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Kevin Wang: /* Scorekeeper */

2021-06-29T13:50:12Z

Scorekeeper

Kevin Wang at 16:07, 20 June 2021

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Kevin Wang at 16:06, 20 June 2021

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Connor Lee at 05:13, 17 May 2021

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Connor Lee at 05:10, 17 May 2021

2021-05-17T05:10:23Z

Chris Chiego: /* See Also */

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Chris Chiego: /* See Also */

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Chris Chiego: /* See Also */

2021-05-16T21:57:26Z

Chris Chiego at 21:57, 16 May 2021

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Matt Weiner: /* Nonstandard */

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 ==== Scorekeeper ====
-The scorekeeper is responsible for keeping an accurate tally of individual and team points scored for each team. Scorekeepers may keep score by writing on a physical scoresheet or, increasingly, use a variety of online scoresheets that can automatically do the math and share results. In many tournaments, particularly untimed tournaments with a small number of staffers, moderators keep score for themselves, sometimes requesting assistance from a coach in the room or even a player who is not in the game at the time.
+The scorekeeper is responsible for keeping an accurate tally of individual and team points scored for each team. Scorekeepers may keep score by writing on a physical [[scoresheet]] or, increasingly, use a variety of online scoresheets that can automatically do the math and share results. In many tournaments, particularly untimed tournaments with a small number of staffers, moderators keep score for themselves, sometimes requesting assistance from a coach in the room or even a player who is not in the game at the time.
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	'''Officials''' or '''staff''' are people who facilitate tournaments and games happening.		'''Officials''' or '''staff''' are people who facilitate tournaments and games happening.

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 ==== 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. This role is still used in some [[MSHSAA]] tournaments, though the role is instead referred to as the "spotter."
+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. Apart from timed halves, this role is still used in some [[MSHSAA]] tournaments, where the role is referred to as the "spotter."
 ==== Audiovisual Operator ====

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 ==== 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. This role is still used in some [[MSHSAA]] tournaments, though the role is instead referred to as the "spotter."
 ==== Audiovisual Operator ====

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 *[https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~quizbowl/tdguide.html A shorter and somewhat dated but still quite good guide to TDing a quizbowl tournament]
 *[http://minkowski.space/quizbowl/training/online-moderator/ ACF's excellent online moderator training guide, with interactive components]
-*[http://www.pace-nsc.org/ten-tips-for-becoming-a-better-moderator/ PACE's 10 tips for becoming a better moderator]]
+*[http://www.pace-nsc.org/ten-tips-for-becoming-a-better-moderator/ PACE's 10 tips for becoming a better moderator]
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 ==See Also==
-[https://socalquizbowl.org/tournament-hosting-guide/ An extremely detailed guide to directing a quizbowl tournament]
+*[https://socalquizbowl.org/tournament-hosting-guide/ An extremely detailed guide to directing a quizbowl tournament]
-[https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~quizbowl/tdguide.html A shorter and somewhat dated but still quite good guide to TDing a quizbowl tournament]
+*[https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~quizbowl/tdguide.html A shorter and somewhat dated but still quite good guide to TDing a quizbowl tournament]
-[http://minkowski.space/quizbowl/training/online-moderator/ [[ACF]]'s excellent online moderator training guide, with interactive components]
+*[http://minkowski.space/quizbowl/training/online-moderator/ [[ACF]]'s excellent online moderator training guide, with interactive components]
-[http://www.pace-nsc.org/ten-tips-for-becoming-a-better-moderator/ [[PACE]]'s 10 tips for becoming a better moderator]]
+*[http://www.pace-nsc.org/ten-tips-for-becoming-a-better-moderator/ [[PACE]]'s 10 tips for becoming a better moderator]]
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 == Game officials ==
 === Standard ===
 ==== Moderator ====
-The '''moderator''' (sometimes also called the ''reader'') is the official 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).  Some of these responsibilities may be delegated to or executed in collaboration with a scorekeeper.
+The '''moderator''' (sometimes also called the ''reader'') is the official 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 [[protest]]s that come up (or choosing to send them along to the tournament director).  Some of these responsibilities may be delegated to or executed in collaboration with a scorekeeper.
 Moderators are crucial to holding a successful quizbowl tournament. Every room at the event needs a moderator and the number of moderators available for an event generally limits the number of teams allowed in to a tournament. Moderators need to have training to understand the rules that are being used at the tournament as well as improve at the other aspects of moderation like pronunciation and enunciation. See, for instance these [http://www.pace-nsc.org/ten-tips-for-becoming-a-better-moderator/ tips for moderators] from [[PACE]]. Sometimes moderators will also double as scorekeepers if no scorekeeper is available, though this usually will add additional stress on the moderator and slow down the match to some extent.
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 The official rules of [[VHSL Scholastic Bowl]] provide for a quizmaster, timekeeper, math/science judge, social studies judge, and two team-provided scorekeepers in each room, though in practice games at the local level often combine these roles into as few as (often) two people or (rarely) one. The state tournament tends to follow the full rules as written regarding staff quantity and roles.
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 ==== Timer ====
 Some local high school formats require a separate official to be in charge of timing the match.
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