Academic Challenge
The purpose of Academic Challenge is to facilitate Quiz Bowl opportunities for 7th and 8th grade teams throughout the consortium. In 2010-11, the OEC looks to pilot a High School Competition, as well. The OEC Academic Challenge Steering Standing Subcommittee meets each year. Matches are scheduled each Wednesday afternoon - from December through March with a scrimmage season set to culminate in an Academic Challenge Festival each Spring. The Subcommittee also works with OEC staff to schedule all matches, host an annual coaches clinic, and make necessary changes/updates for competition.
2010-2011 Goals of the Committee:
- Celebrate student academic achievement in the same manner we celebrate athletic achievement.
- Host a more comprehensive coaches clinic.
- Facilitate a three month long competition season.
- Host, facilitate and participate in the annual Academic Challenge Festival.
- Promote public recognition of Academic Challenge.
- Increase awareness of Festival and encourage outside participation.
Next Meeting Dates:
October 21, 2011 @ 1:30 p.m. - OEC Office, Chester
November 4, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m. - OEC Office, Chester (All coaches)