ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
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ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Play Quiz Bowl is pleased to announce that a mirror of ACRONYM 11 will be held as a part of the 2017 HSNCT weekend. The tournament will take place on Friday, May 25th - note that is is different from previous years. Like last year, the tournament will be split into two divisions: high school, for all-HS teams, and an "open" division for teams composed of staffers, coaches, etc. High school teams are welcome to register for the open division if they wish. Check-in will begin at 4pm, with the opening meeting starting at 5pm games starting shortly thereafter. While the schedule will not be finalized until much closer to the event, our intention is to give teams a bye during preliminary rounds, in which they can get checked in for HSNCT itself. Additionally, the plan is for this tournament to be certain to end at a reasonable time (likely 11pm) so that all participants can rest up for Saturday.
Registration for this tournament is open here. You can view the current field here. Registration requires some sort of team and affiliation on the NAQT website, but you are free to make up an ad-hoc school/association for this purpose.
Fees will be as follows:
Base fee: $90 per team
$10 discount per working buzzer system
$20 discount per moderator
Maximum total discount: $30
This'll need a handful of staffers, so if you'd like to do that (and get paid $20 to do so), you can sign up here.
Registration for this tournament is open here. You can view the current field here. Registration requires some sort of team and affiliation on the NAQT website, but you are free to make up an ad-hoc school/association for this purpose.
Fees will be as follows:
Base fee: $90 per team
$10 discount per working buzzer system
$20 discount per moderator
Maximum total discount: $30
This'll need a handful of staffers, so if you'd like to do that (and get paid $20 to do so), you can sign up here.
Erik Nelson
Director, Minnesota High School Quiz Bowl
President, Play Quiz Bowl LLC
www.bouncebackfoundation.org
Director, Minnesota High School Quiz Bowl
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www.bouncebackfoundation.org
Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
How will this impact scrimmage rounds?
Mike Cheyne
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HSNCT details page wrote:In light of the ACRONYM popular-culture tournament taking place at the same time, scrimmages will be scaled back in scope from previous years. In particular, the number of rounds per team will be limited in a manner yet to be determined.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Never mind.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
I'm willing to staff this, having played it at CCCT.
Jeff Price
Barrington High School Coach (2021 & 2023 HSNCT Champions, 2023 PACE Champions, 2023 Illinois Masonic Bowl Class 3A State Champions)
Barrington Station Middle School Coach (2013 MSNCT Champions, 2013 & 2017 Illinois Class AA State Champions)
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Barrington High School Coach (2021 & 2023 HSNCT Champions, 2023 PACE Champions, 2023 Illinois Masonic Bowl Class 3A State Champions)
Barrington Station Middle School Coach (2013 MSNCT Champions, 2013 & 2017 Illinois Class AA State Champions)
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
I'm looking for teammates, or to join an already-registered open team! Shoot me a message. I'm good for a handful of sports and music buzzes.
Gabe B-T
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
I’m also looking to join a team and would be happy to play with anyone. I know some stuff about video games and “indie” music and have very little knowledge everywhere else.
Edit: I have a team.
Edit: I have a team.
Last edited by anderson on Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:48 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
A few quick updates on this tournament - first, the high school field is now full, and we are taking signups on the waitlist. There are also just two spots left in the open division. UPDATE - Both fields are now full. We're looking into expanding the field, but can't promise we'll be able to do so at this time.
We also still need a whole lot of staffers! If you'd like to do that, you can still sign up here.
We also still need a whole lot of staffers! If you'd like to do that, you can still sign up here.
Erik Nelson
Director, Minnesota High School Quiz Bowl
President, Play Quiz Bowl LLC
www.bouncebackfoundation.org
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Well, I thought our last day of school was on 5/25, so I booked an evening flight at Atlanta. Turns out we get out 5/24, so I switched my flight to the morning.
With that being said, I'm looking for a team for ACRONYM. Worst-case scenario I'll help Erik by staffing, but I'd much rather play. If you're looking for a guy with decent trash knowledge, shoot me a PM or email me at bk31883 at gmail.
With that being said, I'm looking for a team for ACRONYM. Worst-case scenario I'll help Erik by staffing, but I'd much rather play. If you're looking for a guy with decent trash knowledge, shoot me a PM or email me at bk31883 at gmail.
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I'm staffing the main tourney, but definitely want to play this.
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David Dennis, myself, and Ankit Aggarwal would love to have a fourth player for our team, if there's a free agent looking for a team out there.
EDIT: Alan Kreisel is our fourth.
EDIT: Alan Kreisel is our fourth.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
I would love to play on a team, if any would havecme.
Alan Kreisel. FSCJ.
Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Let me know if you're still looking - I'm still trying to find a team to join up with.1992 in spaceflight wrote:David Dennis, myself, and Ankit Aggarwal would love to have a fourth player for our team, if there's a free agent looking for a team out there.
Bob Kilner
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If there's a team that's looking for a warm body who hasn't picked up a buzzer in about three years, hit me up.
Harry White
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I'm interested in joining any open team that is looking for a fourth player. When we read a packet from an old ACRONYM in practice I scored the greatest number of points, so I infer that I'm better than Jacob Reed at high school trash.
Stephen Eltinge
Then: TJ, MIT, Yale, PACE, NAQT
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Now: ACF
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Can confirm that Stephen will almost certainly add value to your team.t-bar wrote:I'm interested in joining any open team that is looking for a fourth player. When we read a packet from an old ACRONYM in practice I scored the greatest number of points, so I infer that I'm better than Jacob Reed at high school trash.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Hey everyone! We are still looking into the possibility of expanding the fields for this, but I and NAQT would feel a lot better about doing that if we can get a few more staffers signed up. You can still sign up for that here. If you're an HSNCT staffer, please be sure to fill out the survey that was sent out the other day, as well.
Erik Nelson
Director, Minnesota High School Quiz Bowl
President, Play Quiz Bowl LLC
www.bouncebackfoundation.org
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Stephen/Harry - Based on what Erik said --
If that happens, I'd be down for teaming up with you guys if we're all still looking for a team.
Let me know
Hey everyone! We are still looking into the possibility of expanding the fields for this
If that happens, I'd be down for teaming up with you guys if we're all still looking for a team.
Let me know
Bob Kilner
Kent State '06 - Boise State '10
Former Coach, Garfield Hts (OH) (2001-08)
Former Coach, Eastlake North HS (OH) (2015-22)
"I'd sooner fail than not be among the greatest." - John Keats
Kent State '06 - Boise State '10
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Former Coach, Eastlake North HS (OH) (2015-22)
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Trashy boy seeks team, gets more powers than negs
Adam Sperber
Hickman '10
Northwestern B '14
Loyola (inactive) '21
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Hickman '10
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Loyola (inactive) '21
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If there's a team in the open division looking to fill a player seat, shoot me a message. I'm a cautious buzzer with focus towards films, tv, and video games.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Hi, all
Advertising myself (everything but sports), previous teams and standings:
https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/t ... m_id=93764
https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/t ... _id=119423
And Jason Kwong (took 1st in the John Charles Daly Memorial trash tournament in Feb)
Available together or split, and overall a delight to all who have ever met us
Edit: I am now on a team, but Jason (knowledgeable in soccer, old people TV, and gaming) is up for grabs at the moment
https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/t ... m_id=93764
https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/t ... _id=119423
And Jason Kwong (took 1st in the John Charles Daly Memorial trash tournament in Feb)
Available together or split, and overall a delight to all who have ever met us
Edit: I am now on a team, but Jason (knowledgeable in soccer, old people TV, and gaming) is up for grabs at the moment
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Harlea Perdue
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PM'd / Emailedaelrah wrote:Hi, all
Advertising myself (everything but sports), previous teams and standings:
https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/t ... m_id=93764
https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/t ... _id=119423
Available together or split, and overall a delight to all who have ever met us
Stephen Fontenot
Texas Quiz Bowl Alliance Deputy Director
Communications, UT Dallas
Strake Jesuit '96 -+-+- Southwestern '00
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Can confirmaelrah wrote: Available together or split, and overall a delight to all who have ever met us
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Quick update on this event - both the high school and open fields are being expanded to 32 teams each. After promoting teams currently on the waitlists, the high school field will likely remain full, pending any cancellations. There will be a few spots available in the open division, so if you want to play in that division, I recommend doing so as soon as possible.
As a result of the field expanding, we're in need of a few more moderators. As always, you can sign up for that here.
As a result of the field expanding, we're in need of a few more moderators. As always, you can sign up for that here.
Erik Nelson
Director, Minnesota High School Quiz Bowl
President, Play Quiz Bowl LLC
www.bouncebackfoundation.org
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Gabe Brison-Tresize and I are now playing with Stephen Eltinge and Adam Sperber.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
David Song (of RU not Princeton), Joe Ham, and I are currently one teammate short. We're probably best at sports and TV (and video games?? maybe, idk what Joe knows). I'd imagine we're weakest on non-sports from before our lifetimes, but regardless of expertise PM me if you want to join us!
EDIT: Added a fourth so this is no longer true!
EDIT: Added a fourth so this is no longer true!
Emmett Laurie
East Brunswick '16
Rutgers University '21
East Brunswick '16
Rutgers University '21
Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Just received word that my team is no more, so I am currently looking. Please help
Update: I am on a team, we are still looking for teammates.
Update: I am on a team, we are still looking for teammates.
Alan Kreisel. FSCJ.
Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Alan and I are on a team (Agents of Freedom). If there are any other free agents looking for a team, we have 2 spots open. I have no preference on your trash knowledge. As long as you were alive for most of your life and saw or listened to stuff then you'll be fine.
EDIT: Johnathan T. has joined. We have a spot for one more.
Edit 2: mike sacks filled the last spot.
EDIT: Johnathan T. has joined. We have a spot for one more.
Edit 2: mike sacks filled the last spot.
Last edited by Mexdude on Fri May 25, 2018 3:37 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Ulysses Capistran
Fenton HS 10'
UIC 13'
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
My two sons and I comprise the Henderson County team.
We are looking for a fourth.
Reply or PM.
We are looking for a fourth.
Reply or PM.
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Jonathan Thompson and I are currently looking for a couple of teammates. PM if interested.
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I am currently a free agent for the tournament. Feel free to DM me if you have an open spot.
Jonathan Thompson
University of Alabama '08 and '15
Quiz bowling.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Gabe Bob and I have a last minute open slot on our team
Adam Sperber
Hickman '10
Northwestern B '14
Loyola (inactive) '21
" 'Yay, more Adam Sperber' --Nobody " --Cody Voight
Hickman '10
Northwestern B '14
Loyola (inactive) '21
" 'Yay, more Adam Sperber' --Nobody " --Cody Voight
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If anyone is still looking for a team, I have a backwards Cleveland Indians hat on - come see me, we're still looking for a 4th. Our first round is in M102 if you're reading this after 5.
Bob Kilner
Kent State '06 - Boise State '10
Former Coach, Garfield Hts (OH) (2001-08)
Former Coach, Eastlake North HS (OH) (2015-22)
"I'd sooner fail than not be among the greatest." - John Keats
Kent State '06 - Boise State '10
Former Coach, Garfield Hts (OH) (2001-08)
Former Coach, Eastlake North HS (OH) (2015-22)
"I'd sooner fail than not be among the greatest." - John Keats
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staaaaats?
Yogesh/Oishee/Colby/Amanda W./Nicholas K. won this, by the way. Matt L./Jeremy N./Amanda R. and myself finished second.
Yogesh/Oishee/Colby/Amanda W./Nicholas K. won this, by the way. Matt L./Jeremy N./Amanda R. and myself finished second.
Greg Peterson
Northwestern University '18
Lawrence University '11
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ HSNCT - Friday Night
Congrats to Trashtastic Five and Singing Nuns, who won the open and high school divisions, respectively.
Stats through the prelims are available here. Due to some logistical problems during the playoffs (for which I take full responsibility), I do not have complete combined/playoff stats. At a minimum, I should be able to compile the final rankings of at least the top bracket teams.
Stats through the prelims are available here. Due to some logistical problems during the playoffs (for which I take full responsibility), I do not have complete combined/playoff stats. At a minimum, I should be able to compile the final rankings of at least the top bracket teams.
Erik Nelson
Director, Minnesota High School Quiz Bowl
President, Play Quiz Bowl LLC
www.bouncebackfoundation.org
Director, Minnesota High School Quiz Bowl
President, Play Quiz Bowl LLC
www.bouncebackfoundation.org