Sputum Bowl (Practitioner & Student Divisions)

Practitioner Division | Student Division| Regional Schedule | Download Rule Book | Past Winners

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.

Student Division held at the SoCal Conference
Spring 2027

2027 Key Dates
  • Registration Opens: November 27, 2026
  • Open Student/School FAQ Session: Monday, December 14, 2026
  • Registration closes: 3 days before each region’s scheduled competition date
  • NorCal Regional Events: February 5–7, 2027
  • SoCal Regional Events: February 19–21, 2027
  • State Finals: April 14, 2027 – Southern California Conference
Want to Compete?
You must compete with your respective region and the finalists of those regional competitions will earn their spot to compete at the 2027 CSRC Annual Conference. Register your team for regionals, download the rule book and prep, 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. 

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 (Coming Soon)
  3. Compete in the Regional Bowl (See Schedule Below - Updated Schedule Coming Soon)
    Regional competitions determine which teams advance to the State Finals at the 2027 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.

Congratulations to the 2026 State Student
Sputum Bowl Champions!

Student Winners
"Slyther-Vents" | PIMA Medical Institute - San Marcos

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

Upcoming Deadlines
Regional Schedule Coming Soon. Registration will close three (3) days prior to your scheduled regional event.

Have questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Regional Schedule
*Subject to change
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Southern Coast Regional
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2027
Time: TBA
Address: TBA

Inland Empire Regional
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2027
Time: TBA
Address: TBA

San Diego Regional
Date: Friday, February 19, 2027
Address: TBA
Parking: TBA

Central Regional
Date: Sunday, February 7, 2027
Time: TBA
Address: TBA

GBAR Regional
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2027
Time: TBA
Address: TBA


North Regional
Date: Friday, February 5, 2027
Time: TBA
Address: TBA

 

Save the Date: The Practitioner Sputum Bowl Returns in 2027

The Practitioner Sputum Bowl is coming back at the 2027 CSRC NorCal Annual Conference, October 4 to 8, 2027, at Hayes Mansion in San Jose.

 
 

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