1. Version 11.8.05 OFFICIAL ROLE AND DUTIES TIMEKEEPER LAKE STURGEON BOWL A Regional Competition in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl  Based on materials developed by National Ocean Sciences Bowl 

2. Version 11.8.05 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. TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do ?

3. Version 11.8.05 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!” TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do ?

4. Version 11.8.05 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!” TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do ?

5. Version 11.8.05 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. TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do ?

6. Version 11.8.05 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. TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do ?

7. Version 11.8.05 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!! TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do ?

8. Version 11.8.05 Toss-up Question @ 5 Seconds = “TIME” Bonus Question 5 seconds left - “5 SECONDS” @ 20 seconds - “TIME” Challenge? Stop the Clock 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” National Ocean Sciences Bowl TIMEKEEPER What DO I Do ?