Preparing for Nationals - Knowing the Rules

Tomorrow is the day the team leaves for Nationals. As you're doing your last-minute prep, here are a few rules to keep in mind which we do not usually emphasize during the year:

• Remember your team shirt. Everyone is expected to be wearing one. If you do not have one, and have not yet made arrangements with Coach Jim, now would be a good time to give him a call.
• No shorts or flip flops. Remember, quizzing clothes should be "respectful." This typically is interpreted to mean no shorts, no flip flops. And remember, guys must remove their hats during prayer.
• No bibles may be open during the quiz. This INCLUDES those in the audience. Keep the scripture portions closed during the quizzes.
• Remember, if you want to Contest, only the Captain or the person answering the question may initiate a Contest. If you're not one of those two and think a Contest should be offered, give your Captain the stink eye! (This is why it is important to always have a designated Team Captain on the pads.)
• Every two fouls results in a loss of 10 points. The first one is "free".
• If you are not sure whether or not to Contest, remember there is no penalty for requesting to "confer". If you're the Captain or the one answering the question, speak up right away and request to "confer" and this will buy you an extra 30 seconds to consider your position.
• Remember, 4 seats with a right answer scores 10 points, and 5 seats with a correct answer scores 20. Team Bonuses can make the difference between a win and a loss in a close quiz.

And don't forget to have fun. :-) You'll be meeting teens from all over the country who love scripture just as much as you.