Teams will earn a spot in the Ohio Science Olympiad State Tournament hosted by The Ohio State University. The 2025 tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025.
The Ohio State University will not take custodial responsibility for minors while participating in the Ohio Science Olympiad Program. Custodial responsibility will remain with teachers, parents, legal guardians and chaperones. Minors must be properly supervised at all times.
Event Schedules
The 2025 Ohio Science Olympiad State Tournament Schedules
Event Locations
Coming soon for 2025!
Homeroom Locations
Homerooms must be kept clean and must be left in the same condition as you found them. If the Ohio Science Olympiad state office is contacted by an Ohio State building coordinator regarding the cleanliness of your room, your team will be placed on probation should the team return next year. Please take all of your trash with you instead of leaving it in the room or hallway.
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Tournament Clarifications
Agricultural Science Trial Event Clarifications
Section 3.b.i.: Part A - Students will be tested on their knowledge of agricultural science. All Year 1 topics will be tested, with the addition of the following Year 2 topics: pest and animal pathogen management, measuring animal yield (meat and milk production), classical animal breeding.
Section 3.b.ii.: Prior to the tournament, teams must perform an agricultural experiment on one or more plants. Agricultural experiments should (1) utilize a quick-germinating and container-friendly seed such as radish, bean, pea, or lettuce, and (2) tie to agricultural concerns such as: soil composition, soil pH, soil salinity, soil nutrient availability or ratio, water availability, plant competition.
Appeals
Students Below Grade Level Designations
Our tournament acknowledges the national policy stating that "schools with grade levels lower than those stated in a division are permitted to invite members below the grade level designations." In alignment with this policy, our tournament has implemented the following process for any such students.
The student's parent or guardian, head coach, and principal or assistant principal must review the event rules and jointly discuss which event(s) are age-appropriate and safe for the individual student. The principal or assistant principal must then submit a written request containing the following information at least two weeks prior to the tournament:
- The student's name, age and grade level
- Certification that the student is in good standing without active behavior or discipline concerns
- The list of specific event(s) in which the student would like to participate
- Confirmation that the student's parent or guardian, head coach, and principal or assistant principal have each reviewed the event rules and unanimously agreed that each event is age-appropriate and safe for the individual student
Within one week of receipt, the tournament director(s) will review requests and communicate back a final decision on both the student's overall participation and their participation in each specific event. Decisions will be made with consideration of student safety and district policies.
Students Below Grade Level Designations
Our tournament acknowledges the national policy stating that "schools with grade levels lower than those stated in a Division are permitted to invite members below the grade level designations." In alignment with this policy, our tournament has implemented the following process for any such students.
The student's parent or guardian, head coach, and principal or assistant principal must review the event rules and jointly discuss which event(s) are age-appropriate and safe for the individual student. The principal or assistant principal must then submit a written request containing the following information at least two weeks prior to the tournament:
- The student's name, age and grade level
- Certification that the student is in good standing without active behavior or discipline concerns
- The list of specific event(s) in which the student would like to participate
- Confirmation that the student's parent or guardian, head coach, and principal or assistant principal have each reviewed the event rules and unanimously agreed that each event is age-appropriate and safe for the individual student
Within one week of receipt, the tournament director(s) will review requests and communicate back a final decision on both the student's overall participation and their participation in each specific event. Decisions will be made with consideration of student safety and district policies.
To Submit a Question or Review Answers to Previously Asked Questions
Tournament Event Modifications Master Document
Results