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.

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Interested in Learning More About this Program?

Fill out our Student Competitions Interest Form‍

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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 - link coming soon.
Visit our Coaches Corner for updated information on Coaches Meetings, Registration Details, Competition Dates, and Team Resources

Important Dates for the 2026 - 2027 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.

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Date TBD

Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
RSVP to Attend - link coming soon.

Coaches Meeting for All Intermediate & Junior High Teams

Date TBD

Virtual and In Person Options available.
RSVP to Attend - link coming soon.

Registration Deadline for Intermediate & Junior High Teams

Register Now - link coming soon.

Contact information

For more information contact Mary Spaulding, Literacy Coach at (815) 549-1120 or via email mspaulding@resourcecoop-mn.gov.

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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 18, 2026

Associate Member School District - Register Now!

Full Member School District - Register Now!

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Important Dates for the Upcoming 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.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
RSVP to Attend

Coaches Meeting for Region 7 Senior High Teams

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 1:30 pm In Person at Resource Training & Solutions

RSVP to Attend

Registration Deadline for Region 7 Senior High Teams

Friday, December 18, 2026

Associate Member School District - Register Now!‍
Full Member School District - Register Now!

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JV Final Meet: Saturday, February 27, 2027 at TBD

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Sub-regional Meets at Atwood Memorial Center at SCSU

Tier A: Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Tier AA: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Tier AAA: Thursday, February 25, 2027
Snow Date for all Tiers Friday, February 26, 2027

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

Tuesday, March 2, 2027
(Snow Date Thursday, March 4, 2027)

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 8, 2027 & Friday, April 9, 2027

Contact Information

Contact Shari Bishop, Education Specialist at (320) 630-4307 or via email at sbishop@resourcecoop-mn.gov.

Intermediate / Junior High Knowledge Bowl Teams

Coaches Corner

Region 7 Senior High Knowledge Bowl

Coaches Corner

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Knowledge Bowl

Grades: 4th - 12th

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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 - link coming soon.
Visit our Coaches Corner for updated information on Coaches Meetings, Registration Details, Competition Dates, and Team Resources

Important Dates for the 2026 - 2027 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.

‍

Date TBD

Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
RSVP to Attend - link coming soon.

Coaches Meeting for All Intermediate & Junior High Teams

Date TBD

Virtual and In Person Options available.
RSVP to Attend - link coming soon.

Registration Deadline for Intermediate & Junior High Teams

Register Now - link coming soon.

Contact information

For more information contact Mary Spaulding, Literacy Coach at (815) 549-1120 or via email mspaulding@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 18, 2026

Associate Member School District - Register Now!

Full Member School District - Register Now!

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Important Dates for the Upcoming 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.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
RSVP to Attend

Coaches Meeting for Region 7 Senior High Teams

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 1:30 pm In Person at Resource Training & Solutions

RSVP to Attend

Registration Deadline for Region 7 Senior High Teams

Friday, December 18, 2026

Associate Member School District - Register Now!‍
Full Member School District - Register Now!

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JV Final Meet: Saturday, February 27, 2027 at TBD

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Sub-regional Meets at Atwood Memorial Center at SCSU

Tier A: Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Tier AA: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Tier AAA: Thursday, February 25, 2027
Snow Date for all Tiers Friday, February 26, 2027

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

Tuesday, March 2, 2027
(Snow Date Thursday, March 4, 2027)

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 8, 2027 & Friday, April 9, 2027

Contact Information

Contact Shari Bishop, Education Specialist at (320) 630-4307 or via email at sbishop@resourcecoop-mn.gov.