OFFICIAL ROLE AND DUTIES TIMEKEEPER

1. LAKE STURGEON BOWL A Regional Competition in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl  OFFICIAL ROLE AND DUTIES TIMEKEEPER Based on materials developed by National Ocean Sciences Bowl

2. ? TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do National Ocean Sciences Bowl • The Timekeeper Sits at the Officials Table • The basics... • It’s very important to keep focused on the time -- NOT the game. • One match is composed of two six (6) minute buzzer question halves separated by a team challenge question segment. There will be a minimum two (2) minute break in between the halves. • You will have a game clock for timing the 6 minute buzzer round and a stopwatch for the toss-up, bonus, and team challenge questions. • The second half of buzzer questions will not begin until the scores of the Team Challenge Questions have been announced.

3. ? TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do National Ocean Sciences Bowl • To begin… • Set the game clock for the 6 MINUTE buzzer round and the stop watch at zero for timing the first toss-up question. • Start the clocks when the moderator begins reading the first question. • Students have 5 SECONDS to buzz in to answer a toss-up question, after being recognized, they have 3 SECONDS to begin their answer. • After 5 SECONDS, announce “TIME!”

4. ? TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do National Ocean Sciences Bowl • Students have 20 SECONDS to begin answering a bonus question. • After 15 SECONDS, announce “5 SECONDS!” • The team may confer among themselves but only the team captain may give the answer. • After the total 20 seconds are complete, announce “TIME!”

5. ? TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do National Ocean Sciences Bowl • The Team Challenge Question segment: • Students have between 2 MINUTES and 5 MINUTES to answer the team challenge questions. • Timer begin the clock when the moderator announces “BEGIN”. • After 45 seconds remain, announce “45 SECONDS!” • After 15 seconds remain, announce “15 SECONDS!” • After the total time period is up, announce “TIME, PENCILS DOWN!” • The Captain hands in the answer sheet for the team.

6. ? TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do National Ocean Sciences Bowl • If there is a challenge, stop the clock! • Add time to the game clock if necessary. • Confer with the Rules Judge or other officials about the amount of time to be added.

7. ? TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do National Ocean Sciences Bowl • Break and final time • After the first half has lapsed, announce “HALF.” • Use the stop watch to time each Team Challenge Question. • Time a 2 MINUTE break. The break is a minimum of 2 minutes but may take longer. You do not need to time the break beyond the two minutes. • The second half of buzzer questions will not begin until the scores of the Team Challenge Questions have been announced. • After the second half has lapsed, announce “GAME!” • KNOW THE RULES!!

8. ? TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do Toss-up Question@ 5 Seconds = “TIME” Bonus Question5 seconds left - “5 SECONDS”@ 20 seconds - “TIME” National Ocean Sciences Bowl • The basics... • It’s very important to keep focused on the time -- NOT the game. • One match is composed of two six (6) minute buzzer question halves separated by a team challenge question segment. There will be a minimum two (2) minute break in between the halves. • To begin… • The Buzzer Question halves: • Timer, begin the clock when the moderator starts reading the first question • Students have 5 SECONDS to buzz in and, after being recognized, 3 SECONDS to begin the answer. • After 5 SECONDS, announce “TIME!” • Students have 20 SECONDS to answer a bonus question. • After 15 seconds, announce “5 SECONDS!” • After the total 20 seconds are complete, announce “TIME!” • The Team Challenge Question segment: • Students have between 2 MINUTES and 5 MINUTES to answer the team challenge questions. • Timer begin the clock when the moderator announces “BEGIN”. • After 45 seconds remain, announce “45 SECONDS!” • After 15 seconds remain, announce “15 SECONDS!” • After the total time period is up, announce “TIME, PENCILS DOWN!” • If there is a challenge, stop the clock! Add time to the clock if necessary. • Confer with Rules Judge or other officials about the amount of time to be added. • Break and final time • After the first half has lapsed, announce “HALF” • Use the stop watch to time each Team Challenge Question • Time a 2-minute break. The break is a minimum of 2 minutes but may take longer. You do not need to time the break beyond the two minutes. • After the second half has lapsed, announce “GAME!” • KNOW THE RULES! Team Challenge Question 45 seconds left - “45 SECONDS” 15 seconds left - “15 SECONDS” time period completed- “TIME” • Challenge? • Stop the Clock