MOQBA Event Calendar

Saturday, February 22, 2020

• Washington Invitational for Middle School and Elementary Youths
• Washington Middle School
  
• Middle School Tournament
• NAQT MSNCT Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT MS-33
• This year we will be running four different divisions:
  - A Competitive Middle School division
  - A Standard Middle School division
  - A Non-MSHSAA Middle School division (Schools that are MSHSAA members cannot enter this division)
  - An Elementary division
  
  The aim in splitting up the field is to help with scheduling (32 teams is a beast to run in 10 rounds) and to keep teams playing competitive matches throughout the day.
  
  Middle School games will be 20/20 with 15s, but no -5s, and bonuses will not rebound.
  Elementary games will be 16/16 with 15s, but no -5s, and bonuses WILL rebound.
• Contact: David Dennis
• Announcement
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, February 15, 2020

• WUHSAC XXII
• Washington University in St. Louis
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2020 BHSAT
• Rules
  - 20 tossups and bonuses per game
  - no computational math
  - 20 point powers
  - NO bouncebacks on bonuses.
  - We will be using negs.
  
  Format
  - 48-team field with the possibility that this might expand
  - Bracketed round robin prelims
  - Re-bracketed round robin playoffs
  - four-team superplayoffs and final if needed
• Contact: Jacob O'Rourke
• Announcement
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Moberly Young Scholars Tournament
• Moberly High School
  
• Middle School Tournament
• NAQT MSNCT Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT MS-32
• Correct tossup answers are ten points each, with an additional five-point “power” awarded for a correct answer given before a pre-determined point in the tossup. We are not assessing a five-point penalty for interrupting the moderator during the tossup with an incorrect answer.
  
  Teams will play five morning rounds, break for lunch, then return for up to four afternoon games. This setup is subject to change, depending on the number of teams signed up. We plan to start the team meeting at 8:30 a.m., with the first round set for 8:50 a.m. and afternoon rounds slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. We anticipate the last game ending around 4 p.m.
• Contact: Kathy Brandon and Kyle Hill
• Announcement
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, February 08, 2020

• Fatima Winter Invitational Tournament
• Fatima High School
  
• Questions: NAQT IS-189A
• Rescheduled from the original date of January 11.
  
  We are setting team size limit to 6, but you may register more than one team. We will be capping the tournament at 18 teams. We will register on a first come, first served basis. If we reach that number, we will start a wait list. Each game will consist of 20 toss-ups with up to 20 three-part bonuses, whether or not they rebound has not yet been determined.
  
  Teams who participated in the Small Schools Nationals (SSNCT) are eligible to play. Teams that went to either open-eligibility nationals (HSNCT or NSC attendees or Top 4 in MSHSAA State) will ineligible to play in this tournament.
• Contact: Levi Maxwell
• Announcement
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Palmyra Academic Winter Showdown
• Palmyra High School
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2020 CALISTO
• PAWS will follow in the steps of predecessor tournaments STARK and TWAIN in consisting of a minimum of eight games for all teams.
  
  Correct tossup answers are ten points each, with an additional five-point "Power" for correct answers given prior to a pre-determined point in a tossup. Unlike other national-formatted tournaments, we will not assess a five-point penalty for interrupting the moderator during the tossup with an incorrect answer.
  
  We have set an initial field limit of 24 teams; this may expand depending on staff availability.
  
  Teams will play five morning rounds, break for lunch, then return for at least three afternoon games. This setup is subject to change, depending on the number of teams signed up. We plan to start the team meeting at 8:30 a.m., with the first round set for 8:50 a.m. and afternoon rounds slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. With the exception of any playoff games for trophies, we anticipate the last game ending around 4 p.m.
• Contact: Gretta Stark and Kyle Hill
• Announcement
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• MARS VI
• Fort Osage High School
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2020 CALISTO
• This set is powermarked, so we will have 5 point "negs" for the first incorrect early buzz, along with 15 point "powers."
  
  We will divide the field into preliminary pools that will each play a round robin in the morning, after which all teams will be rebracketed into playoff and consolation pools for the afternoon. After the playoffs, the top teams could play a one or two game championship final depending on playoff standings. All teams will be guaranteed approximately 9 matches throughout the day.
• Contact: Josh Malecki
• Announcement
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, February 01, 2020

• Sullivan Academic Tournament
• Sullivan High School
  
• NAQT HSNCT Qualifier
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2019 NAQT SSNCT
• We will begin play at 9:00 am, and we ask that teams arrive by 8:30. The exact tournament format will be determined after the number of teams in the field has been finalized. Each team will be guaranteed at least eight rounds.
  
  The field will initially be capped at eighteen teams, but we will do everything possible to accommodate all interested teams.
• Contact: Jason Loy
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, January 25, 2020

• Webster Groves Statesman Invitational II
• Webster Groves High School
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2019 Scottie
• The initial field cap will be 18 teams. Please limit your rosters to no more than six players per roster. If you have more kids, don't hesitate to add another team.
• Contact: Sean Phillips
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Hallsville Invitational Tournament VIII
• Hallsville High School
  
• NAQT HSNCT Qualifier
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT IS-191A
• Games consist of twenty tossups worth ten points each followed by non-rebounding bonuses worth up to thirty points. Tossups will feature "powers" (additional points awarded for correct buzzes very early in the question) and "negs" (5 point penalty for interrupting a tossup question and answering incorrectly).
  
  We anticipate using two full round robins in the morning and afternoon with an advantaged final to decide the champion depending on the number of teams registered.
  
  We will also be limiting teams to a maximum of six players. But you may sign up as many teams as you wish. We are initially capping the field at 24 but are hoping to expand to 36 this year contingent on acquiring enough tournament personnel to host a larger field but still ensure a quality tournament.
• Contact: Scott Allen
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, January 18, 2020

• [CANCELED] South Shelby Winter Invitational
• South Shelby High School
  
• Questions: NAQT IS-189A
• Rescheduled from the original date of January 11, then this makeup date was also canceled due to weather. The tournament will not be rescheduled.
  
  Correct tossup answers are ten points each, with an additional five-point "power" awarded if a tossup is correctly answered before a predetermined point in the tossup. We will NOT assess a five-point penalty for interrupting the moderator during the tossup with an incorrect answer. Each incorrect bonus part will immediately rebound.
  
  Players who have previously competed in the playoffs at the Small School National Championship Tournament or High School National Championship Tournament, or the championship pools at the National Scholastic Championship or last season’s NAQT Missouri Qualifier, will not be eligible to compete. Additionally, schools which qualified for the championship pools at last season’s NAQT Missouri Qualifier or NSC, or playoffs at SSNCT or HSNCT, will only be able to place teams on the waitlist. Should spots become open on or after December 9th, teams will be moved into the field in the order teams were registered. Because of this restriction, we will not be serving as a qualifier for any national tournament.
  
  Teams will play five morning rounds, break for lunch, then return for at least three afternoon games. This setup is subject to change, depending on the number of teams signed up. We plan to start the team meeting at 8:30 a.m., with the first round set for 8:50 a.m. and afternoon rounds slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. With the exception of any playoff games for trophies, we anticipate the last game ending around 4 p.m.
• Contact: Ann Neubauer and Kyle Hill
• Announcement
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Lakeland Winter Tournament
• Lakeland High School
  
• Questions: NAQT IS-189A
• Rescheduled from the original date of January 11.
  
  Correct tossup answers are ten points each, no powers, no negs. Each incorrect bonus part will immediately rebound.
  
  Teams rosters shall be limited to six players; schools may request junior varsity and "B" teams to be on a waitlist that will open up Dec. 1st to fill the field.
  
  Teams will play five morning rounds, break for lunch, then return for at least three afternoon games. This setup is subject to change, depending on the number of teams signed up. We plan to start the team meeting at 8:30 a.m., with the first round set for 8:50 a.m. and afternoon rounds slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. With the exception of any playoff games for trophies, we anticipate the last game ending around 4 p.m.
• Contact: Ted Hall
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, January 11, 2020

• [CANCELED] Holt Winter Invitational
• Holt High School
  
• Questions: NAQT IS-189A
• Tournament was canceled due to inclement weather.
  
  General tournament rules will include awarding additional point for significantly early buzzes on tossups (powers), not penalizing incorrect early buzzes (no negs), and bonus questions will NOT rebound.
• Contact: Brett Saunier

Saturday, December 07, 2019

• Kickapoo Classic
• Kickapoo High School
  
• NAQT HSNCT Qualifier
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT IS-190
• This year, we are awarding a five-point “power” if the tossup is answered correctly before a predetermined point. No points will be deducted for interrupting the moderator during the tossup with an incorrect answer. Each incorrect bonus part will immediately rebound.
  
  Our initial field cap is 18 teams; this may expand if we are able to secure enough staff.
  
  Teams will play five morning rounds, break for lunch, then return for at least three afternoon games. This setup is subject to change, depending on the number of teams signed up. We plan to start the team meeting at 8:30 a.m., with the first round set for 8:50 a.m. and afternoon rounds slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. With the exception of any playoff games for trophies, we anticipate the last game ending around 4 p.m.
• Contact: Angie Odom and Kyle Hill
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Washington High Invitational Tournament V
• Washington High School
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2019 LOGIC
• We will be using “Powers,” or 15 points for an early correct answer, but we will NOT be using "Negs" or "Interrupts" (-5 for early incorrect answers) In the interest of keeping the day running quickly, we will not be using bouncebacks on bonuses. We are restricting team rosters to 6 players. If you have more players, feel free to sign them up for a second team.
• Contact: David Dennis
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, November 23, 2019

• MOQBA Fall Championship
• MOQBA at Columbia College
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: Harvard Fall Tournament XIV
• As this is one of MOQBA's flagship events, we expect to host a geographically diverse field and encourage high school teams from every area of the state to attend.
  
  The field will initially be capped at 24 teams, with the possibility of expansion if we can procure enough staff. Games consist of 20 tossups with three part nonrebounding bonuses. We will be using 15 point powers and 5 point negs.
• Contact: Jeffrey Hill and Matt Chadbourne
• Announcement
• Schedules
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, November 16, 2019

• Pilot Grove Fall Invitational
• Pilot Grove High School
  
• Questions: 2019 WAIT
• We are setting the team size limit to 6, but you may register more than one team. Each game will consist of 20 toss-ups with up to 20 three-part 30 point NON-rebounding bonuses. There will be powers, but no negs. We will cap the field at 14 teams, and we will register teams on a first-come, first served basis. If we have more than 14 teams who want to play, we will place you on a waiting list. The cap will be raised if we can secure enough staff to work the tournament.
  
  Teams who participated in the Small Schools Nationals (SSNCT) ARE eligible to play, but teams that went to either open-eligibility nationals (HSNCT or NSC attendees or top 4 in MSHSAA State) will be ineligible to play.
• Contact: Tara Winn
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Clever Invitational
• Clever High School
  
• NAQT HSNCT Qualifier
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT IS-186
• We will be introducing Powers at this year’s tournament to reward players who buzz earlier. We will NOT be penalizing students for incorrect answers (negs).
  
  We are currently capping the field at 18 teams. The field can expand if there is more interest and more importantly staff. Last year there was interest, but staffing was what kept us from expanding.
  
  Matches will begin at 9:00 AM, and there will be a lunch break around 12:00-12:30 PM. Lunch options are mostly in neighboring towns (10 minute drive at least). Our Speech & Debate team is handling concessions this year and will likely continue the grilling of Hamburgers and Chicken sandwiches that has happened in the past. I will get concession pricing together soon. I don't plan on the tournament going any later than 5:00 PM (Last year we finished at 3:45).
• Contact: Scott Walker
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Three Trails Tournament VII
• Fort Osage High School
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2019 WAIT
• The WAIT set has 15 point "powers" for those who are correct on an early buzz. Consequently, we WILL have "powers" and 5 point "negs" for those who buzz in early and are incorrect.
  
  We will divide the field into preliminary pools that will each play a round robin in the morning, after which teams will be rebracketed into playoff and consolation pools for the afternoon. After the playoffs, the top 2 teams could play a one or two game championship final depending on playoff standings. All teams will be guaranteed approximately 9 matches throughout the day (based on a targeted 18 team field). Round 1 will begin by 9 AM, and we anticipate finishing the afternoon rounds around 4 PM, with the top couple of teams potentially playing one or two more matches after that (as described above). In order to provide the best experience and maximum playing time to all participants, teams are expected to play ALL of their scheduled matches. Please be sure that you fully understand the time frame before registering.
  
  We will be limiting teams to a maximum of 6 players, so if you have more players, we encourage you to sign up more than one team. We are limiting the field to 18 teams at this time, but that number could change based on interest.
• Contact: Josh Malecki
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Ladue Fall Novice Tournament
• Ladue Horton Watkins High School
  
• Novice Tournament
• Questions: RAMS 2
• This tournament will be primarily aimed at newer players, and will be a great way for them to hone their skills on an easier question set (although older players are welcome to help staff). We hope to attract teams from across the state, and possibly some out-of-state teams as well.
  
  In order to ensure a level playing field, all players must meet the following requirements:
  * be in their first or second year of playing multi-subject pyramidal quizbowl outside of the MSHSAA State Series, AND
  * have never played in HSNCT, PACE NSC, or NASAT
  
  Tournament Rules
  * 20 tossups and bonuses per game
  * no computational math
  * 15 point powers
  * no negs
  * no bouncebacks on bonuses
  
  Format
  * 16-team field with the possibility that this might expand
  * Bracketed round robin prelims
  * Re-bracketed round robin playoffs
  * Four-team superplayoffs and final if needed
• Contact: Ladue Quizbowl
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, November 09, 2019

• Washington University Fall Academic Tournament V
• Washington University in St. Louis
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2019 WAIT
• This tournament’s field will be initially capped at 36 teams. After the initial field fills, we will expand the field by 4 teams (so first we will expand to 40; then to 44, although it depends on our staffing situation) until reaching a final field of 48 teams.
  
  We are allowing for direct entry for the first three teams from a school. A school’s first three teams will have priority on the waitlist, ahead of any further (D and so on) teams from a school. Any further teams (example: D or E teams) will be placed on a separate waitlist and allowed into the field 10 days before the tournament date, pending available space in the field (so you will know by October 30th).
• Contact: Jacob O'Rourke
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Houston Fall Invitational
• Houston High School
  
• NAQT HSNCT Qualifier
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT IS-188
• Contact: Jason Pounds
• Results

• Tuscumbia Fall Tournament
• Tuscumbia High School
  
• Middle School Tournament
• NAQT MSNCT Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT MS-31
• Contact: Tanya Stockwell
• Announcement
• Results

Saturday, November 02, 2019

• Glendale Kickoff
• Glendale High School
  
• NAQT HSNCT Qualifier
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2019 SSNCT
• No powers or negs will be awarded. Each incorrect bonus part will immediately rebound.
  
  We are currently limiting the field to 18 teams.
  
  Teams will play five morning rounds, break for lunch, then return for at least three afternoon games. This setup is subject to change, depending on the number of teams signed up. We plan to start the team meeting at 8:30 a.m., with the first round set for 8:50 a.m. and afternoon rounds slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. With the exception of any playoff games for trophies, we anticipate the last game ending around 4 p.m.
• Contact: Dr. Bob Lynch and Kyle Hill
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• East Central College Fall Tournament
• East Central College
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2019 RAFT
• We will be using "Powers," or 15 points for an early correct answer, but we will NOT be using "Negs" or “Interrupts” (-5 for early incorrect answers) Bonuses will be three parts, but will not rebound.
  
  We are restricting team rosters to 6 players. If you have more players, feel free to sign them up for a second team. We are currently capping the field at 18 teams, but can expand if we are sure of more staffing help.
  
  Registration will begin at 8:15 AM, the first matches will take place at 9:00 AM, and there will be a lunch break around 12 PM. Most teams should be done by 3 PM.
• Contact: David Dennis and Joel Doepker
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Oakville SCOP Novice
• Oakville Senior High School
  
• Novice Tournament
• Questions: SCOP 10
• The tournament will use 15-point "powers" (reward for an early enough buzz), but no "negs". Bonuses will not rebound. There is no computational math in the SCOP Novice Tournament set.
  
  The tournament, since it is a novice set, will have eligibility restrictions. These restrictions are basically the same as Oakville’s previous novice tournaments:
  
  All freshmen can play.
  Sophomores can play if they did not score more than 15 points per game at either NAQT HSNCT or PACE NSC in their freshman year.
  Juniors can play if this is their first year of quiz bowl.
  No seniors can play.
• Contact: Kristin Pierce
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• North Kansas City JV Tournament
• North Kansas City High School
  
• Novice Tournament
• Questions: SCOP 10
• This tournament will have eligibility restrictions:
  * All freshmen may play.
  * Sophomores may play if they did not attend a national tournament (NAQT HSNCT, NAQT SSNCT, or PACE NSC) in their freshman year.
  * Juniors may play if this is their first year of QuizBowl.
  * No seniors may play.
  
  We will be limiting teams to a maximum of six players, so if you have more than six players, please do not feel hesitant about signing up a second or even third team! The extra playing time will be an invaluable experience for your novice players!
  
  Each round will consist of 20 tossup questions with 3-part bonuses should a team answer a tossup correctly. The tournament will use 15-point "powers" (reward for an early enough buzz), but will not be using "negs". Bonuses will be rebounding. There is no computational math in the SCOP Novice Tournament set.
• Contact: Pat O'Keefe
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, October 26, 2019

• Hallsville Fall Academic Tournament VII
• Hallsville High School
  
• NAQT HSNCT Qualifier
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT IS-186
• Tossups will feature "powers" (additional points awarded for correct buzzes very early in the question) but no penalty for an incorrect early buzz (no negs). We have removed the "negs" to encourage younger players to buzz without the fear of a penalty, so we hope that you will not only want to bring your varsity team to the tournament but your JV teams as well.
  
  We anticipate using two full round robins in the morning and afternoon with an advantaged final to decide the champion depending on the number of teams registered.
  
  We will also be limiting teams to a maximum of six players. But you may sign up as many teams as you wish. We are initially capping the field at 24 but are hoping to expand to 36 this year contingent on acquiring enough tournament personnel to host a larger field but still ensure a quality tournament.
• Contact: Scott Allen
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• Sparta Fall Tournament
• Sparta High School
  
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: 2019 LOGIC
• Correct tossup answers are ten points each. We will not be awarding powers. No penalty will be assessed for interrupting the moderator with an incorrect answer. There are no math computation questions.
  
  Teams rosters shall be limited to seven players; schools are encouraged to bring junior varsity and "B" teams to compete. Teams may play with fewer than four players, but we request that teams have at least two players.
  
  Teams will play five morning rounds, break for lunch, then return for at least three afternoon games. This setup is subject to change, depending on the number of teams signed up. We plan to start the team meeting at 8:30 a.m., with the first round set for 8:50 a.m. and afternoon rounds slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. With the exception of any playoff games for trophies, we anticipate the last game ending around 4 p.m.
• Contact: Philip Hopkins and Kyle Hill
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, October 19, 2019

• Missouri Fall Academic Tournament
• University of Missouri-Columbia
  
• NAQT HSNCT Qualifier
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT IS-188
• We will be using 15 point powers and we will be using 5 point negs. There will also be no bounce-backs at this tournament.
  
  There will be a maximum of 6 players on each team roster. If you would like to bring more players, please do not hesitate to sign up multiple teams in order to get the maximum amount of experience for your players.
  
  The field will initially be capped at 24 teams, with a waitlist forming for further interest.
• Contact: Dinis Trindade and Max Ryle
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

Saturday, October 12, 2019

• Eureka Fall Kickoff Tournament
• Eureka High School
  
• NAQT HSNCT Qualifier
• PACE NSC Qualifier
• Questions: NAQT IS-186
• This tournament will initially be capped at 18 teams, and we will do our best to expand depending on interest and staffer availability.
• Contact: Michael McDonald
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion

• "Big Cat" Middle School Tournament
• Columbia Independent School
  
• Middle School Tournament
• Questions: RAMS 2
• The field will be capped at 24 teams. Play will begin at 9 a.m. and we hope to finish around 4 p.m. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. The exact format will be determined after the number of teams has been finalized. Expect to play at least 8 rounds and stay for the entire tournament regardless of performance.
• Contact: Lisa McClary
• Announcement
• Results
• moquizbowl.com discussion