2008 - 2009
Dear Latin Colleague,
It’s that time of year again. The Illinois Certamen
League invites you and your Latin students to join in exciting team competition
based on knowledge of the classics. Last
year thirty schools participated in ICL Tournaments held at three regional
sites and regional winners met in the ICL Championship Tournament last May at
Illinois Certamen League regional
tournaments for the 2008 - 2009 school year are
scheduled for
North,
South, &
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 3, 2009 THURSSDAY,
February 5, 2009
Note: This is a change from the
past years when it has been the first Tuesday.
Certamen on those days will begin at
For those of you not familiar with Certamen,
this is an oral team competition that has a format that is a cross between
competition in College Bowl and that of Jeopardy. Originated by a group of Latin teachers in
In many states, Latin students are so enthused about
playing Certamen, that they travel hours to a
school-sponsored tournament as well as to regular-scheduled Certamen
League competitions. The Illinois Certamen League offers a chance for some friendly
competition and socialization between your Latin students and students in other
schools in your region –
There are four levels of competition: Junior High; Latin I or Novice Level (high school students who begin Latin I
this fall. NOTE: If a student had Latin
previous to high school and is currently enrolled in Latin 1 in high school
that student competes on Latin II level); Latin II or Lower Level; and Advanced
(Latin 3 through Latin 5) or Upper Level.
At each site, and at each tournament, ribbons will be awarded to members
of the top three placing teams on each level based upon the points scored at
the end of three rounds of 20 questions each.
Scores will also accumulate and the top team for each level from each
region in February will receive a trophy for their region and then will meet in
April or May for the Final Tournament against the other regional winners.
Join us this year for an exciting season of Certamen. Mark the
competition dates on your calendar and request buses early before school extra-curricular
funds are committed. School
administrators will often pay for buses if they are informed students are
participating in team competitions. A
school may enter one (1) team on any or all levels of competition.
Registration fees
this year are as follows: 1 team - $20; 2 teams - $40; 3 or more teams - $50.
If this fee is a problem for you school, please
contact Liz Skoryi. If your school did not participate last year
or you just want to try, call Liz for special fees.
Also if
you want further info regarding texts used, reader’s responsibilities, sample
questions, scoring, etc., please let Liz know.
It has not been included as a packet this year because no information
has changed from the past years.
If you
have any questions about certamen or conflict with
dates or sites, please contact your regional chairperson listed below.
NOTE: Remember there are four regions only if
there are a minimal of 6 schools for each region, otherwise regions will be
combined.
NEW THIS
YEAR – EACH SCHOOL MUST E-MAIL LIZ THE SCHOOL’S INTENT TO COMPETE BY OCTOBER
1ST. THIS INCLUDES – SCHOOL NAME, LEVELS
TO BE PLAYED, AND 1ST AND 2ND CHOICE OF REGIONS. (Note: Some schools do not have 2 choices; such as
For us
to know this information is mandatory before all registration forms are
received since some are not received until late in the season. Please e-mail Liz at lskoryi@comcast.net with THE ABOVE
INFORMATION. Any questions please
contact Liz ASAP.
Northern
Suburbs - Elisa Denja TEMPORARY CHAIR
847
- 965 – 3259
e-mail elisadenja@hotmail.com
Western
Suburbs &
630
– 855-4030
e-mail lanetta51@mac.com
Chicago
& South Suburbs - Liz Skoryi
&
REGISTRATION 815
- 725 - 8723
e-mail lskoryi@comcast.net
Please complete the enclosed registration form and return
by
REMEMBER
TO E-MAIL INFORMATION EVEN BEFORE YOU SEND IN THE FORM.
Gratias tibi,
Liz Skoryi
Elisa Denja
Lanetta Warrenburg