This tournament will run on Boilermaker Spring Novice, a set meant to be challenging, but not overwhelming for players without much experience. Teams consist of four players (more can rotate in and out as substitutions, maximum of 6 players on one team). Games will consist of two 10-tossup halves, with 3-part bonuses. There will be 15-point powers for early answers and 5-point negs for incorrect answers before the end of a tossup. There are no bouncebacks on bonuses.
Registration
Registration will be done through filling out this google form. Contact [email protected] with any further questions and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The finalized schedule will be sent out closer to the date, but a rough duration would be from 8:30am to sometime around 4pm, with included lunch break. Registration closes on Wednesday, March 23rd.
Eligibility
This tournament is intended for players with no or very little quiz bowl experience. Players with extensive quiz bowl experience are encouraged to help staff.
You are not eligible for this tournament if you meet any of the following criteria:
You have ever scored more than 60 points per game at a quiz bowl tournament (excluding middle school tournaments).
You have made the playoffs at HSNCT or top 32 at NSC.
You have played ICT (DI or DII) or ACF Nationals.
If you meet one or more of these criteria but believe you still fit the intended audience of this tournament, email [email protected] to request an eligibility exemption.
All members and staffers will be required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth during the tournament.
Payment
Payment must be made by cash, accepted the day of the tournament, or by a check made out to "Purdue University Quiz Bowl Team." We will send an invoice with instructions to each team that registers. Please contact us if this system does not work for you.
Fees and Discounts
Starting cost: $80 per team
Discounts:
- $30 discount for teams new to quiz bowl (defined as having not played a tournament in the 2019-20 or 2020-21 seasons)
- $15 discount per trained staffer with a functioning laptop
- $10 discount per working buzzer set with at least 8 working buzzers
- $10 discount per 200 miles traveled one-way. Distances decided via Google Maps
- Minimum fee of $50