Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad San Diego Regional Tournament
Saturday, March 4, 2023
at San Diego Miramar College
What is Science Olympiad?
Science Olympiad is a team ‘sport’ for STEAM enthusiasts that challenges you to explore, collaborate, inquire, and learn! Work in teams to cross-train for a variety of events and compete with other students at the San Diego Regional Science Olympiad Competition!
High School, College, and Career-Ready
The Carlsbad Educational Foundation is honored to work with its local science and engineering partner, Viasat, and the Carlsbad Unified School District to provide middle and high school students the incredible opportunity to observe, experience and explore STEM careers. Student groups are mentored by adult science enthusiasts who are often professional scientist and/or engineers in the field.
Hands-On STEM Competition
Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events in each division (Division B is middle school; Division C is high school). Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering, and technology.
STEM Skills and Fun!
Teamwork is a required skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances. Even if you don’t think you are a “science person,” you will learn that you have skills to contribute to the group’s success.
Why YOU should Join Science Olympiad
- Great addition to your academic resume.
- Improve your study skills.
- Learn more about subjects that interest you.
- A sense of accomplishment.
- Build cool gadgets.
- It’s like getting an additional elective course.
- Promotes teamwork and collaboration.
- Make new friends.
- It’s challenging and fun!!!

Volunteer With Us!
If you’d like to volunteer as a Science Olympiad coach/assistant coach/aid, please complete our Interst Form or email [email protected]. You can choose one (or more) of the 46 events that you’d like to coach. Event practices meet weekly with students in-person at Viasat or virtually in needed. The season runs from October through February. Practices are typically 1 to 1.5 hours every week per event.
School Advisors
Aviara Oaks Middle
Calavera Hills Middle
Carlsbad High
Sage Creek High
FAQ
Where can I find the Event Practice Schedule?
Click here to view the current practice schedule for COACHED events. If your student is interested in participating in an event without a coach, it will be self-study.
Where can I find the Code of Ethics form?
Click here for Code of Ethics form
What Events are available this year?
Can I view the slides presented at the information sessions?
Check back after the meeting if you would like to view the slides presented or watch a recording of the informational meeting.
What are the Event rules?
Click here to see a copy of the 2022-23 event rules for both divisions B and C.
Important Links for Science Olympiad
What is the current 2023 Competition Event schedule?
The competition schedule for the 2023 season has not been released yet. Please check back soon for the regional competition schedule.
Important Links
Thank You to Our Scientists & Engineers!
Viasat employees coach students and prepare them for competition. Science Olympiad is partially funded by a generous grant from our community partner Viasat.