Field Update (Teams/Mods/Buzzers):
Horace Mann (1/0/0)
Briarcliff Middle School (2/0/2)
Robert E Bell (1/0/1)
St. Luke's School (1/0/1)
Heritage Middle School (5/0/0)
Strawberry Hill School (2/0/0)
Middlesex (8/all/10)
Field Cap: 24
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- Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:43 pm
- Forum: Middle School Quizbowl Announcements & Discussion
- Topic: Darien Spring Academic Competition 4/27 (CYBER set)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 410
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:10 pm
- Forum: Middle School Quizbowl Announcements & Discussion
- Topic: Darien Spring Academic Competition 4/27 (CYBER set)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 410
Darien Spring Academic Competition 4/27 (CYBER set)
Middlesex Middle School is hosting our annual Darien Spring Academic Competition on Saturday, April 27th. You can register using this link . The tournament will run from 9:30 until around 3:30, similarly to our Charter Oak from the fall. We will be using the new CYBER #1A set. Basic fees: $90 per te...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Good News Everyone! Mr. Turriago and I are out with a new episode. On the latest epsiode of For 10 Points, we share the resources Middlesex players use to improve on their own. They also look at the new Tri-State Quiz Bowl Alliance's top-50 Middle School Quiz Bowl Rankings. Listen here: https://soun...
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:46 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Hi everyone,
Mr. T and I have completed another episode- Episode 29: Building Better Bonuses!! He and I discuss strategies your teams can use to maximize your collaborative efforts on bonuses.
You can listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/fK4oy, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Mr. T and I have completed another episode- Episode 29: Building Better Bonuses!! He and I discuss strategies your teams can use to maximize your collaborative efforts on bonuses.
You can listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/fK4oy, or wherever you get your podcasts!
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:38 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Happy new school year everyone! Mr. T and are back with a new episode of our podcast. Maybe you're like me and you've been asked often about what to do when starting a program. This month's episode is meant to be a resource to help those who are just getting a program off and running. So the next ti...
- Fri May 19, 2023 4:44 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
The Champs are here! Andrew and I have the privilege of interviewing the champions from Chenery MS. Listen to them talk about their journey in our latest epiode: https://soundcloud.com/for10points/ep027-interview-with-msnct-champs-chenery-ms?si=64284843a4aa48c1afec79c3f95e47a3&utm_source=clipboa...
- Tue Apr 11, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Hello everyone! It's been a long time- too long in fact.. but Andrew and I are back with a brand new epsiode. In Episode 25: Playing Your Best, Andrew goes through some important tips to ensure you are playing at peak performance. We also take a look at the latest MS Quiz Bowl rankings as MSNCT appr...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:01 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
The 2022-23 school year has begun, and Mr. T and I are back with our first episode of the season! If you want to get your team off to a good start, give this episode a listen: https://soundcloud.com/for10points/ep024-starting-the-year-off-right?si=ddad34430c53457ead782947e6ecfd82&utm_source=clip...
- Wed May 18, 2022 12:56 am
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Congratulations Longfellow Middle School on winning MSNCT! On this episode, Andrew and I are pleased to be joined by the champions from Falls Church to discuss their study habits, their season, and their amazing run last weekend. Check out For 10 Points, Episode 23: The Champs are Here! by clicking ...
- Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:44 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Hello all! As we prepare for MSNCT, Mr. T and I had time to put together a podcast where we discuss the nature of guessing in quiz bowl. Oh, and we also reveal our top 10 heading into MSNCT- another guessing game of sorts. Check out For 10 Points, Episode 22: The Guessing Game by clicking the link b...
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:40 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Darien Spring Academic Competition 4.2.22 SCOP 2022 MS
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5438
Darien Spring Academic Competition 4.2.22 SCOP 2022 MS
Middlesex Middle School in Darien, CT will be hosting the fourth iteration of the Darien Spring Academic Competition. The tournament will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, and use the SCOP 2022 MS set. The competition will begin around 9:30 and finish by 4. This tournament will be held in person, but ...
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:09 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Looking for teams to practice with
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3705
Re: Looking for teams to practice with
Hi Melody,
We would love to practice over Zoom. What is your team's schedule like?
We would love to practice over Zoom. What is your team's schedule like?
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:47 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Hello all! It's been a long, strange school year/quiz bowl season. Andrew and I have rarely had the opportunity to collaborate to make a podcast, but we are back with Episode 21: The Quiz Bowl Canon/Buzz Phrase Showdown. After polling membes of the quiz bowl community, Andrew complied a list of the ...
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:41 am
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Hi Everyone! Andrew and I would love your input for our next episode. We are going to take a look at the middle school quiz bowl canon. We have our own ideas of what people or topics come up the most, but we want to hear from the players themselves. So when you have a moment, fill out this short Goo...
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:48 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: THE ISLAND CUP III RETURNS IN-PERSON (LI/NY/NJ/CT) [NO REGION RESTRICTIONS]
- Replies: 43
- Views: 16850
Re: THE ISLAND CUP III RETURNS IN-PERSON (LI/NY/NJ/CT) [NO REGION RESTRICTIONS]
That's fair. Do you think the TD has the right to cross of something they do find objectionable?
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:41 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: THE ISLAND CUP III RETURNS IN-PERSON (LI/NY/NJ/CT) [NO REGION RESTRICTIONS]
- Replies: 43
- Views: 16850
Re: THE ISLAND CUP III RETURNS IN-PERSON (LI/NY/NJ/CT) [NO REGION RESTRICTIONS]
So first off, it was great getting back to an in-person tournament. I didn't realize how much I missed the small talk with and among teams as we wait for rounds to start. While there may still be a place for Quiz Bowl over Zoom, nothing beats being in person and interacting with people. I greatly ap...
- Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:51 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
The 2021-22 season has started, and we are back with more great content to help your teams improve. In our latest episode, Mike Laudermith of Fenton High School joins us to discuss structuring practice to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and community. Listen to Episode 20: Leveling Up Your Pract...
- Wed May 26, 2021 4:58 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Summer Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3869
Quiz Bowl Summer Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
Quiz Bowl Friends, Middlesex Coach Michele Mattera and I are pleased to offer our Quiz Bowl Boot Camp through Darien Summer School. The class is for rising 6th and 7th graders, and geared towards newer players. The camp will run for two weeks (9 days) from June 28th through July 9th. The classes wil...
- Wed May 05, 2021 10:16 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Churchill A had one of the greatest seasons in the history of middle school quiz bowl, and they topped it off with a National Championship at this year's MSNCT. On this espisode of For 10 Points, we are fortunate enough to be joined by Aatreyo, Lavanya, Siya, Tanay, and Coach Hansen. We discuss thei...
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:09 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5516
Re: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
Just so there is no confusion, the times are all eastern time. I know MSNCT's schedule is on central time, but these matches are all east coast times.
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:32 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5516
Re: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
The deadline to sign up is 3:00 PM EST Friday!
- Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:57 am
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5516
Re: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
There is still time to sign up! We definitely need moderators, especially in the earlier rounds!
- Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:53 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5516
Re: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
I wasn't planning on entering them into SQBS or anything. You might be able to ask whoever is modding for a copy of the scoresheet.
- Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:01 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: MSNCT Predictions (2021)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8278
Re: MSNCT Predictions (2021)
I think everyone has similar top 3's or top 5's...
Here's my Top 10 non-A teams:
1. Burleigh Manor B
2. Churchill B
3. Middlesex B
4. Challenger-Strawberry Park B
5. Longfellow B
6. Meyzeek B
7. Churchill C
8. Greenhill B
9. T. H. Rogers B
10. Meyzeek C
What do you think?
Here's my Top 10 non-A teams:
1. Burleigh Manor B
2. Churchill B
3. Middlesex B
4. Challenger-Strawberry Park B
5. Longfellow B
6. Meyzeek B
7. Churchill C
8. Greenhill B
9. T. H. Rogers B
10. Meyzeek C
What do you think?
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:05 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5516
Pre-Nationals Friday Night Scrimmages
One of the best parts of Nationals are the scrimmage matches the night before. Since NAQT has decided not to run them this year, I am going to try to organize them for teams who are interested. We need people who are willing to moderate!! Moderators should have the ability to host a match either on ...
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:50 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: MSNCT Predictions (2021)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8278
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:55 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
It may be Spring Break where you are, but Coach Turriago and I just finished working on out latest episode. In this month's episode, "The Secrets of MSNCT 2021", Andrew and I welcome NAQT's Jeff Hoppes to the show to discuss the details of the upcoming National Championships. Will there be...
- Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:21 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Middle School Nationals Preparatory Tournament (MSNPT)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5619
Re: Middle School Nationals Preparatory Tournament (MSNPT)
Is there any update about this? Have there been informational emails that were sent out?
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:57 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
At Middlesex we just sent out grades for the first semester, so we have officially reached the mid-year. This can mean only one thing- it's time for mid-season quiz bowl rankings! In our latest podcast episode, Andrew and I rank our top 10 middle school teams based on the body of work we have found....
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:54 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Happy New Year Quiz Bowlers! I hope 2021 is the welcomed change we all need it to be. One last episode before the calendar turns: Episode 016- Team Profile: Columbia Independent School is available for your enjoyment on SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, Coach Turriago a...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:49 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Are we having fun yet? The game has changed so drastically over the past 12 months, that new and developing players maybe struggling to find any enjoyment in the weekly (daily?) grind of practicing. Coach Turriago and I discuss the issue of keeping quiz bowl fun for all players. We also break down o...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:18 pm
- Forum: Mirror requests
- Topic: Re: TAILS (MS/HS easy, 2020-2021)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7496
Re: TAILS (MS/HS easy, 2020-2021)
We just concluded a small invitational tournament using the TAILS set. The field had 10 of the top MS teams in the country (Churchill B & C, Herberger, Hunter, Longfellow, Middlesex A, B, & C, Springfield-Franklin, and Winburn). We played 7 rounds in total (packets 1-7) First, let me say, I ...
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:36 am
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Fall Online Middle School Tournament [RAFT II]
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8193
Re: Fall Online Middle School Tournament [RAFT II]
The initial field is now full. We may expand the field if we get enough staff, however, I would prefer to keep this tournament to fewer than 10 rounds, which becomes logistically very difficult if we have more than 18 teams. Currently, we have 14 staffers signed up. I would like to have two staffer...
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:42 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
It's been a weird year so far... and there's no end in sight. But at least there are little slivers of a return to normalcy, like For 10 Points is back with our first episode of the new school year. Episode 14: Quiz Bowl State of the Union- Coaches' Forum We decided to pick the brains of the coaches...
- Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:58 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
We figured we would get one more episode in before the summer... In Episode 13, "The Joy of Quiz Bowl", we interview Erik Nelson, the director of the Bounceback Foundation and president of Play Quiz Bowl LLC. The guys discuss the ACRONYM pop culture competition and how to stay mentally hea...
- Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2710
Re: Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
I am so excited for the start of our camp! We have increased the cap on the number of students a few times, but space is limited, and we are approaching that limit faster than I expected.
Please sign up soon and let me know if you have any questions.
Please sign up soon and let me know if you have any questions.
- Thu May 28, 2020 1:06 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2710
Re: Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
No classes on July 3rd!
- Wed May 27, 2020 1:35 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2710
Online Quiz Bowl Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers
Quiz Bowl Friends, Unfortunately our Quiz Bowl season has not ended the way it should have. But assuming some sense of normalcy returns in the fall, we all have work to do to prepare for our upcoming season. Middlesex Coach Lucy Berry and I are pleased to offer our Quiz Bowl Boot Camp through Darien...
- Wed May 06, 2020 11:20 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Unfortunately, there are no trips to Nationals in the coming weeks. But rejoice! For there is a new episode of For 10 Points! Episode 12- "Rise of the Terminators" is available for your listening pleasure. In this episode, Andrew and Ken tackle the issue terminators- strong generalists who...
- Sat May 02, 2020 7:23 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Online Middle School Tournament (May 2)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6070
Re: Online Middle School Tournament (May 2)
This was great! Congratulations Coach Price and Barrington Station!!
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 11:39 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Will there be more podcasts with the cancellation of MSNCT? Funny you ask.. as we actually mention you in this month's episode (sorry if we botched the pronounciation of your name...) Absolutely nothing can keep Andrew and me from making our podcast! This month's episode is entitled "Quiz Bowl...
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 8:20 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Teams impacted by COVID-19
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4590
Re: Teams impacted by COVID-19
Thank you! I shared on Twitter in the hopes of reaching as many programs as possible.meebles127 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:25 pm In the interest of organization, I have made a form that teams can fill out.
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:52 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Teams impacted by COVID-19
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4590
Teams impacted by COVID-19
In response to the recommendations and protocols from the Governor Lamont, the Dept. Of Public Health, and the State Dept. Of Ed, Darien public schools is banning all interstate travel for extracurricular activities. We do not know how long the ban will be on place, but certainly this impacts Middle...
- Sun Mar 08, 2020 1:42 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Darien Spring 3/28/2020 SCOP Novice- CANCELLED
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1665
Re: Darien Spring 3/28/2020 SCOP Novice
The link above should work better. Sorry for the inconvenience.
- Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:25 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Thanks for the listens and the positive comments! We are back for our 10th episode, "Growing the Game". If you love the game of quiz bowl, we hope that listening to the two interviews we do in this episode will inspire you to branch out. We talk with Eric Huff, a co-founder of Qwiz, and wi...
- Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:35 pm
- Forum: Middle school area archives
- Topic: Darien Spring 3/28/2020 SCOP Novice- CANCELLED
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1665
Darien Spring 3/28/2020 SCOP Novice- CANCELLED
***As per an order of the superintendent of Darien Public Schools, we are cancelling the Darien Spring Tournament. Should we be able to hold it at a later date, I will update this post. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:33 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Happy New Year!
We are back in 2020 with our 9th episode- how to improve as a team. Andrew gives some tips to help your team reach their full potential.
Enjoy!
https://soundcloud.com/for10points/ep-0 ... -as-a-team
We are back in 2020 with our 9th episode- how to improve as a team. Andrew gives some tips to help your team reach their full potential.
Enjoy!
https://soundcloud.com/for10points/ep-0 ... -as-a-team
- Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:11 am
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Happy Holidays! With a long break ahead of you, why not take some time to listen to For 10 Points, the best podcast on the web for everything quiz bowl related. If you are thinking of hosting a tournament, you should listen to Episode 8- Running a Tournament. We also read an email sent to us from th...
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:51 pm
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Happy Thanksgiving! Episode 7 is now available wherever you get you podcasts. I'm this episode Andrew talks about how small changes can help you improve your play and we answer some letters from listeners. If you have a question or comment, please email the show at for10points@gmail.com. Please enjo...
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:08 am
- Forum: Theory
- Topic: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
- Replies: 40
- Views: 31013
Re: Quiz Bowl Podcast- For 10 Points
Episode 6 is up on Soundcloud or wherever you download podcasts. We interview Shirley and Harvey Kimble, the creators of the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl competition. If you are not familiar with it, it's a fun competition that caters to large groups and promotes collaboration. Register for the regional t...