Virginia Tech will be hosting a high school tournament on September 21st, 2019.
Location:
McBryde (225 Stanger Street) or New Classroom Building (1455 Perry Street)
Question Set:
NAQT Invitational Series #185A set (IS-185A)
Registration Fee:
$60/team
Discounts:
Experienced Staffer: -$10
Working Buzzer Set: -$5
New to Quizbowl: -$10
Travel Discount (per 150 miles one way from Virginia Tech) : -$10
All checks can be made payable to Academic Competition Organization
Field:
The number of teams for this tournament will initially be capped at 20, although we may expand depending on interest and resources.
Team Size
6 players can be on a team, although only 4 can play at a time. Schools fielding more than 6 players should register an additional team
Registration:
Email [email protected] with:
-Team name
-Number of Teams
-Number of Buzzers
-Number of Staff
-Any applicable discounts
On the day of the tournament, registration will start at 8:15 AM, and rounds should start at 9:00 AM
Thanks, and we hope to see you in Blacksburg soon!
Virginia Tech High School Fall Tournament at Virginia Tech (9/21/2019)
Virginia Tech High School Fall Tournament at Virginia Tech (9/21/2019)
Alia Wilson
Virginia Tech 2020
President, Academic Competition Organization at Virginia Tech
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Re: Virginia Tech High School Fall Tournament at Virginia Tech (9/21/2019)
Would it be possible to get a field update?
E. Gunter
Author of: My Guide to High School Outreach and So You Want to Buy a Buzzer System
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Re: Virginia Tech High School Fall Tournament at Virginia Tech (9/21/2019)
Hi, I sent an email July 28, but have not heard back. Are you still hosting the tournament? George Washington High School’s new coach needs to know before asking for student commitments.

George Washington High School History Bowl (Parent volunteer)

Re: Virginia Tech High School Fall Tournament at Virginia Tech (9/21/2019)
Hi Everyone!
Location Update: We will be in McBryde Hall.
Here's the current field for the tournament:
School: number of teams/buzzers/confirmed staffers
Gate City: 2/1/0*
Salem HS: 1/2/0
Massanutten Regional Governor's School: 1/0/1
Carroll County HS: 1/1/0*
Jefferson Forest HS: 2/2/2
East Chapel Hill: 1/0/0
Norfolk Academic Guild: 2/0/0
Richlands HS: 1/0/0
Cave Springs: 4/2/1*
Virginia Episcopal School: 2/0/0
NKA Homeschool Collective: 1/0/0
Honaker: 2/1/0
CHS: 1/1/0
Hidden Valley: 1/2/0*
Total: 22/11/4
*: Might be able to bring more than confirmed.
Location Update: We will be in McBryde Hall.
Here's the current field for the tournament:
School: number of teams/buzzers/confirmed staffers
Gate City: 2/1/0*
Salem HS: 1/2/0
Massanutten Regional Governor's School: 1/0/1
Carroll County HS: 1/1/0*
Jefferson Forest HS: 2/2/2
East Chapel Hill: 1/0/0
Norfolk Academic Guild: 2/0/0
Richlands HS: 1/0/0
Cave Springs: 4/2/1*
Virginia Episcopal School: 2/0/0
NKA Homeschool Collective: 1/0/0
Honaker: 2/1/0
CHS: 1/1/0
Hidden Valley: 1/2/0*
Total: 22/11/4
*: Might be able to bring more than confirmed.
Alia Wilson
Virginia Tech 2020
President, Academic Competition Organization at Virginia Tech
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Re: Virginia Tech High School Fall Tournament at Virginia Tech (9/21/2019)
George Washington is still trying to sign up teams. The new coach said that she registered. We have two teams who want to go. Please look for my email that I just sent you.

George Washington High School History Bowl (Parent volunteer)

Re: Virginia Tech High School Fall Tournament at Virginia Tech (9/21/2019)
Final Field Update.
Gate City: 2/1/0*
Salem HS: 1/2/0
Massanutten Regional Governor's School: 1/0/1
Carroll County HS: 1/1/0*
Jefferson Forest HS: 2/2/2
East Chapel Hill: 1/0/0
Norfolk Academic Guild: 2/0/0
Richlands HS: 1/0/0
Cave Springs: 4/2/1*
Virginia Episcopal School: 2/0/0
NKA Homeschool Collective: 1/0/0
Honaker: 2/1/0
CHS: 1/1/0
Hidden Valley: 1/2/0*
George Washington HS: 2/1/1
Total: 24/12/5
Gate City: 2/1/0*
Salem HS: 1/2/0
Massanutten Regional Governor's School: 1/0/1
Carroll County HS: 1/1/0*
Jefferson Forest HS: 2/2/2
East Chapel Hill: 1/0/0
Norfolk Academic Guild: 2/0/0
Richlands HS: 1/0/0
Cave Springs: 4/2/1*
Virginia Episcopal School: 2/0/0
NKA Homeschool Collective: 1/0/0
Honaker: 2/1/0
CHS: 1/1/0
Hidden Valley: 1/2/0*
George Washington HS: 2/1/1
Total: 24/12/5
Alia Wilson
Virginia Tech 2020
President, Academic Competition Organization at Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech 2020
President, Academic Competition Organization at Virginia Tech
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Re: Virginia Tech High School Fall Tournament at Virginia Tech (9/21/2019)
Blacksburg HS would like to register 3 teams. I sent an e-mail as well.
Matt Beeken
Blacksburg High School
Math and Physics Teacher
(2012-??)ACE Coach, Blacksburg HS
(2010-12) ACE CO-Coach, Blacksburg HS
(2011-12) Science MACC Coach, Blacksburg HS
Volunteer Assistant (2009-2010) ACE Coach, Blacksburg HS
mbeeken AT mcps DOT org
Blacksburg High School
Math and Physics Teacher
(2012-??)ACE Coach, Blacksburg HS
(2010-12) ACE CO-Coach, Blacksburg HS
(2011-12) Science MACC Coach, Blacksburg HS
Volunteer Assistant (2009-2010) ACE Coach, Blacksburg HS
mbeeken AT mcps DOT org