Coaches Conference Information
Take your team's Science Olympiad skills to the next level!
Join us for the 2026 Tournament Season!
NC Science Olympiad has coach training available! This year’s conference is tailored to help coaches tackle our more challenging engineering events with longer, in-depth, hands-on sessions. We’re also highlighting new and exciting events that will debut this season!
Date: October 17 (Division A) at the Science House & October 18 (Division B/C) McKimmon Center @ NC State
Cost: Coming Soon
Virtual Info Session – Coming Soon!
To help you prepare for this new format, we’ll be hosting a virtual information session ahead of the conference. We’ll walk you through what’s new, how to get the most out of your day, and answer any questions you have.
Mark your calendars now! We can’t wait to welcome you for a day of collaboration, innovation, and STEM inspiration!
| Division A | Division B/C |
|---|---|
| 🗓️Friday, October 17, 2025 | 🗓️Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| 📌The Science House at NC State | 📌McKimmon Center at NC State |
| ⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ⏰ 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| 🛒Early access to shop event supplies | 🛒Early access to shop event supplies |
| 💻Access to all virtual content | 💻Access to all virtual content |
| 🍴Lunch & Snacks Provided | 🍴Lunch & Snacks Provided |
Here’s what you can expect at the conference:
- In-person sessions will focus on build and engineering events, with extended time and space for deeper learning. Sessions will include hands-on build and testing experience.
- Test-based events will be covered in virtual sessions, offered on a flexible schedule to make participation easier for busy coaches.
- Our on-site shop will include one of a kind NC Science Olympiad supplies tailored to specific events. We will be selling everything from plane kits, sample tests, build event equipment and more!
Conference Registration Instructions
- Access the Registration tab on our website
- Choose Coaches Conference & select the option you are registering for – in-person or virtual
**If you have not already done so, you will have to create a login for a Brickyard account before you register** - It will then take you to the appropriate Registration page in Reporter
- Click on the Add To Cart tab
- Then at the top of the page you should see your cart with a 1 in it
- Check the box for “I have read and agree to the registration policies”
- Then click the red box above that that says “incomplete”
- Complete the Questionnaire and “submit answers”
- It will bring you back to the main page and show a green “complete”
- You will then click “Proceed to Order Summary” (top right of the page)
- Select a payment option: either “Pay now using a credit card” (preferred) or “Pay Later” to complete the registration if you plan to pay by check.
- Click “Checkout”
- Mailing address for checks: NC Science Olympiad | Campus Box 8211 | Raleigh, NC 27695-8211. Make checks out to NC Science Olympiad
Looking for more Information?
Explore our Coaches Conference FAQ page for answers on our most commonly asked questions. Don’t see your question? Send us an email at ncscienceolympiad@ncsu.edu.