Invitationals

Science Olympiad Invitational Tournaments allow Science Olympiad teams to participate in tournaments that do not impact regional or state advancement or rankings, but are often used as tryouts for team members and as preparation for teams that compete in regional, state or national tournaments. Across the country, many middle and high schools host these events to give teams a chance to perfect their devices, get a feel for the difficulty level of tests and labs, and see a real tournament in action. Sometimes, just being there to observe gives a coach the inside track to better coach a Science Olympiad team. Every little bit of context helps!

Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament Requirements

While participation in Science Olympiad Invitational Tournaments is optional and in most cases requires a separate event fee collected by each Invitational Director, all school teams participating in a Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament must first be a registered member of the state and national Science Olympiad program, and each Invitational Director MUST sign and return a Tournament Directors form each year in order to hold an officially sanctioned Science Olympiad event. Request the password for this online form from your State Director, as they must approve your tournament.

Food Safety Notice: Science Olympiad Workshop and Invitational, Regional, State and National Tournament Directors are only permitted to work with licensed food vendors when providing food for consumption during the event. This is for everyone's safety. Students, volunteers and teams may bring their own food for personal consumption.

NO Virtual/Online/Cyber Science Olympiad Events Allowed:

Virtual/Online/Cyber events cannot be classified as sanctioned Science Olympiad Tournaments, and teams may not offer them. In order to retain our Chapter/Club Liability Insurance, Science Olympiad Tournaments require the physical presence of all Science Olympiad members at a single location (site/campus/school). Do not send Invitational Tournament Director forms for Virtual/Online/Cyber events as they will be rejected. Teams may write their own original materials (not using Science Olympiad events as the basis, which is a Copyright violation) and share them with others as practice only. If you have questions, please contact your State Director.

Please see the Science Olympiad Copyright Statement outlining use of Science Olympiad Rules and procedures at sanctioned tournaments.

There are special Science Olympiad Invitational Medals and Trophies available through Science Olympiad - order six weeks before your event! 

We have listed several invitational tournaments below for your convenience, but please check your State Science Olympiad Website for the most up-to-date info: 

2017-2018 Invitational Tournament Sites

October

Atlanta, GA - Johns Creek HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 10/14/17

November

Athens, GA - University of Georgia Athens Campus Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 11/4/17

Cleveland, OH - St. Ignatius Grade School Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 11/18/17

Palatine, IL - Palatine HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 11/18/17

December

Washington, DC - National Cathedral School Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 12/2/17

Katy, TX - Seven Lakes HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 12/2/17

Whiting, IN - Whiting HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 12/2/17

Boyceville, WI - 11th Annual Boyceville Open Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 12/2/17

Blacksburg, VA - Virginia Polytechnic Institute Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 12/2/17

Sacramento, CA - 6th Annual Churchill Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 12/2/17

Southern Pines, NC - The O'Neal School Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament - Division B, 12/2/17

Sylvania, OH - Northview HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 12/9/17

Fullerton, CA - Ladera Vista JHS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 12/9/17

Colorado Springs, CO - Cheyenne Mountain HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 12/9/17

Portage, MI - Portage Northern High School Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 12/9/17

Canton, MI - Liberty MS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 12/91/7

Ft. Worth, TX - Harmony School of Innovation Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 12/9/17

Fullerton, CA - Troy High School Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Divsion C, 12/9/17

Islip, NY - Islip Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 12/9/17

Lebanon, NH - Dartmouth College Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 12/16/17

Sugar Land, TX - William P. Clements HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 12/16/17

January

West Chester, PA - Rustin Science Olympiad Invitational, Division B, 1/6/18

Westlake, OH - Westlake HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 1/6/18

Sacramento, CA - Mira Loma HS Science Olympiad Invitational, Division C, 1/6/18

Fairfax, VA - Fairfax High School Science Olympiad Invitational, 1/6/18

Minneapolis, MN - Gopher Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament - University of Minnesota, Division B, 1/6/18

Berwyn, PA - Battle at Valley Forge Science Olympiad Invitational, Division C, 1/13/18

La Jolla, CA - La Jolla HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/13/18

Temecula, CA - Great Oak HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/13/18

Snellville, GA - Brookwood HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/13/18

Lebanon, TN - Friendship Christian Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 1/13/18

Kingwood, TX - Kingwood HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 1/13/18

Clayton, OH - Northmont Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 1/13/18

Kenston, OH - Kenston Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 1/13/18

Hacienda Heights, CA - Mesa Robles Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 1/13/18

River Falls, WI - 7th Annual UW-River Falls Border Battle Open Science Olympiad Invitational, Division C, 1/20/18

Marietta, GA - Dodgen MS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 1/20/18

Cambridge, MA - MIT Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/20/18

Hacienda Heights, CA - Glen Wilson HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 1/20/18

Tracy, CA - Tracy HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/20/18

Berkeley, CA - Golden Gate Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/27/18

Covington Twp., PA - North Pocono Science Olympiad Invitational, Division C, 1/27/18

New Haven, CT - Yale University Science Olympiad Invitational, Division C, 1/27/18

Placentia, CA - Kraemer MS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 1/27/18

Long Grove, IL - Woodlawn MS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 1/27/18

Dayton, OH - Centerville HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 1/27/18

Hillsdale, MI - Hudson Tiger Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 1/27/18

Haslett, MI - Haslett HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/27/18

Glen Mills, PA - Garnet Valley MS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 1/27/18

Sterling Heights, MI - Stevenson HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/27/18

Cambridge, MA - Harvard Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/28/18

Pasadena, CA - Polytechnic School Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 1/30/18

February

Manheim, PA - Baron Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 2/3/18

Solon, OH - Solon Science Olympiad Invitational - Division B & C, 2/3/18

Nashville, TN - Rose Park Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament - Division B, 2/3/18

Mountain House, CA - Wicklund Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B, 2/3/18

Canton, MI - Salem HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 2/3/18

Holland, MI - West Ottawa Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 2/3/18

Houston, TX - Rice University Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 2/3/18

Providence, RI - Brown University Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 2/3/18

Frankenmuth, MI - Frankenmuth Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 2/10/18

Ionia, MI - Ionia HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 2/10/18

Princeton, NJ - Princeton University Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 2/10/18

Sylvania, OH - Southview HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 2/10/18

New Tripoli, PA - Tiger Science Olympiad Invitational, Division C, 2/10/18

Ann Arbor, MI - University of Michigan Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 2/17/18

Clute, TX - Brazoswood HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 2/17/18

New Tripoli, PA - Little Tiger Science Olympiad Invitational, Division B, 2/17/18

Philadelphia, PA - University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division C, 2/17/18

Mentor, OH - Mentor MS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 2/17/18

Ionia, MI - Ionia HS Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Divisions B & C, 2/10/18

New Albany, OH - New Albany Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 2/17/18

Ithaca, NY - Cornell University Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 2/24/18

March

West Liberty, OH - West Liberty Salem Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, Division B & C, 3/318