Bible Knowledge Test Scores from Districts

The Bible Knowledge Test is a good measure of how much you actually learned from your year of Bible Quizzing. There is no speed to it - no jumping - and you're not competing with anyone else. It is just you and the material.



Highest score for all quizzers at Districts was 98, lowest score for all quizzers was 44, average was 75. Your personal test paper will be returned to us soon, and Coach Jim will get them to you.

OFFICIAL: Scores from Districts

These are the official scores from Coach Rose. Total Points includes all points accrued (without any minus) while Net Points is your "normal" score. PPQ is points-per-quiz to give a metric to compare Upper vs Lower which had a very different number of quizzes.

Final Total Scores for the 2011-2012 Season

Congrats to our top scorers for the year!

Special Skills for Special Jobs

"Unofficial" Scoreboard from Districts

This is "unofficial" as these scores come from what the coaches recorded, and NOT from the official scoresheets. We don't expect any variance, but the official scores and standings will come later.



The "Points Per Quiz" column is to allow you to see how you stand among all quizzers, since Upper got 5 quizzes, and Lower got only 2.

REMINDER: No Practice Tonight!

Remember, practices are over for the season. There will be no more Wednesday practices. We'll see you again in September for the 2012-2013 season! (Although, keep visiting Quizpad.Com for regular Bible News, Quizzing News, and fun stuff!)

Coach Matt's photos from Districts

Coach Matt's photos from this past weekend are ready for your viewing pleasure. Click on the image below for the whole set!

Coach Mark's Photos from Districts!

Coach Mark's Photos from this past weekend are up and ready for your enjoyment! Click on the image below to see the whole set.

There are always options

DISTRICTS: Back at the Church!

DISTRICTS: At the Tappan Zee (ETA is between 6:15 and 6:30 pm)

DISTRICTS: Lower took 1st, Upper came in 4th

DISTRICTS: Heading out! (GPS estimates home at 6:30 PM)

DISTRICTS: Closing ceremonies

Coaches Quiz!

DISTRICTS: Bible knowledge test

DISTRICTS: 3 way tiebreaker for Upper 1st Place

DISTRICTS: Lunch!

DISTRICTS: Worship time

DISTRICTS: Final scores after regular quizzing

DISTRICTS: Last Quiz of the Day - Lunch is Next, then Bible Knowledge Test

DISTRICTS: Upper team back on the pads

DISTRICTS: Quizzing Resumes!

DISTRICTS: Snack Break

DISTRICTS: Hebrews Cafe - Perfect for Quizzers!

DISTRICTS: Today's Schedule

DISTRICTS: Quizzing begins...

DISTRICTS: Opening ceremonies

DISTRICTS: Arrival at Sparta

DISTRICTS: At the Tappan Zee Bridge

DISTRICTS: Heading out!

Pray us safely down, please.

DISTRICTS: Gathering!

See you soon!

We leave the parking lot at 6:30 AM.

FINAL Scoreboard for 2011-2012

Scoreboard from the Final Practice


Final Standings

WEEK 32: Prepare for Districts!

Well, this it is! We had our last practice of the year, and Districts is coming up on Saturday. It is your last chance to buckle down and cram on Hebrews, 1 Peter, & 2 Peter. A few things to remember:

• We leave the parking lot at 6:30 AM on Saturday. Please arrive earlier so we can leave promptly. (Sleeping on the bus is allowed.)
• Districts will be on all of the material from this year.
• Wear your Quiz Team Shirt on Saturday. (If you don't have one, wear something blue!)
• No shorts are allowed on the pads! Even if it is warm, you must be in long pants to quiz.
• It looks like we will be back at the church about 7 PM. You will be allowed to call your parents from the road, to let them know a more exact time.
• If something comes up last minute, please do not contact Coach Jim. He's out of pocket for the rest of the week and the weekend. The other coaches are available. (If you discover you can not attend, please e-mail us.)

See on Saturday by 6:30 AM!

Remember the rules!

This coming weekend - at Districts - we'll be quizzing with strict rules. And we'll likely be doing the same tonight to get the team used to them. Here is a reminder about the most important ones.

• You get 30 seconds for a regular question. You get 45 seconds for a finish-the-verse question or multiple part question.
• There are three ways to get bonus points: (1) Quiz Out with no wrong questions, (2) Have 4 people on the team get at least one answer correct, (3) Have 5 people on the team get at least one answer correct.
• Quiz Outs are 4 correct for Lower Division, and 5 correct for Upper Division, or 3 incorrect in either Division.
• Each team gets two time-outs during a quiz (30 seconds each) which can only be called by the Coach.
• Always finish the question, if the quizmaster does not! Reference questions must be completed, as questions. Situation questions must be completed as quotes.
• Every team must have an active Captain. The Captain can call for a Contest and present it. If the current Captain quizzes out, the Coach must designate a new one.

If you have any questions about the rules, bring them out at practice tonight!

How do "Contests" work?

There is one aspect of Quizzing we don't do much in the monthly practice quizzes, and pretty much never allow at the weekly practices. CONTESTS! Contesting is a mechanism built into the rules to allow a quizzer to challenge the ruling of a Quizmaster. If there is a ruling (either correct or incorrect) that you believe was truly in error and cost your team points, here are the things you need to know.

• A contest must be done before the next question is asked, or before a bonus question is asked.
• The contest can only be declared by either (1) the captain of the team, or (2) the quizzer ruled incorrect.
• The first step is to request to "confer". (A quizzer can confer with the captain, a captain can choose any member of the team to confer with.) Conferring lasts 30 seconds.
• Once you have conferred, the contesting person can either present their contest (within 30 seconds) or they may choose to sit down.
• After the contest, the opposing team may confer (quizzer with captain or captain with any quizzer) for 30 seconds.
• They may then choose to present a counter-contest (a rebuttal) or not.
• The quizmaster will then give a ruling. They may uphold the original ruling, reverse it, or declare a do-over on the question.

Remember, you can not contest against your own team. (i.e. If you were ruled right, you can't contest.) And you can not contest the question - only the quizmaster's ruling.

Also, remember that coaches can't present a contest. If you think one is needed, a quizzer needs to speak up.

Are you Ready for Districts?

Are you ready for Districts? It is only a few days away now! Just a few reminders:

• It'll be at Sparta, NJ
• It is a day-trip, not an overnight for us.
• We're quizzing on all chapters of Hebrews, 1 Peter, & 2 Peter
• We'll be leaving the church parking lot at 6:30 AM.
• If you have a Quiz Team shirt, please wear it! (If you don't and you want one, contact Coach Mark.)

Standings for Districts!

Wednesday's practice scores will be added in, but this should give everyone a strong idea of where they stand for Districts.

Scoreboard from Practice

Surprise!

WEEK 31: Review All of Hebrews, 1 Peter, & 2 Peter

This week (April 12 to April 18), please review Hebrews, 1 Peter, & 2 Peter.

Study Tip: This is it. The last week of practice before Districts. Districts is our last quiz meet of the year. It is your last chance to make a difference for your team. Take this week and really try to drive home the material you have missed. If you're weak on too much material to review this week, pick a specific part to focus on: Hebrews, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Finish-the-Verse questions, References, etc. Do your best to be a competitor at Districts, not just a spectator!

Seating for Districts will be set by scores. Keep your eyes here in the next few days for the "final" Scoreboard.

Upcoming Events:
- April 21, Districts Year-End Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REMINDER: Re-Reviewing 2 Peter Tonight

Remember, despite the original schedule tonight we will be quizzing on SECOND PETER. Please come ready to quiz. Districts is only 2 weekends away now, and we need to be at our best!

Scoreboard from Practice

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Waiting Here for You

He is RISEN! (He is risen indeed!)

Look deeper!

Good Friday is "Good" for us, but cost Him everything

WEEK 30: Review 2 Peter 1-3 AGAIN!

This week (April 5 to April 11), please review 2 Peter, Chapters 1-3 (i.e. the entire book) We're re-reviewing this week, since most of the team couldn't make the last practice. This is change from the original study schedule.

If you want to read the chapters online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Listen to the chapters here.

Study Tip: Second chances are wonderful things. So are third chances! This is your third chance to study and learn 2 Peter. There are only 3 chapters, so it is your best bet to become an expert on one section for Districts. Take the opportunity this week to refresh your knowledge (or embed some knowledge if you missed it the first time around.) This is your last chance to really learn this material.

Upcoming Events:
- April 21, Districts Year-End Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

See you tonight!

We'll see you tonight for Quiz Team practice. We'll be the only ministry in the building tonight. Be sure to be studied up on 2 Peter. This is our LAST practice of small-scale review. From here on out, we review all books, all the time!

What is Holy Week?

The pastors have been talking about "Holy Week". It is obvious they mean "the week between Palm Sunday and Easter." But what is "Holy Week" all about? Do we really know what happened every day of Holy Week?

• Palm Sunday: The Triumphal Entry
• Monday: Cursing of the Fig Tree, Cleaning of the Temple
• Tuesday: Jesus taught in the Temple
• Spy Wednesday: Judas makes the deal to sell out Jesus
• Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper & Gethsemane
• Good Friday: Jesus's Trials and Crucifixion
• Holy Saturday: Jesus lay in the tomb, the disciples hid in fear
• Easter/Resurrection Sunday The Resurrection!

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: All This time

Scoreboard from March

Finally, here are all the scores from March and our current standings, as we lead up to Districts. Keep a close eye here as this will drive the seating for the last Quiz Meet of the year.