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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. | 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 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. | + | 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. |
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| + | However, activity rebounded during the 2022-2023 season, placing 4th at [[2023 ACF Regionals | ACF Regionals]] and hosting several successful tournaments. The team competed at ACF Nationals and ICT in the 2023-2024 season, amidst a general surge in quizbowl activity in Canada. | ||
==Current Members== | ==Current Members== | ||
| − | * | + | *Ian Theysmeyer (President, 2024-25) |
| − | * | + | *Sam Montgomery (Francophone Affairs, 2023-24; Vice President 2024-25) |
| − | * | + | *Jesse Chusing (Treasurer, 2024-24) |
| − | * | + | *Stefan Vlad (Team Captain, 2024-25) |
| − | * | + | *Ilyas Jaffer (Francophone Affairs, 2024-25) |
| − | * | + | *Felix Healey (External Affairs, 2024-25) |
| − | *Emerald Smith | + | *Aedan Cooper (Secretary, 2024-24) |
| + | *James Wang | ||
| + | *David Gayowsky | ||
| + | *Emerald Smith | ||
*Gabrielle Clarke | *Gabrielle Clarke | ||
*Maude-Sophie Lockman | *Maude-Sophie Lockman | ||
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| − | |||
| − | == | + | ==Former Members== |
| − | *[[Ben Smith]] ( | + | *[[Ben Smith]] (Founder) |
*[[Jordan Palmer]] | *[[Jordan Palmer]] | ||
| − | *Britney Castleman ( | + | *Britney Castleman (President, 2009-11) |
| − | *Aaron Kozak ( | + | *Aaron Kozak (Captain, 2009-11) |
*[[Philippe Marchand]] | *[[Philippe Marchand]] | ||
| − | *Katie Packman ( | + | *Katie Packman (President, 2011-12) |
*[[Tamara Vardomskaya]] | *[[Tamara Vardomskaya]] | ||
| − | *Radu Popescu ( | + | *Radu Popescu (Captain, 2011-13; President, 2012-13) |
| − | + | *Connor Haines (President, 2022-23) | |
| − | + | *Daniel Vorotyntsev (Treasurer, 2023-24) | |
| + | *Mica Oestreich (Secretary, 2023-24) | ||
| + | *Ishan Joshi (Team Captain, 2022-23) | ||
Latest revision as of 17:15, 4 February 2025
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| Location: Ottawa, ON | |
| Current President or Coach | Ian Theysmeyer |
| 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. The team competed at ACF Nationals and ICT in the 2023-2024 season, amidst a general surge in quizbowl activity in Canada.
Current Members
- Ian Theysmeyer (President, 2024-25)
- Sam Montgomery (Francophone Affairs, 2023-24; Vice President 2024-25)
- Jesse Chusing (Treasurer, 2024-24)
- Stefan Vlad (Team Captain, 2024-25)
- Ilyas Jaffer (Francophone Affairs, 2024-25)
- Felix Healey (External Affairs, 2024-25)
- Aedan Cooper (Secretary, 2024-24)
- James Wang
- David Gayowsky
- Emerald Smith
- Gabrielle Clarke
- Maude-Sophie Lockman
Former Members
- Ben Smith (Founder)
- Jordan Palmer
- Britney Castleman (President, 2009-11)
- Aaron Kozak (Captain, 2009-11)
- Philippe Marchand
- Katie Packman (President, 2011-12)
- Tamara Vardomskaya
- Radu Popescu (Captain, 2011-13; President, 2012-13)
- Connor Haines (President, 2022-23)
- Daniel Vorotyntsev (Treasurer, 2023-24)
- Mica Oestreich (Secretary, 2023-24)
- Ishan Joshi (Team Captain, 2022-23)