RMC Student Quiz Bowl Competition
Sponsored by: JBS-Pilgrim's
📢 Calling all Undergraduate Meat Science Enthusiasts! 📢
Registration is now open for the annual Undergraduate Meat Science Quiz Bowl at the 2026 Reciprocal Meat Conference in Amarillo/Canyon, TX.
Test your knowledge, compete against the best, and showcase your skills in this exciting competition. Don't miss out on the chance to network with industry leaders and fellow students!
📅 Event Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
📍 Location: Amarillo, Civic Center
📝 Registration: https://amsa.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1984753&group=
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026.
Registration Information
Each school or university may enter up to two teams. A $100 entry fee will be assessed to each team. Teams must register and submit their questions by May 1, 2026. Individual students from a university that cannot produce a full team that wish to be placed on a random team in their division may register and pay their portion of the entry fee ($25/student). Any additional students that will be potential alternates should be registered as an individuals, and they may be placed on a mixed team depending on availability. Registration Names must follow the registration guidelines (Ex: AMSA University-Red). The chairs will randomly assign your teams to the registered team names.
AMSA Quiz Bowl Rules
Schools with Two Teams:
For those schools with 2 teams, your teams will be designated a team color that is associated with the school. Please register only 4 students per team and then remaining students as alternates. Final rosters and team assignments will be due on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 12:00pm.
Submission of Quiz Bowl Questions:
A new template has been created for teams to use when submitting new questions for future years' competitions. Please see the updated rules in the link above. Each school must submit questions as outlined in the rules prior to participation. Please submit your questions in the form below.
School’s registration must be submitted by the registration deadline of May 1, 2026. Schools who submit their questions prior to the deadline (May 13) may be entered into a drawing to receive a bye for Round 1 (Provided there is a bye in the bracket) based on date of submission. Questions MUST be submitted in Microsoft Excel with the following information: question, answer, topic area, difficulty (1=easy, 5=difficult), and reference source for the school to be eligible for the drawing. Acceptable resources include: textbooks, publications, websites, etc. NOT lecture notes. See infographic below for additional reminders and guidelines.
Click here for the Updated Question Template
All questions should be submitted via email to AMSA Staff at information@meatscience.org, by May 13, 2026.
PowerPoint Presentations:
The 2012 Quiz Bowl committee released the PowerPoint presentations from past years' (2007 and previous) Quiz Bowl Competitions, please be advised that the committee is not responsible for outdated/inaccurate questions. Also if you have other year's worth of files (2004, 2005 or 2006) please email them to AMSA Staff (information@meatscience.org) Please click on the year to view the PowerPoint presentations.
Email AMSA Staff at information@meatscience.org with any registration questions.
Note to the coaches from the 2026 Quiz Bowl Chairs
📣 Calling all student members and coaches!
Join us for Quiz Bowl Connect to learn more about key industry topics and sharpen your knowledge as we prepare for the 2026 Quiz Bowl competition. These sessions are a great opportunity to connect, review important concepts, and build confidence before the big event.
- May 26th: Webinar Registration - Zoom
