Delco Hi-Q

Delaware County Hi-Q is a quizbowl-ish competition in Delaware County, PA that claims to be the oldest continuous academic competition in the United States. It is currently run through the Delaware County Intermediate Unit.

Origins

Because its establishment preceded the old College Bowl TV show, DelCo Hi-Q began as a radio show and has not changed much in format since. Since buzzer systems are not directly used, DelCo Hi-Q shares some similarities with Academic Decathlon. Related organizations playing this kind of Hi-Q appear to have also been established in Green Bay, WI as well as Alabama and possibly a few more areas. These few teams then play with the DelCo Hi-Q champion in a playoff via videoconferencing each year for a "national" championship in Hi-Q.

Questions

Its questions appear to be very anti-pyramidal. They are based in part on a specific study list of topics introduced each year.

Cost and Funding

The cost per participating school is $1,800 per year. source (p. 8) The Franklin Mint Credit Union also provides significant funding through its foundation for Hi-Q and some kind of awards and prizes appear to be awarded.

The Quizmaster for DelCo Hi-Q may be the highest-paid person out of any academic competition in the country on an hourly level, receiving $325 per match. source (p. 9)

External Links

The Wikipedia Page for Delco Hi-Q, featuring more information and a list of champions