Oregon Battle of the Books

When will Cedar Mill’s Tournament take place?

Cedar Mill’s OBOB battles will take place in person after school, tentatively scheduled during the weeks of February 5, 2024 and February 12, 2024. The specific days for the battles are TBD based on the number of teams signed up as well as building, staff and moderator availability. Cedar Mill’s school champion must be selected by February 17, 2024 to ensure they will be able to participate in the Regional OBOB Tournament.

How are students grouped into teams?

Teams are most often formed by the students themselves who choose to be on a team together. The only requirement is for all team members to be in the same grade (since mock battles will be held during lunch recess.)

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.