Dear Coaches and Participants,

We are sorry for the delay in getting scores posted. We were having computer and website issues that prevented us from getting scores posted before this moring.  As a reminder, results are not final until 5:00 pm on Wednesday. If you feel there may have been an error in an event, the head coach only should contact Kristen Hellier, khellier@wcpss.net, and she will look into it.  We do not release tests and we do not mail medals unless the error was ours. First Place Overall Winners (FPOWs) will receive their invitation to the State Tournament AFTER the results are final.

Division B - Varsity and JV combined (FPOWs come from this list)

Division B -  Varsity and JV separate (medals were awarded from this list)

Division C - Varsity and JV combined (FPOWs come from this list)

Division C - Varsity and JV separate (medals were awarded from this list)

Thank you all for a wonderful tournament! Pictures will be uploaded to the NCSO facebook page soon.

Thank you to everyone for making our tournament a success!!

We really appreciate all of your hard work and dedication!!

We will post the final scores as soon as possible!!

Saturday is quickly approaching!! We are very excited for this wonderful day! This will (hopefully) be the last email you receive from me before the tournament. I have a few logistical things to discuss with all of you.

DIRECTIONS TO WAKEFIELD: The address is 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr. As with many parts of Raleigh, this area is experiencing some road construction. If you are coming from the southern end of Falls of the Neuse Rd (from 540), there is a section of Falls of the Neuse Rd. that is CLOSED. As you reach Falls River, you will hit an intersection where you would make a left to stay on Falls of the Neuse Rd. OR go straight to take New Falls of the Neuse Road. TAKE NEW FALLS OF THE NEUSE ROAD! You will make a left on Wakefield Pines Dr. at the next traffic light, go about 1 mile, and the high school will be on your left (after you pass the elementary and middle school). I have included a picture of the map. You should not have any issues if you are coming from Capital Blvd. Please do not arrive before 7:00 am!

PARKING: When you come in to the main entrance off of Wakefield Pines Dr. you will have 2 options. If you are coming with a bus or large van, you will park in the "FACULTY" lot. The parking lot will be on your left. If you are coming by car, you will park in the "STUDENT" lot. That parking lot will be on your right. I have attached a picture of the school.

WHERE DO I GO?: You will need to check in AT LEAST 30 minutes before your event. If you are checking in before 12:00, I will be located in the front lobby. Our headquarters has been moved to rooms 302,304. That is where you will find the donuts and coffee in the morning and lunch in the afternoon for volunteers. If you are checking in after 12:00, go to room 302. You will also visit me if you would like to volunteer for additional events. I am also attaching a map of the school.

KNOW YOUR EVENT(S)! If you are not an event leader, you do not have to be an expert in your event. We do ask you to at least familiarize yourself with the rules. Here is a link to the event resources page http://www.sciencenc.com/events.php.

COACHES: Don't forget to bring your safety equipment for your events (goggles, aprons, etc.). We will not have them for you!! Also, please bring your photo release forms,  team rosters, and behavior/vandalism form.

It is getting closer!!  Here is a map of Wakefield HS.  The address is 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr. Raleigh NC 27614.  The doors will not open until 7:30 am so try not to arrive before 7:30.  Registration will begin around 7:45 and run until 8:45.  Let me know if you have any last minute questions!!! khellier@wcpss.net

 Don't forget!  We will have an info session TONIGHT for event leaders and volunteers.  It will be held at 6:30 at the Science House at NC State's Centennial Campus.  Please let me know if you can not attend this session (event leaders and volunteers only). 

Coaches,

You must feed the children on tournament day!!  We have many options.  The Booster club will be selling the following on site:

hot dogs, pizza, chips, popcorn, candy and a selection of drinks. 

Kona Ice will also have a booth (even though it is February). 

You can also pre-order a lunch from Moes or Subway using this form.

Here is a map that shows local restaurants if you would like to venture out to find lunch.

You are also welcome to bring your own lunches. 

The room numbers have been added to the schedules.  Please note that the morning impound times are 8:15-8:45 and the afternoon impound times are 11:45-12:15.

Coaches,

Please bring all of the following completed forms to the tournament on Feb. 4th!!

Photo Release Form

Official Team Roster

Vandalism and Behavior form

Please tell all of your friends about the Science Olympiad tournament on Feb. 4th!  We need more volunteers!  Please have them register at www.sciencenc.com/volunteer-registration.php as soon as possible!  If they are unable to register on the website, please email me their names and event preferences at khellier@wcpss.net. 

Thank you!!!

Hello coaches,

I will be stepping in as the regional director so Kim Gervase can focus on her other Olympiad responsibilities.  Don't worry, I still have her on speed dial and she is always willing to help me out!

You will be happy to know that Wakefield HS is designed just like Green Hope HS.  If you found a great place for your team to gather last year, you can probably use the same space this year.  It will feel like you are in the same building :) 

We will have more information about food availability as we get closer to tournament day.  We will have people selling food on site and we will provide information about local restaurant options. 

The helicopters event will take place in the Auxiliary Gym again this year.  The ceiling height is approx. 9.2 meters. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me- khellier@wcpss.net

Have a wonderful weekend and I hope to see you at the coaches clinic next week!

Kristen Hellier

Due to some scheduling issues, we will have the Raleigh tournament on FEB. 4th at Wakefield HS (2200 Wakefield Pines Dr. Raleigh, NC 27614).  More details coming very soon!