This Year's Tournament Events
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(NOTE: some links may be from the previous tournament season prior to start of the new Registration season!) NOTE: Event Links are updated throughout September of the active tournament year!
The following is a list of Events your team can compete in, organized by the category of Science they are listed under.
There are 23 total events in the SD Science Olympiad tournament. All State-Tournament events align with the National Science Olympiad events and rules. You can view the specifics of each event, access supporting materials, and review its rules by clicking on the given event in the table below.
Events retired for the 2026 Tournament Series
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Event Slate can be accessed at SOINC.org by clicking here.
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NOTE: All Returning events' links should be active to take you to the associated page with the latest supporting materials!
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Division B Events |
Click HERE for Short Descriptions for Division B Events!
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LIFE, PERSONAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE
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EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE & CHEMISTRY
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
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INQUIRY & NATURE OF SCIENCE
NOTE: All Returning events' links should be active to take you to the associated page with the latest supporting materials!
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Division C Events |
Click HERE for Short Descriptions for Division C Events
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LIFE, PERSONAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE
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EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE & CHEMISTRY
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
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INQUIRY & NATURE OF SCIENCE
Events Schedule |
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Click on the image to the right to navigate to the Events Schedule. This will show the times for all events.
Please note that we will follow the Events Schedule laid out by National for the National Science Olympiad tournament, which is also available in the Rules Manual for each Division! |
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Click the link to the right to access the Conflict Blocks of events, i.e. events taking place simultaneously which may inhibit a student from participating in multiple events within a block.
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2026 Rules Corrections |
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Occasionally coaches need a clarification of the rules in the Rules Manuals. An online resource is available to offer those clarifications on the National SO website!
Click the link below to visit this page and check out the Rules Clarifications & Corrections:
soinc.org/events/rules-corrections
Click the link below to visit this page and check out the Rules Clarifications & Corrections:
soinc.org/events/rules-corrections
OnShape Design Software for Events |
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OnShape is a computer-aided design (CAD) program that can be helpful in designing specific size and dimensions for all parts needed for a device to compete in the Science Olympiad.
You are not required to use it (except for rare events designated as "CAD" events, where using the software is part of the day-of competition), but you can check it out for possible use: |
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4 Ways OnShape Can Help Design Your Devices on Science Olympiad TV
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Trial Events
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Due to limited resources, the South Dakota Science Olympiad does not conduct Trial Events as part of our state tournament.
However, we are happy to offer any support or guidance for teams wishing to practice trial events separately in preparation of possibly competing at the national level. Please contact your State Director with any questions.
However, we are happy to offer any support or guidance for teams wishing to practice trial events separately in preparation of possibly competing at the national level. Please contact your State Director with any questions.
