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by **Transparent Pudding** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:59 pm

Richard Montgomery High School is ridiculously pleased to announce its tournament entitled "At Richard Montgomery: Yale's Non-Athletic Voyage Yonder," ARMY NAVY for short. It will be held on April 9, 2011 at our campus in bucolic Rockville, Maryland. We will be using questions written by the Yale Academic team for their BHSAT XX tournament.
Registration will begin at 8:15, with the opening meeting at about 9:00 AM. The fee structure is as follows:
Base fee: $70
Buzzer discount: -$10
Reader discount: -$10
Each additional team from a school: -$5
Minimum fee per team: $40
Checks should be made out to "Richard Montgomery High School" with "It's Academic" in the memo line.
Delicious (and not-so-delicious) lunch opportunities abound in the area surrounding RM.
Please send registrations to rmquizbowl@gmail.com; A post on this forum does not a registration make.
We can't wait to see you on April 9!

FIELD (10):
Caesar Rodney (1)
GDS (1)
Whitman (2)
Mont. Blair (2)
TJ (2)
Chris Manners (1)
RM (1 house team)

by **dimhalikias** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:40 pm

BCC is very interested

by **Transparent Pudding** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:42 pm

If anyone has any issues with this being so late in the year, we're open to jumping into the weekend just vacated by TJ (4/9) moving their tournament to 3/20 if that works better for people.

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:08 pm

I only have issues with the date if it prevents us from going to UMCP for their probable Spring Tournament, which is often held on or around this date.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:16 pm

Carangoides ciliarius wrote:I only have issues with the date if it prevents us from going to UMCP for their probable Spring Tournament, which is often held on or around this date.

Good point. If Chris/whoever expresses interest in this date, I'll just move it back. I'll talk to the UMD people next week @ TIT.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:57 pm

This quite possibly will be moved to April 9, I'll have a certain answer by week's end.

by **RountreeCHS** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:44 pm

Wurzel-Flummery wrote:This quite possibly will be moved to April 9, I'll have a certain answer by week's end.

Chattahoochee is expressing interest in this date only: 1 team and 2 buzzers. We cannot do the May date at all. Looking forward to your decision.

by **Standard-winged Nightjar** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:51 pm

If this gets moved to April 9, I can volunteer moderate and bring, oh, something like 12 buzzer sets and 36 clocks if you want to do timed rounds.

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:05 pm

nationalhistorybeeandbowl wrote:timed rounds.

Why the heck would anybody want to do this?

Anyway, we'll consider on April 9th, but that's the week before our tournament and it may be crunch time for us to get organized. I think we'll be okay so mark us interested.

by **Kouign Amann** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:54 pm

April 9th would render St. Anselm's and WJ unable to attend due to It's Academic :(

by **jlchockey94** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:25 am

GDS would also be unable to attend due to It's Academic.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 2:17 pm

jlchockey94 wrote:GDS would also be unable to attend due to It's Academic.

Oh, I thought the quizbowl and It's Ac teams were separate there? We'll have some internal discussions and let you know by the end of the week what date this will land on.

by **Black-throated Antshrike** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:56 am

Charter would be interested in attending this if it was moved back. If it stays on 5/21 a lot of us would be crunched due to senior exams.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:51 pm

OK what would people think about April 23? It's Easter Saturday (which my sources within the religion of Christianity tell me is not really a thing) and Spring Break for some people, does this cause problems with anyone?

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:13 pm

CR would not be able to attend.

by **Black-throated Antshrike** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 12:08 am

Nor Charter

by **RountreeCHS** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:36 pm

Wurzel-Flummery wrote:OK what would people think about April 23?

Chattahoochee would definitely NOT be able to attend on this date.

Wurzel-Flummery wrote:It's Easter Saturday (which my sources within the religion of Christianity tell me is not really a thing)

I bet for some players/coaches, it most definitely is a thing.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:05 pm

RountreeCHS wrote:
Wurzel-Flummery wrote:It's Easter Saturday (which my sources within the religion of Christianity tell me is not really a thing)

I bet for some players/coaches, it most definitely is a thing.

I was referring to the sanctity of the Saturday, not the Sunday (which obviously is a thing) , but seeing as you would have to travel on that Sunday I understand that you would not be able to come.
We'll discuss the date of this tournament tomorrow at practice and we'll have it finalized after that.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:46 pm

With the sincerest apologies to St. Anselm's, WJ, GDS, and whoever else can't make it, the tournament will be held on April 9th. Registrations are open.

by **Montreal-Philippines Cutlery Controversy** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:39 pm

Quince Orchard is interested. :)

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:56 am

Sure, we'll think about coming.

by **Black-throated Antshrike** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 1:05 am

We will most likely be there with probably no more than three teams.

by **Robbie Ram** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:09 pm

Yeeesch... schedule-wise, 4/9 is not the best weekend for us; I'll be out of state. However, if I can coerce— er, persuade— another teacher into chaperoning, Robinson will bring 1 (or maybe 2) team(s).

by **JamesIV** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:41 am

We're definitely interested, and I would hope we'd be able to bring at least two teams. I'll let you know as soon as I can,

Spencer

by **jgalea84** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 3:27 pm

Is there still space available in the tournament?

by **Transparent Pudding** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:17 pm

jgalea84 wrote:Is there still space available in the tournament?

Most definitely, yes.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:30 am

Hey,
This is coming up in a little over a month. Register!

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:05 am

Okay, we're definitely coming. I'll e-mail you: a team, a buzzer, and a Chrz to moderate.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:24 pm

This is coming up quick--register please!

by **Black-throated Antshrike** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:36 pm

It looks like Charter probably won't be able to make it

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:43 pm

Are we seriously the only team registered to come to this tournament?

by **Transparent Pudding** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:15 pm

Carangoides ciliarius wrote:Are we seriously the only team registered to come to this tournament?

At the moment, yes.

by **Howard** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:44 pm

I've got you on my schedule, but I'm still trying to sort out whether we have enough to bring a team to GDS. Hopefully, I'll have this one figured out in the next week or so.

by **JamesIV** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:36 am

Ray, I'm going to try my best to get us to this tournament, but I can't promise anything. If not, I'll be around to help out, either as staffer or perhaps play as unaffiliated, if that's cool by you guys. I'll let you know as soon as I can.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:10 pm

JamesIV wrote:Ray, I'm going to try my best to get us to this tournament, but I can't promise anything. If not, I'll be around to help out, either as staffer or perhaps play as unaffiliated, if that's cool by you guys. I'll let you know as soon as I can.

Alright, unaffiliated would be totally cool by us. Just let me know.

by **jlchockey94** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:34 am

GDS would like to come to this tournament. We will probably send 1-2 teams. I'll send you a definite e-mail when our Spring Break ends next week.

by **RyuAqua** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:41 pm

Hey, DC/MD/VA area: If you'd like to keep waking up in the morning with intact vertebrae, come to this tournament! :grin:

by **salmon of wisdom** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:52 pm

Whitman is probably coming. A registration will most likely be sent soon.

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:27 pm

What is the minimum amount of teams attending this tournament that you will accept for it to actually run?

I noticed that the field has recently tripled... to three.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:35 pm

Carangoides ciliarius wrote:What is the minimum amount of teams attending this tournament that you will accept for it to actually run?

I noticed that the field has recently tripled... to three.

We're up to five now!

The number I have in my head is 10, but that's tentative.

by **Howard** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:41 pm

Raynell, I just replied to your coach's e-mail, but I'll reply here, too, in case that's more efficient.

I currently stand at one student committed and one who seems to be a maybe leaning toward not available. If I can get two, I'll gladly enter a two-person team, but as of an hour ago, the second student thought she may have another obligation.

I hope this helps rather than hinders any decisions you may make.

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:39 am

Okay, so 10 teams haven't signed up yet (your self-imposed benchmark) but a tournament surely can be run with 8 teams.

Can we confirm that this is officially happening now? I'd like to have word of such, for certain, by this afternoon.

by **salmon of wisdom** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 3:25 pm

If it makes a difference, Whitman can bring another team.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:30 pm

salmon of wisdom wrote:If it makes a diffrence, Whitman can bring another team.

<3

That would be fantastic. With the addition of Whitman B and a house team, this tournament is go. We'll just do a full round robin with placement games if necessary. Registrations are still open though, so if you want to register, just let me know!

by **Howard** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:59 pm

Received final confirmation that we cannot do this. Sorry, Raynell. Hopefully, you still can pull this off.

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:47 pm

See everyone tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing what i'm sure will be a really high-quality set.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:18 pm

Chris Manners won this tournament, with Whitman coming is second, followed by GDS (who had three of their best players come late after their It's Academic taping) and Caesar Rodney. Stats will be posted soon.

by **Transparent Pudding** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:39 pm

STAAAAAAAAAAAATS

http://results.scobo.net/SQBS.aspx?org= ... =standings

Let me know of any errors, there are probably at least a few. Note that the RM House team was treated as an exhibition team.

by **Down and out in Quintana Roo** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:51 pm

This was a fun day. Thanks to RM for running this with just 9 teams and a house one.

The questions were real good. For the second year in a row, possibly my favorite non-vendor-produced set of the year was edited heavily or at least in part by Matt Jackson. The bonus questions were especially excellent and while there were multiple very challenging "hard" answers (a couple of which i'm not sure if i've ever seen before; nonetheless they were "important things"), a large majority of them were 10-able by practically any oxygen-breathing quizbowl team in the country. That is an awesome thing that most other sets lack, unfortunately. Some tossups had a couple weird ideas for answers or were just a little too hard, but that happens occasionally and they were not that common. Great job overall, Yale and Matt. If you weren't lucky enough to play on this set this year, please access it when/if it is released online for excellent practice material.

Hopefully we'll see a few teams that went here at our tournament on May 14th. If not, we'll see you at UMCP on May 21st.

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