2004-09-11
Quiz bowls - finding questions and equipment. We're getting ready for the Granite State Challenge here in New Hampshire, USA.
Google Directory - Society > Organizations > Student > Academic > Competitions > Quiz Bowl > Vendors
Google Search: buzzer lockout system
Triple Q Questions: "This 8 player Sho-Me Smart Light is great for schools and other customers for use during practice sessions, in-school & tournament competitions, even as a backup for other competitive events. This book contains 225 rounds of 11 questions each on all subject areas. The 'lightning' rounds are helpful in practice even if not used in competition in your area. This book contains 6,000 different questions from Varsity Colossal Book #1. Grades 10 - 12. "
Low cost game show buzzer solution: "On ebay, you can often find the Quizzard game and the very similar game Sale of the Century, which appears to have the same buzzer system in it. (We just did a quick search at ebay and found 9 Quizzard units up for auction as of this writing.) For testing, we bought a used Quizzard for $17 (shipping included), which puts this low-cost buzzer system within almost any teacher or school budget."
Game Show / Quiz Buzzer Circuit: "Game Show / Quiz Buzzer Circuit" $15 to start a make-it-yourself.
PatricksPress: "A lockout system with combined switches, cables, and lights for only $395.00! Designed for 2 teams of 4, this sturdy system allows students to press or slap an elevated buzzer attached to the light. The COMBO QUIK PRO has the same internal circuitry and warranty as the DELUXE QUIK PRO and can be set up in less than 60 seconds. The COMBO model includes console, timer, combo cables, and carrying case."
BuzzerSystems.com - Premium Quiz Bowl Buzzer Lockout Systems: "$399 for 2 teams of 5 players"
Game Show Buzzer Lockout Systems Ideas and Resources
JEM Designs: Buzzer Set Sales Page Looks like these are made to order, with a lead time of several weeks.
Resources for Academic Coaches*
Google Directory - Society > Organizations > Student > Academic > Competitions > Quiz Bowl > Vendors
Google Search: buzzer lockout system
Triple Q Questions: "This 8 player Sho-Me Smart Light is great for schools and other customers for use during practice sessions, in-school & tournament competitions, even as a backup for other competitive events. This book contains 225 rounds of 11 questions each on all subject areas. The 'lightning' rounds are helpful in practice even if not used in competition in your area. This book contains 6,000 different questions from Varsity Colossal Book #1. Grades 10 - 12. "
Low cost game show buzzer solution: "On ebay, you can often find the Quizzard game and the very similar game Sale of the Century, which appears to have the same buzzer system in it. (We just did a quick search at ebay and found 9 Quizzard units up for auction as of this writing.) For testing, we bought a used Quizzard for $17 (shipping included), which puts this low-cost buzzer system within almost any teacher or school budget."
Game Show / Quiz Buzzer Circuit: "Game Show / Quiz Buzzer Circuit" $15 to start a make-it-yourself.
PatricksPress: "A lockout system with combined switches, cables, and lights for only $395.00! Designed for 2 teams of 4, this sturdy system allows students to press or slap an elevated buzzer attached to the light. The COMBO QUIK PRO has the same internal circuitry and warranty as the DELUXE QUIK PRO and can be set up in less than 60 seconds. The COMBO model includes console, timer, combo cables, and carrying case."
BuzzerSystems.com - Premium Quiz Bowl Buzzer Lockout Systems: "$399 for 2 teams of 5 players"
Game Show Buzzer Lockout Systems Ideas and Resources
JEM Designs: Buzzer Set Sales Page Looks like these are made to order, with a lead time of several weeks.
Resources for Academic Coaches*
