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Welcome to the Illinois State Tournament

Sat
APR
18
2026
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
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Congratulations

Congratulations, Qualifying Teams! Welcome to the Illinois Science Olympiad State Tournament at Urbana-Champaign!We are thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to all the exceptional teams who have secured their spot in this important competition. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for science have brought you to this exciting moment, and we couldn’t be more proud.

As you embark on this thrilling journey, remember that you represent your schools and embody the spirit of scientific inquiry and discovery. This tournament is a celebration of your intellect, teamwork, and innovation.
Urbana-Champaign awaits to be your host, providing a platform for you to showcase your talents and push the boundaries of scientific knowledge. Embrace the challenges ahead with confidence, curiosity, and camaraderie.
We wish you all the best as you embark on this exhilarating adventure. May your experiences be enriching, your discoveries profound, and your memories everlasting.

Once again, congratulations to all the qualifying teams! Let the excitement begin!

Participating teams

Division B

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Division C

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Important Information

The IL State Tournament will follow the same format as the Illinois regionals.
NATIONAL CLARIFICATIONS

Please review ALL clarifications and Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) on the NSO website. Once you have done that, please review the ILLINOIS clarifications for the events (below). In any case where a National and Illinois clarification conflict, the Illinois clarification will be used.

Other important information

 

  • What is Arbitration?

    Arbitration is the process of taking an issue raised by a coach or supervisor and finding a resolution that is fair, following the rules of the tournament, in the spirit of the competition, and of which will NOT cause an unfair advantage for a team. APPEAL FORM

  • State T-Shirt: SWAG – COMING SOON
  • Volunteer Sign-up: Click here to sign-up!
  • National Anthem: If you have any experienced National Anthem singers on your team please complete the National Anthem form by Saturday, April 4th at 8 pm.
  • Team Demographic Information: Please complete the survey on or before March 24th.
  • ARMORY ceiling height 98 feet at center.

    ISO TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS

    2025 Map for Reference, 2026 Map will be posted when available.

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    ISO Map 2025
    REGISTRATION FORMS
    • Registration form (must be signed by the principal)
    • Alternate Registration form (can bring a maximum of 10 alternates)
    • Participant Release form
    • Medical form (you can use the same form that you used for the regional tournament; this must be shown but will not be collected)
    • Volunteers – More information will be coming in a separate email regarding team volunteers. All teams are required to have an adult volunteer for one 4 hour time slot in a NON BUILDING event. All volunteers will sign up through our volunteer website (coming soon) and that information will come to you in a separate email.
    • Don’t forget to complete your demographic survey on or before March 24th.
    LOCATIONS
    • Registration and Headquarters Huff Room 114
      • Regular:

        Friday, April 11th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

      • Late

        Saturday, April 12th at 6:30 am.

    • Arbitration and scoring Huff 209.
    PARKING & MAPS
    • Bus parking for teams will be at the State Farm Center (Assembly Hall)
    • This is the official list of free parking on weekends, but most lots are free on weekends excluding a few meter lots and housing lots. Weekday and Overnight | Parking Services (illinois.edu).
    • The free lots closest to the quad are be D5, D1, C9, and C5.
    • Parking is available from 5:00 pm Friday through Saturday evening in most University of Illinois parking lots labeled “Monday through Friday.” Parking is NOT permitted in any University lot or specific parking spaces marked “rented 24 hours, 7 days a week.” NOTE: Street parking meters supplied by the cities of Champaign and Urbana are not considered University parking and will be strictly enforced on Saturday.
    Hospitality/ Food & water
    • Hospitality rooms around campus for coaches, event supervisors and our volunteers only. It is not for competitors or parents who are not volunteering.
    • Locations
      • Noyes Lab Room 162
      • Huff 114
      • Armory 134
    • These will have a continental breakfast in the morning, a cooler with pop and water during the day, lunch starting around 11 AM and some snacks after lunch.
    WIFI

    For directions on how to access the Campus WIFI, click here.

    Trial Events