7.16.2026
Apologies for the Confusion, the dates for the Great Lakes Coaches Clinic were incorrect in the newsletter sent out yesterday. The correct dates for the clinic are October 16-17, 2026.
Hard to believe it, but summer is half over. We are excited to welcome you all back for another season of learning, growth, and competition.
Great Lakes Coaches Clinic
Looking to improve your knowledge of events and network with other likeminded folks? Save the date for the he 2026 Great Lakes Coaches Clinic.
CORRECTED DATES:
OCTOBER 16, 2026 – Virtual Sessions
OCTOBER 17, 2026 – In-Person Sessions at Naperville Central High School
Elementary Science Olympiad
Looking to expand STEM opportunities to even more of your students? Consider participating in Elementary Science Olympiad. Students in grades 3-5 can can participate in Science Olympiad style events in a low-stakes and fun competition. If you have questions, please reach out to Kim Dyer at Kim.Dyer@illinoisolympiad.org.
Invitationals
Invitationals are a great way to practice events and to give your students more opportunities to compete. Most tournaments have a registration fee and limited capacity, so consider registering early. Additionally, we are offering opportunity to participate in the virtual only Battle of the States Invitational run by the team at Michigan Science Olympiad. More information on all of these will be coming as the season nears.
2026-2027 ISO Dates
The dates provided are to assist you with planning. Please note that not all dates have been finalized and are still to be determined. If a tournament or event requires a date change, we will do our best to inform about any changes.
August
08/15/2026 – Team Registration Opens
September
October
10/16/2026 – Great Lakes Coaches Clinic Virtual Sessions
10/17/2026 – Great Lakes Coaches Clinic In-Person Sessions at Naperville Central
November
11/14/2026 – Conant High School Invitational (Division C)
11/21/2026 – Pataline High School Invitational (Division C)
December
12/05/2026 – Niles West High School Invitational (Division C)
12/12/2026 – Dundee Crown High School Invitational (Division )
12/12/2026 – Neuqua Valley High School Invitational (Division C)
12/12/2026 – Marie Murphy Invitational (Division B)
January
01/09/2027 – University of Chicago Invitational (Division C)
01/16/2027 – University of Chicago Invitational (Division B)
01/30/2027 – Crystal Lake Central High School Invitational (Division C)
February
02/06/2027 – Northwestern University Invitational (Division B)
02/20/2027 – Southwestern Illinois College Regional
02/20/2027 – Northwestern University Invitational (Division C)
02/27/2027 – Waubonsie Valley Regional
02/27/2027 – Loyola Academy Invitational (Division C)
March
03/06/2027 – College of Lake County Regional
03/13/2027 – College of DuPage Regional
03/13/2027 – Chicago Regional at Whitney Young High School
03/13/2027 – Oakton College Regional
03/13/2027 – Rock Valley College Regional
April
April 16-17, 2027 – State Tournament University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
May
May 14-15, 2027 – National Tournament at Ohio State University
TBD
Parkland College Regional
Western Illinois Regional
Harper College Regional
Additional Opportunities
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