**Selecting a Science Bowl Team**

Selection for your Science Bowl Team can be difficult. Each student
should be knowledgeable in all of the 8 discipline areas. However, the
more successful teams have students that are more specialized in
different areas. For example: Student \"A\" might be better at math and
computer science than the rest of his /her team. Student \"B\" might be
better at physics and astronomy than the rest of his /her team. This
will give your team a good balance with an \"expert\" in each of the 8
disciplines. It is also a good idea to have a few grade levels
represented, not just seniors. By breaking up your team (3-4 juniors
and/or seniors and 1-2 freshmen and/or sophomores) you will still have
some veterans this year while giving a few rookies the necessary
experience to carry your team next year. Some teachers let the students
vote for teams members based on

knowledge, performance, and attendance. Others hold practice
competitions to determine the team. It is ultimately up to you, so
choose your team wisely.

**Strategies for Success**

-   Make a Schedule for Practice Sessions

-   Know the Rules and Game Playing Strategies

-   Establish Team Goals

-   Practice, Practice, Practice

-   Use a Lock-out Buzzer System

-   Keep it Fun

**Registration Fee**

-   \$30.00 per team

-   Half refundable a month or two after the competition

-   Make checks out to Arizona Regional Science Bowl

**Mail registration materials and check to:**

Arizona Regional Science Bowl\
Attn: Dennis M. Schaefer\
615 S. 43^rd^ Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457

**Resources**

**[Lock-out Buzzer System]{.underline}**

Can be loaned out *from\
*Western Area Power Administration

Attn: Science Bowl Coordinator

Dennis Schaefer\
615 South 43rd Avenue\
Phoenix, AZ 85005\
602-605-2521

602-605-2630 fax

**[Purchased *from* Quizzer Limited\
]{.underline}**P.O. Box 8685

Madison, WI 53708

608-242-8505 or 800-688-7849

**Sample Questions**

<http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/nsb/samplqs.htm>

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