Information for
2025 OHSO Coaching Conference
Ohio Science Olympiad is excited to offer FREE sessions for new and returning Science Olympiad coaches to enhance skills, learn rule updates, and lead the next generation to success! Sessions will be recorded and posted to the state website following completion of the event. Please reach out to the State Director, Mariah Lesar, lesar.2@osu.edu with any questions. CEUS available!
2025 Coaching Conference Flyer
New Coach Events | Returning Coach Events | |
10/25 | 8:30-9:20 EST: Coaching 101 9:30-10:20 EST: Coaching 102 10:30-11:20 EST : Team Logistics 11:30-12:00 EST: Panel Question & Answer | 8:30-9:20 EST: Running an Event 9:30-10:20 EST: Making it to States & Nationals 10:30-11:20 EST: Team Logistics 11:30-12:00 EST: Panel Question & Answer |
11/4 | 4:30-5:30 EST: Mechanical Event Rules & Updates | |
11/11 | 4:30-5:30 EST: Non-Mechanical Rules & Event Updates | |
2025-2026 Season Registration is Open
Registration will close on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Please view the Ohio Program Registration page for more information.
New to Science Olympiad and looking to start a team? Check out the resources from National Science Olympiad on the 'Start a Team' page and reach out to the Ohio State Director with any additional questions!
2025-26 Key Dates
Watch here for key dates for the 2025-2026 Science Olympiad season
September 2, 2025
The 2026 Rules have arrived!
September 10, 2025
Ohio Science Olympiad 2025-2025 season registration is open.
May 22-23, 2026
The University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles will host the 2026 Science Olympiad National Tournament.