Thank you for your interest in volunteering for NM Battle of the Books!

Below are resources to help question readers and timers familiarize themselves with state battle procedures and rules.

Please note: While the core battle round rules and procedures are consistent across all three locations, some operational details are specific to each site. Your site coordinator will communicate these site-specific details directly to you.

If you haven't already connected with your battle's coordinator, please reach out to let them know you plan to volunteer. Contact information is available on each battle's page.

Reader and Timer Quick Reference Guides

The two documents below are derived from the full NM Battle of the Books rules. While it would be helpful for readers and timers to be familiar with the full rules, these two guides are designed to serve as handy quick references on battle day.

• Reader and Timer Basic Procedures & Clarifications

• Reader and Timer Step-by-Step Guide