Science Olympiad (SO) is nationwide competition. Students compete in 23 events that include earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, 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.
Eligible counties: San Diego and Imperial. Schools within San Diego and Imperial counties may send up to 6 teams to compete at the San Diego Regional Tournament.
Key Dates
Team Registration Opens September 5, 2023
2024 Registration fees per team: $330 (San Diego $175 + State $80 + National $75)
Note: Email automatically sent to principal for verification of head coaches and/or club officers
2024 Head Coaches Meeting & Workshops
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Location: University of San Diego
Details to follow
2024 San Diego Regional Tournament
Divisions: A and B
Location: San Diego Miramar College
Date: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024
Division: C
Location:
University of San Diego
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Southern California State Tournament
Divisions: B & CDate: Tentatively Saturday, April 6, 2024
Location: TBD
Announcements
Posted 9/6/2023
2024 Div. B Event Grouping/Conflicts
2024 Div. C Event Grouping/Conflicts
Posted 9/5/2023
2024 Rules Available for Download
Division A (Grades 3-6)
Division B (Grades 6-9)
Division C (Grades 9-12)
2024 Event Slate here
Invitational Tournaments
Invitational Tournaments allow teams to compete in tournaments that do not impact regional or state advancement or rankings. They are great resources for team preparations and tryouts. For listing, click on: Invitational Tournaments
San Diego Science Olympiad Partners
USD Campus Video Tours
Society for Women in Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCSD
SWIGS
STEM Center at California State University San Marcos