FREE METHODIST YOUTH - Bible Quizzing - Study Tips & Resources

C-8: Half-Time(12) The quizmaster shall announce “Half-Time” after the 8th question of every quiz. No time will be given for a timeout(unless needed by the quizmaster), but an opportunity will be extended for teams to switch sides if either captain orcoach so desires.C-9: Overtime(13) In case of a tie at the end of a regulation quiz, there will be an overtime in which three questions will be asked. Ifthere is still no winner, one question will be asked until a correct response determines the contest. Before the overtimebegins, a free time-out will be granted and substitutions may be made. No further time-outs will be allowed during theovertime (unless called by the quizmaster).C-10: Illegal Conferring(14) Quizzers cannot intentionally provide answers to team members or confer with each other, the coach, or with theaudience by signal or voice from the time a question is begun until it is closed. A quizmaster may give Warnings and Infractionsto individual quizzers or to teams in violation. (See C-12.) No scripture portions may be used by a quizzer incompetition, though quizzers not in the competition at the moment (such as substitutes and those who quizzed out) maylook in the Scriptures.C-11: Illegal Discussion(15) A question may not be discussed after it is closed if the quizmaster is unwilling to discuss it. Quizzers, coaches, orfans who persist in this type of “discussion” may receive Warnings and Infractions (C-12). Coaches and quizzers do havethe right to ask the quizmaster any question they wish between questions, and quizmasters may answer if they wish. Butif the quizmaster indicates that he is unwilling to discuss the point in question, the issue must be dropped. (After theround is completed can be a good time for a quizzer or coach to ask a quizmaster for insights on his / her ruling on a particularquestion.)C-12: Warnings and Infractions(16) Any quizmaster or tournament director may give Warnings and/or Infractions to any team or individual who illegallyconfers (C-10), has illegal discussion (C-11), or exhibits disruptive or inappropriate behavior during any quiz ortournament. Warnings and Infractions will be given either to an individual or to a team, but not to both. Upon the thirdWarning, an Infraction will be given. The first Infraction will cause that team or individual to forfeit the question, withpoints automatically being awarded the other team. The second Infraction causes that team or individual to forfeit thequiz, and the third Infraction would mean elimination from the tournament. All Warnings and Infractions shall be recordedon the Official Scoresheet or Record Sheet with a capital “W” or “I.” While it is certain that these penalties willseldom if ever have to be used, it is hoped that their existence will foster closer observance of the rules and more discreetbehavior. Note: If a violation immediately jeopardizes the fair awarding of points, an Infraction may be given with noadvance Warning.DCONTEST OFFICIALS AND EQUIPMENTD-1: Quizmaster(17) Note to the quizmaster: As the key official in every quiz, you have the responsibility to see that the quiz is conductedsmoothly, efficiently, and in absolute fairness. This means, first, that you will need to become thoroughly familiarwith all rules and procedures outlined in this Rulebook. Second, resist the natural tendency to be defensive in judgmentsand attitudes. Relax, be confident in your own abilities and in the knowledge that God will help you. And yet be openand honest when faced with an appeal or criticism. The rules provide for reversing decisions which are clearly in error. Begracious in reversing incorrect decisions and upholding right ones. Your goal should always be two-fold: 1) to fairlyaward points according to the rules, honoring the team which has most effectively mastered the content of God’s Word,and 2) to edify and strengthen in faith the hearts and minds of all those participating.Your attitude will communicate itself to the teams, officials, and audience. So be relaxed, make no hasty decisions,proceed efficiently, and SMILE! Frequently quizzers are scared stiff. Your smile, with a little humor mixed in, will go along way toward reducing the pressure and making a better quiz. Enjoy your ministry! You are working with teenagersof amazing potential and ability, and God will bless your efforts. In moments of tense decision-making, it will help to rememberthe ultimate aim and purpose of Bible quizzing. The mission of Free Methodist Youth Bible Quizzing is "to instillBiblical truths in the heart of teens, establish them in their faith, and prepare them for Christian service through the sys-