Tournaments Using Invitational Series #218A
These are all of the tournaments using Invitational Series #218A and overlapping question sets. Teams planning their annual competition schedule should make certain that they are not attending more than one tournament that uses the same questions. If you have any questions about this process or whether your team can attend a given tournament, write to naqt@naqt.com.
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| Date | Tournament | Location | Eligibility | Contact | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2022 – January 23, 2023 | Capital Area Quiz Bowl League (Varsity Division) | Sponsored by Capital Area League Hosted by East Pennsboro (PA) |
High School Varsity | Matthew Fahnestock | This division also used IS-214A and IS-212A. |
| October 10, 2022 – February 6, 2023 | Lancaster-Lebanon Quiz Bowl League | Lancaster-Lebanon League | High School Varsity | Christopher Manning | This tournament also used IS-211A and IS-212A. |
| October 19, 2022 – June 6, 2023 | Rochester Region MasterMinds (Varsity Division) | CYPRAS (NY) | High School Varsity | Scott Kroner | This division also used IS-220A and IS-214A. |
| October 19, 2022 – June 6, 2023 | Rochester Region MasterMinds (Junior Varsity Division) | CYPRAS (NY) | High School Junior Varsity | Scott Kroner | This division also used IS-220A and IS-214A. |
| October 28, 2022 – May 31, 2023 | Albany Region MasterMinds (Varsity Division) | Sponsored by CYPRAS (NY) Hosted by UAlbany (NY) |
High School Varsity | Scott Kroner | This division also used IS-214A and IS-220A. |
| October 28, 2022 – May 31, 2023 | Albany Region MasterMinds (Junior Varsity Division) | Sponsored by CYPRAS (NY) Hosted by UAlbany (NY) |
High School Junior Varsity | Scott Kroner | This division also used IS-220A and IS-214A. |
| November 3, 2022 – May 31, 2023 | Buffalo Region MasterMinds (Varsity Division) | CYPRAS (NY) | High School Varsity | Scott Kroner | This division also used IS-214A and IS-220A. |
| November 3, 2022 – May 31, 2023 | Buffalo Region MasterMinds (Junior Varsity Division) | CYPRAS (NY) | High School Junior Varsity | Scott Kroner | This division also used IS-214A and IS-220A. |
| November 7, 2022 – May 31, 2023 | Syracuse Region MasterMinds (Varsity Division) | CYPRAS (NY) | High School Varsity | Scott Kroner | This division also used IS-220A and IS-214A. |
| November 7, 2022 – May 31, 2023 | Syracuse Region MasterMinds (Junior Varsity Division) | CYPRAS (NY) | High School Junior Varsity | Scott Kroner | This division also used IS-214A and IS-220A. |
| December 6, 2022 – February 28, 2023 | Greater Western Ohio Conference Quiz Bowl League (Varsity Division) | Sponsored by GWOC Hosted by Northmont (OH) |
High School Varsity | David Jones | This division used only packets 1–2 of IS-218A. This division also used IS-214A. |
| December 6, 2022 – February 28, 2023 | Greater Western Ohio Conference Quiz Bowl League (Junior Varsity Division) | Sponsored by GWOC Hosted by Northmont (OH) |
High School Junior Varsity | David Jones | This division used only packets 1–2 of IS-218A. This division also used IS-214A. |
| January 6 – February 21, 2023 | Mahoning League (Varsity 1st Division) | Mahoning League | High School Varsity | Greg Bossick | This division also used IS-217. |
| January 6 – February 21, 2023 | Mahoning League (Varsity 2nd Division North) | Mahoning League | High School Varsity | Greg Bossick | This division also used IS-217. |
| January 6 – February 21, 2023 | Mahoning League (Varsity 2nd Division South) | Mahoning League | High School Varsity | Greg Bossick | This division also used IS-217. |
| January 6 – February 21, 2023 | Mahoning League (JV 1st Division) | Mahoning League | High School Junior Varsity | Greg Bossick | This division also used IS-217. |
| January 6 – February 21, 2023 | Mahoning League (JV 2nd Division North) | Mahoning League | High School Junior Varsity | Greg Bossick | This division also used IS-217. |
| January 6 – February 21, 2023 | Mahoning League (JV 2nd Division South) | Mahoning League | High School Junior Varsity | Greg Bossick | This division also used IS-217. |
| January 7, 2023 | 24th IHSSBCA Turnabout at Belvidere North | Sponsored by IHSSBCA Hosted by Belvidere North (IL) |
High School Varsity | Laura Stites | |
| January 7, 2023 | 24th IHSSBCA Turnabout at Granite City | Sponsored by IHSSBCA Hosted by Granite City (IL) |
High School Varsity | Jaime Pamatot | |
| January 7, 2023 | 24th IHSSBCA Turnabout at Homewood-Flossmoor | Sponsored by IHSSBCA Hosted by Homewood-Flossmoor (IL) |
High School Varsity | Michael Sacks | |
| January 7, 2023 | 24th IHSSBCA Turnabout at Lincoln (Competitive Division) | Sponsored by IHSSBCA Hosted by Lincoln (IL) |
High School Varsity | Josh Bartels | |
| January 7, 2023 | 24th IHSSBCA Turnabout at Lincoln (Standard Division) | Sponsored by IHSSBCA Hosted by Lincoln (IL) |
High School Varsity | Josh Bartels | |
| January 7, 2023 | Brown County Invitational | Brown County (IL) | High School Varsity | Gail Gallaher | |
| January 7, 2023 | Macomb Rotary Invitational | Macomb (IL) | High School Varsity | Brian Powell | |
| January 10, 2023 | Bedford / Blair vs. Central Western Varsity Scholastic Quiz Championship Match | Appalachia IU 8 (PA) | High School Varsity | Sarah Cox | |
| January 11 – March 8, 2023 | Central State Activities Association Quiz Bowl (Varsity Division) | Sponsored by CSAA (MI) Hosted by Chippewa Hills (MI) |
High School Varsity | Melinda Kremsreiter | This division also used IS-212A. |
| January 14, 2023 | 24th IHSSBCA Turnabout at Fairfield | Sponsored by IHSSBCA Hosted by Fairfield (IL) |
High School Varsity | Tammy Austin | |
| January 14, 2023 | Blacksburg Brain Bowl | Blacksburg (VA) | High School Varsity | Bob Powers | |
| January 14, 2023 | Knights' Challenge (Frosh-Soph Division) | Rockford Auburn (IL) | High School Frosh/Soph | Nevagay Abel | |
| January 14, 2023 | Knights' Challenge (Middle School Division) | Rockford Auburn (IL) | Middle School/Junior High | Nevagay Abel | |
| January 14, 2023 | Lee's Summit West Titan Tournament | Lee's Summit West (MO) | High School Varsity | Seth Brummond | |
| January 14, 2023 | North Point Grizzly Scholars Tournament | North Point (MO) | High School Varsity | Kevin Stockman | |
| January 18 – March 2, 2023 | West Michigan Conference Quiz Bowl (Varsity Division) | Sponsored by West Michigan Conference Hosted by Quest (MI) |
High School Varsity | Brandon Miller | This division also used IS-212A, IS-216A, LIGHT-64 (shares with 2022TV), and LIGHT-63 (shares with 2022TV). |
| January 19 – March 25, 2023 | Mineral Area Activities Association Scholar Bowl (Varsity Division) | Sponsored by Mineral Area (MO) Hosted by North County (MO) |
High School Varsity | Sondra Kekec | This division also used MO-CONF22 (shares with IS-212A and IS-214A). |
| January 19 – April 28, 2023 | San Diego City Schools Academic League (Junior Varsity Division) | San Diego Schools (CA) | High School Junior Varsity | Rachel Amato | |
| January 21, 2023 | Bell City Invitational | Bell City (MO) | High School Varsity | Connie Hughes | |
| January 21, 2023 | IASP Indiana Area Quiz Bowl Tournament @ Center Grove | Sponsored by Indiana Association of School Principals (IN) Hosted by Center Grove (IN) |
High School Varsity | Jonathan Rogers | |
| January 21, 2023 | IASP Indiana Area Quiz Bowl Tournament @ Homestead | Sponsored by Indiana Association of School Principals (IN) Hosted by Homestead (IN) |
High School Varsity | Rob Dillman | |
| January 21, 2023 | IASP Indiana Area Quiz Bowl Tournament @ McCutcheon | Sponsored by Indiana Association of School Principals (IN) Hosted by McCutcheon (IN) |
High School Varsity | David Sietsma | |
| January 21, 2023 | IASP Indiana Area Quiz Bowl Tournament @ St. Joseph's | Sponsored by Indiana Association of School Principals (IN) Hosted by Saint Joseph (IN) |
High School Varsity | Ben Dillon | |
| January 21, 2023 | IASP Indiana Area Quiz Bowl Tournament @ Sullivan | Sponsored by Indiana Association of School Principals (IN) Hosted by Sullivan (IN) |
High School Varsity | Jennifer Smith | |
| January 21, 2023 | Sacramento Winter Tournament (Junior Varsity Division) | Sponsored by NCQBA Hosted by Rio Americano (CA) |
High School Junior Varsity | California Cup Quiz Bowl | |
| January 21, 2023 | Strafford Winter Invitational | Strafford (MO) | High School Varsity | Michele Robnett | |
| January 21 – February 25, 2023 | Duval County Brain Brawl (Junior Varsity Division) | Duval County Schools (FL) | High School Junior Varsity | Phil Little | |
| January 27, 2023 | Saddleback Kiwanis Bowl | Saddleback (CA) | High School Varsity | Juliana Morgan | |
| January 28, 2023 | 2023 Vermont-NEA Scholars' Bowl Playoffs (Varsity Division) | Sponsored by Vermont-NEA Scholars' Bowl Hosted by Montpelier (VT) |
High School Varsity | Kevin Commo | This division also used SC-76 (shares with 2022TV) and LIGHT-64 (shares with 2022TV). |
| January 28, 2023 | 2023 Vermont-NEA Scholars' Bowl Playoffs (Junior Varsity Division) | Sponsored by Vermont-NEA Scholars' Bowl Hosted by Montpelier (VT) |
High School Junior Varsity | Kevin Commo | This division also used SC-76 (shares with 2022TV) and LIGHT-64 (shares with 2022TV). |
| January 28, 2023 | ESA Cade Cane Classic Tournament | Episcopal-Acadiana (LA) | High School Varsity | Ashley Dugas | |
| January 28, 2023 | Ripley High School Invitational | Ripley (WV) | High School Varsity | Barbara Heckert | |
| January 28, 2023 | River Hill Invitational (Upper Division) | River Hill (MD) | High School Varsity | James Fisher | |
| January 28, 2023 | River Hill Invitational (Lower Division) | River Hill (MD) | High School Varsity | James Fisher | |
| January 30 – March 3, 2023 | NCASA Quiz Bowl Winter League (State Gold Division) | Sponsored by NCASA (NC) | High School Varsity | Leon Pfeiffer | |
| January 30 – March 3, 2023 | NCASA Quiz Bowl Winter League (State Silver Division) | Sponsored by NCASA (NC) | High School Varsity | Leon Pfeiffer | |
| January 30 – March 3, 2023 | NCASA Quiz Bowl Winter League (State B and Triad Division) | Sponsored by NCASA (NC) | High School Varsity | Leon Pfeiffer | |
| January 30 – March 3, 2023 | NCASA Quiz Bowl Winter League (Surry Division) | Sponsored by NCASA (NC) | High School Varsity | Leon Pfeiffer | |
| January 30 – March 3, 2023 | NCASA Quiz Bowl Winter League (East Division) | Sponsored by NCASA (NC) | High School Varsity | Leon Pfeiffer | |
| January 30 – March 3, 2023 | NCASA Quiz Bowl Winter League (Robeson Division) | Sponsored by NCASA (NC) | High School Varsity | Leon Pfeiffer | |
| February 4, 2023 | Belmont Winter Tournament | Belmont (MA) | High School Varsity | Belmont Quiz Bowl | |
| February 4, 2023 | East Tennessee Regional Quizbowl Tournament | Sponsored by East Tennessee Quizbowl Hosted by Jefferson County (TN) |
High School Varsity | Chuck Pearson | |
| February 4, 2023 | Lawton Invitational | Lawton (OK) | High School Varsity | Stephanie Hilliary | |
| February 4, 2023 | Sumner County Invitational | Gallatin (TN) | High School Varsity | Brian Hoover | |
| February 4, 2023 | Sunnyslope Mindsoon | Sunnyslope (AZ) | High School Varsity | David Brosius | This tournament also used LIGHT-64 (shares with 2022TV). |
| February 9 – April 13, 2023 | Sweetwater Union Academic League Tournament (Varsity Division) | Sweetwater Union District (CA) | High School Varsity | Mary Lawlor | This division also used IS-220A and IS-212A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Athens (Division I Pool A) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Athens State (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Athens (Division I Pool B) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Athens State (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Athens (Division II-III) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Athens State (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Birmingham (Division I Pool A) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Jefferson State CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Birmingham (Division I Pool B) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Jefferson State CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Birmingham (Division II) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Jefferson State CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Enterprise | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Enterprise State CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This tournament used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Fayette | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Bevill-Fayette (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This tournament used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Gadsden (Division II) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Gadsden State CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Gadsden (Division III) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Gadsden State CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Hanceville (Division II) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Wallace State CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Hanceville (Division III) | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Wallace State CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This division used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Mobile | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Bishop State CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This tournament used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA High School District @ Northwest-Shoals | Sponsored by ASCA (AL) Hosted by Northwest-Shoals CC (AL) |
High School Varsity | Sharon Daily | This tournament used only packets 4–12 of IS-218A. |
| February 11, 2023 | 2023 NAQT Nevada State Championship Tournament (Middle School Division) | Sponsored by LVQBA (NV) Hosted by Meadows (NV) |
Middle School/Junior High | Matt Albert | |
| February 11, 2023 | Mid-Missouri Winter Jam | Calvary Lutheran (MO) | High School Varsity | Ginger Luetkemeyer | |
| February 11, 2023 | Mississippi State High School Spring Invitational | Mississippi State | High School Varsity | Elizabeth Cowan | |
| February 15, 2023 | AISA Scholars' Bowl High School District Tournaments (District I) | AISA (AL) | High School Varsity | Sandi Faulkner | This division used only packets 4–10 of IS-218A. |
| February 15, 2023 | AISA Scholars' Bowl High School District Tournaments (District II) | AISA (AL) | High School Varsity | Sandi Faulkner | This division used only packets 4–10 of IS-218A. |
| February 15, 2023 | AISA Scholars' Bowl High School District Tournaments (District III) | AISA (AL) | High School Varsity | Sandi Faulkner | This division used only packets 4–10 of IS-218A. |
| February 15, 2023 | AISA Scholars' Bowl High School District Tournaments (District IV) | AISA (AL) | High School Varsity | Sandi Faulkner | This division used only packets 4–10 of IS-218A. |
| February 15, 2023 | AISA Scholars' Bowl High School District Tournaments (District VI) | AISA (AL) | High School Varsity | Sandi Faulkner | This division used only packets 4–10 of IS-218A. |
| February 15, 2023 | AISA Scholars' Bowl High School District Tournaments (District VII) | AISA (AL) | High School Varsity | Sandi Faulkner | This division used only packets 4–10 of IS-218A. |
| February 18, 2023 | 2023 KCQB East Regional | Sponsored by Kansas Collegiate Quiz Bowl (KS) Hosted by Allen County CC (KS) |
Junior/Community College | Erik Griffith | |
| February 18, 2023 | 2023 KCQB West Regional | Sponsored by Kansas Collegiate Quiz Bowl (KS) Hosted by Dodge City CC (KS) |
Junior/Community College | Dylan Faullin | |
| February 21, 2023 | 8th Annual Walsh-Pembina High School Academic Olympic Competition | North Valley Career Tech (ND) | High School Varsity | Lori Zahradka | |
| February 22, 2023 | AISA Scholars' Bowl High School State Championship | AISA (AL) | High School Varsity | Sandi Faulkner | This tournament used only packets 11–12 of IS-218A. This tournament also used IS-219 (packets 1–3). |
| February 22–25, 2023 | Mahoning Tournament (Varsity Division) | Sponsored by Mahoning League Hosted by Columbiana (OH) |
High School Varsity | Greg Bossick | This division also used IS-217. |
| February 22–25, 2023 | Mahoning Tournament (Junior Varsity Division) | Sponsored by Mahoning League Hosted by Columbiana (OH) |
High School Junior Varsity | Greg Bossick | This division also used IS-217. |
| February 25, 2023 | East Brunswick Funfest VIII | East Brunswick (NJ) | High School Varsity | East Brunswick Academic Team | |
| February 25, 2023 | Grand Junction Invitational | Grand Junction (CO) | High School Varsity | Coady Shawcroft | |
| February 25, 2023 | South Carolina Alpha Lambda Delta Challenge | South Carolina | High School Varsity | Caroline Patterson | |
| February 25, 2023 | Washington Winter Classic | Sponsored by Washington | High School Varsity | Ella L'Heureux | |
| February 27 – March 3, 2023 | Monroe County Quiz Bowl Tournament (High School Division) | Monroe County ISD (MI) | High School Varsity | Christopher Slat | |
| February 27 – March 18, 2023 | 2023 Tri-County Conference Scholar Bowl (High School Division) | Sponsored by Tri-County Conference (MO) Hosted by La Plata (MO) |
High School Varsity | Steve Safley | This division used only packets 11–12 of IS-218A. This division also used MO-CONF22 (shares with IS-212A and IS-214A). |
| March 3, 2023 | Portage County Academic Tournament (Varsity Division) | Northeast Ohio ESC (OH) | High School Varsity | Shelley Cassese | |
| March 3, 2023 | Portage County Academic Tournament (Junior Varsity Division) | Northeast Ohio ESC (OH) | High School Junior Varsity | Shelley Cassese | |
| March 4, 2023 | Onalaska Spring Invitational | Onalaska (WI) | High School Varsity | Melissa de Boer | |
| March 4, 2023 | TQBA Goldeneye (Uber Division) | Sponsored by TQBA (TX) | Middle School/Junior High | Chris Romero | |
| March 4, 2023 | TQBA Goldeneye (Lyft Division) | Sponsored by TQBA (TX) | Middle School/Junior High | Chris Romero | |
| March 4, 2023 | TQBA Goldeneye (Elementary School Division) | Sponsored by TQBA (TX) | Elementary | Chris Romero | |
| March 10, 2023 | 2023 ASCA Junior Varsity State Championship | ASCA (AL) | High School Junior Varsity | Sharon Daily | This tournament used only packets 1–3 of IS-218A. This tournament also used IS-216A (packets 7–12). |
| March 11, 2023 | Greater Western Ohio Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament | Sponsored by GWOC Hosted by Northmont (OH) |
High School Varsity | David Jones | This tournament used only packets 3–12 of IS-218A. |
| March 13, 2023 | Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29 Academic Bowl | Schuylkill IU 29 (PA) | High School Varsity | Katie Kelly | |
| March 17, 2023 | Rutherford County High School District Challenge | Rutherford County Schools (NC) | High School Varsity | Ritchie Garland | |
| March 18, 2023 | Ashtabula County Tournament | Ashtabula County ESC (OH) | High School Varsity | Greg Bossick | |
| March 24, 2023 | Seminole Battle of the Brains | Seminole CC (FL) | High School Varsity | Hai Pham | |
| March 25, 2023 | Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 Academic Bowl | Central Bucks East (PA) | High School Varsity | Andrew Bauer | |
| March 25, 2023 | UAIS Spring Invitational | Utica Academy (MI) | High School Varsity | William Dobbie | |
| March 29, 2023 | White River Conference Scholar Bowl (Varsity Division) | Sponsored by White River Conference (MO) Hosted by Bakersfield (MO) |
High School Varsity | Loreen Tefft | |
| March 29, 2023 | White River Conference Scholar Bowl (Junior Varsity Division) | Sponsored by White River Conference (MO) Hosted by Bakersfield (MO) |
High School Junior Varsity | Loreen Tefft | |
| April 1, 2023 | 2023 Vermont-NEA Scholars' Bowl State Finals | Vermont-NEA Scholars' Bowl | High School Varsity | Kevin Commo | This tournament also used LIGHT-64 (shares with 2022TV) and SC-76 (shares with 2022TV). |
| April 1, 2023 | Christian Brothers Invitational | Christian Brothers University (TN) | High School Varsity | Colby Taylor | |
| April 1, 2023 | Leon County High School Brain Bowl Invitational | Sponsored by Leon County Schools (FL) Hosted by Rickards (FL) |
High School Varsity | Joe Williams | |
| April 7, 2023 | Jackson County Academic Bowl (High School Division) | Sponsored by Jackson County Schools (FL) Hosted by Chipola (FL) |
High School Varsity | Stan Young | |
| April 15, 2023 | Suwanee Slugfest V (Nationals Division) | North Gwinnett Middle (GA) | Middle School/Junior High | Scott Kim | |
| April 15, 2023 | Suwanee Slugfest V (Regular Division) | North Gwinnett Middle (GA) | Middle School/Junior High | Scott Kim | |
| April 29, 2023 | Cy-Fair High School April Showers Invitational (Varsity Division) | Cy-Fair (TX) | High School Varsity | Adam Camac | |
| April 29, 2023 | Cy-Fair High School April Showers Invitational (Junior Varsity Division) | Cy-Fair (TX) | High School Junior Varsity | Adam Camac | |
| August 11–14, 2023 | SKT China Championship (Pro Division) | SKT (China) | High School Varsity | Vanessa Li | This division used 23CC-A, which shares with IS-218A. |
| October 3 – November 4, 2023 | Central Illinois Scholastic Bowl League (Junior Varsity Division) | Mt. Zion (IL) | High School Junior Varsity | Bryan Marquis | This division also used IS-220A. |