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by hexagonman
Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Fall Tournament (11/13)
Replies: 2
Views: 1513

JHU HS Fall Tournament (11/13)

Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce the Johns Hopkins HS Fall Tournament on November 13th, 2021 Location: The tournament, tentatively, will take place in person at Johns Hopkins , located at 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Room locations are TBD. A map of campus can be fo...
by hexagonman
Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:54 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro Date Claim 2021-2022
Replies: 14
Views: 9195

DC Metro Date Claim 2021-2022

Someone has to make this at some point. Right? KEY: Red - NAQT Orange- NHBB Blue - Middle School Green - Open Black - Housewrite Pink - Novice Dates: 8/14: 8/21: 8/28 (SAT): 9/4: 9/11 (ACT): 9/18: VT Fall 9/25: JHU HS Novice (Online) (IS-203A) 10/2 (SAT): Cavalier Classic (IS-204) 10/9: 10/16: 10/23...
by hexagonman
Sat Feb 13, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Winter Tournament (2/13)
Replies: 3
Views: 1796

Re: JHU HS Winter Tournament (2/13)

Congrats to MB A who beat Richard Montgomery in two straight games to win a disadvantaged final to win the tournament!

Thank you to all teams for coming and we hope you had a good time and are looking forward to seeing you all again!
by hexagonman
Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro Date Claim for 2020-2021
Replies: 36
Views: 11123

Re: DC Metro Date Claim for 2020-2021

JHU and William & Mary will be co-hosting the "DMV Regional Championship" on Prison Bowl on 3/27
So we'd like to claim the date
by hexagonman
Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Winter Tournament (2/13)
Replies: 3
Views: 1796

Re: JHU HS Winter Tournament (2/13)

The cap will now be set at 12.
by hexagonman
Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Winter Tournament (2/13)
Replies: 3
Views: 1796

JHU HS Winter Tournament (2/13)

Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce the Johns Hopkins Winter Tournament on February 13th, 2021. Eligibility: All Schools in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, North Carolina and West Virginia are able to participate Location: The tournament will take place online...
by hexagonman
Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro Date Claim for 2020-2021
Replies: 36
Views: 11123

Re: DC Metro Date Claim for 2020-2021

JHU claims

2/13 - JHU Winter (IS probably)
4/24 - JHU Spring (Maybe SCT21-DII)
by hexagonman
Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)
Replies: 14
Views: 4358

Re: JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)

yujie.ho123 wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:57 pm Will cameras be required for this tournament? If so, is this competition also a qualifier for PACE NSC?
Yes, we will require cameras. We are aiming for PACE qualification.
by hexagonman
Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)
Replies: 14
Views: 4358

Re: JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)

buffaloz1331 wrote: Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:16 am If there are enough staffers, would it be possible to expand the field to 24 to accommodate the additional teams?
Yes, but that does not seem likely.
by hexagonman
Sat Oct 10, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)
Replies: 14
Views: 4358

Re: JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)

If you have not already seen, we will now be using IS-195 for this tournament.
by hexagonman
Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:10 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)
Replies: 14
Views: 4358

Re: JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)

buffaloz1331 wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:45 pm Is there restricted eligibility for this event? To clarify: Do you want just novices or are other players allowed to play?
All players are allowed.
by hexagonman
Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)
Replies: 14
Views: 4358

JHU HS Fall Tournament (10/24)

Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce the Johns Hopkins Fall Tournament on October 24th, 2020. Eligibility: All Schools in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and West Virginia are able to participate Location: The tournament will take place online Entry Fees and Dis...
by hexagonman
Tue Sep 15, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro Date Claim for 2020-2021
Replies: 36
Views: 11123

Re: DC Metro Date Claim for 2020-2021

JHU would like to claim an A-Level set for 10/24
by hexagonman
Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Johns Hopkins Spring Tournament (04/11/20)
Replies: 0
Views: 1432

Johns Hopkins Spring Tournament (04/11/20)

Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce the Johns Hopkins Spring Quiz Bowl Tournament, which will take place on April 11th, 2020. Location: The tournament will take place at Johns Hopkins University, located at 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Room locations are TBD. A map of ...
by hexagonman
Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2020 Division II SCT: specific question discussion
Replies: 20
Views: 2477

Re: 2020 Division II SCT: specific question discussion

I think the lead-ins on the Saints and Kansas City questions were just too easy. Most people with any knowledge of recent Super Bowls knew what the Saints did in 2012, and also a lot of people remember that game beyond those interested in the NFL. For the Kansas City question, Jackie Robinson played...
by hexagonman
Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall 2019 Specific Question Discussion and Errata
Replies: 51
Views: 14733

Re: ACF Fall 2019 Specific Question Discussion and Errata

I felt that the Hanukkah tossup was way too easy with the lead-in. Anyone who went to Hebrew School at any point could first-line it. Given Judaism is still something of a minority religion in the US, this doesn't seem like a huge problem, aside from the fact that a good share of quiz bowlers are J...
by hexagonman
Mon Nov 04, 2019 1:10 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall 2019 Specific Question Discussion and Errata
Replies: 51
Views: 14733

Re: ACF Fall 2019 Specific Question Discussion and Errata

I felt that the Hanukkah tossup was way too easy with the lead-in. Anyone who went to Hebrew School at any point could first-line it.
by hexagonman
Mon Oct 28, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21535

Re: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread

JHU would like to move its Spring Tournament to 4/11
by hexagonman
Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21535

Re: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread

JHU would like to claim 2/29 and 4/25 for our HS Winter and HS Spring respectively. Both sets will be played on IS packets.
by hexagonman
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: JHU Collegiate Novice (10/12) (CANCELLED)
Replies: 5
Views: 3276

Re: JHU Collegiate Novice (10/12)

Due to lack of interest, this tournament is cancelled.
by hexagonman
Sun Sep 01, 2019 12:14 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Novice Tournament (9/28/19)
Replies: 1
Views: 2282

Re: JHU HS Novice Tournament (9/28/19)

Current Field (24/24)
Teams/Buzzers/Staffers

Norfolk Academic Guild 3/0/0
Centennial High School 4/4/0
Burleigh Manor 5/5/0
Centennial Lane Elementary 2/2/0
Longfellow 1/0/0
TJHSST 4/2/4
Quince Orchard 1/1/0
Richard Montgomery 2/3/0
Montgomery Blair 1/1/0
Langley 1/2/0
by hexagonman
Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21535

Re: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread

Due to EFT, JHU will be moving our collegiate novice tournament to 10/12
by hexagonman
Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:52 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: JHU Collegiate Novice (10/12) (CANCELLED)
Replies: 5
Views: 3276

Re: JHU Collegiate Novice (10/5)

I suppose I can't blame you if this is the only day you could reserve rooms, or if you did so before knowing that Maryland's EFT mirror would be the same day, but it would be reasonable to assume that this could lead to relatively few teams attending this tournament. Also, as I've noted for the las...
by hexagonman
Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:08 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: JHU Collegiate Novice (10/12) (CANCELLED)
Replies: 5
Views: 3276

JHU Collegiate Novice (10/12) (CANCELLED)

Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce that we will be hosting NAQT Collegiate Novice on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We will be using an NAQT CNS level packet. Eligibility: Players who meet any of the following criteria MUST apply for special permission to compete: If you have finished in t...
by hexagonman
Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: JHU HS Novice Tournament (9/28/19)
Replies: 1
Views: 2282

JHU HS Novice Tournament (9/28/19)

Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce the fourth Johns Hopkins Novice Tournament, which will take place on September 28, 2019. Eligibility: All current high school students are eligible to play; however, since this is a novice tournament, we highly encourage limiting teams to players who h...
by hexagonman
Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21535

Re: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread

JHU would like to claim 10/26 for a Fall HS Tournament with an IS-Level Packet.
by hexagonman
Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21535

Re: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread

hexagonman wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:46 pm JHU would like to claim 9/28 for our High School Novice Tournament and 10/5 for our Collegiate Novice Tournament.
Corrected to the correct date of 10/5 for Collegiate Novice
by hexagonman
Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21535

Re: DC Metro 2019-2020 Date Claim Thread

JHU would like to claim 9/28 for our High School Novice Tournament and 10/5 for our Collegiate Novice Tournament.
by hexagonman
Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:26 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)
Replies: 33
Views: 14870

Re: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)

The tournament has ended, and I would like to congratulate Chicago A on winning the tournament, taking the first game against More Ravioli in an Advantaged Final. I would also like to acknowledge TJ A+, who had a strong performance, coming in third place. The field was extremely strong, so my applau...
by hexagonman
Sat Mar 02, 2019 1:54 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)
Replies: 33
Views: 14870

Re: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)

We have expanded the field to 14 teams, today is the last day to register
by hexagonman
Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)
Replies: 33
Views: 14870

Re: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)

After a grand total of 0 responses to the SHAWARMA II poll, we will not run that event.
by hexagonman
Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)
Replies: 33
Views: 14870

Re: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)

We have now reached 12/12 teams, and further teams that register will be waitlisted, with a potential for a field expansion
by hexagonman
Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:01 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)
Replies: 33
Views: 14870

Re: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)

https://goo.gl/forms/rLwwyLmfAwy56zdM2

A poll for SHAWARMA II Interest
by hexagonman
Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)
Replies: 33
Views: 14870

Re: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)

wcheng wrote: Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:52 am When will Guerilla History (or other side events, for that matter) be taking place?
After the regular tournament, Guerilla History will take place on the same day
by hexagonman
Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:39 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)
Replies: 33
Views: 14870

Re: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)

ThisIsMyUsername wrote: Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:13 pm Might we also be able to run SHAWARMA II on Sunday?
Probably not, getting staffers might be an issue, but if there's significant interest we'll consider it more.
by hexagonman
Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)
Replies: 33
Views: 14870

Re: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)

Will there be side events (such as Guerrilla History, Eyes that Do Not See) at this tournament? I see people referencing "Guerrilla History at JHU", but I haven't seen anyone from Hopkins confirm this is happening. Once we get a better sense of the field, we will determine whether there i...
by hexagonman
Wed Jan 02, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)
Replies: 33
Views: 14870

PIANO/Minnesota Open @ JHU (3/9/19)

Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a mirror of PIANO/Minnesota Open which will be hosted on March 9th, 2019. Location: The tournament will take place at Johns Hopkins University, located at 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Room locations will be in...
by hexagonman
Sun Nov 11, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Sun God @ Johns Hopkins (11/10/2018)
Replies: 6
Views: 8792

Re: Sun God @ Johns Hopkins (11/10/2018)

Thank you all for attending the tournament! It was a great time and a memorable experience for my first time TDing. Congrats to UMD A for winning a hard-fought tournament and UMD B for getting second. Thank you all once again!