Oregon Battle of the Books

How many students can be on a team?

We recommend teams of 4 students as only 4 students can battle at once. The maximum team size is 5, with 1 person acting as an alternate during the battles. The minimum number of students for a team is 2, although we strongly encourage teams of 2 to consider recruiting additional team members or combining with other teams of 2. No more than 4 students and no less than 2 students may participate in a battle.

How are students grouped into teams?

Teams are most often formed by the students themselves who choose to be on a team together.

When looking to form an OBOB team, it is helpful for students to consider their own goals and expectations with respect to reading, preparation and competitiveness and try to find teammates with similar expectations. This will help minimize conflicts amongst the team members. Regardless of a team’s competitiveness, all OBOB participants and coaches are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship. 

If your student is having difficulty finding a team, we recommend asking their teacher to see if they know of anyone else looking for a team member. Your student may also submit a registration form and indicate on the form that they are looking for a team. OBOB coordinators will then attempt to help those students form teams, although there is no guarantee that students will be placed on a team in this manner.