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Science Olympiad is a national team-based science competition primarily for junior high and high school students, though home schooled teams are allowed in certain states. Team members compete in groups of two or three in various 23 science events offered each year.
Divisions
Science Olympiad has two primary divisions--B and C. B division is generally for middle school grades (6-8), though a given middle school is allowed to have up to five ninth graders on its team. C division is generally for high school students (grades 10-12), though ninth graders are allowed to compete.
Science Olympiad also has divisions A1 (grades k-3) and A2 (grades 3-6) only has a funday for elementary school students.
Rules
Science Olympiad teams may only comprise of fifteen competing members, and as many alternates as a team wishes. A division C team may not have more than seven seniors. Teams compete at 23 events, typically all held on the same day at the same location. Science Olympiad holds regional, state, and national competitions.
