RECOMMENDED TOURNAMENTS FOR NEW TEAMS
Below is a list of excellent tournaments for new teams to attend. We choose our recommended tournaments based on the following parameters: difficulty of question set (regular minus is ideal for new teams), location (tournaments in Connecticut are prioritized), and finally, if applicable, entry fees and presence of split divisions.
September 21, 2019
Scarlet Knight @ Rutgers
Rutgers University will host their annual Scarlet Knight tournament on NAQT's IS-185A, a regular-minus level set. The tournament will be split into two divisions- Standard and Novice. Newer teams in particular are highly encouraged to attend.
While the field is currently full, waitlist space is available and a field expansion is possible. More information can be found here. The registration form is linked here.
October 12, 2019
Yale Fall Academic Tournament (FaCT) XV
Yale's yearly Fall Academic Tournament is hosted on a regular-minus level question set (they will be using NAQT"s IS-187A question set this year). Connecticut teams are highly encouraged to attend if possible.
More information can be found here. Registration is through NAQT's Registration System; a link can be found here.
October 26, 2019
SCOP Novice @ Hunter
Hunter College High School's mirror of SCOP Novice is the only true novice tournament in the area, with eligibility barriers that limit the field to first- or second-year high school quiz bowl players who have not attended Nationals before. The tournament is thus an ideal choice for new teams and players.
More information can be found here. The registration form can be found here. Teams should be advised that the field is nearly full.