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Science Olympiad at Penn State (SOAPS) Invitational Registration

Division B (Grades 6-9) & Division C (Grades 9-12)

Thank you for your interest in the Science Olympiad at Penn State (SOAPS) Invitational! In order to compete, the following requirements must be met:
  1. Register Online (see below for details).
  2. Pay required registration fees - $120 for the 1st team and $90 for the 2nd team (see below for fee schedule)
  3. Provide Certificate of Liability Insurance 
  4. Complete Required Registration Documents, which includes all of the following (Will be available digitally by the end of December)
    • Regional Forms Checklist
    • Minor Photo and Video Release
    • Adult Photo and Video Release
    • Minor General Release of All Claims
    • Adult General Release of All Claims

Limit on number of teams per school: 2

Registration opens on September 29th, 2025 for PA Schools, but October 2nd, 2025 for schools from any other state (4 PM EST for both):

Online registration is required, especially due to the available online functions such as submission of team names, self-scheduled event signups, selecting team headquarters, and online scoring. Once registered, Head Coaches or designated Co-Head Coaches may add additional team members to assist with team management. High school students may register as Head Coaches and/or Co-Head Coaches. 

Registration Fees: $120 for 1st team, $90 for 2nd team

Teams are not officially registered until registration fees are received and processed.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the registration fees are $120 for the first team, and $90 for the second team

Payment Methods: Checks only

Specific payment information is listed here (document also linked on our Scilympiad homepage). Checks should be sent to the following address:


Attn: Science Olympiad Alumni at Penn State

240 HUB Robeson Center

1 Pollock Rd

University Park, PA 16802

Memo: SOAPS (ASA #1842)


WE ARE so excited to see everyone in person this January!!