Sputum Bowl (Practitioner & Student Divisions)

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Join the fun and test your knowledge at the annual CSRC Sputum Bowl! This fast-paced, team-based competition is open to both student and practitioner teams. The student competition takes place at the CSRC State SoCal Conference held in the spring.  The practitioner competition takes place at the CSRC NorCal Conference. Compete, connect, and showcase your respiratory care expertise.

How to Register

Want to Compete?
You must compete with your respective region and the finalists of those regional competitions will earn their spot to complete at the 2026 CSRC Annual Conference. Register your team for regionals, prep with the rule book, and review past champions' tips. Each team must include at least three (3) members, with a fourth (4th) member designated as an alternate. The form will ask for a 'Captain,' who will receive all communications on behalf of the team and serve as the team’s point of contact during the competition. 

Spots are limited! Registration closes three (3) days before your scheduled regional event.
Student membership is not required for regional competition but is required for State competition.

Student Division held at the SoCal Pechanga Conference (for finals) April 29, 2026.

To compete in the CSRC Student Sputum Bowl, follow these steps:

1. Form Your Team
   Teams must consist of at least three (3) members, with a fourth (4th) member designated as an alternate and currently enrolled respiratory care students from the same accredited program.
2. Complete the Team Roster Form. Please include your regional contact. Find your regional contact here. 
   If clicking the green underlined name does not populate the email address, please copy and paste the link into a separate tab and the email will paste in search bar. Please reach out if you need any help!
   Complete form here: Team Form
3. Compete in the Regional Bowl (See Schedule Below).
   Regional competitions determine which teams advance to the State Finals at the 2026 CSRC Annual Conference.
4. Advance to State Finals
   If your team qualifies, you’ll be contacted by your regional rep with next steps, including travel, lodging, and CSRC State Conference registration.

⏰ Registration closes three (3) days before your scheduled regional event.

Upcoming Deadlines
Student Competition State Deadlines:
Registration will open after Regional Competitions Commence
(Regional winners and invite only)
March 11, 2026 – Registration open for State competition.
March 18, 2026 - Deadline to submit competition registration for State competition.

Have questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Regional Schedule
*Subject to change
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Southern Coast Regional
February 27, 2026 | West Coast University's Orange County Learning Site
Registration closes: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST
Address: 2411 West La Palma Ave, Anaheim, California, 92801

Inland Empire Regional
February 28, 2026 | Riverside Community Hospital | HEC Conference Room
Registration closes: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Address: 4445 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92501

San Diego Regional
March 1, 2026 | More details to come.

Central Regional
March 13, 2026 | More details to come.

GBAR Regional
March 14, 2026 | Napa Valley College
More details to come.

North Regional
March 15, 2026 | Tentative. More details to come.

Practitioner Division held at the NorCal Conference
Thursday | October 8, 2026

Our Practitioner Division brings seasoned RCPs to the table for the ultimate trivia showdown. From bedside pros to academic aces, this is where California’s best flex their respiratory with and clinical chops, proving that sharp minds and quick buzzers go hand in hand. 

Congratulations to the 2025 State Practitioner 
Sputum Bowl Champions!