Host School Responsibilities

Allow moderator (not the coach) to introduce and begin the match.  The moderator will acknowledge and thank the Office of Leadership and Learning, as well as  any other sponsors.

Coaches should introduce the starting players before each of three matches and introduce substitutions after they are made.

Moderators should announce that fast, minimal applause is allowed during matches, and that he/she will indicate if applause is disrupting the match.

Provide for display of a running tabulation of scores to the audience and two student scorekeepers at all times. Coaches may not keep score.

Provide the following, and have them set up at least one-half hour prior to the start of competitions:

• 1. • Buzzer system

     • Two tables for competitors and one for judges

     • Minimum of thirteen chairs

     • A podium/lectern with microphone, if possible

     • Scoreboard of some form which allows the audience to see scores as they occur (chalkboard, gym scoreboard, etc.)  

     • Pencils and paper at each competition station

     • Stopwatch for toss-up and bonus questions

     • Timer for timing the length of the competitions that is visible to both coaches and to the moderator

     • microphones may be helpful

Provide a banner with the host school name for the front of the table.

Provide a name card with the student's common first name and grade level for each host school team member.

Have a list of team members available for the judge in charge of the buzzer system.

Provide water and cups for all participants and the moderator - individual water bottles are preferred.