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by the return of AHAN
Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 nAC
Replies: 72
Views: 35218

Re: 2016 nAC

Congratulations to Next Generation Charter School of Champaign, IL on winning the Chicago phase of the Junior national Academic Challenge, defeating #1 seed Heritage, 450-295. In the High school edition, Palatine (IL) made a valiant run at the Chicago phase title before falling to Daviess County (Ow...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '15 - '16
Replies: 64
Views: 47157

Re: Illinois '15 - '16

To close out this thread, I just wanted to mention that I am leaving Illinois this summer for California. I have loved the 7 years I was a part of the Illinois quizbowl scene, working with, playing with, and playing against so many great people. (I won't try to name them all, because I'd undoubtedl...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

Re: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6

I think the total lack of response to these charges by ACE leadership, despite this thread being active for several days, is almost as damning as the actual rules decision and how it was handled. If ACE wishes to remain in good standing within the regular quizbowl community, there needs to be some ...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 nAC
Replies: 72
Views: 35218

Re: 2016 nAC

Do 2 losses eliminate a team from playing on Monday? The teams in question were Poquoson and Luther Wright. I'm certain it doesn't; I'm extremely surprised that they forfeited. Perhaps they were unaware of the playoff rules? 4-2 made the playoffs. Looks like our toughest competition will be against...
by the return of AHAN
Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 nAC
Replies: 72
Views: 35218

Re: 2016 nAC

Watching the scoreboard from the Chicago stage, I see that TWO high school teams forfeited their 6th and final matches when they had 3-2 records. Do 2 losses eliminate a team from playing on Monday? The teams in question were Poquoson and Luther Wright. I'm interested in hearing how that played out,...
by the return of AHAN
Sun Jun 12, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

Re: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6

The #1 seeds at all three levels of the History Bee won their respective national championships. Congratulations to; Elementary Champion Robert Muniz of Midtown Classical of Talahassee, FL 7th Grade Champion Enzo Cunanan of Trinity Prep of Winter Park, FL & 8th Grade Champion Govind Prabhakar of...
by the return of AHAN
Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

Re: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6

(snip) At any regional event where we have prior results to go off (which is to say, nearly all of them, at this point) teams are indeed seeded - matches are not just assigned at random. Getting 5 matches at regionals is standard fare - the reason there aren't more of course is as Joe mentions, due...
by the return of AHAN
Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:32 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

Re: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6

Elite Eight of the History Bowl was as follows... (17) Challenger Ardenwood vs (9) Midtown Classical (13) Hadley JHS (5) John Adams MS (10) Burleigh Manor A (2) Bay Area Gifted Middle Schoolers (Pi-oneers) (3) Stoller (A) (6) BASIS Silicon Valley UPDATE: Hadley JHS went through to the semifinals, 2...
by the return of AHAN
Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:04 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

Re: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6

Elite Eight of the History Bowl was as follows... (17) Challenger Ardenwood vs (9) Midtown Classical (13) Hadley JHS (5) John Adams MS (10) Burleigh Manor A (2) Bay Area Gifted Middle Schoolers (Pi-oneers) (3) Stoller (A) (6) BASIS Silicon Valley UPDATE: Hadley JHS went through to the semifinals, 21...
by the return of AHAN
Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

Re: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6

Full results of yesterday and today's History Bee preliminary rounds, all 1,081 students across elementary, 7th, and 8th grade divisions, can be found at historybee.com/live
I'm told the top 64 from each level advance to the playoffs tomorrow. :party:
by the return of AHAN
Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

Re: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6

What was the format of the preliminary rounds? 52 teams, 5 rounds of...something, cut to top 32 elimination also seems quite archaic. Also if you're seeding by ppg strength of schedule becomes a lot more relevant than it does at PACE or HSNCT since there is much less contribution from bonuses. We p...
by the return of AHAN
Fri Jun 10, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

Re: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6

What was the resolution to this? Of what? As Mr. Madden mentioned, Livermore Valley Charter was booted from the tourney. Sorry; I meant the resolution to the tie. Do not know. It's only an issue if what I was told by a non-staffer was correct (that 32 qualify for playoffs). As soon as the playoff p...
by the return of AHAN
Fri Jun 10, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

Re: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6

bluejay123 wrote:What was the resolution to this?
Of what? As Mr. Madden mentioned, Livermore Valley Charter was booted from the tourney.
by the return of AHAN
Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:48 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)
Replies: 86
Views: 60145

NHBB for Middle and Elementary Levels (Chicago, IL 6/9-6/12)

This is underway, with the preliminary rounds occurring today, with 10 rounds of History Bowl being played between 1:40 PM and 9:15 PM (approx. end time of round 10). The main page can be found at; http://historybee.com/live/ Preliminary matches did not have pools with most teams playing 5 rounds, b...
by the return of AHAN
Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:23 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 nAC
Replies: 72
Views: 35218

Re: 2016 nAC

nitzuga wrote:
the return of AHAN wrote:
the return of AHAN wrote:AH, I didn't realize Harrison was included in HSQB rank.
Ouch.
Wasn't trying to needle you. As a middle school coach, I don't pay much attention to HSQB rankings, aside from maybe checking where my alumni (Barrington HS & IMSA) rank, and even then I don't linger on the page.
by the return of AHAN
Tue Jun 07, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 nAC
Replies: 72
Views: 35218

Re: 2016 nAC

Mr. Price, we participated in 6 "preliminary" rounds and then 3 playoff matches. Preliminary rounds were not power matched or regrouped, but playoffs were seeded like usual. "Longest wait" depends on what you mean. The preliminary matches are scattered over 2 days which means 80...
by the return of AHAN
Tue Jun 07, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 nAC
Replies: 72
Views: 35218

Re: 2016 nAC

Hello everyone, I was part of the winning Harrison team at New Orleans. I'll answer questions you all might have about my experience. If you need proof, I got a selfie with the man himself. :chip: :party: How many matches did you play? What was the longest wait you had between rounds? Where do you ...
by the return of AHAN
Tue Jun 07, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 nAC
Replies: 72
Views: 35218

2016 nAC

In the New Orleans phase, Harrison (IN) defeated White Plains (NY), 285-260 to claim the HS Varsity phase and will play in Chicago this weekend. In the "Junior varsity" tournament, Gadsden (AL) reportedly defeated Altamont (SC), 340-215. And in the Middle School level, Paideia (GA) defeate...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 PACE NSC: June 4-5, Chicago
Replies: 78
Views: 67813

Re: 2016 PACE NSC: June 4-5, Chicago

I'm beginning to understand why the great Tom Egan's inquiry on how the IHSA might tweak their playoff system to better sort the top teams was met with blank looks and a statement that more or less said, 'We don't care about sorting teams, we just want to crown a champion.' I don't think PACE failed...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Jun 06, 2016 12:27 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 PACE NSC: June 4-5, Chicago
Replies: 78
Views: 67813

Re: 2016 PACE NSC: June 4-5, Chicago

If at all possible, BHS should consider playing a national tournament that has a card system that helps sort out the teams in the manner you seem to desire for seeding, and double-elimination playoffs on Sunday. I mean in addition to PACE NSC, of course. The top teams do it, and your team has the ta...
by the return of AHAN
Sun May 29, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 NAQT HSNCT: Congratulations Hunter!
Replies: 27
Views: 23954

Re: 2016 NAQT HSNCT: Congratulations Hunter!

So I was reading about a stalling ruling that was overturned on protest. How does a moderator timing ruling get overturned?
by the return of AHAN
Fri May 27, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: 2016 US Academic Bee and Bowl Nationals
Replies: 14
Views: 9993

Re: US Academic Bee and Bowl Nationals

It's not quizbowl, but Junior NAC (Chip Bowl) hands out cash prizes, wherein taking 2nd in the 'nation' gets you your entry fee refunded. :roll:
by the return of AHAN
Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:12 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Follow 2016 NHBB / USGO Nationals Here
Replies: 12
Views: 6398

Re: Follow 2016 NHBB / USGO Nationals Here

Got it. I was referencing MSNCT, as Jon had only said 'middle school' and that's where my mind went. It never occurred to me that having one triplet on the 'A' team and another on the 'B' team could create such an issue! :shock:
by the return of AHAN
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Follow 2016 NHBB / USGO Nationals Here
Replies: 12
Views: 6398

Re: Follow 2016 NHBB / USGO Nationals Here

I don't know that there was any physical contact in the incident, but a few years ago, when there was the cheating accusation in the middle school bowl, I recall that there were parents cornering staffers in the hotel lobby and restaurant and extensively berating them, Where/when did this happen?? ...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: LOST I - 4/9/2016, SCOP MS [Litchfield, IL]
Replies: 9
Views: 6961

Re: LOST I - 4/9/2016, SCOP MS [Litchfield, IL]

Did Carlinville actually have a dozen players on one team? You might want consider a cap on players on a team in the future, and explain why you have that cap in place (players should spend may time playing than watching). Many IL coaches conflate the 15-player roster maximum for IESA State Series w...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: LOST I - 4/9/2016, SCOP MS [Litchfield, IL]
Replies: 9
Views: 6961

Re: LOST I - 4/9/2016, SCOP MS [Litchfield, IL]

This was an enjoyable set. Very accessible across the levels. I'm pleased to see Next Gen is going to play it again (they played last year's iteration of SCOP MS). More teams should go play this.
by the return of AHAN
Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)
Replies: 7
Views: 5194

Re: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)

The 13th edition of the Barrington Invitational Tournament is in the books with the following results; CHALLENGE DIVISION (10 teams; complete stats ) 1st: Barrington Station A 2nd: Rockford Keith A 3rd: Buffalo Grove Aptakisic A 4th: Palatine Quest A STANDARD DIVISION (32 teams; complete stats ) 1st...
by the return of AHAN
Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '15 - '16
Replies: 64
Views: 47157

Re: Illinois '15 - '16

I moderated yesterday, and the set was outstanding. Agreed with Brad that the format ensures weak teams don't get pounded, and instead of 530-60 scores, you get 390-200, which is fine. But I can see where a team that regularly exhibits better play in a regular quizbowl match (by way of more and earl...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Buzzing In Too(?) Early
Replies: 11
Views: 4931

Re: Buzzing In Too(?) Early

OK, how often is a protest on toss-up ambiguity after seven words actually won?
by the return of AHAN
Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Easily portable buzzer systems fading away?
Replies: 6
Views: 6230

Re: Easily portable buzzer systems fading away?

Middle school. I was especially blown away that a long-time participant in my tourney revealed they can no longer provide a system because the one they have is unreliable and there's no money to get it fixed or replaced. And this is a suburban, public junior high school.
by the return of AHAN
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Buzzing In Too(?) Early
Replies: 11
Views: 4931

Re: Buzzing In Too(?) Early

I was wondering about a particular situation that can arise when playing a tossup with either 1) ambiguous clues or 2) things with multiple names: 1. Suppose you have a tossup leading in with the clue "this poet wrote about a prickly pear leaf," where the answer is Marianne Moore, and a p...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:30 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Easily portable buzzer systems fading away?
Replies: 6
Views: 6230

Easily portable buzzer systems fading away?

I'm in my 15th year of hosting a large-scale tournament, and, for the first time, I'm staring at the real possibility of slapbowl in some rooms. Entry form after entry form indicates teams will NOT be bringing a buzzer system. When pressed, a few have responded that they have one, but it doesn't wor...
by the return of AHAN
Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: LATTE 2016 at Longfellow MS - Feb. 27
Replies: 4
Views: 4674

Re: LATTE 2016 at Longfellow MS - Feb. 27

One day I'll have the financial clout to pull off a trip to this... ;-)
by the return of AHAN
Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)
Replies: 7
Views: 5194

Re: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)

Staffers: K. Strey D. Taylor M. Laudermith J. Promisco A. Nagib A. Patel F. Varga D. Minarik A. DeMay J. Nelson S. Levin D. Reinstein Z. Pease T. Vaughan A. Jacob A. Krueger N. Luc A. Wang I. Ducharme C. Burnett K. Schmidt A. Patel S. Vo A. Poozhikunnel A. Nadig A. Phillips F. Hannon C. Hannon J. Br...
by the return of AHAN
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:47 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Top MS Players?
Replies: 5
Views: 5674

Re: Top MS Players?

This player is pretty good, and he's only a 6th grader, having started playing for his school as a 4th grader; https://www.naqt.com/stats/player.jsp?contact_id=137749 And this player, as a 7th grader, led his team to last year's Illinois Class AA State Championship for scholastic bowl (bears some si...
by the return of AHAN
Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:42 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)
Replies: 7
Views: 5194

Re: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)

The field is closed to further Standard and B entries. I'll take waitlist requests for those pools.
by the return of AHAN
Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Structural Change of the National History Bee and Bowl
Replies: 2
Views: 3019

Re: Structural Change of the National History Bee and Bowl

Question: How does a team qualify for the middle school History Bowl? If I understand correctly, the Bee & Bowl nationals will be in June, but I've seen no opportunities to qualify for it, other than by showing up at a high school bowl and playing high schoolers, which may or may not be prohibit...
by the return of AHAN
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)
Replies: 7
Views: 5194

Re: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)

Field UPDATE (58 teams; 10 challenge, 32 standard, 16 'B'): Barrington Station (2 Challenge, 2 standard, 1 "B") Chicago University Lab (1 standard, 1 'B') Elgin Einstein Academy (1 standard) Rockford Keith (1 Challenge, 1 standard) Northfield Sunset Ridge (1 standard, 1 'B') Normal Metcalf...
by the return of AHAN
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)
Replies: 7
Views: 5194

Re: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)

Competent staffers of all ages are welcome, and I am able to pay adult moderators for their time, and provide lunch, usually pizzas, sandwiches, chips, and desserts. E-mail for further details.
by the return of AHAN
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)
Replies: 7
Views: 5194

Barrington Invitational Tournament XIII (3.12.2016)

Your school is invited to participate in the thirteenth annual Barrington Invitational Scholastic Bowl Tournament on Saturday, March 12th, 2016. This tournament will be staged at Barrington Middle School – STATION CAMPUS (215 Eastern Ave), Barrington, IL. Each match will consist of 20 toss-up (indiv...
by the return of AHAN
Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Neg 5 : Quizbowl for the Cloud
Replies: 175
Views: 166473

Re: Neg 5 : Quizbowl for the Cloud

Despite that, I still got to eat lunch with the moderators instead of during round 6, when I usually end up eating, so I'm a massive fan! HERESY! I pay you TOP DOLLAR to eat the scraps of leftover pizza from the moderator hospitality room (which you've never seen), delivered cold to the library!! :...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Databases and Quizbowl Software
Topic: Anyone Using Wireless Buzzers for Practice?
Replies: 9
Views: 5569

Re: Anyone Using Wireless Buzzers for Practice?

My school uses the Zeecraft wireless system. For practices, it is a very good set, but I definitely wouldn't use it for tournaments. Anyway, it works very well and as advertised. My gripes with it are that: - The buzzers eat batteries, just like all wireless systems. They have to be changed for us ...
by the return of AHAN
Wed Jan 06, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: LOST I - 4/9/2016, SCOP MS [Litchfield, IL]
Replies: 9
Views: 6961

Re: LOST I - 4/9/2016, SCOP MS [Litchfield, IL]

Will do. I'll post my own tournament announcement soon.
by the return of AHAN
Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: LOST I - 4/9/2016, SCOP MS [Litchfield, IL]
Replies: 9
Views: 6961

Re: LOST I - 4/9/2016, SCOP MS [Litchfield, IL]

Be aware that Station Middle School in Barrington will mirror this set on March 12th. From your general area, we consistently get Normal Metcalf at our tournament and, save last year, Bloomington JHS. Just thought you should know in case they register for yours.
by the return of AHAN
Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: HSQBRank 2015-16
Replies: 76
Views: 78008

Re: HSQBRank 2015-16

Probably not nearly enough stats yet. There are a lot more high school tournaments to construct models from.
by the return of AHAN
Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:40 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Gladiator Fall Tournament, 11-14-15 [MS-15; Elm Grove, WI]
Replies: 10
Views: 6960

Re: Gladiator Fall Tournament, 11-14-15 [MS-15; Elm Grove, W

As always, thanks for hosting such a great tournament, Mr. Falk! My kids enjoyed it, and it was impressive to see how many alums you rounded up to staff. Will there be a link to stats files posted?
by the return of AHAN
Sun Oct 04, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: MATT JACKSON WAS ON JEOPARDY AND WAS PRETTY GOOD AND COOL
Replies: 96
Views: 13231

Re: matt jackson is on jeopardy

That's hilarious. That’s the problem with “Jeopardy” today. They have far too many disloyal Lib contestants. I’ll bet if they were asked to name a Lib coffee clutch, they would fall all over the button to pose “Starbucks!” The screening process for television shows is extensive and contestants must ...
by the return of AHAN
Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:46 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Gladiator Fall Tournament, 11-14-15 [MS-15; Elm Grove, WI]
Replies: 10
Views: 6960

Re: Gladiator Fall Tournament, 11-14-15 [MS-15; Elm Grove, W

Dear coaches, players, and interested bystanders: St. Mary's Visitation is happy to invite you to our fifth annual fall open, Gladiator Fall Tournament 2015, to be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in picturesque Elm Grove, WI. This is an open junior high (up to grade 8) quiz bowl tournament to b...
by the return of AHAN
Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: SAGES elementary/MS question set
Replies: 13
Views: 11274

Re: SAGES elementary/MS question set

Is this something that can be purchased as a resource for intramural competition with lower level students in my school? I'm thinking of my novice 6th graders...