Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado

If your school doesn’t already have a math/science/quiz bowl club, start one as soon as possible. Forming an NOSB team takes little effort and is easy to maintain year after year.  Historically, the most successful teams are made up of very enthusiastic students that come from schools with fun, well-organized ocean and marine science clubs.  Don’t let the lack of an ocean science education program in your school deter you from forming an NOSB team.

Eligibility Rules

1. Each competing team consists of a coach (see the Coaching Policy section for more details), at least four student members, and in addition may include one student alternate (a team of three is not eligible to compete).
2. To be eligible to compete, a student must be enrolled for the current school year in grades nine, ten, eleven, or twelve at the team's school or be participating through a student support organization (private, parochial, and home schools are eligible).
3. Schools considering establishing a NOSB team should select the regional bowl closest to their home site.   If the school location is equidistant between two regional bowl locations, the school may select the preferred bowl location or the bowl location that has availability for new teams.

For the full listing of eligibility requirements, see the Eligibility Rules section.

Seven Tips to Forming a Successful NOSB Team

1. Team Selection
2. Make a Study Schedule
3. Study Wisely
4. Know the Rules and Game Playing Strategies
5. Practice, Practice, Practice
6. Keeping It Fun
7. Establish Team Goals
8. Miscellaneous