About IHSSBCA

Our Mission Statement

The IHSSBCA exists to improve the quality of Scholastic Bowl competition and foster greater opportunities for collaboration, participation, and recognition.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the IHSSBCA is to increase awareness and support of the public, school leaders, and parents for high school Scholastic Bowl competition in Illinois; to provide opportunities for Scholastic Bowl coaches to meet and cooperate in the development and communication of coaching techniques, tournament formats, and other ways of improving the quality of competition with integrity and the highest possible standards; and to promote recognition of participants, coaches, and programs.

IHSSBCA Constitution
IHSSBCA Policies
IHSSBCA Calendar (Note: See Tournament Central for Tournament Calendar)
Ethics Guidelines for Coaches, Hosts, Moderators, and Students
IHSA Rule Summary designed for novice coaches

IHSSBCA Steering Committee 2009–2010

Chair: David Reinstein
Secretary, Moderator Certification: Linda Greene
Treasurer: Phyllis Kidd & Mike Laudermith
Ombudsman, Tournament Calendar, and Kickoffs: David Riley
Membership and Newsletter: Rob Grierson
Tournament Results: Susan Martin
Scorebooks: Skip Lee
All-Sectional/All-State, Publicity: Matt Laird
At-Large Members: Cheryl Christianson, Cathy Groesch, Karen Niemeier, Debbie Voorhees, Jay Winter

Regional Representatives
Region 1: Robert Schrempf, Von Steuben Academy (Chicago)
Region 2: Kevin Palmer, Fremd HS (Palatine)
Region 3: Susan Martin, Wheaton North HS
Region 4: Nick Pitz, Moline HS
Region 5: Chad Sloan, Warrensburg-Latham HS
Region 6: David Adkins, Springfield HS
Region 7: Sharon Lorinskas, Carbondale CHS

Liaisons
High school: Katelyn Brozak, Streator HS
High school: Neal Kfoury, Lisle HS
College: Jonah Greenthal, University of Chicago

IHSSBCA Initiatives and Projects

Join the IHSSBCA today, and help us support Illinois Scholastic Bowl. The membership form is located here.