The state tournament is held on the first Saturday in April at Wichita State University. The first events begin at 9:00 a.m. and last events end at 4:00 p.m. The awards ceremonies begin at 4:45 p.m. and are generally over by 6:00 p.m. At the state tournament, schools within each division (B - Middle School and C - High School) are divided into two groups based on the school’s enrollment. Within each of these groups medals are given to the top three finishers in each event and team trophies are awarded to the top three teams.

Regional Event Winners also have the ability to win medals based on how they finish within the group based on their school's enrollment. Any medals won by a Regional Event Winner does not affect the medals won or the points earned by the participating teams.

The top middle school team and the top high school team, regardless of size, receive invitations to the national tournament. (For the past several years, the participation in Science Olympiad of Kansas schools has allowed us to send two teams to the national tournament. Since this is determined on a year to year basis, you should not count on a second team from Kansas being invited.)

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This page last updated 03/17/2010

Kansas Science Olympiad State Tournament Description

Kansas Science Olympiad
State Tournament Description