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.
Division A - Grades 3-6
Date: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025
Location: San Diego Miramar College
Registration opens: 9/3/2024
Registration fees per team: $200 per team
No limit on number of teams per school
Division A rules are not changing from 2024 to 2025. We will use 2024 Elementary Rules Manual for the 2025 season
Purchase 2024 Elementary Rules Manual at: Science Olympiad Store
Posted 9/13/24 Updated 2/21/25: News and Updates
NO PETS ALLOWED EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY
Division B - Grades 6-9
Date: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025
Location: San Diego Miramar College
Registration opens: 9/3/2024
Registration fees per team: $330 per team
(San Diego $180 + State $75 + National $75)
Limit on number of teams per school: 6 teams per school
Posted 9/13/24 Updated 2/21/25 News and Updates
Southern California State Tournament: @ Caltech on Sat, April 12, 2025
NO PETS ALLOWED EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY
Division C - Grades 9-12
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Location: University of San Diego
San Diego Regional USD Campus Info
Registration opens: 9/3/2024
Registration fees per team: $330 per team
(San Diego $180 + State $75 + National $75)
Limit on number of teams per school: 6 teams per school
Posted 9/13/24 Updated 3/12/25 News and Updates
Southern California State Tournament: @ Caltech on Sat, April 12, 2025
NO PETS ALLOWED EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY
Rules Updates
Rules Updates are made to correct the rules in the Science Olympiad Rules Manuals or to clarify the meaning of the rules.
San Diego Regional follows the Southern California State Rules Clarifications posted at SoCal State Rules Clarifications
Submit clarifications and subscribe to Rules Updates at the above-mentioned link.
Rules Updates cutoff Div A & B: 2/17/25 11:59 PM
Rules Updates cutoff Div C: 3/10/25 11:59 PM
Invitational Tournaments
School-Provided Volunteer Requirements
Division A schools are required to provide one volunteer (adult or college student) per team for the entire shift. Division A Volunteers, sign up HERE
Division B schools are required to provide one volunteer (adult or college student) per team, except schools sending at least 5 teams. Schools sending at least 5 teams are required to provide 8 proctors. Division B Volunteers, sign up HERE
Division C schools are required to provide one volunteer (adult or college student) per team, except schools sending at least 5 teams. Schools sending at least 5 teams are required to provide 6 proctors. Division C Volunteers, sign up HERE
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