How To Run Your Team's Logistics

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There's lots of guides out there for quizbowl-specific tasks such as writing questions, improving as a team, etc. There is also a growing body of writing on "starting a team" generally and "running a tournament." There seems to be far fewer information helping people who may be just a few months out of high school deal with general real-world tasks as they impact quizbowl, so this page will serve as a repository for such information.

Reserving rooms for practices & tournaments

Often, if your team has a faculty adviser or coach who is a teacher at your school, your team will use their room for practices. However, in the event that said space is unavailable, you can reserve a meeting room or ask another teacher if their room can be used. Public libraries and other community spaces are another option as they are usually free with reservation.

Managing your team's money

Organizing travel to tournaments

Transportation

Lodging

Coordination

Avoiding awkward situations on your team