Academic Challenge Bowl Rules

Rules of the Academic Challenge Bowl Program and Competitions

  • In Cooperation With:
    Avon Central School
    Byron-Bergen Central School
    Caledonia-Mumford Central School
    Geneseo Central School
    LeRoy Central School
    Livonia Central School
    Mt. Morris Central School
    Pavilion Central School
    Warsaw Central School
    Wyoming Central School
    York Central School

    This program is based on the instant recall of general knowledge (covers math, science, social studies, English, the arts, sports, current events, etc.). Teams of eight students, four students compete during the first half, and four different students compete during the second half, compete in head-to-head matches. The four teams with the best records compete in a Final Four Round held in the evening in the spring.

Rules of Competition

  • General Rules

  • Final Four

  • Team Composition

  • Scoring

  • Competition Format

Competition Procedures

  • Regular Rounds

  • Bonus Rounds

  • Mistakes

  • Hints to advisors and team members

  • Academic Challenge Bowl

  • Sports

  • English

  • Math

  • Science

  • Social Studies

  • The Arts

  • Other