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TQBA Spring 2024 Quiz Bowl Classes

Sign up for Spring 2024 Texas Quiz Bowl Classes

Class Schedule (Traditional)

**Please note all times are central**
Wednesdays (6:30 to 8:30) -- Arts & More Class [15 meetings: Jan 10 through May 1]
Thursdays (6:30 to 8:30) -- Literature Class [15 meetings: Jan 11 through May 2]
Sundays (6:30 to 8:30) -- Geography & More Class [15 Meetings: Jan 14 through May 5]
Mondays (6:30 to 8:30) -- History Class [15 meetings: Jan 15 through May 6]
Tuesdays (6:30 to 8:30) -- Science Class [15 meetings: Jan 16 through May 7]

Class Topics (Traditional)

Arts & More -- Artists, Architecture, Ballet, Classical Music, Composers, Film, Jazz, Mythology, Opera, Painting, Religion, Sculpture
Geography & More -- Geographic Features, Cities, Nations, States, Cultures, Traditions, Literary and Artistic Heritage
History -- Battles, Causes, Civilizations, Documents, Events, Empires, Families, Groups, Monarchs, Political Parties, Presidents, Regions, Wars, World Leaders
Literature -- Authors, Characters, Epics, Novels, Poems, Plays, Short Stories
Science -- Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Electricity, Mathematics, Mechanics, Meteorology, Physics, Thermodynamics, Technology

TQBA Spring 2024 Advanced Practice

**Please note all times are central**
Sign up for Spring 2024 Texas Quiz Bowl Advanced Practices

Advanced Practice -- High School

**Please note all times are central** (Sundays 3:00 to 5:30) -- 20 Weeks -- Starts January 7th -- Ends May 19th -- $555

3:00 to 3:15 Icebreaker
3:15 to 4:15 Bonus (Advanced Strategies, Lateral Thinking, and Power Clues)
4:25 to 4:55 Toss-up Deconstruction and Analysis
5:00 to 5:30 Toss-up Shootout

Advanced Practice -- Middle School

**Please note all times are central** (Mondays 4:45 to 6:20) -- 18 Weeks -- Starts January 8th -- Ends May 6th -- $333

4:45 to 4:55 Icebreaker
4:55 to 5:50 Bonuses (Advanced Strategies, Lateral Thinking, and Power Clues)
5:55 to 6:20 Tossup Shootout

**To be eligible students must have previously attended TQBA Traditional Classes or obtain special permission from Dr. Romero

TQBA Season 24 Schedule -- (Saturdays 2023-2024)

Below is the schedule for the events in our 24th Season of Texas Quiz Bowl. These dates are subject to change. All event regisrations are done via the naqt.com website. Please see the links below. All events on zoom are marked as "ONLINE." These events are open to teams from across the nation. In-Person events are marked as "LOCAL." These events are reserved for teams from the state of Texas. Teams are encouraged to email Dr. Romero with questions regarding any of our events. The most updated schedule of all TQBA events is available via this link at NAQT.com.

High School

**Updated: 12-22-23: For more recent updates see our NAQT.com schedule**
ONLINE -- HS -- Jan 06 -- TQBA Auld Lang Syne (mACF Harvard Fall)-- D1, D2/JV -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- HS -- Jan 20 -- TQBA Cowboy (IS-224)-- HS, MS -- Registration Link
LOCAL -- HS -- Jan 27 -- TQBA Winter Rodeo @ Cinco Ranch (IS-226)-- D1, D2, JV -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- HS -- Feb 03 -- TQBA Winter Rodeo Online (IS-226)-- HS, MS -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- HS -- Feb 10 -- TQBA Texas Commodore (mACF PlanetFall)-- D1, D2/JV -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- HS -- Feb 17 -- TQBA Goldeneye Online (IS-227A)-- HS Registration Link
ONLINE -- HS -- Feb 24 -- TQBA Texas Terrapin (mACF Maryland)-- D1, D2/JV -- Registration Link
LOCAL -- HS -- Mar 02 -- TQBA Bluebonnet Bowl (IS-228) @ Jordan High School -- D1, D2, JV -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- HS -- Mar 09 -- TQBA Bluebell Bowl Online (IS-228)-- HS, MS -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- HS -- Mar 30 -- TQBA Texas Trevian (mACF TBA)-- HS, MS -- Registration Link
LOCAL -- HS -- Apr 20 -- TQBA Championships XXV (SCT24-D2) @TBA -- D1, D2, JV -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- HS -- May 11 -- TQBA Texas Invitational XIV ONLINE -- D1, D2/JV -- Registration Link

Middle School & Elementary

**Updated: 12-22-23: For more recent updates see our NAQT.com schedule**
LOCAL -- MS -- Jan 20 -- TQBA Winter Roundup (MS-49) @ Cinco Ranch -- Uber, Lyft, Elem -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- MS -- Jan 20 -- TQBA Winter Roundup (MS-49) -- Uber, Lyft, Elem -- Registration Link
LOCAL -- MS -- Feb 17 -- TQBA Yellow Rose Soiree (MS-50) @TBA -- Uber, Lyft, Elem -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- MS -- Feb 17 -- TQBA Blackfoot Daisy (MS-50) @TBA -- Uber, Lyft, Elem -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- MS -- Mar 23 -- TQBA Living Daylights (IS-223A) @TBA -- Uber, Lyft, Elem -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- MS -- Apr 06 -- 15th Annual TQBA Middle School Championship (IS-229A) -- Uber, Lyft, Elem -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- MS -- Apr 13 -- TQBA Continental Championship (IS-229A) -- Uber, Lyft, Elem -- Registration Link
ONLINE -- MS -- May 04 -- TQBA Texas Invitational Middle School -- Uber, Lyft, Elem Registration Link

Books

Texas Quiz Bowl has a number of quiz bowl study books available for order. Please email romeroc@gmail.com with any book questions.

Staffers Needed

Texas Quiz Bowl is always looking for additional staffers to help with our online events. Any person with quiz bowl experience who is interested in possibly helping please email us at tqbamail@gmail.com. TQBA offers stipends to all staffers.

Season 24 Event Results


LOCAL -- HS -- Sep 16 -- Jamboree Local-- Official Results-- Hubs: Varisty + JV
ONLINE -- HS/MS -- Sept 16 -- Jamboree Online-- Official Results-- Hubs: HS + MS
ONLINE -- HS/MS -- Oct 07 -- Tip-Off -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft
ONLINE -- HS -- Oct 14 -- Kickoff Tailgate -- Official Results-- Hubs: HS
LOCAL -- HS -- Oct 21 -- Kickoff Classic XIX -- Official Results-- Hubs: Varsity + JV
LOCAL -- MS -- Nov 04 -- Howdy Bonanza -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft
ONLINE -- HS -- Nov 11 -- Big Tex Bonanza -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2/JV
ONLINE -- HS -- Nov 11 -- Homecoming -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft
ONLINE -- HS -- Nov 18 -- Thanksgiving -- Hubs: HS
ONLINE -- HS -- Dec 2 -- Egg Nog -- Official Results-- Hubs: HS
ONLINE -- HS -- Dec 2 -- Holiday Party -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
LOCAL -- HS -- Dec 9 -- Houston Holiday Hoedown XV -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2/JV

Season 23 Event Results

ONLINE -- HS -- Sep 17 -- HS Jamboree -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2 + JV
ONLINE -- MS -- Sep 24 -- MS Jamboree -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
ONLINE + LOCAL -- HS+MS+EL -- Fort Worth ISD League -- Official Results
ONLINE -- HS -- Oct 08 -- Tailgate -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2
LOCAL -- HS -- Oct 15 -- Kickoff -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + JV
ONLINE -- MS -- Oct 29 -- TipOff -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
ONLINE -- HS -- Nov 12 -- Big Tex -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + JV
LOCAL -- MS -- Nov 19 -- Turkey Trot -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
ONLINE -- HS -- Dec 03 -- TQBA Holiday Party -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2/JV
ONLINE -- MS -- Dec 10 -- TQBA Houston Holiday Hoedown XIV (HoHoHo) -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
LOCAL -- HS -- Dec 17 -- TQBA Yuletide Celeration -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2/JV
LOCAL -- HS -- Jan 14 -- TQBA Winter Rodeo -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2/JV
ONLINE -- MS --Jan 21 -- TQBA Winter Roundup -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft
LOCAL -- HS -- Feb 11 -- TQBA Olive & Oak Soiree -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2/JV
ONLINE -- MS -- Feb 18 -- TQBA Yellow Rose Soiree -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
LOCAL -- HS -- Feb 25 -- TQBA Blackfoot Daisy -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2/JV
ONLINE -- MS -- Mar 04 -- TQBA Goldeneye -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
ONLINE -- MS -- Mar 25 -- 14th Annual TQBA Middle School Championship -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
ONLINE -- MS -- Apr 15 -- TQBA Bluebell Bowl -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
LOCAL -- HS -- Apr 22 -- 24th Annual TQBA State Championship -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2
ONLINE -- MS --May 06 -- TQBA Texas Invitational Middle School Event -- Official Results-- Hubs: Uber + Lyft
LOCAL -- HS -- May 13 -- TQBA Texas Invitational XIII -- Official Results-- Hubs: D1 + D2

Season 22 Event Results

Sep 11 -- TQBA Jamboree (HS/MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: High School + Middle School
Sep 25 -- TQBA Kickoff Classic XVII (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2 + Novice
Oct 02 -- TQBA Howdy Bonanza (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: MS + Elem
Oct 23 -- TQBA Big Tex Bonanza (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2 + Novice
Nov 06 -- TQBA Lone Star Tip Off (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: MSUber + MSLyft + Elem
Dec 04 -- TQBA Yuletide Celebration (HS)-- Official Stats -- Hubs: HSUber + HSLyft
Dec 11 -- TQBA Holiday Hoedown XIII (MS)-- Official Stats -- Hubs: MSUber + MSLyft + Elem
Jan 15 -- TQBA Winter Roundup IV (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
Jan 29 -- TQBA Winter Rodeo (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2 + JV
Feb 05 -- TQBA Olive & Oak Soiree (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
Feb 19 -- TQBA Yellow Rose Soiree (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2 + JV
Feb 26 -- TQBA Bluebonnet Bowl IX (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
Mar 26 -- TQBA Goldeneye (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: Uber + Lyft
Apr 02 -- 13th TQBA Middle Grades Championship (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
Apr 23 -- TQBA Texas Invitational Middle School (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: Uber + Lyft
Apr 30 -- 23rd TQBA State Championship (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2
May 14 -- TQBA Texas Invitational XII (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2

Season 21 Event Results

Sep 26 -- TQBA Jamboree (HS/MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: High School
Oct 10 -- TQBA Kickoff Classic XVI (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2 + Novice
Oct 17 -- TQBA Middle School Kickoff (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: MS + Elem
Nov 14 -- TQBA Howdy Bonanza (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: MS + Elem
Nov 21 -- TQBA Houston Holiday Hoedown XII (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2 + JV
Dec 05 -- TQBA Big Tex Bonanza (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: HS + MS + Elem
Dec 12 -- TQBA Reindeer Games (HS) -- Hubs: HS
Jan 09 -- TQBA Winter Rodeo (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: HS + MS
Jan 23 -- TQBA Winter Roundup III (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: Public + Private + Elem
Feb 06 -- TQBA Yellow Rose Soiree (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2 + JV
Feb 27 -- TQBA Olive & Oak Soiree (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: Uber + Lyft + Elem
Mar 06 -- 22nd TQBA State Championship (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: D1 + D2 + Open
Mar 27 -- 12nd TQBA Middle Grades Championship (MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: Champ + Open + Seventh + Elem
Apr 24 -- TQBA Goldeneye (HS/MS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: HS + MS + Elem
May 15 -- TQBA Texas Invitational XI (HS) -- Official Stats -- Hubs: HS