Secrets of MSNCT 2021", Andrew and I welcome NAQT's Jeff Hoppes to the show to discuss the details of the upcoming National Championships. Will there be...
by romeokar
Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Middle School Nationals Preparatory Tournament (MSNPT)
Replies: 2
Views: 5572

Re: Middle School Nationals Preparatory Tournament (MSNPT)

Is there any update about this? Have there been informational emails that were sent out?
by romeokar
Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:57 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

At Middlesex we just sent out grades for the first semester, so we have officially reached the mid-year. This can mean only one thing- it's time for mid-season quiz bowl rankings! In our latest podcast episode, Andrew and I rank our top 10 middle school teams based on the body of work we have found....
by romeokar
Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:54 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Happy New Year Quiz Bowlers! I hope 2021 is the welcomed change we all need it to be. One last episode before the calendar turns: Episode 016- Team Profile: Columbia Independent School is available for your enjoyment on SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, Coach Turriago a...
by romeokar
Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:49 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Are we having fun yet? The game has changed so drastically over the past 12 months, that new and developing players maybe struggling to find any enjoyment in the weekly (daily?) grind of practicing. Coach Turriago and I discuss the issue of keeping quiz bowl fun for all players. We also break down o...
by romeokar
Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:18 pm
Forum: Mirror requests
Topic: Re: TAILS (MS/HS easy, 2020-2021)
Replies: 9
Views: 7446

Re: TAILS (MS/HS easy, 2020-2021)

We just concluded a small invitational tournament using the TAILS set. The field had 10 of the top MS teams in the country (Churchill B & C, Herberger, Hunter, Longfellow, Middlesex A, B, & C, Springfield-Franklin, and Winburn). We played 7 rounds in total (packets 1-7) First, let me say, I ...
by romeokar
Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:36 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Fall Online Middle School Tournament [RAFT II]
Replies: 23
Views: 8139

Re: Fall Online Middle School Tournament [RAFT II]

The initial field is now full. We may expand the field if we get enough staff, however, I would prefer to keep this tournament to fewer than 10 rounds, which becomes logistically very difficult if we have more than 18 teams. Currently, we have 14 staffers signed up. I would like to have two staffer...
by romeokar
Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

It's been a weird year so far... and there's no end in sight. But at least there are little slivers of a return to normalcy, like For 10 Points is back with our first episode of the new school year. Episode 14: Quiz Bowl State of the Union- Coaches' Forum We decided to pick the brains of the coaches...
by romeokar
Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:58 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

We figured we would get one more episode in before the summer... In Episode 13, "The Joy of Quiz Bowl", we interview Erik Nelson, the director of the Bounceback Foundation and president of Play Quiz Bowl LLC. The guys discuss the ACRONYM pop culture competition and how to stay mentally hea...
by romeokar
Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
Replies: 4
Views: 2696

Re: Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers

I am so excited for the start of our camp! We have increased the cap on the number of students a few times, but space is limited, and we are approaching that limit faster than I expected.

Please sign up soon and let me know if you have any questions.
by romeokar
Wed May 27, 2020 1:35 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
Replies: 4
Views: 2696

Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers

Quiz Bowl Friends, Unfortunately our Quiz Bowl season has not ended the way it should have. But assuming some sense of normalcy returns in the fall, we all have work to do to prepare for our upcoming season. Middlesex Coach Lucy Berry and I are pleased to offer our Quiz Bowl Boot Camp through Darien...
by romeokar
Wed May 06, 2020 11:20 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Unfortunately, there are no trips to Nationals in the coming weeks. But rejoice! For there is a new episode of For 10 Points! Episode 12- "Rise of the Terminators" is available for your listening pleasure. In this episode, Andrew and Ken tackle the issue terminators- strong generalists who...
by romeokar
Sat May 02, 2020 7:23 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Online Middle School Tournament (May 2)
Replies: 13
Views: 6038

Re: Online Middle School Tournament (May 2)

This was great! Congratulations Coach Price and Barrington Station!!
by romeokar
Sun Mar 22, 2020 11:39 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Will there be more podcasts with the cancellation of MSNCT? Funny you ask.. as we actually mention you in this month's episode (sorry if we botched the pronounciation of your name...) Absolutely nothing can keep Andrew and me from making our podcast! This month's episode is entitled "Quiz Bowl...
by romeokar
Wed Mar 11, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Teams impacted by COVID-19
Replies: 6
Views: 4555

Re: Teams impacted by COVID-19

meebles127 wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:25 pm In the interest of organization, I have made a form that teams can fill out.
Thank you! I shared on Twitter in the hopes of reaching as many programs as possible.
by romeokar
Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Teams impacted by COVID-19
Replies: 6
Views: 4555

Teams impacted by COVID-19

In response to the recommendations and protocols from the Governor Lamont, the Dept. Of Public Health, and the State Dept. Of Ed, Darien public schools is banning all interstate travel for extracurricular activities. We do not know how long the ban will be on place, but certainly this impacts Middle...
by romeokar
Sun Mar 08, 2020 1:42 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Darien Spring 3/28/2020 SCOP Novice- CANCELLED
Replies: 1
Views: 1661

Re: Darien Spring 3/28/2020 SCOP Novice

The link above should work better. Sorry for the inconvenience.
by romeokar
Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:25 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Thanks for the listens and the positive comments! We are back for our 10th episode, "Growing the Game". If you love the game of quiz bowl, we hope that listening to the two interviews we do in this episode will inspire you to branch out. We talk with Eric Huff, a co-founder of Qwiz, and wi...
by romeokar
Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:35 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Darien Spring 3/28/2020 SCOP Novice- CANCELLED
Replies: 1
Views: 1661

Darien Spring 3/28/2020 SCOP Novice- CANCELLED

***As per an order of the superintendent of Darien Public Schools, we are cancelling the Darien Spring Tournament. Should we be able to hold it at a later date, I will update this post. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
by romeokar
Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:33 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Happy New Year!

We are back in 2020 with our 9th episode- how to improve as a team. Andrew gives some tips to help your team reach their full potential.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/for10points/ep-0 ... -as-a-team
by romeokar
Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:11 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Happy Holidays! With a long break ahead of you, why not take some time to listen to For 10 Points, the best podcast on the web for everything quiz bowl related. If you are thinking of hosting a tournament, you should listen to Episode 8- Running a Tournament. We also read an email sent to us from th...
by romeokar
Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Happy Thanksgiving! Episode 7 is now available wherever you get you podcasts. I'm this episode Andrew talks about how small changes can help you improve your play and we answer some letters from listeners. If you have a question or comment, please email the show at for10points@gmail.com. Please enjo...
by romeokar
Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:08 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

Episode 6 is up on Soundcloud or wherever you download podcasts. We interview Shirley and Harvey Kimble, the creators of the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl competition. If you are not familiar with it, it's a fun competition that caters to large groups and promotes collaboration. Register for the regional t...
by romeokar
Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:35 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Replies: 40
Views: 30700

Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points

We are back after summer break with Episode 5: The Role of a Captain. We interview Darien coaching legend Tom O'Donnell about how to choose a captain and what the expectations are for captains of student athletes (or quiz bowl teams). If you are a coach, captain, or aspiring captain, I cannot recomm...