PetroBowl® Frequently Asked Questions
Regional Qualifier FAQs
Will our travel and accommodation for the regional qualifier be arranged for us?
No, all teams are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs and arrangements. If teams require financial assistance, we recommend that they approach their student chapter’s sponsoring section and/or local and regional companies who might provide sponsorship.
If we don’t participate in the regional qualifier, can we still register for the PetroBowl championship at ATCE?
All teams who wish to compete at the PetroBowl championship at ATCE must participate in their regional qualifier.
Do all the players need to be from the same student chapter?
Yes, everyone including the 5th alternate player must be current students and members of the SPE student chapter that the team is representing.
What if someone is due to graduate before the championship, does that mean they can’t be on the team?
PetroBowl contestants must be student members in their chapter at the time of the contest. If they graduate before the championship but after the regional qualifier, the student can only participate in the regional games. Once the student has graduated, they are no longer a part of the chapter, which automatically disqualifies them from the contest.
Teams may make as many substitutions to their regional team as required so that their team is eligible at the time of the championship. However it is to a team’s advantage to have a consistent team as the players from the regional games will have more experience with the rules and format when going into the championship.
Championship FAQs
When will I know if our team has qualified?
First and second place teams from the regional qualifiers will automatically qualify for the championship. All other teams will be selected based on their performance compared with all other participating teams. This decision will be confirmed and reviewed by the PetroBowl Workgroup once the final regional qualifier of the year has been completed.
How will the bracket for the championship be made up from the regional Qualifiers?
Full details can be found in the rules and regulations document.
What if my team members graduate before the championship?
All teams who qualify for the championship are only allowed two substitutions from the original team, as stated in the rules and regulations. In the event that all of the team members from the regional qualifier have graduated, only the two substitute players will be able to take part at the championship.
If you have any further questions, you can email the team at PetroBowl@spe.org.