Good afternoon, everyone. Unfortunately, due to an unexpectedly high number of late-notice drops, we’re having to drop the field cap to 60 teams in order to ensure the best possible tournament experience for the teams who will be attending. We’ve been discussing formats for various numbers of teams all year, and we expect to be able to find a 60 team format superior to the one last year. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the late notice of this change. As of my typing this, there is one open space in the 60 team field.
The field for the 2012 NSC has expanded a final time (due to space limitations at WUStL) to 64 teams. At the time of my typing this, that means there are two open spaces in the field. Thanks so much to the volunteer staffers who helped us make this happen!
April 15th, 2012 by Sarah
PACE is pleased to announce that the field for the 2012 NSC has expanded to 62 teams. Thank you to the volunteer staffers who have made this possible! We’re still seeking staff in hopes of expanding one more time to 64 teams, so please contact us if you’re interested.
PACE is pleased to announce that the field for the 2012 NSC has expanded to 56 teams. Thank you very much to our registered teams for your interest, and thank you also to the staffers who have made this increase possible.
The current field and waiting list are both being maintained in this post.
Members of the quizbowl community who are interested in staffing the NSC but not currently signed up to do so should contact Matt Bollinger at mlb7vb@virginia.edu for more information.
January 5th, 2012 by Sarah
As promised, here are some hotel recommendations based on the research of our treasurer, Aaron Rosenberg:
Teams are advised to review public transportation options before making hotel reservations.
I. Official Hotel
PACE’s official hotel for the 2012 NSC is the Sheraton Clayton Plaza. All non-local staffers not accompanying teams will be lodged here. We encourage teams to consider this option, as it is located only two blocks from the Clayton Metrolink station. From there, teams can take the Metrolink to the University City Big Bend station, located right next to the Wash U campus. The Metrolink runs every 20 minutes throughout the day including weekends.
Phone: (314) 863-0400
II. Other hotels near the university:
1. Crowne Plaza, 1.7 miles, 7750 Carondelet Avenue, (314) 727-7434
2. Seven Gables Inn, 2.0 miles, 26 North Meramec Avenue, (314) 863-8400
3. Hampton Inn and Suites at Forest Park, 2.7 miles, no Metrolink access, 5650 Oakland Avenue, (314) 655-3993
III. Hotels near the airport (10-11 miles from the university)
1. Drury Inn, 10490 Natural Bridge Rd, (314) 423-7700
2. Best Western Airport Plaza Inn, 4530 North Lindbergh Boulevard, Bridgeton, MO, (314) 731-3800
3. Holiday Inn, 4505 Woodson Road, (314) 427-4700
4. Comfort Inn Airport and Conference Center, 9600 Natural Bridge Rd, (314) 427-7600
