The Georgia Academic Team Association

Assists Georgia Quiz Bowl Teams

• Provides resources and advice for new players and schools.

• Helps facilitate communication between teams and tournament coordinators.

• Works to build a quiz bowl community throughout the state.

• Advocates on behalf of Georgia quiz bowl.

Is Supported by Competitions and Volunteers

• GATA is supported by tournament participation but also gives assistance to teams that do not attend. 

• GATA is a non-profit organization and all board members are volunteers.

• Teams that attend our events receive a full set of all the packets used (even the ones we do not read!).

• GATA also supports the expansion of the game by awarding a buzzer system to one team at each GATA state level tournament. 

Promotes Academic Competition in Georgia

• Hosts high quality tournaments throughout the year, including the varsity, junior varsity, and middle school state championships.

• Encourages strong academic questions which emphasize accuracy and depth of knowledge.

• Revises rules as needed to create a fun experience for players while maintaining the integrity of the competition.