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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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 2025 - 2026 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 11, 2025 at 3:30 pm
- Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
- RSVP to Attend
Coaches Meeting for All Intermediate & Junior High Teams
Monday, September 18, 2025 at 3:30 pm
- Virtual and In Person Options available.
- RSVP to Attend
Registration Deadline for Intermediate & Junior High Teams
Register your Team by Friday, October 31, 2025
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 21, 2025
Associate Member School District - Register Now!
Full Member School District - Register Now!
Important Dates for the 2025 - 2026 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 23, 2025 at 3:30 pm
- Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
- RSVP to Attend
Coaches Meeting for Region 7 Senior High Teams
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:30 pm In Person at Resource Training & Solutions
Registration Deadline for Region 7 Senior High Teams
Friday, December 21, 2025
- Associate Member School District - Register Now!
- Full Member School District - Register Now!
JV Final Meet: Saturday, February 22, 2025: Location TBD
Sub-regional Meets at Atwood Memorial Center at SCSU
- Tier I: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Tier II: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Tier III: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Snow Date for all Tiers Friday, February 27, 2026
- 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 10, 2026 (Snow Date Thursday, March 12, 2026)
- 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 9, 2026 & Friday, April 10, 2026
Contact Information
Contact Shari Bishop, Education Specialist at (320) 630-4307 or via email at sbishop@resourcecoop-mn.gov.