Knowledge Bowl

Grades: 4th - 12th

Knowledge Bowl is a team academic competition that encourages teamwork, collaboration, effective communication and strategic thinking.  Students work together to solve oral and written round questions related to all areas of learning typical of elementary or secondary educational programs.  Questions test students' recall, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Interested in Learning More About this Program?

Fill out our Student Competitions Interest Form

Intermediate / Junior High Knowledge Bowl

  • 4th - 8th grade students
  • Teams consist of up to 6 members with all 6 competing in the written & oral rounds
  • Typical Season runs from the middle of October through the start of December
  • Register your team here
  • Visit our Coaches Corner for updated information on Coaches Meetings, Registration Details, Competition Dates, and Team Resources

Important Dates for the 2024 - 2025 Season

Int / JH Knowledge Bowl 101: New Coaches & New Programs Interest Meeting (virtual)

For any new coaches to the program or any schools looking to start a new program.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Coaches Meeting for All Intermediate & Junior High Teams

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Registration Deadline for Intermediate & Junior High Teams

Register your Team by Friday, November 1, 2024

Contact information

For more information, please Megan Klaphake, Math Coach, at mklaphake@resourcecoop-mn.gov.

Region 7 Senior High Knowledge Bowl

  • 9th - 12th grade students
  • Teams of five (5) members only, including the alternate
  • Only four of the team members compete during the oral rounds
  • Typical Season runs from January through March with the State Meet in April for those who qualify

Register Your Teams - Register by December 20, 2024

Associate Member School District - Register Now!

Full Member School District - Register Now!

Important Dates for the 2024 - 2025 Season

Region 7 SH Knowledge Bowl 101: New Coaches & New Programs Interest Meeting (virtual)

For any new coaches to the program or any schools looking to start a new program.

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Coaches Meeting for Region 7 Senior High Teams

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:30 pm In Person at Resource Training & Solutions

Registration Deadline for Region 7 Senior High Teams

Friday, December 20, 2024

JV Final Meet: Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Location TBD

Sub-regional Meets at Atwood Memorial Center at SCSU

  • Tier I: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  • Tier II: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • Tier III: Thursday, February 27, 2025
  • Snow Date for all Tiers Friday, February 28, 2025

Approximate Schedule for the day of each Meet: 

  • Team Check In will begin at 8:30 am
  • Written Round starts at 9:00 am
  • Awards / Wrap Up about 3:00 pm

Regional Meet at Atwood Memorial Center at SCSU

  • Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (Snow Date Thursday, March 6, 2025)

Approximate Schedule for the day of each Meet:

  • Team Check In will begin at 8:30 am
  • Written Round starts at 9:00 am
  • Awards / Wrap Up about 3:00 pm

State Meet at Cragun’s Resort, Brainerd, MN

  • Thursday, April 10, 2025 & Friday, April 11, 2025

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Kelsey Harps, Mentoring Coach, at kharps@resourcecoop-mn.gov.