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Alabama State Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is a nationwide competition. Students compete in up to 23 events that include earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, math, and engineering. Science Olympiad is designed to increase a student’s interest in STEM fields and provide recognition for outstanding
achievement in team events. Students compete in Science Olympiad with the top teams advancing from Regional to State to National levels.
The Alabama Science Olympiad state headquarters is located at Auburn University in the College of Sciences and Mathematics Outreach Center. We look forward to finding new ways to help you be successful with your students and growing Science Olympiad across Alabama.
Registration Process
Create Account > Register School > Register Team > Complete Registration > Submit Payment
*Registration Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026 **Payment Deadline: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Cost
B/C Division: $175/team
AA Division: $75/team
C Division State Tournament
Location: University of Alabama
When: February 20, 2027
Grades: 9-12
Number of Students: Maximum 15 (2 alternates)
Number of Teams: Up to 2 teams/school (if your school would like to register a third team we will let you know if that is possible on December 4, 2026)
(Tentative) Schedule of Events: Coming Soon!
* Division winners of the state tournament will be invited to compete at the National Science Olympiad Tournament.
B Division State Tournament
Location: Auburn University
When: February 13, 2027
Grades: 6-9
Number of Students: Maximum 15 (2 alternates)
Number of Teams: Up to 2 teams/school (if your school would like to register a third team we will let you know if that is possible on December 4, 2026)
(Tentative) Schedule of Events: Coming Soon!
* Division winners of the state tournament will then go on to compete at the National Science Olympiad Tournament.
Division AA Regional Tournaments (Elementary)
Grades: 3-6
Number of Students: Maximum of 24
| Auburn University Regional | January 30, 2027 | Maximum of 2 teams/school per division |
| Jacksonville State University Regional | March 5, 2027 | Maximum of 1 team/school per division |
| University of West Alabama Regional | March 9, 2027 | Maximum of 2 teams/school per division |
Invitational Tournaments| James Clemens Invitational | January 9, 2027 | Division B/C | Open to all | Contact: Ashley Horne ahorne@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Amaan Musani musanisir@gmail.com
JCHS Registration form |
| UAB Invitational | January 30, 2027 | Division B/C | Open to all | Contact: Susan Baskar Raj Email: sgbaskar@uab.edu Registration Site |
| Jefferson County Elementary Invitational | January 23, 2027 | Division AA | Invite Only | Contact: Jordan Fancher Email: jfancher@jefcoed.com |
| Jefferson County Division B/C Invitational | January 23, 2027 | Division B/C | Invite Only | Contact: Ashley Lehman Email: alehman@jefcoed.com |
Click Here to see ALL Invitational Tournaments registered with National Science Olympiad
Resources
How to start a team?
2026 Division B Events
2026 Division C Events
National Science Olympiad Website
Have questions or need additional information, please email Dr. Jessica Gilpin, jag0038@auburn.edu