Team Florida consists of six students, one each from the division-winning districts and three chosen from the remaining teams. The six students earning this distinction represent the state at the Panasonic Academic Challenge.
2008 Team
- Mark Diba (Pinellas County)
- Andrew Gorodetsky (Martin County)
- Travis Hornsby (Escambia County)
- Christopher Lioi (Polk County)
- Zakkary McClellan (Hardee County)
- Karan Sagar (Pinellas County)
- Peggy Saddler, Coach (Hardee County)
Qualifications
- The student must be a member of a Commissioner's Academic Challenge district team.
- The student should plan to attend the Awards Banquet, April 12, 2008.
- A Consent & Release form must be completed and on file in the state tournament office.
- The student must be willing to make a commitment of time from June 5-10, 2008.
Selection
- Coach's Ranking: Coaches may use the following criteria in ranking their team members.
*Number of overall questions answered in contest(s) prior to the state tournament.
*Role as a team player.
*Individual statistics, previous recognitions, overall G.P.A., etc. - It is sometimes difficult to choose one student over another; however, it is necessary for each coach to rank their six team members. These recommendations are critical in the selection process. No ties in ranking are permitted!
- Individual Scoring: This takes place by designated evaluators. Because this contest is a team effort, any playing team member may answer questions during competition. Students are observed for accuracy of responses, assisting team members and sportsmanship.
- The coaches of each division-winning district select one member of TEAM FLORIDA from their team, thus filling three of the six places on TEAM FLORIDA.
- The selection of the remaining three members of TEAM FLORIDA is made by a committee of evaluators based on coach ranking and individual scoring.
