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by mr_basque
Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: IFT @ Illinois (10/13/12)
Replies: 15
Views: 7417

Re: IFT @ Illinois (10/13/12)

Just confirming the date for this tournament. It is in fact 10/13 correct? Is there an email for the TD? I have a question related to a team that would like to enter.
by mr_basque
Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New Trier Varsity: INTENSE — 2012–12–22 (Winnetka, IL)
Replies: 50
Views: 116811

Re: New Trier Varsity: INTENSE — 2012–12–22 (Winnetka, IL)

Jonah,

I'll staff this for you. and will be bringing 2 unaffiliated teams with one for each division.
by mr_basque
Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Need an opinion from my Illinois coach mentors
Replies: 8
Views: 3283

Re: Need an opinion from my Illinois coach mentors

The situation has finally been resolved. The district posted the postion (after emails from parents) and it has been filled by a parent who also works in the district. She will be a member of this forum shortly and North will be traveling as normal to touranments all over the area.

Thanks,
by mr_basque
Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Need an opinion from my Illinois coach mentors
Replies: 8
Views: 3283

Need an opinion from my Illinois coach mentors

I would prefer that players not respond to this discussion thread. The school I coached for in the past has not and seems reluctant to post the coaching position that was vacated when they fired me. The players on that team have a chance to be extremely good and they have worked for three years know...
by mr_basque
Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA
Replies: 125
Views: 34451

Re: IHSA

Is there a liveblog today anywhere?
by mr_basque
Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA
Replies: 125
Views: 34451

Re: IHSA

The problem with expanding the tournament is that you'd have to expand the # of rounds, which increases the cost. Because of the increase in cost, it would be a no-go. While I understand the IHSA's ascertion that it would increase cost, but I think there are so many ways that you could cut there co...
by mr_basque
Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA
Replies: 125
Views: 34451

Re: IHSA

Without including question quality (which I think would likely be most peoples answer to this question), what single issue/structural change would you like to see with the IHSA state series. Personally, I would love to see the number of teams at the state tournament expanded. There are so many power...
by mr_basque
Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '11-'12
Replies: 211
Views: 52283

Re: Illinois '11-'12

Are there any thoughts about how IHSA format is not the same by definition as college? Does that affect this ruling?
by mr_basque
Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '11-'12
Replies: 211
Views: 52283

Re: Illinois '11-'12

I don't suppose anyone copied the list or printed it somewhere? If so I would love an email [email protected]
by mr_basque
Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA
Replies: 125
Views: 34451

Re: IHSA

In our case, there were several small schools (last year class A) who sent their AD to the seed meeting and you could tell they were not familiar with our system. They used the dreaded power ranking number and several had Kaneland seeded 1st and North ranked as low as 6th. Other coaches from our con...
by mr_basque
Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '11-'12
Replies: 211
Views: 52283

Re: Illinois '11-'12

I can't find the regional pairings. I followed the link but it is blank am I missing something?
by mr_basque
Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA email
Replies: 9
Views: 2606

IHSA email

i received an interestingemail from my AD today. it was a lengthy discussion on scholastic bowl teams attending college tournaments, did anyone else receive it? I will try to attach it later today.
by mr_basque
Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Huskie Bowl at NIU 28 Jan 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 12741

Re: Huskie Bowl at NIU 28 Jan 2012

Belvidere North would like 1 spot in each division.
by mr_basque
Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North
Replies: 40
Views: 13291

Re: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North

Slow. Hoping to finish today, Being a special ed teacher, finals are ..... challenging.
by mr_basque
Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NTV liveblog
Replies: 22
Views: 7082

Re: NTV liveblog

Love having wireless available. Thank you.
by mr_basque
Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Turnabout at Belvidere North
Replies: 12
Views: 2302

Re: Turnabout at Belvidere North

@Donald,

I sure hope so...
by mr_basque
Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North
Replies: 40
Views: 13291

Re: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North

I am finished with rounds 1-5, hoping to get 6-10 in today, sometime...I had first time scorekeepers and have had to recalculate a lot of the sheets. Sorry for the delay.
by mr_basque
Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Sir Dupre Memorial Tournament - 1/21/12
Replies: 48
Views: 18104

Re: Sir Dupre Memorial Tournament - 1/21/12

You can include "There may be no i in team but there is a y in Dylan"
Basque & Minarik.
by mr_basque
Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:38 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Turnabout at Belvidere North
Replies: 12
Views: 2302

Turnabout at Belvidere North

On January 7, Belvidere North will host an IHSSBCA Turnabout. I will try to keep the field updated and of course we are always looking for staff for this tournament. We will be offering lunch (not sure what yet, likely italian beef) for any staffers. The Coaches Association is again this year paying...
by mr_basque
Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North
Replies: 40
Views: 13291

Re: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North

Matt,
I got it. Haven't had time to reply. Sorry. We are all set.
by mr_basque
Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North
Replies: 40
Views: 13291

Re: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North

We are currently at 22 confirmed teams and have 3 interested. My cap right now is 24 teams but may be able to go to 26 if I have enough moderators. Please let me know by the end of this week if you are planning on attending. Confirmations and details are going out today. Belvidere North A Belvidere ...
by mr_basque
Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North
Replies: 40
Views: 13291

Re: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North

We are considering splitting our tournament into an upper and lower division. We have room for a few more teams but could use additional moderators as well. Let me know if you are interested. Field Update: Loyola 3 BNHS 3 Oswego East 2 Buffalo Grove - JV 2 Fremd 1 Auburn 1 Boylan 1 St. Viator - 2 Be...
by mr_basque
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: TELESCOP 2 at NIU: 29 October 2011
Replies: 24
Views: 13639

Re: TELESCOP 2 at NIU: 29 October 2011

Thanks for a great tournament. As always NIU is a great host. All of my kids raved about it. Good questions. Good times had by all. Thanks.
by mr_basque
Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: TELESCOP 2 at NIU: 29 October 2011
Replies: 24
Views: 13639

Re: TELESCOP 2 at NIU: 29 October 2011

Do you want rosters? Where should we send them?
by mr_basque
Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North
Replies: 40
Views: 13291

Re: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North

Current Field:

Loyola (3)
Belvidere North (3)
Belvidere High School (1 or 2)
Oswego East High School (2)
Fremd H.S. (1 or 2)
Marengo High School (1)
by mr_basque
Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '11-'12
Replies: 211
Views: 52283

Re: Illinois '11-'12

I'm not sure where it started that we aren't hosting on Feb. 4th, but we were still planning on it.
by mr_basque
Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: TELESCOP 2 at NIU: 29 October 2011
Replies: 24
Views: 13639

Re: TELESCOP 2 at NIU: 29 October 2011

Belvidere North will bring 2 teams along with 2 buzzers and at least 2 staffers, possibly more.
by mr_basque
Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Loyola Ultima (Wilmette, IL) - 1/21/12
Replies: 71
Views: 28331

Re: Loyola Ultima (Wilmette, IL) - 1/21/12

Belvidere North will bring 2 teams, 2 buzzers, and 1 moderator.
by mr_basque
Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North
Replies: 40
Views: 13291

DAFT III Mirror - hosted by Belvidere North

Belvidere North High School will be hosting a tournament on December 10th, 2011 using the DAFT III Question Set written by Dunbar High School. Fee Structure:$50.00 for the first team, $40.00 for each additional team. Discounts: $10 off for each buzzer system; $10 off for each moderator - 2 discounts...
by mr_basque
Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New Trier Varsity: ELEGANT — 12/17/2011 (Winnetka, IL)
Replies: 74
Views: 33420

Re: New Trier Varsity: ELEGANT — 12/17/2011 (Winnetka, IL)

Belvidere North would certainly like to attend. Not sure about a couple things, the fee (budget cuts) and the timing (weekend before finals). You can put us down for 2 teams and we will work out the rest.
by mr_basque
Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Fall Novice mirror @ Northwestern (10/1/2011)
Replies: 44
Views: 18378

Re: Fall Novice mirror @ Northwestern (10/1/2011)

North will send one team, possibly two, the second will certainly be a "very novice" team though.
by mr_basque
Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:56 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DAFT III (11/5/11)
Replies: 23
Views: 8071

Re: DAFT III (11/5/11)

I would be interested in mirroring. Could you send me an old tournament to look at?

Thanks,
by mr_basque
Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:49 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Norcross BDAT I 12/3/11-Seeking Mirrors!
Replies: 61
Views: 25787

Re: Tentative Announcement-Blue Devil Academic Tournament (BDAT)

Any thoughts on mirroring your tournament?

Thanks,
by mr_basque
Tue May 17, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2011-12 Tournament Calendar
Replies: 47
Views: 9209

Re: 2011-12 Tournament Calendar

Belvidere North will be hosting Stampede on Feb. 4th.
We are looking into hosting a novice or F/S early in the year but have nothing confirmed.
by mr_basque
Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois NAQT State Championship - 2/26/11 @ Fenton HS
Replies: 27
Views: 8681

Re: Illinois NAQT State Championship - 2/26/11 @ Fenton HS

Having witnessed Stephenson on Saturday, I wish I could have tracked how fast they were powering on those questions. After discussing it with my very shocked and disappointed team, there were times that the opening phrase had not registered with them by the time Stephenson had buzzed. Of course Brad...
by mr_basque
Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:00 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Belvidere North High School - Stampede 2/5/11
Replies: 4
Views: 2500

Re: Belvidere North High School - Stampede 2/5/11

Jonah, thanks for the stats posting so quick.
Thought it was a good tournament. Please leave comments for improvements.

Thanks,
by mr_basque
Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois NAQT State Championship - 2/26/11 @ Fenton HS
Replies: 27
Views: 8681

Re: Illinois NAQT State Championship - 2/26/11 @ Fenton HS

You can add Belvidere North to your list. Working on the forms.
by mr_basque
Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Belvidere North High School - Stampede 2/5/11
Replies: 4
Views: 2500

Re: Belvidere North High School - Stampede 2/5/10

Next field update:

New Trier
Byron A
Guilford A
Guilford B
Belvidere North A
Belvidere North B
Loyola A
Loyola B
Wheaton North A
Wheaton North B


Looking good. Lunch is going to be Italian Beef Sandwiches or Pizza. Details in a couple days.
by mr_basque
Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Belvidere North High School - Stampede 2/5/11
Replies: 4
Views: 2500

Re: Belvidere North High School - Stampede 2/5/10

Field Update:

New Trier
Byron A
Guilford A
Guilford B
Belvidere North A
Belvidere North B

Would like to add at least 2 or 4 more teams to this field.

Lunch details will be out soon, will give teams a couple of choices and then have lunch delivered to school.
by mr_basque
Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NIU Huskie Bowl 29 Jan 2011
Replies: 41
Views: 12320

Re: NIU Huskie Bowl 29 Jan 2011

I have 1 entry for Harry Potter and most likely will have a couple for the fine arts as well, will let you know shortly.

John Basque
by mr_basque
Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 23rd annual Brookwood Invitational Scholars Bowl Nov 20,
Replies: 5
Views: 2428

Re: 23rd annual Brookwood Invitational Scholars Bowl Nov 20,

Barry,

I am bringing 2 coaches, one of us could read if needed.

Basque

Also can you email me some question packets?
by mr_basque
Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Belvidere North High School - Stampede 2/5/11
Replies: 4
Views: 2500

Belvidere North High School - Stampede 2/5/11

BNHS will be hosting a tournament on Feb. 5th, 2010. Specific details will be coming along soon. We have secured NAQT IS-102 as our question set. This is our first attempt in hosting a Saturday tournament and I am sure I will be asking a lot of questions from you veteran coaches. Please mark this da...
by mr_basque
Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:16 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ACE Camp June 19-23, 2011
Replies: 8
Views: 2949

Re: ACE Camp June 19-23, 2011

I brought it up to my kids and immediately had 10-12 scream, "YES!!!"

Guess that means we are tripling our numbers from last year...
by mr_basque
Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: TELESCOP at NIU 10-30-2010
Replies: 22
Views: 6898

Re: TELESCOP at NIU 10-30-2010

Kristen,

I just want to make sure that you have me down for the NIU site. 3 teams - Belvidere North. And who should the check be made out to?

Thanks,
John
by mr_basque
Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Looking For Mirrors: SCOP Novice Tournament Oct 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 12656

Re: Looking For Mirrors: SCOP Novice Tournament Oct 2010

Sounds good to me. I'm anxious to come see how my teams stack up.
by mr_basque
Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Looking For Mirrors: SCOP Novice Tournament Oct 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 12656

Re: Looking For Mirrors: SCOP Novice Tournament Oct 2010

What can be done to help? Is an alternate site needed?
by mr_basque
Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Looking For Mirrors: SCOP Novice Tournament Oct 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 12656

Re: Looking For Mirrors: SCOP Novice Tournament Oct 2010

Belvidere North was going to attend Durands Mirror but it has been cancelled. We would like to bring 2 teams to NIU, possibly 3 teams. Is this possible?
by mr_basque
Sun Jun 27, 2010 12:21 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2011 Midwest Championship May 14, 2011 at Culver (IN)
Replies: 69
Views: 20507

Re: 2011 Midwest Championship May 14, 2011 at Culver (IN)

I would like to be added to the list of attendees. Two teams. Belvidere North, Belvidere, IL