SO@B Tournament Updates
Tournament Updates (January 13, 2026)
Hello all,
We’re reaching out today with a few quick updates!
Our event schedule and team numbers are now available on this spreadsheet. Event locations will be updated in the coming weeks. If you would like us to modify your team names, please let us know.
Additionally, all events will be run following regional-level rules.
Don’t hesitate to contact us at berkeleyscioly@norcalscioly.org with any questions!
Best,
The SO@B Planning Committee
Required Forms (December 22, 2025)
Hello all,
Thank you for registering for the 2026 Science Olympiad @ Berkeley Invitational! We are excited to announce that our tournament has officially reached full capacity. All schools that were eligible to register a second team have been contacted and fully registered.
Additionally, in accordance with university policy, we ask that you have all minors attending the tournament (competitors, alternates, spectators) fill out each of the following forms:
PDFs can also be found under Resources → Tournament Documents. Please scan and submit all completed waivers to this Google Form by Friday, January 30th @ 11:59 PM PT; additional instructions are detailed in the form.
Don’t hesitate to contact us at berkeleyscioly@norcalscioly.org with any questions!
Best,
The SO@B Planning Committee
Registration Reminder (December 12, 2025)
Hello all,
This is a friendly reminder that your registration for the 2026 Science Olympiad @ Berkeley Invitational must be completed before Friday, December 19th to secure your spot! Registration is only confirmed once payment has been received; if you are marked as a paid team on Scilympiad, no further action is required.
If spaces remain, schools that are eligible to pay for a second team will be contacted on December 19th. Waitlist spots for second teams will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by when payment for the first team was received.
Schools that register or pay for their first team starting on December 19th will be placed on the waitlist after all second teams, in order of registration.
Don’t hesitate to contact us at berkeleyscioly@norcalscioly.org with any questions!
Best,
The SO@B Planning Committee
Registration is Open! (November 21, 2025)
Hello all,
Registration for the 2026 Science Olympiad @ Berkeley Invitational is now open!
Below is our clarified registration policy, which is also detailed on the Registration page:
This tournament will host a maximum of 36 Division B teams. Registration is limited to one team per school, with a second team on the waitlist. Only teams from Northern California are eligible to register. Registration is only confirmed once payment has been received.
If spaces remain, schools that are eligible to pay for a second team will be contacted on December 19th. Waitlist spots for second teams will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by when payment for the first team is received. Schools that register or pay for their first team starting December 19th will be placed on the waitlist after all second teams, in order of registration.
To receive future updates about our tournament, please sign up for our mailing list.
Don’t hesitate to contact us at berkeleyscioly@norcalscioly.org with any questions!
Best,
The SO@B Planning Committee
2026 Berkeley B Invitational Announcement (November 20, 2025)
Hello all,
We are excited to announce that the first annual Science Olympiad @ Berkeley (SO@B) Invitational will be held in-person at UC Berkeley on February 28, 2026! Events will be run entirely by Science Olympiad alumni at Berkeley.
Registration will open on Friday, November 21 at 3:45 PM PST via Scilympiad.
This year’s tournament will be capped at 36 Division B teams. Each school may register one team, with the option to place a second team on the waitlist. If space allows, second teams will be placed in the competition following Friday, December 19. Only Northern California schools may register.
The registration fee is $250 per team. Spots in the competition will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis once payment is received; you are not officially registered until payment is received. The fee can be paid via PayPal (strongly preferred) on Scilympiad or check. Additional payment instructions will be detailed on Scilympiad.
Don’t hesitate to contact us at berkeleyscioly@norcalscioly.org if you have any questions!
Best,
The SO@B Planning Committee