Inexpensive buzzer alternative...
If you have access to a laptop or desktop PC running Windows XP, and are looking for inexpensive buzzer systems, read on...Longtime buzzer supplier, Shelty Systems (www.shelty.ca), offers a computer application, BuzzBox 2, free-of-charge, that will allow you to use game paddles used with BUZZ! Games (Playstation 3). The software provides an electronic lockout system and a simple scoreboard, suitable for Schoolreach practice and competition.
BUZZ! games such as BUZZ! Junior Jungle Party are usually bundled with a set of 4 game paddles and are readily available from retail outlets (Futureshop, HMV, BestBuy).
Each paddle has a big red button that lights up and four smaller coloured buttons. They connect to the SONY PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 game consoles via USB. The paddles are available, in wired (approx. $15) and wireless models (approx. $60), in sets of four.
For more information, visit Shelty Systems/Buzzbox 2: www.shelty.ca
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Welcome to the Reach For The Top / Schoolreach Programme Website
Each year several hundred schools form their "Reach" Clubs and play off against each other at the league level, provincial level, and finally, the National level. The Provincial and National finals in which these Schoolreach teams compete are taped as "Reach for the Top", the television show that started it all. In the classroom, it's the "Schoolreach Subscription Programme" of "Reach For The Top", established in 1985.
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 National Champions
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 National Champions from London Central Secondary School and team members Max Trower, Ming-Ho Yee, Kyle Arsenault Mehta, Connor Pierotti, Elizabeth Gray, Myrna Moretti, Jennifer Aziz and Coach Mike Pizzutti (pictured here with Host Nicole Stamp and Director Sidney Cohen).
Joining Reach!
Think your school has what it takes to be Champion? Click here for info on Joining ReachSchoolreach Schedules 2009-2010
- NOVEMBER 15, 2009 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR NEW SCHOOLS
- MARCH 15, 2010 - ALBERTA LEAGUE PLAY COMPLETED AND CHRIS ZARSKI NOTIFIED
- APRIL 5, 2010 - ALL OTHER LEAGUE GAMES COMPLETED AND LEAGUE WINNERS REPORTED
- APRIL 17, 2010 - ALL PROVINCIAL FINALS (except Ontario) COMPLETED
- MAY 15-18, 2010 - ONTARIO PROVINCIAL PLAYOFFS (TO BE CONFIRMED)
- MAY 29-31, 2010 - NATIONAL PLAYOFFS (TO BE CONFIRMED)
2009 Reach For The Top Broadcasts
TV coverage of Reach this year was undertaken by TVOntario, with quizmaster Nicole Stamp. The broadcaster produced the 11 Ontario Provincial Finals and the Championship game of the National Finals. 2009 Series debuts on Sunday Sept. 13 with the thrilling series final to be telecast on Sunday November 22. Click below for more details... :
Reach For The Top / Schoolreach