Sputum Bowl (Practitioner & Student Divisions)

Practitioner Division | Student Division| Regional Schedule | 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.

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. 

To compete in the CSRC Practitioner 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 an accredited respiratory therapist. 
  2. Complete the Team Roster Form. 
    Complete form here: Team Form
  3. Pay $100 Application Fee (non-refundable) to Complete your Application.

Congratulations to the 2025 Practitioner 
Sputum Bowl Champions!

"The Birds"
Michael Shehan, Robert Fishwick, Elizabeth Postovit


Student Division Finals held at the SoCal Conference

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 2027 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. 

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 Scheduled 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
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Inland Empire Regional
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San Diego Regional
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Central Regional
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GBAR Regional
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North Regional
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