Rules for the End of a Game
Tie-breaks
53. In the event that the top teams from each division in the Round Robin portion of the competition are not clearly identifiable, a tie-break procedure in the following order may be used at the regional competitions:
(i) Head to head won/loss record from the Round Robin games (i.e. if there are only two teams tied the winner of the earlier game they played against each other in the Round Robin will proceed to Double Elimination)
(ii) Fewest losses of each team during the Round Robin games.
(iii) If two (2) teams are still tied, there will be a match between the two teams in which five (5) toss-up questions will be asked in a row. No bonus questions will be used during this segment of the competition. If still tied, another five (5) toss-up questions will be asked until the advancing team is determined. The interrupt penalty of -4 points is in effect.
(iv) If more than two teams are tied, each team, in separate rooms, will be given a series of 10 toss-up questions (no bonus questions will be used during this segment of the competition). The usual five (5) seconds will be allowed for a competitor to buzz in after the question is completely read. The interrupt penalty is not in effect here, but there is also no reason to interrupt since all 10 questions will be read to determine the score and competing teams are in separate rooms. Scoring will be based on the number of questions right minus the number wrong. If two or more teams are still tied, procedure iii or iv, as appropriate, will be used until the advancing teams are determined.
54. At the National Finals Competition the tie-break procedure will be used in the following order (Regional Coordinators may use this procedure at the regional competitions if they so choose):
(i) Head to head won/loss record from the Round Robin games.
(ii) Fewest losses of each team during the Round Robin games.
(iii) Point differential as calculated by subtracting the total number of points allowed (i.e. points scored against) from the total number of points scored, with the greater point total receiving the higher seed.
(iv) Total number of points scored with the greater point total receiving the higher seed.
(v) A coin toss.
55. If only two teams are tied for first in a single division at the end of the Round Robin games, no resolution is necessary as both teams will advance to the double-elimination games.
56. If the score is tied (in the double-elimination phase only) at the end of the regulation time period, a series of five toss-up questions will be used to break the tie (alternates may not enter the game at this time).
