About Elementary and Middle School Nationals

The 2023 International Academic Competitions Middle and Elementary School National Championships took place between June 1st and June 4th, 2023 in Arlington Virginia. With over 1800 students in attendance, this was the world’s largest ever buzzer-based quiz bowl tournament for students – thank you so much to all those who attended! Results are now available here for all events.
The 2024 International Academic Competitions Middle and Elementary School National Championships will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Orlando from Thursday, May 23 through Monday, May 27 (i.e. Memorial Day weekend). Rooms will be available at $166 a night and staying at the host hotel will once again be required for all participants coming from outside Central Florida. Registration and the hotel room block will open in the fall of 2023.

Important Information

Study Resources

Rules & Formats – Click Here

Practice Materials – Click Here

Score Sheets – Click Here

Prices and Registration

Event Registration – Click here

Event Pricing:
History Bowl – Registration Closed, please sign up for the wait list below!
Team – $475
Duo Teams – $335
Solo Team – $195

History Bowl Team Standby/Waitlist

Bee Events

National History Bee – Registration Closed
International Geography Bee
– Registration Closed
National Science Bee
– Registration Closed
US History Bee – $125, late Registration $130
US Academic Bee – $125, late Registration $130

Exams
United States Geography Championships – Registration Closed
National Championship Exams – $25 per exam, late Registration $30 NEW Open Division for family members!

Special Event Information
IAC has arranged for a special private performance of The Capital Fools! (featuring former members of the Capital Steps) . This performance will be tailored to our group and is offered at the special price of $25

2023 Souvenir T-Shirts – SOLD OUT

Jeopardy ! Charity Games registration

Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be on Jeopardy!? Here’s your chance (minus the nationwide TV audience and the prize money, unfortunately). IAC’s Executive Director, and 19-day Jeopardy champion David Madden will be hosting 10 Jeopardy! matches for charity at Nationals. Each game takes place at a different time, and will feature 5 students playing at once. Otherwise, the rules of Jeopardy! apply as on the show. Each match costs $60, and all the proceeds will be split evenly between the Rainforest Alliance (for which David serves as an ambassador), the Fisher House Foundation (a veterans charity for which David once hiked the length of the USA), and the Serenity Park Parrot Shelter (which serves both rescue parrots and veterans). The Jeopardy! Charity Games will take place at the following times. If you wish to sign up for a time slot, please note the hotel at which it will be taking place, and make sure it does not conflict with any exam or bee that you might be competing in. Then, sign up using the form here.

Thursday, June 1 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott

  1. 1:15pm (during Science Bee Block B – no exams going on)
  2. 2:00pm (during Science Bee Block B – no exams going on)
  3. 6:30pm (during US Geography Championships)
  4. 7:15pm (during US Geography Championships)
  5. 8:00pm (during US Geography Championships)
  6. 8:45pm (no conflict)

Friday, June 2 at the Hyatt

  1. 12:45pm (during Science Bee Block D – no exams going on)
  2. 1:30pm (during Science Bee Block D – no exams going on)
  3. 8:30pm (no conflict)
  4. 9:15pm (no conflict)

Hotel Registration

PLEASE NOTE: As of right now (5/23/23) there are a few rooms available at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City and Springhill Suites Alexandria.

Hotel where the 6th grade and under students will be competing:
Crystal Gateway Marriott – SOLD OUT
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-920-3230

Hotel where the 7th and 8th grade students will be competing:
Hyatt Regency Crystal City – SOLD OUT
2799 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-418-1234

OVERFLOW HOTELS

Springhill Suites Alexandria (2 Metro stops from Crystal City)
2950 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22202
Phone: 703-317-0013
King Suites (include pullout couch) – $184/night
Deadline to reserve at this rate is May 24th, 2023

Click here to book at the Springhill Suites Alexandria

The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City
1250 S Hayes St
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-415-5000
Double Rooms – $206/night
Deadline to reserve at this rate is May 26th, 2023

Click here to book at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon city

The Westin Crystal City – SOLD OUT
1800 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-486-1111

Residence Inn by Marriott – SOLD OUT
200 South Potomac Ave
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-415-1300

Hilton Arlington National Landing – SOLD OUT
2399 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-418-6800

Courtyard by Marriott Crystal City – SOLD OUT
2899 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-259-3434