September 14, 2023 - May 30, 2024
Quiz Bowl - High School
BASIS Independent McLean • 8000 Jones Branch Dr McLean, VA 22102 Organized by BASIS Independent McLean
Registration closed.
About this event
In Quiz Bowl, two teams of four students each demonstrate the breadth and depth of their academic knowledge in buzzer-based competitions. Competitions are fast-paced and multi-disciplinary, bringing together students whose academic interests range from literature, geography, history, and mythology to physics, chemistry, biology, math and computer science. The BASIS Independent McLean High School Quiz Bowl Club competes in local, state-wide, and regional tournaments with the goal of qualifying for national tournaments organized by NAQT and PACE. New players who have not yet attended a national tournament have the opportunity to build their knowledge and skills through novice tournaments. The Club also participates annually in It's Academic, the world's longest running TV quiz show, now entering its 63rd season. Participation in the Quiz Bowl club offers opportunities for both individual and team achievement as well as leadership. Club members are expected to attend 1 weekly club practice at school, 1 online practice on Saturdays (potentially more in the lead up to tournaments), and to supplement practices through independent study and organized, small group study sessions. Fundamentally, Quiz Bowl is about promoting a love of learning, drawing on, reinforcing, and extending what students learn through their coursework.