The Quizzer's Pad

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Saturday, April 21, 2012

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: Bible knowledge test

DISTRICTS: 3 way tiebreaker for Upper 1st Place

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: Hebrews Cafe - Perfect for Quizzers!

DISTRICTS: At the Tappan Zee Bridge

Friday, April 20, 2012

FINAL Scoreboard for 2011-2012

Scoreboard from the Final Practice

Final Standings

Thursday, April 19, 2012

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!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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.

Monday, April 16, 2012

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.)

Sunday, April 15, 2012

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.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Scoreboard from Practice

Friday, April 13, 2012

Surprise!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

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

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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!