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by christino
Sun May 07, 2017 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: College Decisions-Class of 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 8367

Re: College Decisions-Class of 2017

Nathan Rock Bridge wrote: I am going to Columbia in NYC, I'll look into staying involved to some extent probably, guess I should message Ben Zhang. I think I'm the only one who will look into continuing with quiz bowl.
Yeah hmu if you have any questions
by christino
Mon May 30, 2016 6:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missouri teams and nationals
Replies: 0
Views: 4233

Missouri teams and nationals

Over this weekend, I learned that, apparently, Missouri teams can't go to more than one national tournament due to the wording of the MSHSAA by-laws? I'm looking at the relevant by-laws, and I'm not sure how one reaches that conclusion, based on the following: Season Limits for Scholar Bowl: No seni...
by christino
Sat May 07, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2016 MSHSAA Sectionals/State
Replies: 22
Views: 4315

Re: 2016 MSHSAA Sectionals/State

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard that during the Class 4 finals between Hickman and Ladue, one of the players gave an answer that contained a short vowel instead of a long vowel, but was otherwise a perfectly reasonable and acceptable pronunciation of the answer. The moderator then refused to up...
by christino
Sat May 07, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2016 MSHSAA Sectionals/State
Replies: 22
Views: 4315

Re: 2016 MSHSAA Sectionals/State

kstockman wrote:If you can't make it to Columbia and would like to follow along Friday and/or Saturday, you're in luck! As results are turned in to the stats room, I will be updating this Google Sheet.
This sheet seems to have restricted access.
by christino
Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2016 MSHSAA Sectionals/State
Replies: 22
Views: 4315

Re: 2016 MSHSAA Sectionals/State

I hear Ladue beat Clayton 2-0.
by christino
Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:30 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2013 NAQT Missouri Qualifier - March 2 at Mizzou
Replies: 21
Views: 8343

Re: 2013 NAQT Missouri Qualifier - March 2 at Mizzou

Did the recordings of games (such as the Hickman A - Ladue A game in round 12) ever get produced?
by christino
Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ACE Quizbowl Camp in Missouri
Replies: 5
Views: 3389

Re: ACE Quizbowl Camp in Missouri

If someone staffing this can give me a ride from Columbia to the camp at around 10:30 or 11 on Wednesday, please let me know via PM.
by christino
Sun May 04, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: St. Louis Open Date Poll
Replies: 5
Views: 3219

Re: St. Louis Open Date Poll

I honestly don't care either way, but I believe some people said they preferred IMSANITY for its power marks.
by christino
Sun May 04, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2014 NAQT Small School NCT: May 3-4, Minneapolis
Replies: 43
Views: 11414

Re: 2014 NAQT Small School NCT: May 3-4, Minneapolis

Looks like Hallsville did defeat Litchfield, and is going against Glasgow, which beat South Range by a hair.
by christino
Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:42 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3914

Re: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014

Congratulations to Hallsville A, who defeated Oakville 475-160 in a one-game final featuring the top two scorers of the tournament. In the third place game, Rock Bridge A defeated Priory 355-225. These teams, along with Hannibal, Helias A, Helias B, and DeSmet A, have all qualified to the PACE Natio...
by christino
Sat Mar 01, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kewpie Academic Tournament - March 8th, 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 2743

Re: Kewpie Academic Tournament - March 8th, 2014

It seems like the field cap is 18 or 24 teams, and it's being run on HFT, but I don't know much else.
by christino
Tue Feb 04, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri History Bee and Bowl Tournament- February 8 @ Ladue
Replies: 1
Views: 2103

Re: Missouri History Bee and Bowl Tournament- February 8 @ Ladue

We are in need of moderators, so if you can help staff this tournament, please email laduequizbowl@gmail.com!
by christino
Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri History Bee and Bowl Tournament- February 8 @ Ladue
Replies: 1
Views: 2103

Missouri History Bee and Bowl Tournament- February 8 @ Ladue

The Ladue Academic Team is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Missouri History Bee and Bowl State Championship on Saturday, February 8th, 2014. While this is a tournament aimed at high school teams, it will be held at Ladue Middle School (9701 Conway Road, Saint Louis, MO 63124) since t...
by christino
Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:13 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Hallsville Invitational Tournament II (2/1/2014)
Replies: 5
Views: 3132

Re: Hallsville Invitational Tournament II (2/1/2014)

What set is this tournament using? I think there might be a shortage of powermarked sets if both Hallsville and Hickman intend to run their tournaments with them.
by christino
Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Tiger Bowl VI at Mizzou - January 25th, 2014
Replies: 10
Views: 8542

Re: Tiger Bowl VI at Mizzou - January 25th, 2014

Mickey0R0urke wrote:Is there a field for this yet?
I too would like to know.
by christino
Sun Jan 12, 2014 3:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ACE Quizbowl Camp in Missouri
Replies: 5
Views: 3389

ACE Quizbowl Camp in Missouri

It looks like they got a camp at Missouri Valley College going - anyone here planning to attend or staff at that?
by christino
Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:11 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3914

Re: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014

This tournament has been platinum certified by PACE! Also, please get in touch with me if you can staff!
by christino
Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3914

Re: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014

The field has now closed. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist for the moment, you are more than welcome to email me with your registration info. If you can bring a moderator, please let me know - I'd much rather have these teams playing than not.
by christino
Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3914

Re: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014

It looks like I will have sufficient staff, so the field has been expanded to 30 teams.
by christino
Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3914

Re: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014

One spot left! If spots have filled up but you can bring a moderator, I can probably expand the field enough for your teams to enter.
by christino
Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:52 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3914

Re: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014

Spots are filling fast - only 5 remain after two days since the initial announcement, so get your registration in quickly! Also, if you can staff this tournament, please email laduequizbowl@gmail.com - we'd love to have enough staff to expand to 30 teams.
by christino
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3914

Re: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014

Field: (as of 03/09/2014) CBC (1) Clayton (2) De Smet (2) Eureka (1) Hallsville (2) Hannibal (1) Helias (2) Marquette (3) MICDS (2) Notre Dame (1) Oakville (1) Orchard Farm (1) Parkway North (1) Parkway South (2) Pilot Grove (1) Priory (1) Schuyler (1) Rock Bridge (4) Webster Groves (2) Total: 30 ou...
by christino
Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3914

Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) IV - 04/05/2014

The Ladue Academic Team is pleased to announced that we will be holding the fourth incarnation of the Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST) on Saturday, April 5, 2014. We hope to attract many teams from across the state and perhaps some out-of-state teams as well. This tournament has been Plat...
by christino
Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 3604

Re: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013

Congratulations to Hannibal High School, who beat Ladue 365-165 in a one-game final to claim the championship. I would like to thank all the players, coaches, and staffers who made this tournament a success, and I hope to see you at the Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament, tentatively planned for A...
by christino
Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bonus representation (I'm sure this already was brought up)
Replies: 13
Views: 5641

Re: Bonus representation (I'm sure this already was brought up)

The entry boxes in SQBS seem to make it pretty clear that they want bonus points divided by the number of bonuses and bounceback points divided by number of bouncebacks, which would result in the 30/10 display of PPB/PPBB. Do the scoresheets tally total number of possible bonus points instead of tot...
by christino
Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:10 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Hallsville Fall Academic Tournament (10/12/2013)
Replies: 10
Views: 5178

Re: Hallsville Fall Academic Tournament (10/12/2013)

What were the results of this tournament?
by christino
Mon Sep 30, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: University of Kentucky Fall Championship - 11/16/2013 (BISB)
Replies: 14
Views: 4922

Re: University of Kentucky Fall Championship - 11/16/2013 (BISB)

Since Hallsville is going to this, does this mean that they won't be competing at the SSNCT?
by christino
Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Rock Bridge WIT III
Replies: 18
Views: 10731

Re: Rock Bridge WIT III

Will this tournament be adhering to NAQT rules, or using 20 point powers with no negs?
by christino
Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 3604

Re: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013

The field has been expanded to 16 teams, which means Eureka B, SLUH, Washington, and Mehlville are in. If you can staff this tournament, please email me at laduequizbowl@gmail.com!
by christino
Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Hallsville Fall Academic Tournament (10/12/2013)
Replies: 10
Views: 5178

Re: Hallsville Fall Academic Tournament (10/12/2013)

Is the field for this tournament current?
by christino
Tue Sep 03, 2013 1:29 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 3604

Re: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013

The field is full, for now. We will probably be expanding to 16 teams in the near future, if we confirm that we have enough staff, buzzers, and rooms to make it happen.
by christino
Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 3604

Re: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013

There's only one spot remaining in this field - register now to claim it! We may expand the field to 16 teams if we have enough staff, so if you are available to help out or if you can bring a staffer, please email laduequizbowl@gmail.com!
by christino
Mon Aug 26, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 3604

Re: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament

Field (updated as of 11/8/13)

CBC (1)
Eureka (2)
Hannibal (1)
Ladue (1)
Lutheran St. Charles (1)
Marquette (2)
Mehlville (1)
MICDS (2)
Oakville (1)
Priory (1)
SLUH (1)
Washington (1)
Webster Groves (1)

Total: 16/16

Waitlist:

Steelville
Parkway North
by christino
Mon Aug 26, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 3604

Ladue Fall Novice Invitational Tournament - November 9, 2013

The Ladue Academic Team is pleased to announce that we will be holding a quizbowl tournament for novice teams on November 9th, 2013, at Ladue High School in St. Louis, Missouri. To register, or if you have any questions, please email laduequizbowl@gmail.com. The novice tournament will be a mirror of...
by christino
Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: Missouri Open - July 6th, 2013
Replies: 56
Views: 52021

Re: Missouri Open - July 6th, 2013

Excellent tournament; well-written and well-run. I do need to point out that I only played eight games, owing to my work schedule. (Eight more than I planned to play, I should add.) However, I'm listed as having played all 12. Is that standard procedure or a clerical error? That's an error. Jared, ...
by christino
Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: Missouri Open - July 6th, 2013
Replies: 56
Views: 52021

Re: Missouri Open - July 6th, 2013

This should be fun!

Itamar, you better not have screwed up the set
by christino
Fri Jul 05, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: University of Kentucky Fall Championship - 11/16/2013 (BISB)
Replies: 14
Views: 4922

Re: University of Kentucky Fall Championship - 11/16/2013 (BISB)

It seems that Lexington is about 264 miles away from the Missouri border (if I'm doing it correctly on Google maps), so it may pose a problem. Does the 250 mile rule count towards national tournaments as well?
by christino
Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: Missouri Open - July 6th, 2013
Replies: 56
Views: 52021

Re: Missouri Open - July 6th, 2013

Hopefully, your teammate(s) was/were emailed with this information, and ideally, they should have shared the email. If they have not, then show up by 9 and expect round 1 to start at 9:30.
by christino
Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: Minnesota Undergraduate Tournament at UIUC (4/20)
Replies: 1
Views: 5902

Minnesota Undergraduate Tournament at UIUC (4/20)

Several teams from Missouri are attending, including Truman State, Missouri Valley, Mizzou, Manischewitz, and the Tamil Tiger Mothers.
by christino
Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2013 MSHSAA District Tournament Results
Replies: 14
Views: 3332

Re: 2013 MSHSAA District Tournament Results

No - Jialin, Michael, Simi, Gordy and I were on the team.
by christino
Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2013 MSHSAA District Tournament Results
Replies: 14
Views: 3332

Re: 2013 MSHSAA District Tournament Predictions

ashkenaziCD wrote:Hickman beat Rock Bridge in our district's final. Also, I am infinitely amused at how little interest there seems to be in discussing districts on these fora anymore.
Not just districts: it seems like the discussion volume in general is a lot lower than in years past.
by christino
Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2013 MSHSAA District Tournament Results
Replies: 14
Views: 3332

Re: 2013 MSHSAA District Tournament Predictions

As predicted, C4D4 is Ladue over Desmet, 600-260.
by christino
Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Parkway West Tournament--April 6
Replies: 5
Views: 2197

Re: Parkway West Tournament--April 6

Is this tournament still happening on HSAPQ-33 questions?
by christino
Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bonus stats
Replies: 6
Views: 3524

Re: Bonus stats

This year, WUHSAC bonus stats are out of 30, and bounceback stats are out of 10. I don't know whether this was easier to do due to WUStL replacing conventional scoresheets, however.
by christino
Tue Feb 12, 2013 5:26 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: ALL 2012-2013 ANNOUNCED DATES
Replies: 10
Views: 12522

Re: ALL 2012-2013 ANNOUNCED DATES

Generally, PACE and HSNCT qualifiers will be listed on MOQBA's calendar. According to NAQT's calendar and their list of assigned packet sets, Missouri S&T Spring is on March 1, and will use IS-125A.
by christino
Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: WUHSAC XV (February 16, 2013)
Replies: 35
Views: 12045

Re: WUHSAC XV (February 16, 2013)

Are you using Gordon's stats program, or regular old scoresheets and SQBS?
by christino
Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 4th Annual Mort Walker Invitational at MU (02/02/2013)
Replies: 10
Views: 8361

Re: 4th Annual Mort Walker Invitational at MU (02/02/2013)

Ladue A won this tournament by clearing the field; other teams in the championship bracket were Ladue B, Ladue C, Hickman A, Hallsville B, and Rock Bridge A. Here are prelim stats