Shown below is a transcription of an email sent out to all coaches and students registered for BmMT 2025.
Dear coaches and students,
Thank you for registering for BmMT 2025 on Saturday, April 12, 2025! This year’s BmMT will be the largest tournament we’ve run to date, with 1,200 expected students, and we’re excited to have you. Please read this email in its entirety to ensure your team is ready for the event.
Event DetailsRegistration Reminders
Each seat signifies a spot for one student at BmMT. Note that having purchased seats alone does not constitute a completed registration; you must also invite students and assign students to teams on ContestDojo. Only students that have been assigned a team will be able to participate. Additionally, all students must complete a waiver and photo release form through ContestDojo.
If you are unfamiliar with ContestDojo, please read our ContestDojo Guide.
For teams of 1 and 2
We noticed many organizations have only purchased 1 or 2 seats. We believe the team-based aspects are crucial to the BmMT experience, and strongly recommend teams of at least 3. Additionally, teams smaller than 3 students will be disadvantaged by our scoring model.
You have until Friday, April 4 to purchase additional late registration seats, and you may also merge with other organizations who are already registered for the event. We have organized a Teammate Finder spreadsheet for this use. Instructions are located on the spreadsheet.
Schedule and Check-in
BmMT 2025 will run from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
| Time | Student Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Check-in |
| 9:00 AM | Puzzle & Individual Rounds |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM | Team & Relay Rounds |
| 4:00 PM | Activities |
| 5:30 PM | Awards |
As in past years, coaches must check in their teams, where they will receive room assignments, tournament guides, pre-ordered T-shirts, and other materials. Coaches will also have the option to check-in online during the week before the tournament to expedite the morning process. Coaches that choose to check-in online must still come to the check-in area to pick up their materials.
More details about check-in and the online check-in option will be released soon, along with a detailed schedule of events for the day. Please stay alert for this email, as understanding the check-in process is crucial to ensuring your students will be able to begin their tests on time.
Late Arrivals
We are aware that some students may have morning obligations conflicting with the start of BmMT. Unfortunately, we are not able to make any further rearrangements to the schedule at this time.
While we highly encourage students to be there for the whole event, students may arrive late. Coaches with students arriving late should check them in with the rest of their team in the morning, and coordinate with them to join their team directly, in their testing room, once they arrive.
We will also have an information booth in Dwinelle Hall to help late students know where they need to go.
Food
We are offering lunch for $12 per sandwich, which can be purchased as add-ons on ContestDojo. The deadline for purchasing food is Wednesday, April 2. There are three menu options to choose from: Turkey, Pastrami, and Vegan. More details are available on the Event Page.
Students, coaches and parents are also free to find their own food. Many restaurants can be found on the south side of campus (~10 minute walk from rooms) and in Downtown Berkeley (~15 minute walk from rooms).
Hotels
As a reminder, for teams who are interested in booking a hotel room, we have a Hotel Room Block with discounted rates around contest weekend at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza. The cost is $239 per night before taxes and fees.
Teams wishing to join the hotel block must book by Tuesday, March 25.
As a reminder, the event page for BmMT 2025 can be viewed at https://berkeley.mt/events/bmmt-2025/.
If you have any other questions, please reply to this email, or you can reach us at team@berkeley.mt.
Best,
BmMT Organizers
