Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Resources
All Volunteers
NSB Official Website for Volunteers
2024 Official Competition Rule Book
Past Science Bowl National Finals
Sample Questions: For the MIT Science Bowl Invitational, please refer to High School Resources for question sets from past years. For NERMSSB, see official sample questions here.
Moderator
Moderator/Question Judge Training Video. While the video provides an overview of a moderator's role, it is highly recommended to watch a moderator in action. Watch the 2024 National Finals here.
Question Judge
Moderator/Question Judge Training Video. While the video provides an overview of a question judge's role, it is highly recommended to watch a question judge in action. Watch the 2024 National Finals here.
Timekeeper
If possible, we recommend creating shortcuts (or Recently Used timers on iPhone) for 5-second and 20-second countdown timers in your phone's Clock app.Â
Note: MSB Invitationals will have 10-minute halves, while NERMSSB will have 8-minute halves.
Scorekeeper
Note: No volunteer will be the Rules judge; challenges will be made to MSB board members.