Youth Challenge Bible Quizzing Policy Manual
Purpose:
The purpose of Bible Quizzing is to challenge teens to experience a relationship with God. This relationship is fostered through consistent Bible study, memorization, prayer and mutual encouragement in an atmosphere that provides fun, fellowship and healthy competition.
Rules:
1.Refer to Bible Quiz Fellowship Tournament Rules.
Teams:
1..A team consists of 5-7 teenagers and one coach.
1a.During regional and national quizzing a maximum of 7 are allowed on a team.
1b.During the regular quiz season, a team can consist of a minimum of 3 quizzers
Leagues:
1.A league consists of a minimum of three teams that quiz together monthly.
1a.These teams must be from the same district. If there are not three teams available to form a league, the team or teams will quiz in the nearest league in or near their district.
2.Each league will have a League Supervisor.
1a.The League Supervisor will be in charge of organizing the monthly quizzes and be responsible for:
1b.setting the time and place of each monthly quiz.
2b.making sure all table officials are trained and available for quizzes
3b.keeping track of individual and team records in their league
4b.reporting results of league quiz to District Supervisor in a timely manner
Districts:
1.A district is a geographical area designated by Youth Challenge for the purpose of facilitating Bible Quizzing in that area.
2.Each district will have a District Supervisor. This Supervisor will be a staff member and under the supervision of Youth Challenge.
1a.The District Supervisor will be responsible for:
1b.keeping track of individual and team records in their district..
2b.maintaining quality control in quizzing.
3b.promotion of quizzing within their district.
1c.recruitment and development of new teams
2c.maintaining personal relations with existing teams and adult volunteers
3c.be a source of encouragement to quizzers and coaches
4b.overseeing all league quizzing within their district
5b.planning and executing special quizzing events
6b.initial and ongoing training of coaches and table officials
7b.keeping league supervisors supplied with all quizzing materials.
Regionals:
1.At the present time only one region exists within the Youth Challenge Bible Quizzing Program. This region includes teenagers from Colorado and Nebraska.
2.Regional quizzes will be held at the end of each quiz year. These quizzes:
1a.will be held in a central location, as determined by Youth Challenge to facilitate travel, within reason, for all.
2a.are open to all teams of each League and District.
1b.Can be assembled with top quizzers from area or use existing teams as determined by the league supervisor.
3.Attendance at regional quiz tournaments is a must to be considered for national placement. (weather and sickness will be taken into account as determined through discussion with league and district supervisors)
Nationals:
(The issue over how many teams to take each year is determined by the Youth Challenge Quiz Committee. Each National team will be composed of quizzers primarily from individual districts. However, in order to serve the best interest of the quizzer, National coaches will have the option of moving individual quizzers between districts in order to compete at the National level. National coaches, parents, and quizzers will be in agreement before any placements are made. We are looking for teens who are putting consistent time and effort into Bible Quizzing. It does not guarantee attending Nationals. Other factors to be considered are attitude, personality, age, and maturity of the teen.)
1.The National Bible Quiz Tournament is held every year in April at different locations in the U.S.
2.The National Bible Quiz Tournament is sponsored by Bible Quiz Fellowship.
3.The location for the tournament is determined by the BQF National Bible Quiz Committee.
4.To qualify for a Youth Challenge National Bible Quiz team/teams a teenager must have payed the national deposit at the beginning of the quiz year and be selected by a national coach when the teams are assembled.
1a. National quizzers must commit to memorizing a minimum of 100 verses.
5.Fund raising for individuals and teams for Nationals are the responsibility of the coaches and parents. Youth Challenge can assist with ideas and activities. See Fundraising Ideas.
Quiz Equipment:
1.All quizzing equipment (seats and clocks) will be lent out only under the supervision of the Youth Challenge Staff. Youth Challenge quiz equipment will not be used for weekly team practice.
Charges:
1.There is currently a $20.00 charge per quizzer per year payable to Youth Challenge. This is due with the quizzer registration on or before the first quiz of the season. All veteran quizzers will pay a $5.00 late fee if they register after August 31st.
2.The only additional charges will be for the Invitational, Regional and National tournaments.
1a.Leagues are encouraged to do fundraisers for these tournaments.
Training:
1.All new coaches and table officials are required to attend at least one Youth Challenge Training Seminar. There is no charge for these seminars.
Fundraising Ideas:
-Chili feed with gourmet dessert and slave auction
-Spaghetti supper
-Baked potato bar
-Sell Candy
-Bake specialty cookies by taking orders and then baking Christmas, Valentine, etc.
-Pizza orders and then bake them and deliver
-Craft Fair
-Car Wash
-Bake Sale
-Calendars
-Flower Bulbs
(All donations that require a tax-deductible receipt must be made out to Youth Challenge, Inc.)