Coordinator Resources

Here you will find information for your regional competitions. For more information be sure to review the Coordinators Manuals listed below. 

Need Help? Who to contact:

You may also contact the following individuals for more information.

For General Information and Clarifications, Academic Competitions, Starting a Regional Event, National Finals Event, contact: 

For Help with the online registration system:

Coordinator Documents, Rules, and Guides

Coordinator Manual

Rules for the National Science Bowl®

Important Rules for the Beginning of the Rounds - [.doc] [pdf]

Invitational Practice Tournament

Regional Coordinator Registration Link: https://apps.orau.gov/nsb-coordinator

Competition Event Resources

Examples of Room Set-ups:

2024 Logo

Sample Programs

Document Templates

Sample Media Advisories and Press Releases

Stay-All-Day Activities: Click Here To View
Hands-on activities and competitions to encourage teams to stay until the end of the day at regional competitions.
Activities are provided for high school and middle school.

Participant Forms

Volunteer Resources

Sample Volunteer Training PowerPoint [.ppt]

In-Person Volunteer Sheets

  • Moderator [PDF]
  • Question Judge  [PDF]
  • Rules Judge  [PDF]
  • Timekeeper  [PDF]
  • Scorekeeper  [PDF]
  • Rules Flowchart  [PDF]

Virtual Volunteer Sheets

  • Moderator & Timekeeper  [PDF]
  • Question Jude & Chat Box Scorer  [PDF]
  • Recognizer & Official Scorekeeper  [PDF]

Volunteer Training Powerpoints

Other Resources

  • Nondisclosure Form for Volunteers with Access to the Questions [.pdf]
  • Virtual Volunteer Checklist  [PDF] 

Volunteer Training Videos:

Moderator and Judge Training

Scorekeeper Training

Timekeeper Training