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'''Game officials''' are the '''staff''' who allow people to play the game of quizbowl. | '''Game officials''' are the '''staff''' who allow people to play the game of quizbowl. | ||
| − | = Mainstream quizbowl officials = | + | == Mainstream quizbowl officials == |
| − | == Tournament Director == | + | === Tournament Director === |
The '''tournament director''' (or '''TD''') is the logistical head of the tournament. Though the TD's responsibilities vary with the size of the tournament and number of assistants to whom responsibility can be delegated, some essential TD functions are: | The '''tournament director''' (or '''TD''') is the logistical head of the tournament. Though the TD's responsibilities vary with the size of the tournament and number of assistants to whom responsibility can be delegated, some essential TD functions are: | ||
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All decisions made by the tournament director are final. | All decisions made by the tournament director are final. | ||
| − | == Moderator == | + | === Moderator === |
The '''moderator''' is responsible for reading the questions, determining the validity of responses, awarding/deducting points based on those responses, resetting the buzzer system prior to the start of the next tossup/bonus cycle, and resolving any protests that come up (or choosing to send them along to the tournament director). The moderator should have good knowledge of the rules used at the tournament and be able to apply them at all times. Sometimes the moderator acts as a scorekeeper as well if no scorekeeper is available. | The '''moderator''' is responsible for reading the questions, determining the validity of responses, awarding/deducting points based on those responses, resetting the buzzer system prior to the start of the next tossup/bonus cycle, and resolving any protests that come up (or choosing to send them along to the tournament director). The moderator should have good knowledge of the rules used at the tournament and be able to apply them at all times. Sometimes the moderator acts as a scorekeeper as well if no scorekeeper is available. | ||
| − | == Scorekeeper == | + | === Scorekeeper === |
The '''scorekeeper''' is responsible for keeping an accurate tally of individual and team points scored for each team. In many tournaments, particularly untimed tournaments with a small number of staffers, moderators who are capable of keeping score for themselves are advised to do so. | The '''scorekeeper''' is responsible for keeping an accurate tally of individual and team points scored for each team. In many tournaments, particularly untimed tournaments with a small number of staffers, moderators who are capable of keeping score for themselves are advised to do so. | ||
| − | == Statsperson == | + | === Statsperson === |
The '''statsperson''', or ''stats guru'' or ''statkeeper'', is responsible for collecting scoresheets from each individual game, entering them into a quizbowl statistics program such as [[SQBS]], and displaying the results for teams to see. | The '''statsperson''', or ''stats guru'' or ''statkeeper'', is responsible for collecting scoresheets from each individual game, entering them into a quizbowl statistics program such as [[SQBS]], and displaying the results for teams to see. | ||
| − | = Non-mainstream quizbowl officials = | + | == Non-mainstream quizbowl officials == |
Most quizbowl formats just need a moderator and scorekeeper in every room. Some formats use additional game officials. | Most quizbowl formats just need a moderator and scorekeeper in every room. Some formats use additional game officials. | ||
| − | == Scoreboarder == | + | === Scoreboarder === |
Often a volunteer during playoff/finals matches of tournaments, the scoreboarder functions as a scorekeeper, writing the score on a blackboard or whiteboard so that the audience can keep track of the score from afar during the match. Fancier modern tournaments such as the [[HSNCT]] have experimented with projecting the score digitally. | Often a volunteer during playoff/finals matches of tournaments, the scoreboarder functions as a scorekeeper, writing the score on a blackboard or whiteboard so that the audience can keep track of the score from afar during the match. Fancier modern tournaments such as the [[HSNCT]] have experimented with projecting the score digitally. | ||
| − | == Judge == | + | === Judge === |
The '''judge''' appeared in [[CBI]] tournaments. The judge's role is to determine the validity of answers given by the players. The judge also records the points scored on each tossup or bonus in case there is a discrepancy in the score. In mainstream tournaments this is an obvious component of the role of the moderator. | The '''judge''' appeared in [[CBI]] tournaments. The judge's role is to determine the validity of answers given by the players. The judge also records the points scored on each tossup or bonus in case there is a discrepancy in the score. In mainstream tournaments this is an obvious component of the role of the moderator. | ||
| − | == Reset/Timer Announcer == | + | === Reset/Timer Announcer === |
Another CBI official whose duties would be performed by the moderator in most other formats, the '''reset/timer announcer''' (or RTA) is responsible for starting the clock at the beginning of each half, recognizing the player that buzzed in, and then resetting the buzzer system. | Another CBI official whose duties would be performed by the moderator in most other formats, the '''reset/timer announcer''' (or RTA) is responsible for starting the clock at the beginning of each half, recognizing the player that buzzed in, and then resetting the buzzer system. | ||
| − | == Timer == | + | === Timer === |
Some local high school formats require a separate official to be in charge of timing the match. | Some local high school formats require a separate official to be in charge of timing the match. | ||
[[Category: Quizbowl basics]] | [[Category: Quizbowl basics]] | ||
[[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | [[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | ||
Revision as of 22:25, 26 January 2013
Game officials are the staff who allow people to play the game of quizbowl.
Mainstream quizbowl officials
Tournament Director
The tournament director (or TD) is the logistical head of the tournament. Though the TD's responsibilities vary with the size of the tournament and number of assistants to whom responsibility can be delegated, some essential TD functions are:
- Ensuring the registration of teams for the tournament, and serving as the main point of communication between participating teams and the host,
- Reserving the rooms in which the tournament is to be held,
- Acquiring enough other staff and equipment to run the tournament,
- Getting the packets of the question set to moderators in proper order, either by making paper copies or by email at a paperless tournament,
- Creating a schedule for the tournament,
- Keeping track of payment,
- Ensuring the keeping of stats, as well as their swift posting after the tournament for all teams who attended,
- Determining protest resolution (or heading the protest resolution committee),
- Awarding prizes and recognizing top scorers.
The tournament director of a tournament often uses a control room, or "War Room," separate from the game rooms as a place for the delivery of scoresheets, keeping of stats, and resolution of protests. (The NAQT HSNCT and NSC are large enough that the TD or TDs set up four control rooms below their own authority to handle different brackets or physical areas of the tournament.) In especially small tournaments, the TD may read for a room of the tournament.
All decisions made by the tournament director are final.
Moderator
The moderator is responsible for reading the questions, determining the validity of responses, awarding/deducting points based on those responses, resetting the buzzer system prior to the start of the next tossup/bonus cycle, and resolving any protests that come up (or choosing to send them along to the tournament director). The moderator should have good knowledge of the rules used at the tournament and be able to apply them at all times. Sometimes the moderator acts as a scorekeeper as well if no scorekeeper is available.
Scorekeeper
The scorekeeper is responsible for keeping an accurate tally of individual and team points scored for each team. In many tournaments, particularly untimed tournaments with a small number of staffers, moderators who are capable of keeping score for themselves are advised to do so.
Statsperson
The statsperson, or stats guru or statkeeper, is responsible for collecting scoresheets from each individual game, entering them into a quizbowl statistics program such as SQBS, and displaying the results for teams to see.
Non-mainstream quizbowl officials
Most quizbowl formats just need a moderator and scorekeeper in every room. Some formats use additional game officials.
Scoreboarder
Often a volunteer during playoff/finals matches of tournaments, the scoreboarder functions as a scorekeeper, writing the score on a blackboard or whiteboard so that the audience can keep track of the score from afar during the match. Fancier modern tournaments such as the HSNCT have experimented with projecting the score digitally.
Judge
The judge appeared in CBI tournaments. The judge's role is to determine the validity of answers given by the players. The judge also records the points scored on each tossup or bonus in case there is a discrepancy in the score. In mainstream tournaments this is an obvious component of the role of the moderator.
Reset/Timer Announcer
Another CBI official whose duties would be performed by the moderator in most other formats, the reset/timer announcer (or RTA) is responsible for starting the clock at the beginning of each half, recognizing the player that buzzed in, and then resetting the buzzer system.
Timer
Some local high school formats require a separate official to be in charge of timing the match.