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by nicole.
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:18 am
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: Capital City Quizbowl Clash (Varsity & JV) - Grand Ledge, MI
Replies: 1
Views: 1872

Re: Capital City Quizbowl Clash (Varsity & JV) - Grand Ledge, MI

Is this tournament still happening, and if so, is there a field update?
by nicole.
Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: THE KEYSTONE CUP: THE EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Replies: 2
Views: 1143

Re: THE KEYSTONE CUP: THE EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Thanks to everybody who came out to the Keystone Cup on Saturday! A great day of Quiz Bowl was had by all, and we were happy to put on the largest tournament to happen in Eastern Pennsylvania in a long while. Anyways, for the results. Poolesville A took home the championship over Germantown Friends ...
by nicole.
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: DC Metro Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: DMV Circuit Discussion, 2023-2024
Replies: 9
Views: 4525

Re: DMV Circuit Discussion, 2023-2024

We've been disappointed as the number of tournaments locally continues to dwindle. Further disappointed that the number of teams competing in those tournaments continues to dwindle. But as a coach of a public, non-magnet school, I get why many schools don't want to spend their saturday getting dest...
by nicole.
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: New England date claims 23-24
Replies: 22
Views: 12497

Re: New England date claims 23-24

In terms of Maine, Deering is planning on hosting a tournament on March 2nd. Question Set pending. As well, MEQBA States should be happening at Bates on March 23rd. More details for both should be out soon.
by nicole.
Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: Databases and Quizbowl Software
Topic: YellowFruit
Replies: 4
Views: 1992

Re: YellowFruit

I have a binary that works on my Sonoma machine for 3.0.1 (3.0.2 has unsupported fonts that haven't worked with any Mac version I've had). A link is here (download the zip file and it should be a working mac app since I don't know how to package software).
by nicole.
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: Henderson Invitational VIII, November 18, 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 2586

Re: Henderson Invitational VIII, November 18, 2023

Is there a field update for this tournament?
by nicole.
Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: MEQBA Season Starter Tournament II @ Windham HS (9/23, MOQBA Novice II)
Replies: 1
Views: 953

Re: MEQBA Season Starter Tournament II @ Windham HS (9/23, MOQBA Novice II)

Field (as of 9/15):

Wells High School (ME) (1)
Marshwood High School (ME) (1)
Windham High School (ME) (3)
Deering High School (ME) (2)

Total: 6 Teams
by nicole.
Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament II (JSIT II) @ Manasquan (11/18/23)
Replies: 0
Views: 1269

Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament II (JSIT II) @ Manasquan (11/18/23)

I am thrilled to announce the second annual Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament, in-person, in Manasquan, New Jersey! All pertinent information is below. Location and Dates The Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament will be hosted at Manasquan High School, 167 Broad St, Manasquan, New Jersey, a few m...
by nicole.
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: MEQBA Season Starter Tournament II @ Windham HS (9/23, MOQBA Novice II)
Replies: 1
Views: 953

MEQBA Season Starter Tournament II @ Windham HS (9/23, MOQBA Novice II)

I am pleased to announce, in affiliation with the Windham High School Quiz Show Team, the Maine Quiz Bowl Alliance Season Starter Tournament II, in-person , in Windham, Cumberland County, Maine! All important information is below. The tournament will be directed by myself. Location and Dates: The Se...
by nicole.
Fri May 05, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
Topic: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)
Replies: 2
Views: 1134

Re: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)

Due to personal and scheduling reasons, I've decided to cancel this tournament. Thanks so much to all who were interested, and I encourage you to look into some of the other side events running through HSNCT weekend.
by nicole.
Fri May 05, 2023 8:07 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)
Replies: 3
Views: 3932

Re: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)

Due to personal and scheduling reasons, I've decided to cancel this tournament. Thanks so much to all who were interested, and I encourage you to look into some of the other side events running through HSNCT weekend.
by nicole.
Thu May 04, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: New England date claims 23-24
Replies: 22
Views: 12497

Re: New England date claims 23-24

In terms of our fall schedule, Maine Quiz Bowl Alliance is planning on hosting as follows.

September 23rd: MEQBA Season Starter @ Windham HS
Sometime in November: MEQBA Fall Tournament III @ Cony HS
by nicole.
Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
Topic: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)
Replies: 2
Views: 1134

Re: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)

I have been informed that Game Rooms for NAQT Side Events do not generally open until 9-10 PM Friday Night. I'm still deciding on whether to push this to Saturday or to run a truncated schedule late on Friday. Sorry for any confusion that may have come of this. More details to come.
by nicole.
Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)
Replies: 3
Views: 3932

Re: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)

I have been informed that Game Rooms for NAQT Side Events do not generally open until 9-10 PM Friday Night. I'm still deciding on whether to push this to Saturday or to run a truncated schedule late on Friday. More details to come.
by nicole.
Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)
Replies: 3
Views: 3932

Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)

crosspost from Collegiate Announcements: I will be running Lightning Run V, an Open and HS Open duos tournament on MAKEMAKE at the HSNCT, on Friday, May 26th, 2023. In accordance with NAQT's side event policy , this event is not an official function of NAQT and is not sponsored or endorsed by NAQT. ...
by nicole.
Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
Topic: Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)
Replies: 2
Views: 1134

Lightning Run V: IRL Edition @ HSNCT (Friday Night)

I will be running Lightning Run V, an Open and HS Open duos tournament on MAKEMAKE at the HSNCT, on Friday, May 26th, 2023. In accordance with NAQT's side event policy , this event is not an official function of NAQT and is not sponsored or endorsed by NAQT. Date and Time: The tournament will occur ...
by nicole.
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: National Tournaments
Topic: Nationals side events thread
Replies: 2
Views: 3616

Re: Nationals side events thread

I'm planning on doing IRL LIghtning Run (Lightning Run V) on Friday Night. This will be on MAKEMAKE, and have a HS and Open Division.
by nicole.
Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
Topic: Best Debut Performances?
Replies: 18
Views: 8135

Re: Best Debut Performances?

I've been measuring this, and I have a few that I think fall under this 1. William Golden, very first tournament as a 7th grader, gets 50 powers and 128 ppg: https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/team.jsp?team_id=55618 2. Alex Schmidt, shows up to his first tournament as a freshman in high school, p...
by nicole.
Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Quizbowl
Topic: Where are you going to college next year? (HS Class of 2023)
Replies: 0
Views: 2762

Where are you going to college next year? (HS Class of 2023)

Post in this thread if you are a high school senior who has committed to a college. You may also indicate your intent to remain involved with quiz bowl or how you plan on remaining involved. Do not post in this thread if you have not committed yet; you shouldn't be posting to say that you're choosin...
by nicole.
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Middle School Quizbowl Announcements & Discussion
Topic: Susquehanna MS & Novice, April 1 (No joke!)
Replies: 3
Views: 3067

Re: Susquehanna MS & Novice, April 1 (No joke!)

Is there a field update for this tournament?
by nicole.
Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Maroon Bowl lV (4/16/23)
Replies: 4
Views: 5027

Re: Maroon Bowl lV

Due to the postponement of Maryland Spring to 2024, this tournament will now be on the SCURVY set. This is the same difficulty as Maryland Spring, so there should be no issues. Hope everybody can make it on the 16th.
by nicole.
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Lightning Run IV (LRIV) (Online, Open HS) (3/10/23)
Replies: 2
Views: 2006

Re: Lightning Run IV (LRIV) (Online, Open HS) (3/10/23)

The field for this tournament has filled. If you have signed up, you will get a discord server invite today. If you have not contacted myself or Andrew regarding payment, please do that before friday.
by nicole.
Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2023 FQBA Florida State Championships @ UF (3/25/23)
Replies: 2
Views: 3258

Re: 2023 FQBA Florida State Championships @ UF (3/25/23)

Field: (School/County/Teams) Montverde Academy (Lake) (1) The Geneva School (Seminole) (1) Lake Highland Prep (Orange) (1) Midtown Classical (Leon) (1) Bishop Verot (Lee) (1) Vanguard (Marion) (1) OCP (Orange) (1) Flagler Palm Coast (Flagler) (1) Pensacola HS (Escambia) (1) Palmetto Ridge (Collier) ...
by nicole.
Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2023 FQBA Florida State Championships @ UF (3/25/23)
Replies: 2
Views: 3258

2023 FQBA Florida State Championships @ UF (3/25/23)

I am pleased to announce, in affiliation with the University of Florida Quiz Bowl Team, the 2023 FQBA State Championships, in-person, in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida! All important information is below. The tournament will be directed by John Nienajadlo. You can contact him at johnnienajadlo...
by nicole.
Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
Topic: On Cinema at the Buzzer (side event, summer 2023)
Replies: 6
Views: 2790

Re: On Cinema at the Buzzer (side event, summer 2023)

Cheynem wrote: Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:53 pm I'm eagerly anticipating the tossup on Freddy Got Fingered!
In that case I must buff up on my Zebras in America knowledge
by nicole.
Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NAQT/MEQBA Maine State Championships @ Bates College (3/25/23)
Replies: 0
Views: 638

NAQT/MEQBA Maine State Championships @ Bates College (3/25/23)

I am pleased to announce, in affiliation with the Harward Center for Community Partnership at Bates College, the 2023 NAQT/MEQBA Maine State Championships, in-person, in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine! All important information is below. The tournament will be directed by myself, with Ronan Go...
by nicole.
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: New England Date Claims 2022-23 (New England minus Southwestern CT)
Replies: 20
Views: 7322

Re: New England Date Claims 2022-23 (New England minus Southwestern CT)

MEQBA/NAQT Maine State Championships will be at Windham HS on March 25th, Maine schools only
by nicole.
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Calendar 2022-2023
Replies: 35
Views: 12812

Re: NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Calendar 2022-2023

My old team at Ridgewood are most likely running their Maroon Bowl IV tournament on Sunday, April 16th, most likely on Maryland Spring
by nicole.
Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Lightning Run IV (LRIV) (Online, Open HS) (3/10/23)
Replies: 2
Views: 2006

Lightning Run IV (LRIV) (Online, Open HS) (3/10/23)

Andrew Gao and I will be running Lightning Run IV, an HS Open duos tournament on SANDS, on Friday, March 10th, 2023, for experienced high school players. Date and Time: The tournament will occur on March 10th on Discord, starting at 6:30 PM EST. All players and coaches should be logged onto the serv...
by nicole.
Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: Single-Subject Events
Topic: Maine Science Bowl Invitational @ Mount Ararat (1/28/23) (PHOENIX)
Replies: 2
Views: 5635

Re: Maine Science Bowl Invitational @ Mount Ararat (1/28/23) (PHOENIX)

Due to a lack of interest and date conflicts, this has been canceled. We're going to try again in Fall 2023
by nicole.
Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: Single-Subject Events
Topic: Maine Science Bowl Invitational @ Mount Ararat (1/28/23) (PHOENIX)
Replies: 2
Views: 5635

Re: Maine Science Bowl Invitational @ Mount Ararat (1/28/23) (PHOENIX)

Registration is now open for this tournament. Hope to see you on the 28th.
by nicole.
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC Metro Date Claim 2022-2023
Replies: 33
Views: 11176

Re: DC Metro Date Claim 2022-2023

Lol_man000 wrote: Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:43 am Are there any tournaments for December-January?
I think RM is running a novice tournament on December 18th and River Hill is running a tournament on January 28th if that is of help.
by nicole.
Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Southern Maine Invitational Tournament I (SMINT) @ Marshwood HS, South Berwick, ME 2/11/2023 (IQBT Regular Set #1)
Replies: 2
Views: 1264

Re: Southern Maine Invitational Tournament I (SMINT) @ Marshwood HS, South Berwick, ME 2/11/2023 (IQBT Regular Set #1)

Field: Windham High School (ME) (2) Plymouth Regional High School (NH) (3) Raymond High School (NH) (1) Marshwood High School (ME) (3) Cony High School (ME) (1) Deering High School (ME) (1) Gould Academy (ME) (1) Wells High School (ME) (1) Total: 13/12 Expressed Interest: Sumner Memorial High School...
by nicole.
Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: Single-Subject Events
Topic: Maine Science Bowl Invitational @ Mount Ararat (1/28/23) (PHOENIX)
Replies: 2
Views: 5635

Maine Science Bowl Invitational @ Mount Ararat (1/28/23) (PHOENIX)

I am pleased to announce, in affiliation with the Mount Ararat High School Science Club, the first-ever Maine Science Bowl Invitational, in-person, in Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine! All important information is below. The tournament will be directed by myself. Location and Dates The Maine Science...
by nicole.
Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: Mirror requests
Topic: IQBT Regular Season Set #2 (HS) Available For 2023
Replies: 7
Views: 5211

Re: IQBT Regular Season Set #2 (HS) Available 1/14

Just wanted to make sure my mirror up in Maine was in the system, excited to use the set
by nicole.
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:17 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament (JSIT) @ Manasquan (11/19/22)
Replies: 3
Views: 1804

Re: Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament (JSIT) @ Manasquan (11/19/22)

Updates: After the success of computational math tossups at MEQBA Fall II, I have decided to implement them for this tournament. As well, due to circumstances out of my control, I am no longer able to provide a breakfast spread. Thanks to everyone who signed up, and I look forward to hosting you thi...
by nicole.
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Maine Quiz Bowl Alliance Fall Tournament II @ Cony (11/5/22)
Replies: 1
Views: 719

Re: Maine Quiz Bowl Alliance Fall Tournament II @ Cony (11/5/22)

This went well. Congrats to Chenery MS for sweeping the field by going 10-0. Congrats to Marshwood A for getting 2nd, Cony A for getting 3rd, and Windham A for getting 4th within our playoff brackets. Thanks to George Tagtmeier, Ben Junkins, Dylan Begley, and the reader Windham A provided for readin...
by nicole.
Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Southern Maine Invitational Tournament I (SMINT) @ Marshwood HS, South Berwick, ME 2/11/2023 (IQBT Regular Set #1)
Replies: 2
Views: 1264

Southern Maine Invitational Tournament I (SMINT) @ Marshwood HS, South Berwick, ME 2/11/2023 (IQBT Regular Set #1)

I am pleased to announce, in affiliation with the Marshwood High School Quiz Show Team, the Southern Maine Invitational Tournament I, in-person, in South Berwick, York County, Maine! All important information is below. The tournament will be directed by myself. Location and Dates The Southern Maine ...
by nicole.
Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:38 am
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: New England Date Claims 2022-23 (New England minus Southwestern CT)
Replies: 20
Views: 7322

Re: New England Date Claims 2022-23 (New England minus Southwestern CT)

Next two tournaments by Maine Quiz Bowl Alliance and Affiliates. February 11th: Southern Maine Invitational Tournament I @ Marshwood High School in South Berwick, ME (IQBT Regular Set #2) March 4th: Mayflower Cup I @ AMSA in Marlborough, MA (NAQT IS-219) partnership with The Long Island Quiz Bowl Al...
by nicole.
Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:56 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Pre-Holiday Academic Tournament XVI (12/2/22 at Essex, VT)
Replies: 1
Views: 643

Re: Pre-Holiday Academic Tournament XVI (12/2/22 at Essex, VT)

Are there any updates on the field for this?
by nicole.
Tue Nov 01, 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Hoover Invitational Tournament XVII -- Southeast PRISON BOWL Mirror
Replies: 16
Views: 3114

Re: Hoover Invitational Tournament XVII -- Southeast PRISON BOWL Mirror

this SQBS file doesn't appear to work, just tried testing it on my machine to see if I can make an HTML version so people with Chromebooks and other computers that can't run SQBS can see, just to let you know
by nicole.
Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Databases and Quizbowl Software
Topic: Introducing YellowFruit.
Replies: 106
Views: 95114

Re: Introducing YellowFruit.

The latest version I can get to run on Monterey 12.6 is 2.4.2. I tried building 3.0.1 on my mac by running `npm run pack-darwin` after cloning the repository and running `npm install` and was able to at least start the app that was created, but it only displays "Loading..." in the applica...
by nicole.
Thu Oct 13, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Maine Quiz Bowl Alliance Fall Tournament II @ Cony (11/5/22)
Replies: 1
Views: 719

Maine Quiz Bowl Alliance Fall Tournament II @ Cony (11/5/22)

I am pleased to announce, in affiliation with the Cony High School Quiz Team, the Maine Quiz Bowl Alliance Fall Tournament II, in-person, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine! All important information is below. The tournament will be directed by myself. Location and Dates The MEQBA Fall Tournament wi...
by nicole.
Wed Oct 05, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament (JSIT) @ Manasquan (11/19/22)
Replies: 3
Views: 1804

Re: Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament (JSIT) @ Manasquan (11/19/22)

We have recently gotten approval from Manasquan HS to expand, so we are upping the field cap to 30 as of now. However, we do need staffers. If you are interested in staffing, email me at [email protected]. We'll pay for travel and you will be provided with a free meal.
by nicole.
Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament (JSIT) @ Manasquan (11/19/22)
Replies: 3
Views: 1804

Re: Jersey Shore Introductory Tournament (JSIT) @ Manasquan (11/19/22)

We have hit our soft field cap of 18. Until further notice, all teams registering will be put on the waitlist.
by nicole.
Sun Sep 25, 2022 5:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: MEQBA Northern New England Season Starter Tournament @ Gould Academy (9/25, KICKOFF Novice)
Replies: 4
Views: 1431

Re: MEQBA Northern New England Season Starter Tournament @ Gould Academy (9/25, KICKOFF Novice)

This went well. Final stats are here . Congrats to Plymouth for clearing the field and winning and Windham A for getting 2nd and going 6-1. We hope to see you at the next MEQBA tournament and at PAQT V in Plymouth, NH in October. Thanks so much to Adam Leff from Gould Academy for coordinating hostin...
by nicole.
Tue Sep 20, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Fall Kickoff Novice Tournament @ Virginia Tech 9/24/22
Replies: 4
Views: 1638

Re: Fall Kickoff Novice Tournament @ Virginia Tech 9/24/22

Is this tournament still happening and is there an updated field for it?
by nicole.
Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Lake Highland Fall Invitational (KICKOFF/KICKOFF Novice) (9/10/22)
Replies: 3
Views: 1412

Re: Lake Highland Fall Invitational (KICKOFF/KICKOFF Novice) (9/10/22)

Both Fields of this tournament have been filled. We may expand if we can get enough staff. If you want to staff, email [email protected].