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The University of '''Ottawa''' is a bilingual university in Ottawa, Ontario. [[Ben Smith]] has helped run the "Trivia Club" since he founded it in the 2003-04 season. The club sometimes links with [[Carleton University]] and [[Lisgar]], both in Ottawa.  
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The '''University of Ottawa''' (French: '''Université d'Ottawa'''), is a public university in Ottawa, Ontario. The modern club was founded by noted quizbowler [[Ben Smith]] in the 2003-04 season. The club often collaborates on events with [[Carleton University]] and [[Lisgar]].
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==Early History==
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==History==
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There are tournament results showing a team from Ottawa participating in several quizbowl tournaments in Canada in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, no remaining students or club status from that time were apparent upon the establishment of the official club.
  
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There are tournament results showing a team from Ottawa participating in several quizbowl tournaments in Canada in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, no remaining students or club status from that time were apparent upon the establishment of the official club.
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The current club was established in 2003 amidst several other programs starting up around Canada in the same year. Ben Smith, Michelle Bishop, Jeff Gordon, and [[Philippe Marchand]] were the original members. Gordon was president in the early years due to a former rule stating that uOttawa clubs and their presidents must be bilingual. [[Tamara Vardomskaya]] joined the team and led them to 5th place at 2004 NAQT Canadian SCT. Ottawa participated in the 2005 ICT and 2006 ICT, finishing in the bottom bracket both times.  
  
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==Modern History==
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Throughout the early 2010s, Ottawa remained active on both the regional and national scene. and was a regular attendee to ICT, with their highest results being 12th in DII in [[2010 ICT|2010]] and 24th in DI in 2011. Ottawa played ICT in [[2013 ICT|2013]] and [[2014 ICT|2014]], led by [[Jordan Palmer]]. On the regional circuit, the club won the 2013 Canadian SCT and placed first in Canadian ACF Regionals in [[2013 ACF Regionals|2013]], [[2014 ACF Regionals|2014]], and [[2015 ACF Regionals|2015]]. However, tournament participation declined during the latter half of the decade, with the club failing to send teams to Regionals from 2017 to 2022. However, activity rebounded during the 2022-2023 season, placing 4th at [[2023 ACF Regionals | ACF Regionals]] and hosting several successful tournaments.
  
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The current club was established in 2003 amidst several other programs starting up around Canada in the same year.  Ben Smith, Michelle Bishop, Jeff Gordon, and Philippe Marchand were the original members.  Gordon was president in the early years due to a quirky (and now unenforced) rule stating that U of O clubs and their presidents must be bilingual, although [[Genies en herbe|French quizbowl]] has never been played at Ottawa.  The team's debut at the 2004 NAQT Canadian SCT would have been disastrous if not for the last-minute arrival of [[Tamara Vardomskaya]]; even then, only fifth place could be mustered.  Ottawa has participated in the [[2005 ICT]] and [[2006 ICT]], finishing in the bottom bracket both times.  Smith ran most of the club, though he has not served as president because of language issues.
 
  
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Almost all of the original members had graduated by 2008, leaving a void to be filled by a new generation of freshmen. Under new president [[Britney Castleman]], membership ballooned to 40 players in 2009-10, and Ottawa participated in 9 tournaments that season. After winning sectionals held at McMaster University, a team of Aaron Kozak, Brendan McKendy (14th individual player), Pamela Wu and Edward Roue culminated a 12th place finish at the DII [[2010 ICT]] held in Chicago. The same team achieved a 24th place finish at the DI [[2011 ICT]] in Chicago.
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==Current Members==
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*James Wang (President, 2023-24.)
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*Connor Haines (President, 2022-2023; Vice President, 2023-2024)
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*Daniel Vorotyntsev (Treasurer, 2022-2024)
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*Sam Montgomery (Francophone Affairs, 2023-2024)
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*Mica Oestreich (Secretary, 2023-2024)
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*David Gayowsky (Team Captain, 2023-2024)
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*Emerald Smith (External Affairs, 2022-2024)
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*Gabrielle Clarke
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*Maude-Sophie Lockman
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*Ishan Joshi
  
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Radu Popescu and Dennis Beeby (6th individual player) represented Ottawa at the DII [[2012 ICT]] in Chicago.
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==Former Members==
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*[[Ben Smith]] (founder)
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==Hosted Tournaments==
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*[[Jordan Palmer]]
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*Britney Castleman (president 2009-2011)
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*Aaron Kozak (captain 2009-2011)
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*[[Philippe Marchand]]
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*Katie Packman (president 2011-2012)
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*[[Tamara Vardomskaya]]
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*Radu Popescu (captain 2011-2013, president 2012-2013)
  
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Two annual tournaments are under the banner of Ottawa:  the [[Ottawa Hybrid Tournament]], and the [[Ottawa Quizbowl Tournament]].
 
  
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The OHT is a packet-submission [[hybrid]] tournament originally conceived in 2005 as a cash grab to fund a trip to the ICT.  Due to popularity, the tournament continued, although with more packet discounts and less intention of profit.  While the tournament remains open to all teams, there were foul cries in 2007 when a [[Paul Paquet|"professional player"]] walked over [[Lisgar|a high school team]]. This tournament was run by Lisgar in 2011 as "BLASTOISE".
 
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The OQT, first run in 2005, is the first quizbowl-format tournament for high schools in Canada.  It uses [[NAQT]] questions.  [[Lisgar]] won from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2011, while [[Merivale]] won in 2008.
 
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In the summer of 2009, Ottawa mirrored [[VETO]]. A team consisting of [[Paul Paquet]] and [[Philippe Marchand]] won the tournament.
 
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Ottawa hosted the [[NAQT SCT Canada|Canadian SCT]] in 2011.
 
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==Current (2011-12) Members==
 
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*Sallya Aleboyeh
 
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*Kathy Andrews (publicity 2009-2010, treasurer 2010-2011, 2011-2012)
 
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*Natalie Ashton
 
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*Dennis Beeby
 
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*Erin Bolton (publicity 2011-2012)
 
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*Julien Bosse (note: Carleton student)
 
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*Ian Ferguson
 
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*Melinda Mah (communications 2012)
 
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*Brendan McKendy ('sheriff' 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013)
 
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*Peter McLaren
 
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*Charlotte Moore (vice-president 2011-2012)
 
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*Oscar Mou
 
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*Katie Packman (vice-president/secretary 2010-2011, president 2011-2012)
 
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*Radu Popescu (captain 2011-2012)
 
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*Shelby Robert
 
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*Thea Temple
 
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*Melissa Varin
 
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*Andy Zhu (webmaster 2012)
 
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==Alumni (aka Emeriti)==
 
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*Dan Barber
 
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*Michelle Bishop
 
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*[[Britney Castleman]] (president 2009-2010, 2010-2011)
 
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*Vincent Clavette (publicity 2010-2011)
 
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*Jeff Gordon
 
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*Ian Harten
 
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*Aaron Kozak (captain 2009-2010, 2010-2011)
 
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*[[Philippe Marchand]]
 
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*Shauna McNally
 
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*Jeff Quan
 
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*[[Ben Smith]] (quizmaster and founder, The Emeritus)
 
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*Stephanie Smith (secretary 2009-2010)
 
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*[[Tamara Vardomskaya]]
 
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*Jonathan Weber
 
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*Tina Vander Wielen
 
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*Pamela Wu (website creator, webmaster 2009-2011?)
 
  
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==Links==
 
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Website: http://www.uotrivia.ca
 
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Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/57314731087/
 
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Twitter: @uOttawaTrivia
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 18:36, 10 May 2023

Ottawa
Ottawalogo.jpg
Location:
Ottawa, ON
Current President or Coach James Wang
National championships none
NAQT Page link

The University of Ottawa (French: Université d'Ottawa), is a public university in Ottawa, Ontario. The modern club was founded by noted quizbowler Ben Smith in the 2003-04 season. The club often collaborates on events with Carleton University and Lisgar.


History

There are tournament results showing a team from Ottawa participating in several quizbowl tournaments in Canada in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, no remaining students or club status from that time were apparent upon the establishment of the official club.

The current club was established in 2003 amidst several other programs starting up around Canada in the same year. Ben Smith, Michelle Bishop, Jeff Gordon, and Philippe Marchand were the original members. Gordon was president in the early years due to a former rule stating that uOttawa clubs and their presidents must be bilingual. Tamara Vardomskaya joined the team and led them to 5th place at 2004 NAQT Canadian SCT. Ottawa participated in the 2005 ICT and 2006 ICT, finishing in the bottom bracket both times.

Throughout the early 2010s, Ottawa remained active on both the regional and national scene. and was a regular attendee to ICT, with their highest results being 12th in DII in 2010 and 24th in DI in 2011. Ottawa played ICT in 2013 and 2014, led by Jordan Palmer. On the regional circuit, the club won the 2013 Canadian SCT and placed first in Canadian ACF Regionals in 2013, 2014, and 2015. However, tournament participation declined during the latter half of the decade, with the club failing to send teams to Regionals from 2017 to 2022. However, activity rebounded during the 2022-2023 season, placing 4th at ACF Regionals and hosting several successful tournaments.


Current Members

  • James Wang (President, 2023-24.)
  • Connor Haines (President, 2022-2023; Vice President, 2023-2024)
  • Daniel Vorotyntsev (Treasurer, 2022-2024)
  • Sam Montgomery (Francophone Affairs, 2023-2024)
  • Mica Oestreich (Secretary, 2023-2024)
  • David Gayowsky (Team Captain, 2023-2024)
  • Emerald Smith (External Affairs, 2022-2024)
  • Gabrielle Clarke
  • Maude-Sophie Lockman
  • Ishan Joshi

Former Members

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