Coach Matt's Districts Photos

The advantage of having paparazzi along is every event is WELL documented. Click on the image below for Coach Matt's full set of Districts photos.

Coach Mark's Districts Photos

1000 years from now, digital archeologists may come across our Districts pictures and realize that we lived in an idyllic time. Until then, feel free to click on the image below to see Coach Mark's full set.

Districts Scoreboard

If you were wondering how you did at Districts, here are the final tallies.

Upper Division


Lower Division

IMPORTANT: April 30th is last day to sign up for the Bible Bee

This is the LAST WEEK to sign up for the Bible Bee, and April 30th (Thursday) is the last day. If you want to sign up. this is the link. This is NOT an official Quiz Team activity, but several quizzers have already signed up, so you would not be alone.

The National Bible Bee is open to everyone 7-18 (as of Nov. 6, 2009). The local round will be held September 12th in Westport, and the winners will advance to the nationals in Washington D.C. A study guide will be available May 1, and it will provide a great opportunity for families to spend time together in preparation talking about what the bible says.

And by the way – it is not all from rote memory, most of it is multiple choice – so kids don’t have to worry about freezing up and being eliminated. There will be many questions which are general knowledge (not tied to a specific verse) and about what it means to be Christian. This will be a very friendly, supportive, and confidence building event.

Right now there are less than 7,000 registrations nationwide. Since the top 300 finalists will be going to the nationals, there is a very good chance of advancing to the finals where you can win the $25,000 to $100,000 prizes. But remember, everyone who participates and learns the Word of God recieves a blessing even greater.

So what now?

So, Districts is over, we're home, and life is returning to "normal". The next logical question on your minds is, WHAT NOW?

• Practices are over for the summer.
• If you want to continue studying over the summer, remember that signups for the local and national Bible Bee are due by April 30
• Bible Quizzing will start up for the 2009-2010 season in September
• We will be studying 1 and 2 Corinthians next year.

A question we often get from parents and teens is "Should we be studying for next year over the summer?" While it rarely hurts to try to get a leg up, it is important not to burn yourself out. Even God rested after Creation, so don't be afraid to take a break from Bible Quizzing.

But stay tuned here all summer, as the Quizzer's Pad will be posting every day.

We're home!

We're home!
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We're at the Tappan Zee

We're at the Tappan Zee
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Traffic not as bad as expected. GPS says ETA of 3:45 PM.
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Next stop: Trumbull!

Next stop: Trumbull!
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GPS says arrival will be at about 3:40 pm. With shore traffic, we're
thinking actual time will be more like 4 pm.
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Lunch at Wendy's

Lunch at Wendy's
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Departing LEFC

Departing LEFC
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We will stop for lunch on the way.
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Church begins

Church begins
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Gathering for church at LEFC

Gathering for church at LEFC
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Today's Schedule

All good things must come to an end, and Districts is no different. We'll be attending Lancaster Evangelical Free Church's 9:00 AM service, and then will start on our way home. We'll stop for lunch along the way, and should be home between 4 and 6 PM. We'll allow the kids to call when we're about an hour away from church.

Leaving for host homes

Leaving for host homes
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Heading back to LEFC

Heading back to LEFC
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The Adults Table

The Adults Table
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Fuddruckers for Dinner

Fuddruckers for Dinner
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At the Outlets

At the Outlets
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Speaks for itself

Speaks for itself
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Honoring Graduating Seniors

Honoring Graduating Seniors
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Tie-Breaker Quiz for Upper Division

Tie-Breaker Quiz for Upper Division
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Essex Fells vs Cresskill
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Last quiz

Last quiz
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Quizzing resumes

Quizzing resumes
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Lunch

Lunch
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Lower Division takes 2nd Place!

Lower Division takes 2nd Place!
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Quizzing Begins

Quizzing Begins
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Opening ceremonies

Opening ceremonies
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Gathering...

Gathering...
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The Sign doesn't make the man

We have arrived!

We have arrived!
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Leaving Vassi's

Leaving Vassi's
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Gotta love Vassi's

Gotta love Vassi's
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...in Hellerstown, PA

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At Dinner

At Dinner
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And we're off!

And we're off!
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Lower Division Van

Lower Division Van
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Gathering

Gathering
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Districts Details

Reminders
- Pack a SOFT suitcase/duffle bag, sleeping bag, pillow, and carry-on.
- NO SHORTS for Quizzing
- NO JEANS for church on Sunday
- Bring money for 3 meals: Friday dinner, Saturday dinner, and Sunday lunch.
- We're leaving the church BY 3:00 PM. Please be there at least 15 minutes earlier to pack the vans.

Weekend Schedule
Friday
2:45 PM: Arrive at church
3:00 PM: Depart church
6:00 PM: Dinner at Potts Doggie Shop in Bethlehem, PA
9:00 PM: Arrive at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church in Lititz, PA, then go home with Host families

Saturday
8:30 AM: Arrival at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church from Host families
9:00 AM: Devotions and Announcements
9:30 AM: Bible Quizzing (Part 1)
10:30 AM: Break & Snack
11:00 AM: Bible Quizzing (Part 2)
12:30 PM: Lunch (Provided)
1:15 PM: Bible Knowledge Test (optional)
2:00 PM: Bible Quizzing (Part 3)
3:00 PM: Coaches' Quiz (or tie-breaker, if needed)
3:30 PM: Closing Ceremonies
4:30 PM: Leave for Outlets & Dinner at Fuddruckers
9:00 PM: Go home with Host families

Sunday
8:30 AM: Arrival at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church from Host families
9:00 AM: Church
10:30 AM: Depart for home
12:00 PM: Lunch at Fast Food
4:00 PM: Return to Calvary EFC in Trumbull, CT

Final Sores/Standings for Districts

Scoreboard from Practice


Upper Team


Lower Team


Not Going to Districts

Yeah, I gave unto Caesar on April 15

Standings as of Today

If you want to be on the starting team for Districts, tomorrow night is your last chance. Here are the current standings, so you can see what your goal has to be.

Upper Team


Lower Team