**Note, Stat sheets have been reloaded below with any corrections discussed with coaches--if I've still missed anything, let me know**
Well, there was a sea of red on Saturday. (I suppose there should be some pun there about it being divided by the vocal fans wearing blue and maize...naah...)
It's time to take a look at the stats. It was a great day of quizzing. Competition heated up between teams as quizzers, with an extra month of practice under their belts drew closer our leaders in all the leagues.
Thanks again to Celebration and to Pastor Tracy and her team for blessing us with hosting.
Congratulations to our top quizzer in the BLeague, Connor Norquest, with 925 points and 6 Quiz-outs!
Complete BLeague Results **
Congratulations to our top quizzer in the CLeague, Brock Eder, with 540 points and 4 Quiz-outs!
Complete CLeague Results**
Congratulations to our top quizzer in the ALeague, Jolie Madigan, with 1,360 and 7 Quiz-outs!
Complete ALeague Results **
Thanks to all our officials for a great job! Without you, we couldn't quiz. Thanks to all the coaches and everyone who filled out evaluation forms, so we can make our next meet even better.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Team Names
One of those things that I forgot in earlier followup from last meet was about Team Names. Many of our teams have names that are more descriptive and personal to their teams personality and makeup than just their church name and a league number (Church A1 or Church B2). So if you have a team name beyond your Church name and would like to have that on Score Sheets and Rosters, please let me know and we will get that on the schedule. Let your team's personality shine! Get the quizzers involved. Let them come up with ideas and then vote on the ones you think best inspire them.
Here's some ideas from the Top-10 placing teams at the 2009 National Festival
-Bible Sharks
-Atomic Vortex
-Spy Warriors
-Sword Masters
-Lifeguards
-Power Possums
-Goldsboro Gladius
Here's some ideas from the Top-10 placing teams at the 2009 National Festival
-Bible Sharks
-Atomic Vortex
-Spy Warriors
-Sword Masters
-Lifeguards
-Power Possums
-Goldsboro Gladius
Notes about a couple issues from last meet
In preparation for our next meet, we wanted to mention a couple issues that gave some headaches to teams and QuizMasters last month, in hopes of helping to remedy them.
QuizMasters:
You set the tone for the matches. Be pleasant and positive. While this should be an enjoyable time for the quizzers, remember that you are also running the matches and should be fair and objective to each team but not become too familiar with them, especially if you know the team or quizzers personally. You should also enjoy your time in the matches, but remember that you have a serious position responsible for two teams quiz match.
When in doubt, rule in favor of the quizzer. If you find yourself in an unusual situation or unable to find how to handle a situation or ruling, do not hesitate to consult the League Coordinator.
Teams and Quizzers do not need to identify which version they are quoting when they do so in a match. It is a good idea to ask them beforehand so you are aware. A number of teams are utilizing name-cards in front of each quizzer with their name and version on it. Remember that they are not penalized for not identifying the version, it is on the officials to find this out and prepare in advance. Teams are encouraged to help themselves by making sure that officials know however.
While a quizzer who is answering a question is NOT penalized for mispronouncing a word, when it is still identifiable, when QuizMasters mispronounce a word in the reading of the question it needs to be voided and reread for all quizzers who were eligible. It's really about the kids with this. If you can pre-read the questions to make sure you know the words and still read the question in a consistent and clear way that's great. One of the last pages in the JBQ rulebook is also a pronunciation guide for words used in the questions. Each match has substitute questions for you to use if needed and mispronunciations happen, but whatever we can do to be fair to all quizzers and lessen the possibility of these is a win for all.
Many teams and officials are used to hearing the term appeals. This term's meaning has changed from past years, and what it is is an appeal for Judges Ruling. A Judges Ruling is a asked by a head coach for the 3 Judges to vote when the initial ruling was done by the QuizMaster independently. The Coach has 30 seconds to state why they are asking for this ruling before the 3 Judges vote without conference. If the decision is unanimous it is announced by the QuizMaster. If it is not, the Judges may confer briefly before voting again. This 2nd vote does not need to be unanimous and the QuizMaster announces the decision.
Again, if you find yourself in a situation that you are unsure how to handle, it is OK to call an Official Time-out and consult the rules or the League Coordinator so that we handle everything properly and fairly for all quizzers.
ScoreKeepers:
There were several instances when there was a problem with the final tally based on a negative score at some point in the match. It will help everyone if you circle any negative point value. Also, be cautious of Fouls. Fouls that go against a specific quizzer go in their scoring column and come off their individual score at the end of the match. Team Fouls need to be marked at the top of the team scoring column for the question and come off the total team score, not any individual quizzer's points. Whenever a Foul is marked, it is easiest to mark with a capital F and circle it. All Fouls are negative five (-5) points.
Make sure that both coaches check scores and initial next to their team's final score. Once signed, they are confirming that the score is correct so it is to their benefit and that of their quizzers to make sure this is correct.
Scoresheets are kept with the QuizMaster Packet and given to the League Coordinator at the end of the Quizzing Day.
There will be a Roster sheet for all teams in the QuizMaster Packet. Please use this and confirm names with each team as to who is quizzing in each seat and that their names are correct on the scoresheet.
QuizMasters:
You set the tone for the matches. Be pleasant and positive. While this should be an enjoyable time for the quizzers, remember that you are also running the matches and should be fair and objective to each team but not become too familiar with them, especially if you know the team or quizzers personally. You should also enjoy your time in the matches, but remember that you have a serious position responsible for two teams quiz match.
When in doubt, rule in favor of the quizzer. If you find yourself in an unusual situation or unable to find how to handle a situation or ruling, do not hesitate to consult the League Coordinator.
Teams and Quizzers do not need to identify which version they are quoting when they do so in a match. It is a good idea to ask them beforehand so you are aware. A number of teams are utilizing name-cards in front of each quizzer with their name and version on it. Remember that they are not penalized for not identifying the version, it is on the officials to find this out and prepare in advance. Teams are encouraged to help themselves by making sure that officials know however.
While a quizzer who is answering a question is NOT penalized for mispronouncing a word, when it is still identifiable, when QuizMasters mispronounce a word in the reading of the question it needs to be voided and reread for all quizzers who were eligible. It's really about the kids with this. If you can pre-read the questions to make sure you know the words and still read the question in a consistent and clear way that's great. One of the last pages in the JBQ rulebook is also a pronunciation guide for words used in the questions. Each match has substitute questions for you to use if needed and mispronunciations happen, but whatever we can do to be fair to all quizzers and lessen the possibility of these is a win for all.
Many teams and officials are used to hearing the term appeals. This term's meaning has changed from past years, and what it is is an appeal for Judges Ruling. A Judges Ruling is a asked by a head coach for the 3 Judges to vote when the initial ruling was done by the QuizMaster independently. The Coach has 30 seconds to state why they are asking for this ruling before the 3 Judges vote without conference. If the decision is unanimous it is announced by the QuizMaster. If it is not, the Judges may confer briefly before voting again. This 2nd vote does not need to be unanimous and the QuizMaster announces the decision.
Again, if you find yourself in a situation that you are unsure how to handle, it is OK to call an Official Time-out and consult the rules or the League Coordinator so that we handle everything properly and fairly for all quizzers.
ScoreKeepers:
There were several instances when there was a problem with the final tally based on a negative score at some point in the match. It will help everyone if you circle any negative point value. Also, be cautious of Fouls. Fouls that go against a specific quizzer go in their scoring column and come off their individual score at the end of the match. Team Fouls need to be marked at the top of the team scoring column for the question and come off the total team score, not any individual quizzer's points. Whenever a Foul is marked, it is easiest to mark with a capital F and circle it. All Fouls are negative five (-5) points.
Make sure that both coaches check scores and initial next to their team's final score. Once signed, they are confirming that the score is correct so it is to their benefit and that of their quizzers to make sure this is correct.
Scoresheets are kept with the QuizMaster Packet and given to the League Coordinator at the end of the Quizzing Day.
There will be a Roster sheet for all teams in the QuizMaster Packet. Please use this and confirm names with each team as to who is quizzing in each seat and that their names are correct on the scoresheet.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
October Results
Up first for our October Results is the C-League.
Congrats to our top Scorer, Brock Eder with 500 pts and 5 Quiz-outs!!
To download the entire C-League Results,
[EDIT] Corrected C-League Results here.
B-League Report now available here.
A-League Report now available here.
Congrats to our top Scorer, Brock Eder with 500 pts and 5 Quiz-outs!!
To download the entire C-League Results,
[EDIT] Corrected C-League Results here.
B-League Report now available here.
A-League Report now available here.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Oct Meet Review
One meet into the season and we have a great season ahead of us. Thanks to all the officials, coaches, parents, and especially the quizzers who made it such a success. It was great to see so many new quizzers and families involved and to have a great mix of teams. Over the next couple days we will get the stats updated and complied and be posting them here as well as review a few notes to help our next meet be even better.
To start warming up for the November meet, "Buckeye" Day is coming, along with all the associated rivalry. And in honor of the big acorn and the rivalries surrounding it, we've changed our banner up top.
To start warming up for the November meet, "Buckeye" Day is coming, along with all the associated rivalry. And in honor of the big acorn and the rivalries surrounding it, we've changed our banner up top.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Scoresheets, Tally Sheets and Bears, oh my!
A couple questions have arisen this week about Scoresheets. There are some differences between the sheets in the guidelines, the ones via the national website linked to the right, the Scoresheet used on the Officials testing, and yes, the ones we have for used the past couple years.
Why! How could this be?...
Simple answer is that with certain revisions of the rules, the Scoresheets had to also be updated to reflect them. If you look at the "Tally Sheet" at the national site, you will see 1996 on it. The Scoresheets have 2007 on them, and if you have downloaded a new copy of the Guidelines lately, you have this new Scoresheet. If you downloaded them in the last couple years, you may have the mid version, circa early 2000's. These are the ones that we used last year.
To keep up with the changes and to help our officials at the meet, we will have the new ones (which are listed as the Scoresheets) on the national website and on the back of new revisions of the Guidelines. Guidelines can be downloaded via the National site, as well as new Scoresheets. Also, you may find both the early 2000's version and the current version of the Scoresheet here.
Why! How could this be?...
Simple answer is that with certain revisions of the rules, the Scoresheets had to also be updated to reflect them. If you look at the "Tally Sheet" at the national site, you will see 1996 on it. The Scoresheets have 2007 on them, and if you have downloaded a new copy of the Guidelines lately, you have this new Scoresheet. If you downloaded them in the last couple years, you may have the mid version, circa early 2000's. These are the ones that we used last year.
To keep up with the changes and to help our officials at the meet, we will have the new ones (which are listed as the Scoresheets) on the national website and on the back of new revisions of the Guidelines. Guidelines can be downloaded via the National site, as well as new Scoresheets. Also, you may find both the early 2000's version and the current version of the Scoresheet here.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Oct Meet-Final Notes
Officials: If you have more than 2 officials listed on your registration or a change from the ones who are listed, please let me know as soon as possible (Thursday by the latest, please) of who your officials will be. if the 2 on your registration are who is coming, no need to repeat.
--Officials training online is open for all via the ohioag.org website under links to the right.
--If rooms have 4 officials, there will be a Quizmaster, ScoreKeeper, Timekeeper, and a Judge. In this case, the Scorekeeper will not be a Judge as well. If the room has 3 officials, then the Scorekeeper will also be a Judge.
--For listing your officials for me and you have officials that are capable of multiple positions, you can list the position they are most comfortable with. I usually think of official positions with this line. Each position is generally able to handle any of the positions to the right of it.
Quizmaster-->Scorekeeper-->Timekeeper-->Judge
So a Quizmaster should generally be able to do any other role, a Scorekeeper the time or Judge and so on.
Schedule:
9am--opening and announcements
9:40--1st match
12:00 or after 6th match: lunch break for 30 minutes
--final matches after lunch break
--We have about 20 teams in our section currently and so we will be quizzing about 8 matches on Saturday. Because of the number of matches, we will break for a lunch break to refuel and recharge after the 6th match, which should be about 12:00. It will be a 30 minute break from the time the last room finishes their 6th match, so everyone will have at least 30 minutes.
Food: If you would like to eat at the meet, there will be breakfast, lunch & snack items available. Lunch tickets will be sold beginning before the Opening for meals of Chicken Sandwiches or Pizza, each will come with chips & a drink for $3. Breakfast and Snack items available through out the day for $.50-1.50.
--Officials training online is open for all via the ohioag.org website under links to the right.
--If rooms have 4 officials, there will be a Quizmaster, ScoreKeeper, Timekeeper, and a Judge. In this case, the Scorekeeper will not be a Judge as well. If the room has 3 officials, then the Scorekeeper will also be a Judge.
--For listing your officials for me and you have officials that are capable of multiple positions, you can list the position they are most comfortable with. I usually think of official positions with this line. Each position is generally able to handle any of the positions to the right of it.
Quizmaster-->Scorekeeper-->Timekeeper-->Judge
So a Quizmaster should generally be able to do any other role, a Scorekeeper the time or Judge and so on.
Schedule:
9am--opening and announcements
9:40--1st match
12:00 or after 6th match: lunch break for 30 minutes
--final matches after lunch break
--We have about 20 teams in our section currently and so we will be quizzing about 8 matches on Saturday. Because of the number of matches, we will break for a lunch break to refuel and recharge after the 6th match, which should be about 12:00. It will be a 30 minute break from the time the last room finishes their 6th match, so everyone will have at least 30 minutes.
Food: If you would like to eat at the meet, there will be breakfast, lunch & snack items available. Lunch tickets will be sold beginning before the Opening for meals of Chicken Sandwiches or Pizza, each will come with chips & a drink for $3. Breakfast and Snack items available through out the day for $.50-1.50.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
what's with the background?!!
Several have asked what's up with the Darth Vader picture at the top of the page and what is it doing on the JBQ site?
Well..... besides it being a funny picture (Darth Vader driving a little race car, c'mon) if you look closely at him, you will notice that he is dressed in honor of our theme for October's meet--Crazy Hair Day!!
Well..... besides it being a funny picture (Darth Vader driving a little race car, c'mon) if you look closely at him, you will notice that he is dressed in honor of our theme for October's meet--Crazy Hair Day!!
Now, what kind of crazy hair can your team display next week!!??
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Meet Schedule Update
Our November 14th meet is now confirmed to be hosted at Celebration Church in Akron. Thanks Pastor Tracy!
Directions can be found here and previous entries are updated.
Directions can be found here and previous entries are updated.
Monday, September 7, 2009
JBQ Meets for 2009-2010
All meets are scheduled to start at 9am.
Date Location Theme
Jan. 9, 2010 Victory Church Crazy Hat Day
Date Location Theme
Oct. 3, 2009 Poland-New Life Crazy Hair Day
2250 E Western Reserve
Poland Ohio 44514
Nov. 14, 2009 Celebration Church Buckeye Day
Jan. 9, 2010 Victory Church Crazy Hat Day
Rt. 422/3899 McCartney Rd.
Lowellville, Ohio 44436
Click for Directions to Victory-Coitsville Campus
Feb. 13, 2010 Painesville A/G Team Spirit Day
10949 Johnnycake Ridge Road
Painesville OH 44077
Painesville OH 44077
Click for Directions to Painesville A/G
Sunday, September 6, 2009
2009-2010 Season Changes
- Ohio has changed it's rules to now correspond with the National Guidelines. These can be downloaded here: http://nationaljbq.org/
- We have new leagues. JBQ will now run 3-leagues. Grade and experience will be the determining factors to help you place your team(s) in the correct place.
- C-league is for K-1 graders.
- They will quiz on only half of the Fact-Pak each year. The first half in 09-10 and the second half in 10-11. Breakdown of questions for C-league this season is:
- Oct/Nov--questions 1-72, 289-336, & 481-504
- Jan/Feb--questions 1-144, 289-384, & 481-528
- C-league teams will not be eligible for the State Meet in March
- B-league is the first-year league for quizzers in 2-6th grades. Any student quizzing their first year can quiz in B-league.
- Will quiz over the whole Fact-Pak during the year.
- Oct--questions 1-72, 289-336, & 481-504
- Nov--questions 1-144, 289-384, & 481-528
- Jan--questions 1-216, 289-432, & 481-552
- Feb--questions 1-576
- Will be eligible for the State Meet in March
- First year quizzers, though in 4th-6th grades may quiz on a B-league team if it is their first year
- Quizzers younger than 4th grade may quiz on an A-league team.
- A-league questions for ALL meets (Oct/Nov/Jan/Feb) will be over questions 1-576
- Will be eligible for the State Meet in March
- Quizzers on A & B league teams may be rearranged for State Meet
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