Location: Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO

Dates: June 16-19, 2025

Registration Open/Close

  • Opens: March 25
  • Closes: April 15
  • Refund deadline: April 15

Event Start/End

  • The event starts at 6:00p- 8:00p with check-in in the Chapel lobby. All groups MUST check-in in person during this time (even those staying off-campus). Your group will not be included in the schedule if you do not check-in in person during this time.
  • The event will end by 4:00p on Thursday, June 19.

Cost (note new options)

Note: There is no on-site registration of new people. Everyone must be registered before you arrive. If you wish to attend and aren’t registered, you must email us at office@biblebowl.org immediately to confirm space availability. This includes swapping one registered person for another.

New this season:

  • There are now on-campus and off-campus housing options. Those electing to stay off-campus are responsible for their own housing but must still arrive for check-in on Monday, June 16.
  • There is no on-campus family housing available, so if you want to stay with your family, you will need to choose the off-campus option.
  • All campus dorms are gender segregated with a common bathroom on each floor and each room accommodates 2 people.
  • There is now a “no food” option for spectators, but the “no-food” option is not available for players, and there is no cost reduction should a player choose not to eat in the cafeteria.

PLAYERS:

  • On-campus housing with food: $325
  • Off-campus housing with food: $285
  • (There is not an option for players to register without food)

QUIZMASTERS/ADULT SPECTATORS:

  • On-campus housing with food: $225
  • Off-campus housing with food: $185
  • Attend only (no food, housing, or t-shirt): $75
  • Day pass option: $25 per day

MINOR SPECTATORS:

  • On-campus housing with food: $175
  • Off-campus housing with food: $135
  • Attend only (no food, housing, or t-shirt): $25
  • Day pass option: $10 per day

Early/Late Housing

  • The availability of early housing (Sunday) and late housing (Thursday) is TBD and will be announced as soon as it is confirmed.

Campus Restrictions

The college has stipulated that the following are not allowed on campus in any form: the possession or use of tobacco products, vaping products, alcohol, illegal drugs, fireworks, firearms, or other weapons of any kind.

Housing

  • Housing in the campus dorms is for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights.
  • Everyone must be out of the dorms by 5:00pm Thursday evening unless you have already arranged for extended housing.
  • Reminder: You must bring your own linens, pillows, towels, soap, etc. Toilet paper is the ONLY thing provided in the dorms.

Background Checks

All adults (non-players) staying on campus are required to provide a background check. Your group will not be able to check-in until all adults have provided this. Thank you for your cooperation.

Tournament Format

TBD based on registration response which changes up to event start.

Evening Activities

TBD

Don't Forget to Pack...

  • Buzzer boards
  • Bedsheets, pillow, etc.
  • Towels
  • Toiletries
  • Sports attire if you choose to participate

Live Scores

We will be using live scoring again, but EVERYONE MUST USE THE SCORE-PRO MODULE INSIDE THE BIBLE QUIZZER APP. Install the Bible Quizzer App, then tap Purchase, then find the Free Score-Pro module for Bible Bowl.

WATCH LIVE STATS HERE

Resources for Next Season

Save on shipping! Next season’s resources will be available from the Bible Bowl Shop during Nationals.

Cancellations

As a courtesy to others attending the event, if you have any cancellations, please advise us as soon as possible by emailing office@biblebowl.org so we can assess any impact it may have on the event, even if the refund deadline has passed.