2027 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 16-17, 2026

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

REGISTRATION: $20 per person pre-registration; $30 online or at the door (early registration is CLOSED). Saturday only registration is $20 online or at the door.

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 16th

  • 6:00 PM - Registration

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

  • 7:00 PM - Split Sessions

    • All Quizzers: Group Games & Fellowship (Gaines Kids Ministry & team)

    • Rookie Coaches: Bible Quizzing 101 (Michael Guerra)

    • Veteran Coaches: Building a Sustainable Program

      • Juniors: Khayri Herron

      • Seniors: Nick Serraes, National Experienced Division Coach of the Year

  • 9:00 PM - Gym Closed

Saturday, Oct 17th

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

  • 9:00 AM - General Session: Resource Spotlight

  • 9:30 AM - General Session: The Ministry of Bible Quizzing

  • 10:00 AM - Split Teaching Session A

    • Rookie Quizzers: Bible Quizzing Basics

      • Juniors: Cypress King

      • Seniors: Craig Strong & Liz Griffin

    • Veteran Quizzers: Enhancing Your Study Time

      • Juniors: Dawnella Higgins

      • Seniors: Rylee Watson & Tyler Ritchey

    • Rookie Coaches: Running an Effective Quiz Practice (Michael Guerra)

    • Veteran Coaches: Tournament Strategy

      • Juniors: Khayri Herron

      • Seniors: Nick Serraes

  • 11:15 AM - Split Teaching Sessions B

    • All Junior Quizzers: Interrupting Junior Questions (Dawnella Higgins)

    • All Senior Quizzers: Interrupting Senior Questions (Rylee Watson & Tyler Ritchey)

    • All Coaches: Tournament Role Play

      • Juniors: TBD

      • Seniors: Michael Guerra

  • 12:30 PM(ish) - Dismissal

REGISTER FOR THE PRE-SEASON EVENT
Register for Saturday only

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 Quizzer” 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 more from the Senior Veteran session, as the Rookie Coach session will be covering the basics of Bible Quizzing.

Q: Can we come for Saturday only? If so, what is the cost?
A: Yes, we have “Saturday only” passes available for $10.

Q: Will you be providing supervision for the Quizzers Friday night?
A. Yes; we will have a full staff of volunteers organizing games and overseeing quizzer activities.

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.

Q: Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
A. Reach out to Bro Michael Guerra at FloridaSBQ@gmail.com