Prepping

The Basics: FAQ

There are usually a total of 7 battles between Thurs & Fri. 

What does a battle look like? 

Coaches

• What does a coach do?

• Getting Started & Meeting Ideas

• Quizlet (available as app on iPhone & Android)-- Note: memorization not necessary for 2024

• Format of Questions

• Writing Questions

• Training Videos (coming soon)

• Important Dates (including our Spring Coaches' Meeting)

Volunteers

• Volunteer Positions Needed

• Training Videos (coming soon)

• Important Dates (including our Spring Moderator Meeting)

Battle Materials

• Rules - includes some basic battle flow info

  • Note: In 2024, battles will be conducted in separate classrooms! So, the spokesperson will stand up and say their team's answer out loud. Book titles, authors, and illustrators will NOT need to be memorized-- a numbered book list will be provided again this year.

• 2024 Numbered Book List

• Team Answer Sheet-- saying answers out loud now, not writing them

• Contested Answer Form

• Scoring Sheet (we make these BIG for competition day)

Other

Photo Release Form

Email us with any questions! We'd love to talk with you too-- whatever is easiest for you.