ICT Comments

jagluski <*no_reply_at_yahoogroups.com*> · Tue, 08 Apr 2003 05:01:05 -0000

I wanted to reiterate what some other people have already said and 
add some of my own comments about this past weekend's ICT.  I had a 
great time at the tournament; I thought it was well run and it was 
enjoyable to play many teams that we don't normally see.  All of the 
competitors were friendly as well, which was nice.  The moderators 
were really good.  Since D2 had really good moderators, I can only 
assume the same for D1.

The questions were good as well.  I don't have a vast knowledge of 
future ICT packets, but this is as good a set as I remember playing 
on.  I thought all the subjects were fairly balanced and I only 
remember 1 denied protest on the D2 questions.  I am sure that the 
math did not have the problems that people commented on from 
sectionals, so kudos to NAQT for fixing this.  I really enjoyed these 
questions and felt that they really tested who was the best team.

I wonder if we set some sort of record.  We lost two matches in 
tiebreakers on the first night(one went five questions) and another 
by 15 points!  Instead of ending up in the top 8, we ended up in the 
bottom 8.  While this was very disappointing, it did not take away 
from the enjoyment of the tournament(and added to the chaos of the 5 
way tie).

I only have one real complaint and that dealt with logistics.  It was 
a very far walk from De Neve to the competition buildings.  Parking 
wasn't dealt with very well(no one really seemed to have an answer 
for us) and we had to park by De Neve.  I know there were closer 
parking lots, but we weren't allowed to park there without the threat 
of a ticket.  At least we got to see the UCLA campus!

Even though we finished 26th/32 and DI is going to be tough next 
year, I had such a great time that I am committed to working so that 
I can go to another ICT next year.  It was also nice to see all of 
the Wash U alumni floating around the place(I think there were at 
least 4 that I can remember).

That's all I can remember(for now, at least).  I may add some 
additional comments later.  Thanks to NAQT and UCLA for a great 
tournament!

Joel Gluskin
Wash U Academic Team President