The Scholastic Tournament is a quiz bowl competition matching math and science wits between Idaho high school students. The INL takes the tournament on the road, holding regional meets in the panhandle, the Treasure Valley and Eastern Idaho. The tournament is divided into three divisions reflecting school size, Class A, Class B, and Class C. Winners of the regional meets advance to the state championships in Boise to compete for their respective state titles. Each of the three championship matches are broadcast statewide on Idaho Public Television.
The INL Scholastic Tournament is a precursor to the DOE’s National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C.
The three winning Idaho state champion teams advance to the DOE sponsored National Science Bowl held each May in Washington, D.C. The five-day trip enables students to compete against 65 other regional-winning high schools throughout the U.S. The National Science Bowl focuses on math and science, while INL uses approximately 75 percent math and science with the source of the remaining questions coming from other disciplines.
The tournament season begins in November and December with teams competing weekly in league-play competition, preparing for the regional meets in February and March. The competitions are held at the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University-University Place in Idaho Falls.
The INL Scholastic Tournament began as Scholastic Tournament in the late 60's.
- Scholastic Tournament Contact:
- Steve Zollinger, 208-313-4559, Send E-mail