Fw: IMPORTANT Grand Final Information!! (fwd)

[Noelle <noelle>]

 > Date: Sun, 31 May 2015 10:43:51 -0700
 > From: Melissa Borglum <http://profiles.yahoo.com/honeybmelissa>
 > 
 > From:"http://www.comcast.net/~liammcat"; <http://www.comcast.net/~liammcat>
 > Date:Sat, May 30, 2015 at 9:56 AM
 > Subject:IMPORTANT Grand Final Information!!
 > 
 > Hello team captains,
 > 
 > Weâ??re looking forward to seeing you at our Grand Final!
 > 
 > ** Please email me back if your team will have four people, or less, at the 
 > Grand Final (even if you previously indicated this to me) Thanks!**
 > 
 > Here are some important event details I wanted to share with you (PLEASE 
 > SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM MEMBERS!):
 > 
 > DATE & TIME OF FINAL: 5 pm on Saturday, JUNE 6, 2015. Doors to the venue 
 > will open at 5 pm.
 > 
 > VENUE: St. Finnbarr Catholic School, located at 419 Hearst Ave, San 
 > Francisco, CA 94112, which is less than one mile west of Glen Park BART 
 > station. 
 > 
 > We plan on asking the first trivia question at 5.30 p.m., so please arrive 
 > on time.
 > 
 > SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
 > 
 > WILL YOU BE GIVING ANY HINTS OR CLUES FOR THIS FINAL? YES! Each day from 
 > June 1 thru June 5, we will post hints on our Facebook page at 
 > https://www.facebook.com/brainstormerpubquiz You can also see the hints on 
 > our Twitter page at @brainstormerpq and at the hashtags #sfquizfinals and #
 > brainstormercup Before the quiz starts at 5:30 pm please use these tags for 
 > your team photos as well.
 > 
 > WHERE CAN WE SEE A LIST OF ALL TEAMS WHO MADE IT TO THE GRAND FINAL? 22 
 > teams will be facing-off for our Champions Play-Off. We have 16 teams 
 > competing against each other in our Golden Ticket category. Check out the 
 > list at http://www.brainstormer.com/leagueStandings.aspx?leagueID=43
 > 
 > HOW WILL THE SEATING WORK? Seating is open, which means we wonâ??t have 
 > designated seating the way we have done at previous finals except for teams 
 > comprised of four people, or less. All other teams will be comprised of 6 
 > people maximum. 
 > 
 > WILL THERE BE A CHEERING SECTION? NO. We DO NOT have any room for 
 > spectators. Also, NO KIDS/BABIES. Sorry. 
 > 
 > SOME OF OUR TEAM MATES CANâ??T MAKE IT BY THE START TIME. IS IT OKAY IF THEY 
 > ARRIVE LATE? YES. However, your team may never have more than 6 players, and 
 > you may not substitute team personnel during the quiz. So, be sure to pick 
 > your strongest team!
 > 
 > Â 
 > 
 > WILL THERE BE FOOD AND DRINKS AT THE VENUE: YES! There will be a bar (beer (
 > including craft beers)/wine/limited liquor). Some food items will also be 
 > available. I will send more details on that as I learn more.)
 > 
 > CAN WE USE SMART PHONES DURING THE QUIZ? NOPE! USE YOUR BRAINS, NOT YOUR 
 > TECHNOLOGY! Devices should be switched off and stored in your pocket or 
 > purse. If we reasonably suspect anyone on your team of using illegal means 
 > to get answers we will disqualify the team â?¦ NO QUESTIONS ASKED. If you 
 > see a member of another team using a smart device/cheating during the quiz 
 > please let one of the Brainstormer staff know about it right away. Also, 
 > please try and refrain from using the bathrooms while the questions are 
 > being asked and your team has not yet submitted its answer. There will be 
 > adequate time to text friends/use the bathroom in between rounds AFTER your 
 > team has turned in its answers.
 > 
 > SHOULD WE DRESS IN COSTUME? ABSOLUTELY! The costume contest is a fun part of 
 > our finals and you are highly encouraged to get involved. We also have 
 > prizes of $100 and $50 for the best team costumes. Our previous winners, 
 > Whiskey Quizness, had a really awesome Willy Wonka theme. We just reposted a 
 > photo of them in all their glory at our Facebook page - 
 > https://www.facebook.com/brainstormerpubquiz
 > 
 > CAN WE BRING PROPS, ETCâ?¦? SURE! Your team has done incredibly well to 
 > reach the finals, so why not show your team pride by wearing team t-shirts, 
 > displaying your banner, team sign, etcâ?¦
 > 
 > WHO WILL JUDGE THE BEST COSTUME CONTEST? We have a $100 prize for the 'Best 
 > Team Costume.â?? Also, we have just added a $50 prize for runner-up in the 
 > contest costume. The Brainstormer staff, and you, the audience, will help 
 > choose the winner. So, please dress to impress!
 > 
 > HOW LONG WILL THE FINAL LAST? We really hope to be done by 8 p.m.
 > 
 > IS THERE PARKING AT THE VENUE: We have been told that thereâ??s lots of 
 > street parking in the neighborhood. St. Finnbarr will also be opening its 
 > parking lot for the event (space is limited and they will charge a fee). The 
 > venue is also close to MUNI and is less than one mile west from Glen Park 
 > BART station ... with no hills!
 > 
 > Cheers,
 > Liam McAtasney