27th Annual L. A. County Science Olympiad
Saturday, February 23, 2013Occidental College
Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 1:57AM For Division B and C the lower the team score the higher the finish. For Division A results are based on a team's overall performance in all events.
Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:28PM The Preliminary Scores for Division C have been posted. Remember: these scores are subject to final review and possible changes.
Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:26PM The Preliminary Scores for Division B have been posted. Remember: these scores are subject to final review and possible changes.
Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 4:05PM The Preliminary Scores for Division A have been posted. Remember: these scores are subject to final review and possible changes.
Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 2:29PM Event schedules for all divisions have been posted in color and black and white. The black/white versions are suitable for photocopying to distribute to your students, assistants, and parents.
These are Final event schedules and are likely the final version to be published. But be advised, these are still subject to change should room availability, equipment, materials needs, or other conditions warrant. It is published now to assist you in planning for the Olympiad competition.
Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 2:26PM Weather for the Science Olympiad on Saturday, February 23, 2013 is expected to be partly cloudy and cool, with a high of 66°F and a low of 44°F. Luckily, there is no rain in the forecast!
The awards presentations range across the late afternoon and evening; you can expect it to be cold in the stadium. The bleachers for spectators are made of concrete and cushions, pillows, and blankets are recommended. The afternoon sun sets across the field, so hats or visors may also be a good idea. Students and coaches will sit on the track for the awards presentation; cushions, pillows and blankets are a good idea there as well.
Do not bring chairs onto the track at the stadium.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 5:16PM
Your team may be participating in a few events that have impounds. Impounds takes place between 7:30am and 8:30am. The location for impound will be the same location where the event takes place later that day. Make sure you bring your device and any other materials as specified by the rules to the impound area.
Please note that while one or more of the 15 current team members must have constructed all pre-built devices presented for judging, any of the current team members may demonstrate or operate the device at the competition unless stated otherwise in the rules. Any student designated by the coach may impound devices. Students will not have to have their wristband in order to impound but will need their wristbands to participate in the event.