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by Antrobus63
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
Topic: 2023 ARCADIA Second Online Open Mirror? Interest Poll
Replies: 1
Views: 498

Re: 2023 ARCADIA Second Online Open Mirror? Interest Poll

Assuming the Yesses win the day, will there be a date poll? When, approximately, are you thinking?
by Antrobus63
Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: Practices, Scrimmages, Online Packets, and Playtesting
Topic: 21st Century Music (late Festivus packet)
Replies: 4
Views: 548

Re: 21st Century Music (late Festivus packet)

Hey Jeremy, I would do this tomorrow. If you don't get enough people, and need to try another day, just LMK.
by Antrobus63
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Theory
Topic: Studying Art History
Replies: 7
Views: 2592

Re: Studying Art History

There are several ways to study art, but I favor knowing a few things really well and then spreading out from there, according to your own taste as you become more knowledgeable. Nothing beats going to museums and seeing great art in person--that experience tends to stick with you. However, I'd star...
by Antrobus63
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: Lehigh Valley Open IV (IS-223A) October 28, 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 2963

Re: Lehigh Valley Open IV (IS-223A) October 28, 2023

Many thanks to the students, coaches, parent and volunteers who helped make she fourth Lehigh Valley Open a success. Special thanks to those folks who had no skin in the game but showed up to help anyway: Kurt Bilger, Ryan Bilger, Ben Herman, Colton Sanden, Alex Schmidt, and Jayne Shankweiler. Ediso...
by Antrobus63
Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: Lehigh Valley Open IV (IS-223A) October 28, 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 2963

Lehigh Valley Open IV (IS-223A) October 28, 2023

Moravian Academy will host the Lehigh Valley Open IV on Saturday October 28th, 2023. The school (4313 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020) can be reached in less than an hour from the Poconos, Philadelphia and Western New Jersey via Routes 22, 33, 78 and 478. The co-sponsors of the event are Kevin Fe...
by Antrobus63
Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: Pennsylvania NASAT Team Information
Replies: 1
Views: 3596

Re: Pennsylvania NASAT Team Information

NASAT will be in-person next year, so I imagine that more PA kids will be interested in participating. With the circuit ramping up again, on both sides of the state, it may not be appropriate for me to just keep hanging up a NASAT shingle all on my lonesome. If any other coach or parent is intereste...
by Antrobus63
Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Date Claims 23-24
Replies: 5
Views: 3316

Re: NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Date Claims 23-24

Just saw your post, Benjamin. Thanks for asking but, nope, I'm not the guy to keep track of the thread--I'm not on all that much. I was just starting it. So, my apologies but if you, or anyone--Joe, another coach, or an enterprising student--wants to maintain this, please be my guest!
by Antrobus63
Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Date Claims 23-24
Replies: 5
Views: 3316

Re: NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Date Claims 23-24

The Lehigh Valley Open IV will use NAQT set 223A.
by Antrobus63
Wed Jun 21, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Date Claims 23-24
Replies: 5
Views: 3316

NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Date Claims 23-24

Just starting this out...

Moravian Academy (Bethlehem, PA) is claiming October 28, 2023 for an NAQT intro set.
by Antrobus63
Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: Northeast Comparisons and Discussion
Topic: NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Discussion '22-23
Replies: 5
Views: 4079

Re: NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE Discussion '22-23

Would anyone be interested in a summer tournament, here in Allentown, sort of like an Open format but for HS people--perhaps an abbreviated a single event, with a few things? If so, just say so here. If there seems like enough interest, I'll post a date survey.
by Antrobus63
Sun May 14, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: Collegiate Discussion
Topic: Summer Opens?
Replies: 16
Views: 7200

Re: Summer Opens?

I did a multi-event open QB thing at Columbia a few years back and loved it, so... while it ain't NYC or Philly, what about Muhlenberg College here in Allentown? I have run my test prep classes there for many years and have gotten reduced rates for various extracurricular events, including NHBB tour...
by Antrobus63
Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:21 pm
Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
Topic: IQBT Undergraduate Championship Qualification Event - Online - 11/2-11/5, 2022
Replies: 28
Views: 10386

Re: IQBT Undergraduate Championship Qualification Event - Online - 11/10-11/13, 2022

AKKOLADE wrote: Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:40 pm We have expanded the available qualification dates to include Thursday, November 10.
I see this, but the subsequent posts seem to say the registration process is over. Is it?
by Antrobus63
Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Lehigh Valley Open III - October 29th (IS 214A)
Replies: 1
Views: 1159

Re: Lehigh Valley Open III - October 29th (IS 214A)

Congratulations to Edison (NJ), which defeated Great Valley A to win the championship. Stats are all neatened up now. You can find the Varsity here https://hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/7679/stats/varsity_all_rounds/ , and JV here https://hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/7679/stats/jv_all_rounds/ . Tha...
by Antrobus63
Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Lehigh Valley Open III - October 29th (IS 214A)
Replies: 1
Views: 1159

Lehigh Valley Open III - October 29th (IS 214A)

After a five-year hiatus, competitive quiz bowl returns to the Lehigh Valley! The Lehigh Valley Open III will take place at Moravian Academy on Saturday October 29th, 2022. The school (4313 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020) is easily reached by Routes 22, 33, and 78. QUESTION SET : NAQT Introducto...
by Antrobus63
Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:50 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

The Lehigh Valley Open III is now set for October 29th.
by Antrobus63
Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:33 am
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

The Lehigh Valley Invitational III, with Intro Set 214A, will be held here in the Lehigh Valley on October 22th or 29th (will lock that down shortly). Registration will be open on the 17th. I will update all the info this weekend.
by Antrobus63
Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUSES III: First Online Mirror (August 27th)
Replies: 14
Views: 4119

Re: MUSES III: First Online Mirror (August 27th)

Wow, there was a third-place game? This is the first I've heard about it! I thought we were done. Shoot, my own kid didn't tell me. Ah well. :oops:
by Antrobus63
Fri Jul 22, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: Collegiate Announcements & Results
Topic: CANONINFLATION
Replies: 15
Views: 8809

Re: CANONINFLATION

August 6th?
by Antrobus63
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Trash
Topic: DRAMA Musical Theater Set Announcement
Replies: 8
Views: 6123

Re: DRAMA Musical Theater Set Announcement

Me, too.
by Antrobus63
Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUSES II (Summer 2021)
Replies: 18
Views: 7709

Re: MUSES II (Summer 2021)

Interested in a mirror
by Antrobus63
Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Songwriter Packet
Replies: 3
Views: 3057

Re: Songwriter Packet

I notice the packet hasn't been available yet. Any chance of another mirror, or even a reading?
by Antrobus63
Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MARCATo (Summer 2020)
Replies: 48
Views: 19773

Re: MARCATo (Summer 2020)

Yes, thanks for running a challenging, fun tournament. Hope you will do it again in the not-too-distant future. Checked some match results for those Bookbinder guys... wow.
by Antrobus63
Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 25 toss ups and five visual packets
Replies: 6
Views: 2513

Re: 25 toss ups and five visual packets

Is there a Discord link to this?
by Antrobus63
Sat Mar 21, 2020 7:50 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Ontario Hybrid 2020 Online Mirror Poll
Replies: 2
Views: 1429

Re: Ontario Hybrid 2020 Online Mirror Poll

Looks like there's a clear winner. How soon can we sign up?
by Antrobus63
Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:14 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: WORKSHOP Discord playtest session
Replies: 6
Views: 2026

Re: WORKSHOP Discord playtest session

What time is the start? Will the same invite work?
by Antrobus63
Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:02 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Nittany Lion Novice V @ Penn State (10/12/2019)
Replies: 11
Views: 6280

Re: Nittany Lion Novice V @ Penn State (10/12/2019)

Wow. This is a very impressive collection of newer teams. Well done and best of luck to you all!
by Antrobus63
Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUSES Online 8/18
Replies: 19
Views: 6531

Re: MUSES Online 8/18

2nd and last edit. Disregard previous post. We're good for 2 pm.
by Antrobus63
Fri May 24, 2019 7:52 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Guerilla Imaginary Landscape
Replies: 19
Views: 14471

Re: Guerilla Imaginary Landscape

Thanks very much, Ophir. I've really loved the two IL's I've played. It's a blast to listen, I get some new pieces to listen to... what's not to like? Keep 'em coming.
by Antrobus63
Thu May 23, 2019 5:29 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NYC Summer Open date poll
Replies: 45
Views: 22684

Re: NYC Summer Open date poll

Alex and I should be able to attend most weekends
by Antrobus63
Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:21 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ILLIAC Online 5/4 (Small Field / Trad. Open Audience)
Replies: 9
Views: 4113

Re: ILLIAC Online 5/4 (Small Field / Trad. Open Audience)

Any idea about ending time? How many rounds?
by Antrobus63
Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl 2018 Online Mirror (12/09/18)
Replies: 23
Views: 17700

Re: Penn Bowl 2018 Online Mirror (12/09/18)

QB etiquette question: With these team formation spreadsheets... should you ask prospective team members first if you can join them, or do you simply assign yourself to open spots? I assumed the former but Alex thinks it's OK to assign yourself. What's the general rule? Also... what time of time of ...
by Antrobus63
Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:13 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Groger Ranks 2018-19
Replies: 45
Views: 33408

Re: Groger Ranks 2018-19

I am very impressed. Grogers, Steven Liu... wow. The more that students use their intelligence and initiative to lead the charge within HS QB, the better.
by Antrobus63
Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: PA Tournaments 2018-2019
Replies: 6
Views: 4858

Re: PA Tournaments 2018-2019

There will be no NHBB tournament in October. We'll see if we can set something for my area later in the year, but it's problematic.
by Antrobus63
Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:16 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Chicago Open Reject - Discord Event
Replies: 4
Views: 2764

Re: Chicago Open Reject - Discord Event

Is there a sign up sheet?
by Antrobus63
Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Boston Summer Open I
Replies: 59
Views: 30489

Re: Boston Summer Open I

Considering Imaginary Landscape may not be clear, posting these stats is probably not the wisest decision.
I get why you withdrew the spreadsheet that included info about answer lines, but I don't see why the scores for IL can't be posted, along with the other side event scores.
by Antrobus63
Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Boston Summer Open I
Replies: 59
Views: 30489

Re: Boston Summer Open I

We had a great time. Thanks for running this.
by Antrobus63
Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:38 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: WORLDSTAR
Replies: 27
Views: 15854

Re: WORLDSTAR

So, the HSNCT sign up sheet for this still applies for the online version?
by Antrobus63
Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: PA NASAT
Replies: 3
Views: 3827

Re: PA NASAT

Posted this on Facebook, but just in case, I thought I'd put here, too: Thank you to Fred Morlan and all of the writers & staffers who made 2018 NASAT happen. An even bigger thank you and hugs all around to the kids, parents, coaches and guest Skype readers who contributed to the Pennsylvania ef...
by Antrobus63
Thu May 31, 2018 9:31 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Matt Bruce (cw: sexual assault, pedophilia)
Replies: 153
Views: 110490

Re: Matt Bruce (cw: sexual assault, pedophilia)

While this obviously won't cover everything, here is one concrete thing that can be done, going forward: At the beginning of each year, every quizbowl organization, tournament host, etc. can request that everyone who staffs an event undergo a criminal & child abuse background check and submit th...
by Antrobus63
Sat May 19, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: BEST I @ BHSEC Manhattan, New York, NY (5/19/18)
Replies: 3
Views: 3967

Re: BEST I @ BHSEC Manhattan, New York, NY (5/19/18)

Many thanks to Bard for running this pre-Nats tournament and getting us out at an early hour.
by Antrobus63
Sat Apr 14, 2018 2:02 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2x Check the HSQBRank Tourney List - '18 edition - Updatedx2
Replies: 30
Views: 19791

Re: 2x Check the HSQBRank Tournament List - '18 edition

Livingston March Madness
https://stats.neg5.org/t/Sy_ve2EdM/livi ... -standings
NAQT says TD hasn’t replied to clarification about a reported tie.
by Antrobus63
Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:35 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2018 SSNCT Pre-Nats Discussion
Replies: 34
Views: 22466

Re: 2018 SSNCT Pre-Nats Discussion

From one small school to all the other small schools: best of luck to you all!
by Antrobus63
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Contesting Statistics After a Tournament
Replies: 11
Views: 8557

Re: Contesting Statistics After a Tournament

For me, if stats are available in one spot but not another, I'd want there to be some reason that you're asking beyond "I just want to see them in the other spot". If no stats are being posted at all, or this issue is affecting nationals qualifications, funding, writeups in the local pape...
by Antrobus63
Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Contesting Statistics After a Tournament
Replies: 11
Views: 8557

Re: Contesting Statistics After a Tournament

Antrobus63 wrote: After a few more weeks with the stats still Pending on the official NAQT stats page, I wrote NAQT. They replied, "We are waiting for the hosts to correct errata." I wrote the TD again, who said: "We corrected all we could. We told them. Never heard back. Stats are on...
by Antrobus63
Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:15 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Contesting Statistics After a Tournament
Replies: 11
Views: 8557

Re: Contesting Statistics After a Tournament

I have a stats-related tournament etiquette/procedure question. If a tournament host runs an NAQT tournament on Neg 5, is it their responsibility to get all of the stats uploaded to NAQT in a manner that's acceptable to NAQT? We were at a well-run tournament this year where the Neg 5 stats looked fi...
by Antrobus63
Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:57 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Battle of the Burgh XXI (3/24/18)
Replies: 6
Views: 4532

Re: Battle of the Burgh XXI (3/24/18)

I'm curious as to why teams will be charged an extra twenty dollars in order to receive a copy of the questions they are already paying to play. This seems highly unusual to me and I'm wondering why this policy is in place for this tournament. I agree, Ryan. I thought it was standard practice for t...
by Antrobus63
Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: GLRAC @ CWRU (3/10/18)
Replies: 4
Views: 3798

Re: GLRAC @ CWRU (3/10/18)

Allderdice kids! Several of you have been invited to try out for the PA NASAT team. We have not been able to reach you. Please contact us IMMEDIATELY at [email protected]!
by Antrobus63
Wed Mar 07, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Entirely Real Landscapes online (April 1st)
Replies: 7
Views: 3795

Re: Entirely Real Landscapes online

Please let us know when you make a final decision.