Brainstormers

  • Brainstormers is an academic competition with a quiz-bowl format designed to encourage and promote academic excellence in High School students. The CoSer for this program is 540.020.

    Students are asked questions which demand quick recall of facts from all academic areas, as well as general knowledge, current events, sports and the arts.

    The competition gives students a forum in which to demonstrate their proficiency and to receive recognition. Students are also afforded the opportunity to interact with academically talented students from other districts.

    The top ranked teams from regional competitions participate in final championship tournaments.

    Forms and files are located at the bottom of this page.

Eligibility:

  • Students in grades nine to 12.

Teams:

  • Each team will be composed of eight members. A maximum of 12 students will be allowed on the day of the meet. Rosters may include up to 20 students. Schools may have more than one team.

Questions:

  • Regular and Toss-Up: 10 points
    60-second Lightning Round: 10 points

Format:

  • The competition will consist of two halves, both of which will contain: 

    Four minute Toss-Up Round
    60-Second Lightning Round (Team A)
    60-Second Lightning Round (Team B)
    Three minute Toss-Up Round

    Break (New Team Members)

    Four minute Toss-Up Round
    60-Second Lightning Round (Team B)
    60-Second Lightning Round (Team A)
    Three minute Toss-Up Round

    Announcement of Winner

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