2026 fl BQ pre-season event 

We are looking forward to this year’s pre-season event! This one-of-a-kind weekend includes quizzer and coach training, fellowship, and an opportunity to connect with other quiz programs across the state. Whether you are a veteran program or looking to start a Bible Quizzing ministry in your church from scratch, you’ll leave this weekend equipped, empowered, and ready to be a part of the strongest Bible Quizzing District in the United Pentecostal Church.

DATES: October 17-18, 2025

LOCATION: FL District UPCI Campgrounds (5011 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34475)

REGISTRATION: $20 per person pre-registration; $30 at the door (early registration closes Sunday, October 12)

LODGING: The campground dorms will be available for $10 per bed. You must provide your own supervision and respect quiet times.

ROUGH ITINERARY (topics subject to change):

Friday, Oct 17th

  • 6:00 PM - Registration

  • 6:30 PM - Pizza Served (covered with registration)

  • 7:00 PM - Split Sessions

    • All Quizzers: Group Games & Fellowship (Led by Gaines Kids Ministries)

    • New Coaches: Bible Quizzing 101 - Michael Guerra (FL District SBQ Director)

    • Veteran Coaches: Taking Your Program to the Next Level

      • Senior Coaches: Mike Treadway (Gainesville, FL)

      • Junior Coaches: Sean and Tiffany Maki (West Palm Beach, FL)

  • 9:00 PM - Gym Closed

Saturday, Oct 18th

  • 8:30 AM - Continental Breakfast Served (covered with registration)

  • 9:00 AM - Split Teaching Sessions A

    • New Quizzers: Bible Quizzing Basics - Cypress King (Defuniak Springs, FL)

    • Veteran Junior Quizzers: Question Keys and Charting Techniques - Samantha Guerra (Middleburg, FL)

    • Veteran Senior Quizzers: Contesting and Charting Techniques - Nick Serraes (DeLand, FL)

    • New Coaches: Running an Effective Quiz Practice - Michael Guerra

    • Veteran Coaches: Tournament Strategy

      • Senior Coaches: Mike Treadway

      • Junior Coaches: Sean and Tiffany Maki

  • 10:30 AM - Split Teaching Sessions B

    • All Junior Quizzers: Interrupting Junior Questions - Samantha Guerra

    • All Senior Quizzers: Interrupting Senior Questions - Nick Serraes

    • All Coaches: Tournament Role Play - Michael Guerra

  • 12:00 PM(ish) - Dismissal

frequently asked questions

Q: Is this event open to people from outside of Florida?
A: Absolutely! We would love to have you.

Q: What session should parents attend?
A: We encourage you attend the sessions your children are attending.

Q: I have a former Junior Quizzer who is going into Seniors; which sessions should he/she attend?
A: As the “Rookie” session is designed for brand-new quizzers, we recommend attending the “Senior Veteran” sessions.

Q: I am a former Junior Coach who will be transitioning to Seniors; which sessions should I attend?
A: You would likely benefit from both Bro Guerra and Bro Treadway’s sessions; if you have another coach with you, divide and conquer!

Q: Can we come for Saturday only? If so, what is the cost?
A: Yes, we have “Saturday only” passes available for $10; please contact us at FloridaSBQ@gmail.com if you want to take advantage of this.

Q: Will you be providing dorm supervision?
A. While we will have staff on site to enforce “quiet time,” you must provide your own supervision for your children/teens.