BEARSO Invitational

[bearasauras]

Registration for BEARSO Invitational is now open!
https://scilympiad.com/bearso

This first Invitational of the season (Oct 10) will use the SO Mini model.

What events will it have?
22B and 23C events will be run. The slate of events and the modified rules for the event replaced will be sent to the teams after they've completed registration. It will also be made available publicly shortly after Sept 8.

Who's running this?:
The tournament and tests will be prepared by Science Olympiad Alumni, National Event Supervisors, and National Rules Writers.

How will teams take tests?:
We will be using scilympiad.com, which will allow partners to take their tests online simultaneously from their own home while using the text-based chat box to talk to their partner or the Event Sup.

Medals and Trophies:
Top 6 medals and trophies will be awarded (top 10 medals if a lot of teams sign up). There will also be an online awards ceremony as well!

Registration Cost:
Registration is $85/team.

Sign up today at https://scilympiad.com/bearso!

[bearasauras]

Quick update: We'll be using SkyCiv for the Boomilever replacement event at BEARSO. Teams participating in BEARSO will receive a one month license to use SkyCiv until BEARSO.

[Mr.Epithelium]

Just wanted to say, BEARSO is shaping up to be awesome! In terms of competitiveness, for nats/high level teams so far we have:
CA-S: Troy, Canyon Crest
CA-N: Mira Loma, Mountain View
WA: Camas, Bothell
OH: Solon, Mason, Centerville
TX: Seven Lakes, LASA, Clements
PA: Cumberland Valley, Rustin
GA: Fulton
MI: Grand Haven
HI: Iolani, Pearl City
NY: Stuyvesant, Kellenberg
MN: Mounds View, Wayzata
Thanks to bear for holding this invitational!

[sciolyperson1]

Just wanted to say, BEARSO is shaping up to be awesome! In terms of competitiveness, for nats/high level teams so far we have:
CA-S: Troy, Canyon Crest
CA-N: Mira Loma, Mountain View
WA: Camas, Bothell
OH: Solon, Mason, Centerville
TX: Seven Lakes, LASA, Clements
PA: Cumberland Valley, Rustin
GA: Fulton
MI: Grand Haven
HI: Iolani, Pearl City
NY: Stuyvesant, Kellenberg
MN: Mounds View, Wayzata
Thanks to bear for holding this invitational!

It'll be interesting to see how CCA stacks up with other nats teams, considering they've never been to nats in recent years. Also quite curious as to see how the three TX and three OH teams will stack up against each other, Solon and Mason unstacked at MIT so we can't be sure if they'll do the same again here.

[bearasauras]

Thanks to bear for holding this invitational!

Credit goes to all the coaches, teams, and event supervisors who are dedicating their time to BEARSO Invitational, paving the way for the future of Science Olympiad and beyond.

[Godspeed]

Just wanted to say, BEARSO is shaping up to be awesome! In terms of competitiveness, for nats/high level teams so far we have:
CA-S: Troy, Canyon Crest
CA-N: Mira Loma, Mountain View
WA: Camas, Bothell
OH: Solon, Mason, Centerville
TX: Seven Lakes, LASA, Clements
PA: Cumberland Valley, Rustin
GA: Fulton
MI: Grand Haven
HI: Iolani, Pearl City
NY: Stuyvesant, Kellenberg
MN: Mounds View, Wayzata
Thanks to bear for holding this invitational!

It'll be interesting to see how CCA stacks up with other nats teams, considering they've never been to nats in recent years. Also quite curious as to see how the three TX and three OH teams will stack up against each other, Solon and Mason unstacked at MIT so we can't be sure if they'll do the same again here.

I don't believe CCA has ever been to Nats and will for sure be interesting to see how good they do, considering how good they do against Troy alone.

[will0416]

Just wanted to say, BEARSO is shaping up to be awesome! In terms of competitiveness, for nats/high level teams so far we have:
CA-S: Troy, Canyon Crest
CA-N: Mira Loma, Mountain View
WA: Camas, Bothell
OH: Solon, Mason, Centerville
TX: Seven Lakes, LASA, Clements
PA: Cumberland Valley, Rustin
GA: Fulton
MI: Grand Haven
HI: Iolani, Pearl City
NY: Stuyvesant, Kellenberg
MN: Mounds View, Wayzata
Thanks to bear for holding this invitational!

It'll be interesting to see how CCA stacks up with other nats teams, considering they've never been to nats in recent years. Also quite curious as to see how the three TX and three OH teams will stack up against each other, Solon and Mason unstacked at MIT so we can't be sure if they'll do the same again here.

I don't believe CCA has ever been to Nats and will for sure be interesting to see how good they do, considering how good they do against Troy alone.

Yeah, hard to make nats when you have a troy-shaped roadblock in your path

[Godspeed]

It'll be interesting to see how CCA stacks up with other nats teams, considering they've never been to nats in recent years. Also quite curious as to see how the three TX and three OH teams will stack up against each other, Solon and Mason unstacked at MIT so we can't be sure if they'll do the same again here.

I don't believe CCA has ever been to Nats and will for sure be interesting to see how good they do, considering how good they do against Troy alone.

Yeah, hard to make nats when you have a troy-shaped roadblock in your path

Yeah... *socal teams go cry in a corner*

[gz839918]

25 more days until BEARSO! My top 10 superscored predictions for Division C:

1. Troy (CA-S)
2. Mountain View (CA-N)
3. Canyon Crest (CA-S)
4. Solon (OH)
5. Seven Lakes (TX)
6. Mira Loma (CA-N)
7. Monta Vista (CA-N)
8. Lynbrook (CA-N)
9. Glen A. Wilson (CA-S)
10. Westview (CA-S)

Most of this is a shot in the dark considering that west coast and east coast teams have competed in separate universes so far, save for Troy making nationals. I pretty much estimated California teams' rankings based on Golden Gate, and dropped Solon and Seven Lakes near the top for good measure. Exciting to say the least!

[EastStroudsburg13]

25 more days until BEARSO! My top 10 superscored predictions for Division C:

1. Troy (CA-S)
2. Mountain View (CA-N)
3. Canyon Crest (CA-S)
4. Solon (OH)
5. Seven Lakes (TX)
6. Mira Loma (CA-N)
7. Monta Vista (CA-N)
8. Lynbrook (CA-N)
9. Glen A. Wilson (CA-S)
10. Westview (CA-S)

Most of this is a shot in the dark considering that west coast and east coast teams have competed in separate universes so far, save for Troy making nationals. I pretty much estimated California teams' rankings based on Golden Gate, and dropped Solon and Seven Lakes near the top for good measure. Exciting to say the least!

The main east coast exclusions I see are Mason, Centerville, WWPN, LASA, Clements, and Boca Raton here. California is certainly a competitive state, but I think this goes a little far. Granted, I have no idea how things have changed since last season, but if I was ranking based on perceived strength from last season my top 10 power ranking would probably look something like this:

1. Troy
2. Solon
3. Mountain View
4. Mason
5. Seven Lakes
6. Centerville
7. West Windsor Plainsboro North
8. Mira Loma
9. Canyon Crest Academy
10. LASA