The Montana tournament consists of a series of individual and
team events. Junior High and High School students from Montana
schools compete for Olympic-style medals and championship trophies.
State winners of the two divisions advance to the Science Olympiad
National Tournament at Univeristy of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida in May 2012
Individual Events: A school may enter one team per event; teams will be disqualified and receive no score if multiple entrants.
Eligibility: Montana has two divisions, Division B -- Grades
6 to 9 and Division C -- Grades 9 to 12. Ninth grade
placement depends on grades normally constituted in each
school. Division B teams may have a maximum of five ninth
grade students and C teams may have seven twelfth grade
students. Middle schools may invite five of their last
year's eighth grade students to be part of the team.
Ninth grade students can compete at only one level.
2010 Membership Cost: A $300.00 charge per team of 11 - 15 students
or $250.00 per team of 10 or fewer students covers
materials and membership for the state
tournament. Schools may bring a Jr. Varsity (JV) team to compete in the events. The
JV Team will be scored in each event they enter, but their scores will not be used to determine medals and State placement.
Membership Form: Montana School Coaches should mail (SMRC, 401 Linfield Hall, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59715)
or Fax (406-994-3733) a completed MEMBERSHIP FORM
to our office by October 21, 2011. Your Coaches Manual will be sent upon
our receipt of the COMPLETED membership form and department purchase order.
Montana Events: Not all events listed in the Coaches Manual
will be offered at the Bozeman competition. A list
of Montana Events is posted on the EVENTS SCHEDULE of
the Home Page.
Science Fun Night: In conjunction with Science Olympiad, join us for
a special night of science activities and fun at the Museum of the Rockies. Click here
for Science Fun Night details
and reservation information.
Clarifications: Changes, updates, and clarifications may be made and
announced up to and on the day of the Olympiad. Please click
CHECK FOR UPDATES and Frequently Asked Questions or email
( scioly@montana.edu ) Micki MacGregor, State Coordinator, Phone: 406-994-7476 if
you have questions or concerns.
