From 0adce9f384128a66b8011ce32298b99dfbec2e8f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oliver Ni Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2024 00:22:12 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] feat; bmt 2024 online logistics update --- ...-12-05_bmt-2024-online-logistics-update.md | 85 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 85 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/news/2024-12-05_bmt-2024-online-logistics-update.md diff --git a/content/news/2024-12-05_bmt-2024-online-logistics-update.md b/content/news/2024-12-05_bmt-2024-online-logistics-update.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a975ab3 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/news/2024-12-05_bmt-2024-online-logistics-update.md @@ -0,0 +1,85 @@ ++++ +title = "BMT 2024 Online Logistics Update" ++++ + +To all coaches and students, + +Thank you for registering for BMT 2024 Online. We hope everyone had fun with the +Power Round and are excited to host you at our live synchronous event this +Saturday, where you'll participate in your General/Focus and Guts rounds! Please +read the following updates in full to ensure a smooth experience at the event. +Additionally, please review our +[previous logistics post](https://berkeley.mt/news/bmt-2024-online-logistics/) +here as well. + + + +Reminder that the time of the event is Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM US +Pacific Time (UTC–8). + +{% button_link(href="/events/bmt-2024-online") %} Event Details {% end %} +{% button_link(href="/news/bmt-2024-online-logistics") %} Previous Logistics +Post {% end %} + +## Discord Server + +The entirety of the event, including the Opening and Awards ceremonies, as well +as the testing rounds, will take place on [Discord]. Discord is a communication +platform that allows for real-time chat, voice, and video calls. Students should +sign up for an account on the platform. + +Students will receive a link to join the Discord server via email. + +## ContestDojo Sample Rounds + +Tests will be conducted through the [ContestDojo] platform, which is the same as +the website that you used to register. We have now opened a Sample Individual +Round and a Sample Team Round that you can use to familiarize yourself with the +system, especially collaborating with your team. We highly recommend all +participants test out their system before the contest — if you run into any +issues, please email us at . + +## Guts Round Scoreboard + +As a reminder, the Guts Round is taken in 9 sets of 3 problems and graded live +on a public leaderboard. You will be able to see your team's progress as well as +the progress of other teams. The live scoreboard will be streamed over Zoom and +can additionally be accessed at this link on the day of the event: +https://tinyurl.com/bmt-2024-online-guts. + +## Activities + +After the Guts Round, we will be hosting student activities. These are optional +activities that promote recreational math, and include the following: + +- **Estimathon** — A contest combining trivia, strategic planning, and sharp + mathematical thinking. Teams of ~6 will race against the clock to tackle a + challenging set of 13 Fermi-style problems, testing their ability to think fast + and outsmart the competition. + +- **Fraudulent Math** — Attention all students! Mathematics is under attack by + people who claim that we need _rigor_ and _logic_ to justify our answers. + Compete to see who can come up with the most outlandish, mind-bending falsehoods + and impossible constructions. + +- **Puzzle Platter** — Dive into a delectable feast of mind-bending puzzles from + BmMT's greatest hits! Challenge yourself with our curated collection of the most + engaging and creative puzzle rounds from past tournaments. + +## Waivers + +Reminder that waivers MUST be completed prior to the tournament. No exceptions +can be made — the system will lock you out of starting a test until your waiver +is completed. + +--- + +We're excited to see everyone online in a few days! As always, if you need a +question answered, or have a issue/concern leading up to the event, please email +us at