Volunteer Resources

All Volunteers

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 Role Overview

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

Question Judge Role Overview

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

Timekeeper Role Overview

Timekeeper Training Video

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.

Note: MSB Invitationals will have 10-minute halves, while NERMSSB will have 8-minute halves.

Scorekeeper

Scorekeeper Role Overview

Scorekeeper Training Video

Scoreboard Example

Note: No volunteer will be the Rules judge; challenges will be made to MSB board members.