Venue Criteria / Checklist
- A vote among the Battle of the Books committee members will take place if more than one suitable venue is available for use.
- It is the goal of this committee to hold the regional event in various locales throughout the service area.
All potential venues for the Battle of the Books must have:
- Cafeteria(s) or appropriate space(s) that allow food and can accommodate 400 plus to serve as waiting areas.
- Large lecture hall /auditorium/gymnasium with sound system to accommodate 400 plus.
- Four (4) locations (auditorium, gym, library, classrooms, etc.) for concurrent games.
- Permission to place “BOB” road signs and banner on property.
- Access to the venue for set up the day before the Battle.
- Access at 8:00 a.m. on Battle Day.
- Rental price cap of $1200.
- Custodial Services.
- Adequate parking.
- ADA accessibility.
Walk Through Checklist:
- Are rooms of play close to each other?
- Is the facility easy to navigate?
- Are all rooms ADA accessible?
- Can we set-up the night before? Time-frame?
- What time can we get in on Saturday?
- Policy about putting (taping) directional signs on the walls?
- Can we use road signs on premises?
- Placement/accessibility of bathrooms
- Does the main entrance allow for a sign in space? Preferably a 6 foot table with 2 chairs.
- Is there a central location for the Master Scorekeeper?
Cafeteria
- Will tables and chairs be set-up?
- Proximity to bathrooms and rooms of play.
Auditorium/Gymnasium
- Do we have access to the sound system? Is there someone to work the system?
- Lighting?
- Electricity? Number of outlets, access.
- Space for: 3 Tables, 12 chairs, podium, 1 smaller table or desk (for scoreboard). See Diagram
Other Rooms of Play
- Electricity? Number of outlets, access.
- For each space: 3 tables, 12 chairs, small table or desk (for scoreboard) and podium. Additional chairs for audience members. See Diagram