Getting Started with SD Sci Oly
Registration Deadline:
Friday, 28 February 2025 |
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Starting a new Team?
With the goal of re-igniting interest in SD Science Olympiad, we have begun developing a plan to invite teams who have not been involved with SD Sci-Oly in over 4 years. We refer to this as our "SD Sci-Oly Startup" program!
To qualify as an SD Sci-Oly Startup team, you need to meet the two following conditions:
We are preparing materials to help you start a team. Contact the State Director for more information about intermediate assistance!
In the meantime, check out some tips from Nat'l SO -- click here!
NOTE: Startup Teams which place in events will be excluded when determining the State Champions and qualifications for the Science Olympiad National Tournament.
To qualify as an SD Sci-Oly Startup team, you need to meet the two following conditions:
- Not have had a membership in a state tournament in over 4 years
- Unable to field a full roster of students (~15), and not more than 8 students overall (excluding alternates)
- Plan to participate in no more than 11 events (Recommended breakdown: 4 Knowledge, 4 Laboratory OR 4 Build, and 3 Build OR 3 Laboratory events)
We are preparing materials to help you start a team. Contact the State Director for more information about intermediate assistance!
In the meantime, check out some tips from Nat'l SO -- click here!
NOTE: Startup Teams which place in events will be excluded when determining the State Champions and qualifications for the Science Olympiad National Tournament.
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Tips for Getting Started
As your team begins the exciting journey to the SD Sci-Oly Tourney, here is a quick guide to help you use our site to your benefit:
Please feel free to reach out the State Director and Exec Team to help clarify anything or for other assistance!
- This year's events can be found under EVENTS in the Navigation bar above
- Team Resources, such as Small-School reimbursement for membership and travel, can be found under RESOURCES.
- Coaching tips can be found under RESOURCES
- Materials such as Programs and Event Scheduling, which can help you in getting ready for the Tournament, is under TOURNAMENT
- For detailed information on team requirements and general competition rules can be found under SDSO POLICIES
- For logistical planning for Tournament weekend, check out local amenities under LOCAL AMENITIES
Please feel free to reach out the State Director and Exec Team to help clarify anything or for other assistance!
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SD Sci-Oly LOGOS & Fun Extras
SD Science Olympiad Identity information and files, including
- Large logo files in png, gif, and tiff formats (coming soon)
- Small logo files
- Visual Standards guide (for reference)
- Charlie Store
