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Questions about Elementary Science Olympiad

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  1. questionDo we have to compete in ALL the events?
    Your team may compete in as many or as few events as you wish. We encourage teams to compete in as many events as they can, even if they have not prepared for them. This gives students an opportunity to learn what the scope of the event is and to discover new interests. Participating in an event ...
  2. questionHow can I find the event rules on this website?
    Science Olympiad Inc holds the copyright for the rules and does not allow them to be published on any website. A copy of the rules that have been modified for our tournament is distributed to the head coach of each registered team. Please see your team's head coach for a copy.
  3. questionHow many coaches may my team have?
    Each team has only one official coach (Often referred to as the "head coach"). This is the person whose name appears on the registration form sent to Science Olympiad. Teams may have as many additional assistant coaches as they wish. They are often called "event coaches".
  4. questionI received a memo stating we cannot take food onto the college campus. May my team bring lunches for the coaches and children?
    The College has a contract with a food service company that does not permit food to be brought onto the campus except by an individual for their own consumption. Bringing a six-pack of soda, package of cookies or consolidated fast food order for people to share is a violation of the contract. In ...
  5. questionI was told that I need to provide two adult volunteers for the day of the competition.?
    It takes a large number of people to conduct an event of this magnitude. We need many volunteers to make things work. All teams are required to provide at least two adult volunteers on the day of the competition. Prior to the tournament, you will be notified of the time, place and for how long y ...
  6. questionMay our team picture have all of the students that participate in Science Olympiad at our school or is it limited to the 15 that will actually be competing?
    The content of the team picture is left to each individual school. You may include anyone you wish.
  7. questionMy child lost the latest memo from our team's coach. How do I get a copy?
    If the memo was from your team's coach, you will need to contact them for a copy. All memos from Macomb Elementary Science Olympiad are automatically distributed via email to the person named as the team's coach on the registration form. The coach is responsible for distributing the information ...
  8. questionWhat are "Open Events", who can participate and do we have to participate in them?
    These events are held in conjunction with the tournament and open to anyone who wishes to participate. They are not included in the tournament scoring. Many are organized on a space available, walk-in basis. Additional information is published on our website, in coach's memos or the tournament p ...
  9. questionWhat is the age requirement for coaches?
    The team's head coach must be an adult over 21. Science Olympiad has no restrictions on who may be assistant/event coaches. Check with your school's administration to determine if they have any additional requirements. Some high schools give credit for community service and students may like to ...
  10. questionWhat is the Extravaganza? Is it important to attend?
    The Extravaganza provides an opportunity for coaches and assistant coaches to meet with the people who will run the event and discuss the scope of the event, suggested resources and coaching tips. It is usually held in January and is open to coaches/assistant coaches (adults only). Since event s ...
  11. questionWhat is the SEC building that is referred to in the schedule? I looked at the map of the campus and didn't see that building anywhere?
    The SEC building is short for the Sports and Expo Center.
  12. questionWhen should I start recruiting for next year's competition?
    You may begin anytime. Events for the next year's competition are announced around October. The Extravaganza is usually held in January and it is desirable to have as many of your assistant coaches attend as possible.