Start a team
What do we need to have a team?
· A Head Coach (a teacher or parent)
· Up to 15 kids (16 in Elementary) to compete (more can be involved)
· Parents, teachers and others to serve as event coaches
· Registration fee ($100 for Elementary, $300 for Secondary)
· Students with a desire to learn more about science, and to have fun!
When are the tournaments?
Middle & High School Tournament
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Elementary Tournament
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Where are the tournaments?
Macomb Community College (South Campus)
14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, Michigan
Where can I find more information?
There are several good sources:
· The Macomb Science Olympiad website (includes links to the State and National websites)
· The preliminary list of events is published on the National website for secondary schools
· The list of events for the Elementary division will be published on the MSO website on or about October 20th. You could also review the list of last year's events and rules.
· Hear interviews with past participants
· After you register, you will get an official rule book for the events.
· We have a new Head Coach's manual published for Elementary teams, and one for Middle and High School teams. These will be invaluable to a new coach.
· If you have questions, please contact John Ogden at 586-739-4391.
I’m nervous about starting a team in a program in which I’ve never participated.
We want you to get a strong start as a team. Our newly published Head Coach Handbook will help you in many areas (see the links above). We can also provide mentoring from an experienced coach to help you learn the ropes.
September and October is a normal time to register your team!
I’m ready to register a team. Where do I start?
Elementary Team Registration
Find the county registration form at:
A $100 registration fee is required
Middle or High School Registration
Register with the State at:
A $175 registration fee is required. You will need to "register" on the website to begin. The "Alternate" team registration fee is $60.
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Find the county registration form at:
A $125 registration fee is required. The "Alternate" team registration fee is $25.