Tournament Resources

Planning and hosting a Science Olympiad tournament requires organization, preparation, and coordination. The resources below are available to help Tournament Directors plan and manage successful Invitational, Regional, and State tournaments.

Tournament Hosting 101

Tournament Planning & Scheduling

National Science Olympiad Tournament Director Resources

Access tournament planning guides, director forms, event logistics resources, sample documents, and other tools provided by National Science Olympiad.

National Tournament Schedule & Conflict Blocks

Reference the National Tournament Schedule and current season conflict blocks when creating tournament schedules.

Southern California Science Olympiad Tournament Resources

Access tournament planning resources, including tools for estimating supplies and organizing tournament needs. The National Tournament Director page also links to Southern California’s tournament resource spreadsheet.

Tournament Director Form & Approval Information

Review requirements for tournament approval, sanctioning, and official registration.

​Scoring & Tournament Management

Scilympiad

Online tournament management platform with registration, scheduling, online testing, and scoring capabilities.

Avogadro

Access information about Avogadro, an online tournament and scoring management system.

SourceForge

Download an Excel-based scoring system with event scoring sheets, rankings, error checks, and tournament results reporting.

SO Checklist

An electronic event checklist system that helps tournament organizers and Event Supervisors manage event requirements, inspections, and compliance with Science Olympiad rules. It provides a more organized way to document event checks and streamline tournament operations.

ESUS — Event Self-Scheduling

Allows teams to sign up for self-scheduled events. Useful for tournaments that offer building-event time slots or other scheduled activities.

Tournament Management & Policies

National Science Olympiad Policies

Review competition policies, safety requirements, accessibility guidelines, and other procedures relevant to tournament operations.