Quiz Bowl
Indiana Academic Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl is a fast-paced buzzer competition in which teams of four players compete to answer questions that cover academic subjects like literature and science as well as the broader world of culture and current events. IASP hosts tournaments in the Pyramidal Style of Quiz Bowl for junior high (Area only) and high school (Area and State) students, following the format established by the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT).
Resources
OVERVIEW
Information updated for 2024-25!
2-Year Competition Calendar
Quiz Bowl Fast Facts
Junior Quiz Bowl Timeline
Senior Quiz Bowl Timeline
REGISTRATION Materials
COACH MATERIALS
NEW! Academic Quiz Bowl Coaches Handbook
National Academic Quiz Tournaments, LLC
How to Start a Junior Team
How to Start a Senior Team
NEW! Recruitment Posters
Junior – Senior
NEW! Academic Coach of the Year
Nomination Form – Winner History
Academic Competition Product Order Form
2025 Competition Certificates for Students
PPT: One Coach Line – Two Coach Lines
Word: One Coach Line – Two Coach Lines
PDF: One Coach Line – Two Coach Lines
Team Signature Page
COACH’S RESOURCES
NAQT Practice Materials
NAQT “You Gotta Know” Lists
FREE SCOP Subject Specific Study Guides
ZEECRAFT Buzzer Equipment
Buzzin.live Online Buzzer
Many more practice materials can be
found online for FREE!
CONTEST Materials
Area Quiz Bowl Room Scorekeepers Instructional Webinar
Area Quiz Bowl Central Scorekeeper Instructional Webinar
Virtual Area Quiz Bowl HOST Instructional Webinar
Sample Google Roster Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our student programs and competitions? Check out our FAQ section for the most commonly asked questions.
2025 Indiana Academic Quiz Bowl Competition Dates
Quiz Bowl News
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Sycamore A Wins Junior Area Quiz Bowl Tournament and Sets a National Record
Congratulations to Coach Tony Young and Sycamore School Team A! On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Sycamore School’s Quiz Bowl Team A put up a record-breaking performance at the Area IASP Junior Quiz Bowl. With a perfect 8-0 record, the team accrued 5360 points over 160 Toss Up questions heard, and achieved 79 powers. (A power […]
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Purdue Quiz Bowl Indiana Kick-off Tournament
Indiana Kickoff Tournament (10/7/23) The Purdue University Quiz Bowl Team is excited to announce the Indiana Kickoff Tournament, a quiz bowl tournament for middle and high school teams in the state of Indiana. This tournament will be held in person on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus on October 7th, 2023. The field is initially capped […]
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Congratulations to Carmel High School School Quiz Bowl Teams
We at IASP would like to extend our hearty Congratulations to Coaches James Ziegler and Matthew Cinkoske and the Carmel High School Quiz Bowl Teams. Carmel sent both their A and B squads to the NAQT High School National Tournament at the Atlanta Mariott on the weekend of May 26. The Carmel A and B […]
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Congratulations to Sycamore School Quiz Bowl Teams
We at IASP would like to extend our hearty Congratulations to Coach Tony Young and the Sycamore School Quiz Bowl Teams. Sycamore sent both their A and B squads to the NAQT Middle School National Tournament at the Regency O’Hare Chicago on the weekend of May 12. The Sycamore B Team finished in 8th place […]
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Special State Achievement Recognition – 2022-23
Special Recognition is being given to 8 schools and 2 individuals for outstanding achievement across our academic programming. Learn more about their accomplishments!
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2023 Indiana State Academic Quiz Bowl Finals
Quiz Bowl State Champion
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2022 Purdue Buzzathon
A Quiz Bowl Opportunity from Purdue Quiz
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Carmel High School Quiz Bowl Team Competes at the NAQT National Championship Tournament!
Carmel High School goes undefeated at state contest.
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Carmel High School Quiz Bowl Team Wins State Championship
Carmel High School goes undefeated at state contest.
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Academic Coach of the Year Winners
Congratulations to the Academic Coach of the Year Winners
Academic Coach
of the Year
Anyone who serves as an academic coach during the school year is eligible for this award, and can be nominated by their principal, another coach, coordinator or volunteer. One academic coach from each level of competition (elementary, middle/junior and senior) is recognized as the Indiana Academic Coach of the Year.
Join DSP
In order to participate in Department of Student Programs (DSP) sponsored academic competitions, cheer competitions, Martin Luther King Jr. Essay contest, and any other DSP programs, schools must maintain a current membership in DSP.
