MRNA II @ Vanderbilt (2/25/23)

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MRNA II @ Vanderbilt (2/25/23)

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Vanderbilt University Quiz Bowl is pleased to announce we will be hosting a mirror site of MRNA II, an 2-dot difficulty college tournament to be held on February 25th, 2023. Aidan Fein and I, Bryanna Shao, will serve as co-tournament directors.

Check-in on the day of the tournament will begin at 8 AM. There will be a player and coach’s meeting at 8:40 AM. The first round will begin promptly at 9 AM CST.

Location and Directions:
The tournament will take place in Buttrick Hall, 2400 Vanderbilt Pl, Nashville, TN 37212, approachable easily from I-440's exit 1A onto West End heading north, or I-40's exit 209B on Broadway heading South towards the Medical Center, or just from Charlotte Ave. to West End heading towards the West side of campus near the roundabout near Kirkland Hall. Note: you can't actually park near Buttrick Hall, but you can drive up close to it (for drop-off) via West Side Row off 24th Ave S which will put you behind Rand dining hall with a 2 minute walk to Buttrick Hall.

Parking:
Parking is limited. We generally suggest parking in either the Terrace Place or Wesley Place garages, which are about 7-10 minutes from Buttrick Hall, but free and likely large enough, as opposed to the reserved lots that surround the area.

Questions:
This tournament will be run using MRNA II: The Second Dose. More information can be found at viewtopic.php?p=393062&hilit=mrna#p393062.

Eligibility:
This tournament is for teams of eligible players representing a single university, community college, or other post-secondary institution of higher education. No "mixed" or "open" teams are permitted at this site.

Games will be conducted in the normal 20/20 tossup/bonus format; other than the inclusion of power tossups, the ACF rules will be used. The tournament format will endeavor to offer each team the maximum number of games possible within a reasonable timeframe, and will be determined based on the number of teams who register.

Format:
Rounds will consist of 20 tossups with three-part bonuses. There will be powers and negs, but no bounceback on bonuses. Teams will be seeded into preliminary brackets and playoff brackets will be determined based on preliminary record. All teams will be offered a minimum of 8 games, and statistics will be kept in full. Rounds will not be timed. Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated during the tournament.

Fees:
The fees for the tournament are as follows:
Base fee: $120
-$10 discount per working buzzer system
-$15 discount for teams that provide an experienced moderator (as determined by the TD/if staff is necessary)
-$10 discount per 200 miles traveled one way from your school to Vanderbilt University as determined by Google Maps.
Minimum fee per team: $40

Registration:
This tournament is open to any collegiate teams. Teams can register for this tournament by sending an email to [email protected]. When registering, please let us know how many teams, buzzers, and moderators you expect to bring. The initial field cap is set at 16 teams. The last day to register for this tournament will be February 18th, 2023.

Payment:
Schools may pay using cash, personal checks, funds from an organization, or school checks. We prefer payment the day of, but checks can be sent ahead of time (contact us for more information). All teams must pay by February 25th, 2023, or pay a $25 late fee. Purchase orders, credit cards, Paypal, or other forms of payment are not acceptable and will be subject to the late fee. All checks must be made out to "Vanderbilt Quiz Bowl". If you need a pre-tournament invoice or W-9 form in order to have a check written, you must let us know by February 11th so that we can send you the paperwork in time.

Team Size:
Teams will consist of up to four active players and up to two substitutes for a total of six players per team. Players may not transfer between teams. There is a halftime substitution opportunity in each game. Teams may play shorthanded, with fewer than four players, but there is no discount for doing so.

Contact:
Any questions about the tournament can be directed to [email protected].

Current Field:
University of Kentucky
UGA
Auburn A
Auburn B
MTSU
Alabama
Georgia Tech
Vanderbilt
Bryanna
Wayzata HS ‘21
Vanderbilt ‘25
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