Official Rules and Regulations T&T, Trek & Journey · 4. For T&T - The quiz consists of two segments: Multiple Choice and Team Written (Huddle). 5. For Trek/Journey – The quiz consists

Awana Bible Quiz

Official Rules and Regulations

T&T, Trek & Journey

Northern Illinois Area

Revised Nov 23, 2018

GLM Bible Quiz

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Contents Bible Quiz Objectives ........................................................................ 5

Quiz Format ...................................................................................... 5

Trek/Journey Bible Quiz Format ................................................... 6

Organization for T&T ........................................................................ 6

Organization for Trek/Journey .......................................................... 6

Registration ....................................................................................... 7

General Information ......................................................................... 7

Team ................................................................................................. 8

Apparel.............................................................................................. 8

Quiz Questions and Answers ............................................................ 8

Use of Handbook, Manuals, Bibles, etc. .........................................10

Time-Outs .......................................................................................10

Coaches ...........................................................................................10

Appeals ...........................................................................................10

Schedule..........................................................................................11

Multiple-Choice (MC) ......................................................................12

Sample MC Commands ...............................................................12

Speed Quiz ......................................................................................13

Sample Speed Quiz Commands ..................................................13

Speed Quiz for T&T .....................................................................14

Speed Quiz for Trek/Journey ......................................................14

Team Written (Huddle) Quiz for T&T .............................................14

Sample Team Written Commands ..............................................15


Scoring ........................................................................................... 16

For T&T ...................................................................................... 16

For Trek/Journey ........................................................................ 16

Chain of Command ........................................................................ 16

Bible Quiz Staff ............................................................................... 17

Bible Quiz Coordinator ................................................................... 17

Event Specialist .............................................................................. 17

Quizmaster ..................................................................................... 17

Head Judge ..................................................................................... 17

Judges ............................................................................................ 18

Head Scorekeeper .......................................................................... 18

Scorekeepers ................................................................................. 18

Timer .............................................................................................. 18

Awards ........................................................................................... 19

Preparing Teams for Bible Quiz ..................................................... 19


Bible Quiz Objectives 1. To promote and encourage our students in Bible memorization

and review of their Awana handbooks. (Psalm 119:11)

2. To provide a friendly, competitive atmosphere in which Awana

students can display their Bible knowledge and gain a sense of

accomplishment. (2 Timothy 2:15)

3. To give students a greater love for and a working knowledge of

the Bible. (Psalm 19:10)

4. To proclaim God's wonderful grace and salvation through the

Bible Quiz questions. Parents and friends may then see their

need of becoming a Christian and be challenged to accept

Christ as Savior. (Titus 2:11-13)

5. To build mentoring leader-participant relationship (Acts 20:32)

Quiz Format At the GLM Bible Quiz there are three basic types of questions that

are used with variations:

1. Multiple Choice is used at all levels. The Quizmaster asks a

question and then reads a list of possible answers in a

multiple-choice format. Each student has paddles with letters

on them. The students raise the appropriate paddle to display

their answer.

2. Written/Team Huddle is only used at the T&T level. The

Quizmaster asks a question and the team of students ‘huddle’

together to discuss the answer and write the answer down.

When instructed by the Quizmaster all teams raise their

answer boards.

3. Speed quiz is a fast-action event which works well with 5th

grade and older. Questions used are open-ended. The first

team to respond is given a chance to answer the question.


Trek/Journey Bible Quiz Format There will be two (2) rounds of questions. In the Trek quiz a round

is 20 questions, in the Journey quiz a round is made up of 25

questions. Both rounds are a mix of speed and multiple-choice. A

break will be given after each round for the coaches to talk with

their teams or make substitutions.

Before each question the Quizmaster will say, “question”,

announce the style of the question (speed or multiple choice) and

give the point value if the question is a speed question.

Organization for T&T 1. The preferred number of students per team is 2 or 3 (boys,

girls, or co-ed). In the case of a team of 3 competing directly

with a team of 2, the lowest score from a team of 3 will be

deleted. Churches are only allowed one team of 3 per book.

Churches that can only field one student, that student will be

combined with another team. Churches that have fewer

students than the minimum are encouraged to combine with

other churches on their own to form teams of 2 or 3.

2. Churches that can only field one student and that student is

placed on another team AND that team wins first place both

churches will receive the Team award/plaque.

3. A team refers to the participants in each book…not to a total

group of students representing a church.

Organization for Trek/Journey For Trek, a team consists of two, three, or four students (6th-8th

grade). For Journey, a team consists of two, three, or four

students (9th-12th grade). Churches that have fewer students


than the minimum are encouraged to combine with other

churches on their own to form teams.

Registration 1. Teams must register through the online registration process

before the deadline.

2. A church may enter one or more teams per book, but is not

required to enter all books.

3. The registration fee is set by the Awana Event Specialist to

help defray Quiz expenses and equipment.

General Information 1. Cheering and applauding are encouraged after each answer is

given. Informality helps the young people relax, and motivates

them as they compete.

2. Photographing/Videotaping or recording electronically of the

Bible Quiz will be permitted during the first four questions of

each segment.

3. Cell phones and pagers must be silenced during the Bible Quiz.

Students may not have cell phones during the quiz.

4. Coaches please watch your facial expressions and body

language; no signaling your students. If the student needs help

(bathroom or other problem) have the student raise their hand

to signal the Quizmaster (see Time-Outs). Advise parents to be

still and not to make gestures; wait for the ruling to be made

on the question.


Team 1. Each student must quiz in his/her current handbook for the

year. No student may quiz in the same book for more than

one year.

2. Teams may be divided into flights based on total number of

registered teams. Every effort will be made to put multiple

teams from the same church in different flights. Each book will

have its own set of awards.

Apparel 1. Awana emphasizes the importance of modesty, neatness, and

cleanliness in the apparel worn by both coaches and students.

2. T&T: All participants (including leaders and coaches) should

wear a team or church shirt, group matching clothing or

Awana uniform.

3. No hats will be permitted during quiz and hair should be such

that the student’s eyes are visible to judges.

Quiz Questions and Answers 1. All questions will be taken from the material in the latest

edition of the Awana handbooks; students are not expected to

interpret the materials.

2. The GLM Quiz Team Organizers will determine the quiz

material covered.

3. T&T: Questions may be asked on any part of the Start Here,

Explore, Memorize and Review Sections of the handbook.

Questions will be asked only on the emphasis of the verse as

defined in the handbook and not on other truths given in the

verse. Verses referenced in the “Explore” section need not be

memorized but they must be understood.


4. T&T: Questions will not be taken from Super Agents Cartoon,

Bonus Box, www.awana.org/go-kids, Fun Facts, Prayer Journal,

or Silver & Gold Extra Credit Sections. No questions will be

asked on portions of sections probing the student’s personal

experience.

5. Trek/Journey: The quiz covers material from the first half of

the handbook. Memory verses must be 'word perfect' and

include the reference. There will be no questions from

content that asks for an opinion or personal reflection.

6. All memorized Bible verses must be word perfect according to

the latest edition of the Awana handbook (KJV, NKJV, NIV or

ESV). The quotation must include the complete reference. For

Journey the quiz organizers will provide via the GLM website a

document that contains the Bible Verses.

7. Questions asked (other than Scripture quotations) may be

answered in the student's own words, but must be close to

what the handbook states. The Head Judge will make the final

determination.

8. The Quizmaster prefaces each question with the word

“Question." No talking is allowed from the word “Question"

until the answer is given.

9. Should the question be read improperly, at the discretion of

the Quizmaster, the question may be discarded, and a new

one selected.

10. When a speed question has been answered, the quizmaster

will ask, “Is that your answer?” Only when the student answers

“yes,” or time runs out, will the question be ruled correct or

incorrect with “That is a correct,” or, “I’m sorry, that is

incorrect.”

11. During speed questions answers are timed. Please do not

include extraneous information which may cause the answer

to be incorrect.


Use of Handbook, Manuals, Bibles, etc. Once the Bible Quiz event has begun, no further studying of

materials is allowed including but not limited to Bibles,

handbooks, PDA’s, laptop computers or other electronic devices.

Except for coaches, no study materials are allowed open once the

Bible Quiz has begun.

Time-Outs On behalf of their teams the official coach is the only one who can

request a time-out. The Head Judge is the only official who can

declare a brief time-out.

Coaches 1. There will be only one official coach per team during each

Quiz.

2. For T&T - If a coach is coaching more than one quiz, then

another adult must supervise those students who are waiting

their turn or have finished quizzing.

3. Team coaches may talk/encourage their teams while the

teams rotate for the different quiz segments.

4. Team coaches please do not go on the platform to seat your

team. The Quiz organizers will seat your students.

Appeals 1. Only the official coach may appeal a question or an answer.

The coach does this by calling out “Question" while still seated.

The immediate preceding question is the only one that may be

appealed by the coach.


2. Once the next question is started no appeal will be recognized.

All appeals are directed to the Head Judge. Once recognized

the coach confers privately with the Head Judge. After voicing

his/her question, the coach must return to his/her seat while

the decision is being made.

3. The Head Judge may consult with the judges before making a

decision. In all cases, the decisions of the Head Judge are final.

Schedule 1. Check-in starts one hour before the scheduled quiz. Teams are

to be checked in by their coaches before the quiz.

2. Coaches need to turn in the Parental Consent and Release of

Liability form for all their students at check-in.

3. Quiz begins promptly at scheduled time.

4. For T&T - The quiz consists of two segments: Multiple Choice

and Team Written (Huddle).

5. For Trek/Journey – The quiz consists of two rounds made up of

a mix of Multiple Choice and Speed.

6. After the quiz has been completed for all books, there may be

a short devotional, followed by the presentation of awards.

7. Upon arrival at the quiz, coaches should check in with the

registrar. Verify the names of the students listed on the score

sheet, seat position, along with Bible Version. There will be no

changes made to the teams after check in.

8. There will be a brief coaches meeting 30 minutes before the

quiz starts for coaches to receive any final instructions.


Multiple-Choice (MC) Each student/team is given a set of paddles with which they will

answer the multiple choice questions with either an “A, B, or C”

paddle. .

Sample MC Commands Quizmaster Action

“Multiple Choice Question” Students – eyes down; no talking

Quizmaster reads question and 3 possible answers

“Select your answer” 5 seconds; place hand on paddle

“Paddles Up” Raise paddle high with letter (A, B, or C); facing forward; keep up until “Paddles down”

Quizmaster states the correct answer.

Paddle high with letter (A, B, or C); facing forward

<Scorekeepers record points> Paddle high with letter (A, B, or C); facing forward

“Paddles Down” Lower paddles; Wait for next question; Eyes down

1. Questions and answers may be read twice if the Head Judge

feels the difficulty of the question warrants it.

2. Teams/Students raising their paddles late are disqualified from

that question. Also, after the “Paddles Up" call has been made,

no paddle may be exchanged for another paddle.

3. The students will be reminded to keep their eyes on their own

paddles. Looking any other place is an eye violation and can

result in a disqualification from that question. The Judges and

Head Scorekeeper will notify the Head Judge/scorekeepers of

any “eye” violations.


Speed Quiz Speed quiz is a fast-action event which works well with 5th grade

and older. Questions used are open-ended. All team members

participate together; one buzzer per team. The first team to buzz-

in is given a chance to answer the question. No student may

answer 2 questions without another student from their team

answering a question.

Sample Speed Quiz Commands Quizmaster Action

“Speed Question for ___ points”

Students – hands on buzzer; no talking

Quizmaster will read question. He will stop when any team buzzes in.

Verse recitations must be word perfect; All other answers are judged for content; Teams can buzz in at anytime

“Team _____” Team called has 10 seconds to confer and start answer; Once answer is started no more help from the team; 40 seconds to complete their answer; Student may start over within the 40 second limit

“Is that your answer?”

“Yes it is” – or – “No it is not”; If “NO”, then give new answer (within time limit)

“That is correct” –or– “I’m sorry that is incorrect”

If the answer is incorrect, the second team buzzed in will get a chance to answer. The question is re-read up to the point where the team buzzed in.

<Scorekeepers record points>

1. Speed questions will not be repeated unless the Head Judge

rules it necessary because of disturbance or delay.

2. From the time the microphone is given to the student, each

participant has 10 seconds to begin and then 40 seconds to

complete the answer. However, the student should indicate


within 10 seconds if he or she cannot answer, thereby avoiding

unnecessary delays and embarrassment.

3. Help from the audience may result in the question being

thrown out, even if the answer is correct.

4. If no team buzzes in within 10 seconds after the Quizmaster

finishes reading the question, the question is dropped and the

next question is read.

5. If the team answers correctly, the value of the question is

added to its score.

Speed Quiz for T&T If a team buzzes in before the question is completed, the

quizmaster will stop. The team must then give a correct, specific

answer.

Speed Quiz for Trek/Journey If the team answers incorrectly, the value of the question is

deducted from its score; then the next team to buzz in attempts to

answer.

Team Written (Huddle) Quiz for T&T Each student/team is given a whiteboard, marker and eraser with

which they will answer the written quiz questions.

For T&T all team members from each book will compete at the

same time in team written quiz. During the “Huddle” if a Team or

Team member is too loud or can be heard by another team – that

team answer may be marked as wrong.

For verses or a question that has a long answer the time is

increased. For T&T if the Head Judge sees teams still writing

additional time will be added.


There is zero partial points/credit for questions. If one part of the

answer is correct and another part is incorrect, then the entire

answer is incorrect.

Sample Team Written Commands Quizmaster Action

“Question” Students - eyes down; no talking

Quizmaster reads question.

Handbook answers are from the leader guide; All other answers are judged for content. Bible verses must contain reference. Students may start writing at any time.

“Huddle” Students – 15 seconds to confer quietly & begin writing. Eyes must stay on own team board.

“Write your answer” Students – 15 additional seconds. Write as large as possible; spelling does not count; NUMBERS DO COUNT.

“Pens down, Answers up”

Board raised immediately; high, facing forward; Watch judges for signal to lower board; DO NOT erase board until command is given.

<Judges check answer boards; Scorekeepers record points>

“Answers down, Erase your boards”

Erase board, and listen for next question.


Scoring

For T&T Quiz Segment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Multiple-Choice 10 0

Team Written 20 0

Speed 10 to 40 0

Scores for all segments will be added together to determine First,

Second, Third and Fourth place winners.

For Trek/Journey Quiz Segment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Multiple-Choice 20 0

Speed 20 to 40 -20 to 40

Scores for all segments will be added together to determine First,

Second, Third and Fourth place winners.

Chain of Command • Bible Quiz Coordinator

• Bible Quiz Event Specialist

• Head Judge

• Quizmaster

• Judges

• Timers

• Scorekeepers

• Team Coaches

• Team Members


Bible Quiz Staff 1. Each church must provide at least one adult staff person who

will acquaint him/herself with the Quiz rules. For churches

with multiple teams at least two (2) staff persons.

2. Each staff member must arrive 45 minutes early and wear

his/her Awana or ministry team uniform.

3. Please wear your name tag with your name showing. Name

tags will be provided by the event organizers.

Bible Quiz Coordinator The GLM Ministry Team Quiz Coordinator oversees all aspects of

the quiz.

Event Specialist 1. Lines up teams in the given area and reminds them of the

time, place, and other information.

2. Keeps record of the teams registered, and checks in each team

at the quiz meet.

3. Lines up and confirms staff members.

4. Makes sure facility and equipment are ready for the Quiz.

Quizmaster 1. Is the Master of Ceremonies for the Quiz program.

2. Reads the Quiz questions.

Head Judge 1. The Head Judge makes the final decision concerning any

questions or answers whether appealed or not.


2. Checks to ensure the Quizmaster reads the questions correctly

and clearly.

3. Trains and assists the Judges.

Judges 1. Helps determine whether a student’s answer is correct or

incorrect in the Multiple Choice and Team Written.

2. Assists the Head Judge in any decision concerning any

contested questions or answers.

3. Watch for eye violations during the Multiple-Choice and Team

Written.

Head Scorekeeper 1. Trains and assists the Scorekeepers.

2. Collects completed score sheets from the Scorekeepers.

3. Totals the final scores for each individual and team.

4. Delivers final scores to Quizmaster/Coordinator.

5. Watches for eye violations during the Multiple-choice.

Scorekeepers 1. Records the points of those teams/individuals assigned to

them throughout the Quiz.

2. Reports the scores to the Head Scorekeeper.

Timer The Timer tracks the length of time to begin an answer and the

length of time to complete answer.


Awards The 1st place team(s) in each division will receive a plaque for the

church and neck medallions for each quizzer. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th

place finishers in each division will receive ribbons/medallions for

each quizzer. For T&T, ribbons will be awarded to quizzers with

perfect scores in Multiple Choice and Team Written (they must

have participated in the entire quiz).

Preparing Teams for Bible Quiz 1. Pray for your students.

2. Pray that the truths they are studying will have an impact on

their lives!

3. Select coaches to work with prospective students in each club.

4. Coaches should thoroughly review the handbooks and design

practice questions.

5. Select team members as soon as possible.

6. Explain the Quiz rules to students so they know what to

expect.

7. Work with students to be sure they really understand the

material which they have memorized.

8. Quiz team members and other students as a pre-club activity,

as part of Small Group Time, Large Group Time, or part of a

Sunday evening service, and outside of club time.

9. Consider challenging another church or club to Quiz for extra

practice.

10. Drill team members in various types of the quiz.

11. Make sure you adhere to the rules of Bible Quiz as given in this

booklet.

12. Make it fun and have fun with your students.


Awana Bible Quiz


T&T, Trek & Journey

The Bible Quiz meet is exciting, but wouldn’t even be possible

without your Awana missionary. They are doing a big job and need

help. You invest time and efforts in your club … are you investing in

your missionary, too?

Your Awana missionary travels throughout the area starting new

clubs/programs and counseling established ones. But they are

often hindered by lack of support.

Today, more than ever, your Awana missionary needs people to

share in their ministry. Can they count on your faithful support?

…the laborer is worthy of his hire.

Luke 10:7

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