What is Bible Bowl?

Bible Bowl is a youth event designed to encourage the study of God’s Word.  Participating young people are brought together for fellowship and testing of their knowledge over the selected Bible text or topic. This year (2010) we are studying the book of 2 Samuel.

At what age may young people participate?

Bible Bowl was originally designed for young people in the 6th-12th grades.  Starting in 2009 Bible Bowl is added a new elementary division for young people 5th grade and below.  We will continue to have junior, senior and adult divisions.  

How should our young people be organized for testing over the Bible material?

Young people will be tested and compete as teams and individually.  You should place your young people into teams consisting of four members (girls and/or boys).  There will be three divisions:  the Elementary Division (5th grade and below), the Junior Division (6th-9th grades) and the Senior Division (10th-12th grades).  Younger aged youth may be placed on Older Division teams if desired to form a team, but Older aged youth may NOT be placed on Younger Division teams.  The three divisions will be divided into six classifications:  Elementary Experienced, Elementary Inexperienced, Junior Experienced, Junior Inexperienced, Senior Experienced, and Senior Inexperienced.  The definition of an “experienced” team is one that has 2 or more youth that have taken part in the Bible Bowl you are competing at before.  Each team member will individually take each section of the test.  A cumulative team score will be determined as well as separate individual scores.  Individual competition will be based on each participant’s classification (experienced or inexperienced), not on the participant’s team classification.

What if you have youth that want to participate but can’t form complete teams of four members?

If you have young people who want to participate, but not enough to complete a team of four members, bring them along.  We will match them with youth from other congregations in need of team members on the day of  Bible Bowl.

Of what will the test consist?

The test will be a written test with several sections.  The sections will include:  Find the Verse, Multiple Choice Identification, Chapter Events and Content, Verse Quotes, and General Information Multiple Choice.  Some rounds will be open Bible (so each team member will need their own New International Version Bible) while other rounds will be closed Bible.  Students are allowed to mark the pages of their Bible but no loose paper notes or other study aids will be permitted.  Each section will have a prescribed time limit depending on the type and number of questions.

In keeping with the format of the college Bible Bowls and the Kansas Bible Bowl, there will also be a “Power Round” that will consist of questions in any form.  The “Power Round” will be considered in determining individual scores but not team scores.

When do the registration forms need to be returned?

See Registration page and complete on-line.  You may also call-in, e-mail, fax  or return your registration through the mail.  If mailing, send registration forms to:

Bible Bowl Registration
Northside Church of Christ
4545 N Meridian Ave
Wichita, KS 67204

Phone (316) 838-5200
Fax (316) 838-6028

E-mail: info@ksbiblebowl.org

Is their a cost to participate?

Yes, their will be a cost of $40 per team of 4, or $15 per person including adults.  One sponsor gets in free if they help with grading. 

How many awards will be given?

Each participant will receive a ribbon of involvement.  The top 5 individuals in each classification will receive an award and the top 5 teams in each classification will receive an award.

What time will Bible Bowl start on March 27, and what do participants and sponsors do for lunch?

Check in will begin at 7:30 a.m. for sponsors, and a welcome and devotional time will begin at 8:30 a.m. for the participants.  The testing will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.  Lunch will be on your own.  There are concessions on site.  Awards and closing comments should be concluded around 2 pm.

Will there be lodging provided? 

Lodging will be the same as for the workshop. www.tulsaisww.com

Where will the events be held?

Saturday’s Bible Bowl will be held at:

Tulsa State Fairgrounds 

4145 E 21st Street

Tulsa, OK 74114

Directions

• The main entrance to the Expo Square is located one block west of the corner of 21st and Yale.

  From Oklahoma City (I-44 eastbound Turner Turnpike)
  From I-44, exit at Yale Ave.
  North (left) on Yale to 21st Street
  Turn west (left) on 21st or 15th Street

  From Joplin (I-44 westbound Will Rogers Turnpike)
  From I-44, exit at Yale Ave.
  North (right) on Yale to 21st Street
  Turn west (left) on 21st or 15th Street

  From Muskogee (Hwy. 51 westbound Muskogee Turnpike)
  Exit Hwy. 51 at Yale Ave.
  At exit ramp, turn west (left) on 31st Street
  At first light, turn north (right) on Yale
  Turn west (left) on 21st or 15th Street

  From Stillwater (Hwy. 51 eastbound)
  Hwy. 51 turns into Hwy. 412 and then Hwy. 244
  Exit Hwy. 244 at Yale Ave.
  At exit ramp, turn south (right) on Yale
  Turn west (right) on 21st or 15th Street

  From Hwy. 244 eastbound
  Exit at Yale
  At exit ramp, turn south on Yale
  Turn west (right) on 21st or 15th Street