Sea Lion Bowl Volunteers Needed

The 2010 Sea Lion Bowl will be held on Saturday, March 6 at San Francisco State University. The Sea Lion Bowl is a rigorous, day-long academic competition for high school students modeled after the National Science Bowl. The NOSB began in 1998, The Year of the Ocean, as a way to encourage high school students and teachers to learn more about the ocean and ocean exploration. The NOSB provides a venue for students who excel in math and science to receive regional and national recognition for their diligence and talents while broadening their awareness and understanding of ocean science.

In order to have the competition run smoothly, at least 70 trained volunteers are needed, and they fill a number of volunteer positions: Moderators, Science Judges, Rules Judges, Score Keepers, Time Keepers, Runners, Question Graders, Set-up and Clean-up folks and help during the training sessions. For information on the different roles for Sea Lion Bowl officials please see the volunteer page.

Why Volunteer?
You will be inspired by the academic excellence of amazing young people, feel great about helping to ensure a successful competition, get to work with other ocean science enthusiasts, and receive your very own Sea Lion Bowl T-Shirt!

Potential volunteers should plan to attend at least one training, ideally including a team practice session, to get the best feel for the actual competition. Please click here for volunteer training dates.

If Interested Please Contact:
Erin Blackwood, Regional Coordinator
P: (415) 338-3757
erinb@rtc.sfsu.edu

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