BFF will consist of a minimum of eight games for all teams in the standard 20/20 match format:
Each game shall consist of two halves of ten tossups each, with each correct tossup followed by a three-part bonus. There are no math computation questions.
Correct tossup answers are ten points each. Tossups are power-marked, and correct responses given before the mark will receive an additional five points. We will not assess a five-point penalty for interrupting the moderator during the tossup with an incorrect answer.
All tossups and bonus parts receive five seconds. The moderator will prompt the captain on the bonus after four seconds.
In the novice division, each incorrect bonus part will immediately rebound, with the rebounding team expected to provide an answer within three seconds. Bonus parts will not rebound in the varsity division. Unless otherwise specified in a bonus set, each bonus part shall be ten points each.
In the event a game is tied after regulation, additional tossups shall be read until the next change in score.
Each team shall have one 30 second timeout per match. Substitutions, scorechecks, and team conferences may occur at the half, prior to overtime, or during any timeout called by either team. Teams must use their timeout to request a scorecheck other than at halftime or the end of regulation.
Team rosters shall be limited to seven players; schools are encouraged to bring multiple teams to compete. Teams may play with fewer than four players, but should have at least two players. Rosters shall be submitted in advance and finalized at registration the morning of the tournament. Players may not change teams during the tournament.

We will offer a varsity and novice division, with separate question sets. The Varsity division will use SHOW-ME 4. The Novice division will use David Reinstein's IESA. Should you register for BFF, you agree to not attend any other tournament using either of these sets; conversely, if you are registered for or have already attended an event that uses either of these sets, you may not be allowed to compete at BFF.

We are currently limiting each division to 18 teams; this may be adjusted depending on staff availability. Additional teams will be placed on a waitlist and contacted should an opening occur.

We anticipate the varsity division serving as a qualifier for the 2026 PACE National Scholastic Championship in Chicago. The novice division will not serve as a qualifying division for national bids, as the following roster restrictions are in place:
All freshmen are eligible to compete in the novice division.
All sophomores are eligible to compete in the novice division, with the exception of players who averaged at least 20 points per game at HSNCT, SSNCT, or NSC.
Juniors and seniors may compete in the novice division if they have not competed at a quiz bowl contest at the high school level prior to October 1st, 2024.

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.

Fee structure is as follows, per school:
Each team: $70
Discount for travelling more than 100 miles each way (determined by Google Maps): $10
Discount for providing a working buzzer set: $5
Discount for providing a competent scorekeeper: $10
Discount for providing a competent moderator: $20
Discounts may be multiplied but may not exceed $35 per team. All discounts and staffing offers are subject to the discretion of tournament officials. Staff will need an active Google Drive account in order to access our scoresheets and question packets.

Mexico High School is located at 639 N Wade Street, in the northwestern part of the city.

The tournament is under the direction of Mexico High School Coach Dale Schenewerk and veteran scholar bowl moderator Kyle Hill of the Missouri Quizbowl Alliance, an organization dedicated to promoting quality scholar bowl tournaments around the state. We anticipate receiving certification and assistance from their membership. Participants will be expected to abide by the Honor Pledge and Section I (Ethics and Conduct) promulgated by the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE).

Rockhurst High School 9301 State Line Road Kansas City, Mo

Hello all,

I am pleased to announce that Orchard Farm High School will be hosting a novice scholar bowl tournament Saturday, November 22. We will be using a NAQT question set, MS-55; we plan on providing a 5 game prelim and 3 game final.


There are no definite restrictions for who is considered a novice for the purposes of this tournament; HOWEVER, please use your best judgment as to who in your program would benefit from playing a tournament of this difficulty. Seniors who are in their first year of competition and are hesitant to buzz in practice or tournaments are fine; Same for Juniors;sophomores (or even freshmen!) who consistently win scoring medals in varsity tournaments should probably be left off the roster for this tournament. I am trying to provide a tournament to encourage new students and grow the sport, not to have a team or individual blow another team out of the water because they have a really good individual or individuals. Save that for a regular tournament please.


The entry fee for this tournament will be $60 for the 1st team, $50 for every team after that with a discount for buzzers and moderators.


Register on NAQT : https://www.naqt.com/registration/regis ... &type=TEAM


We hope to see you on November 22!!

Hosted by Lutheran High School

Moberly High School

Check naqt.com for registration.