Midwinter Rules Reminders

During practice quizzes, we tend to relax things a bit to allow everyone to have fun. But it is important to remember that Midwinter is one of the two big Quiz Meets each year where every rule is followed to the letter. Here are some notes to keep in mind this weekend:

1. The only person who may talk during the question is the Quiz Master. The only person who may talk during the answer is the person whom the Quiz Master has called upon. Any other quizzer speaking or communicating in any way (sign language, mouthed words) will be assessed a FOUL.

2. Only a Captain or the Quizzer who answered a question may CONTEST the Quiz Master's ruling. The Captain may then choose one other quizzer to confer with, before presenting the contest. Random quizzers on the pads can not contest.

3. No Bible or Scripture Portion may be open during a quiz. Not even in the audience or "bench". Once the quiz begins, it must be put away.

4. A Quizzer, once having jumped and been called upon, can not turn off his or her light, even by accident. Doing so may result in a FOUL.

5. You may contest only the results of a given question or ruling. You may not contest the question. Even if the question was poorly phrased, constructed, or read. The Quiz Master may choose to throw out a question, but a quizzer may not contest it.

The rest of the rules you know. If you have any questions on the rules, please be sure to bring them on Wednesday and ask them of the coaches.