Alabama

Alabama is a state that is undergrowing growth in Science Olympiad. In 2010, nearly 5,000 students competed and that number is continuing to climb.



History
Alabama has yet to yield a team that has taken a top ten finish at the national tournament, but the teams continue to improve. In 2000, Alabama allowed home-schooled teams to compete for the first time. In 2007, nearly 4,000 students competed in all divisions (including A divisions) on over 200 teams. Both B and C division regularly send 2 teams apiece to nationals.

Past State Champions
This is a record of the past state champions and runners up, and their respective places at the national competition, if applicable. Scores at the state competition may be shown in parentheses.

Regional Competitions

 * University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Regional - February 12, 2011 (B & C)
 * Auburn University, Auburn Regional - February 19, 2011 (B)
 * University of Alabama at Huntsville Regional - February 19, 2011 (B & C)
 * Spring Hill College, Mobile Regional - February 26, 2011 (B & C)
 * University of Alabama at Birmingham Regional - February 26, 2011 (C)

State Competition

 * Huntingdon College, Montgomery - March 12, 2011 (B & C

Teams
Division B


 * Auburn Junior High School
 * Our Lady of the Valley School
 * Prattville Junior High School

Division C


 * Auburn High School
 * Grissom High School
 * Randolph High School
 * LifeGate Academy Homeschool