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Information for Coaches (Battle of the Books 2022)
- Battle of the Books 2019 registration starts on June 1, 2022. Please note these other important dates.
- June 23, 2022 – last day for anyone to register to participate
- Battle Day - Wednesday July 27 –4th Grade teams at 6:00; 5th grade at 7:30p.m.
- Students must have a completed registration form to the library by the deadline (June 23) to participate.
- Your main jobs as a coach are to:
- Coordinate the reading list so that each book is read by at least one person on the team.
- Make sure the kids write at least two questions for every book (and make sure the questions fit the criteria below).
- Help your players feel like a team.
- Questions may not be in the “yes/no” format. Questions should not be too specific and impossible to answer. One question (and answer!) per ½ sheet because the question sheets are used in the battle. Therefore a list of questions and answers will not work. Coaches can review their team’s questions and answers.
- Questions can be turned in to the library at any time but must be received by July 22 to be used in the battle
- Reading lists will be available on June 1st. Books can be requested from other libraries at any time. This can be done from your home computer or by speaking with a librarian. Encourage your players to request from other libraries rather than waiting for the book on the BOB cart. If you’re having a hard time getting a particular book, let Elizabeth know. Audio and ebooks count.
- Team meetings help the players feel like a team and help to ensure that all the books have been read, questions have been submitted and answers/knowledge is shared. You are welcome to call the library (412-531-1912x4) to schedule a team meeting in the story room. Please contact your team and try to meet at least twice before the first battle.
- Coaches are not permitted to sit at the table with their team during the battle. They can sit near the team but CANNOT help with answering questions.
- Team sizes are not restricted but might be altered to evenly distribute players. Your team may have players added to it. All players can enrich your team and question-answer performance! We can only have eight teams per battle. If more than eight teams register, we will discuss combining teams.
- If you have any questions please check our FAQ page or contact Scott Buchanan at the library (email is preferred) or can call at 412-531-1912x4.
- To register as a coach, please contact Scott.