Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in being a WPA Science Bowl Volunteer!

  • Moderator – Reads the question to the teams. Must be able to speak clearly, know the rules and control the competitions.  Calls on student who buzzed in.
  • Question Judge – Ensures the questions are being read correctly and provides scientific support to the Moderator. May be asked to call on the students who buzzed in by the Moderator.
  • Timekeeper — Controls a timer used during the competitions.
  • Scorekeeper — Keeps track of the team scores by adding up points.
  • Rules Judge – Ensures the rules are followed by competitors, coaches, parents and other volunteers.
  • Score Runner – Delivers the score card to the event coordinator, among other tasks.
  • Other Help – Helps with registration, lunch, set up or tear down.

Volunteer Registration

If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about volunteering, please email Adam.Lott@netl.doe.gov

Volunteer Training

TBD


Competition Dates & Location

High School Science Bowl: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Middle School Science Bowl: Saturday, March 1, 2025

The Western Pennsylvania Regional School Science Bowl is held at the Community College of Allegheny County – South Campus in West Mifflin, PA.

Science Bowl Rules

Rules & Training Videos

Moderator

Questions Judge

(Formerly known as Science Judge)

Timekeeper

Scorekeeper

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