Enclosed are some materials that will help your planning and preparation for the Los Angeles Regional Science Olympiad, which will be held Saturday, February 26, 2000 at California State University, Northridge. Pertinent information, in no particular order...

Science Olympiad Website
The Los Angeles County Regional Olympiad Website is up and running and is a good source of the latest information as it unfolds. /scienceolympiad

California State University, Northridge
The details are coming together at CSUN! We have figured out the room assignments and find that the arrangement of the events is excellent. A new site means new resources and new challenges - your flexibility will be greatly appreciated. You'll have a little bit of a trek out to the bottle rocket event - similar to what we have at the state competitionÑbut it will be worth it. The only loose end to tie up is the awards presentation location. We'll post details on the website as soon as they are finalized. Thanks again to Stan Metzenberg for his efforts and support.

Registration
Plan to arrive no later than 8:00 a.m. to register your team. The registration tables will be open at 7:30 a.m. and events begin at 8:30 a.m. this year. Coaches are required to turn in a list of team members (names with grade level) at the time of registration. Check the schedule for information about impound times and arrange to impound devices at the appropriate times.

Walk-In Events
Walk-in events require signing-up for a participation time. Students should report to the event captain as soon as the event is scheduled to begin and sign-up for a time to participate. Reserve your times early! Do not wait until the last hours that the event is scheduled and still expect to compete.

Parking
Parking will be in lot C on the CSUN campus. This lot is north and east of the science buildings where most of the events will be held. Refer to the maps.

Schedule
An updated schedule is now onlineÑtwo events were left off of the Preliminary Schedule, Pentathlon and Nature Quest. The room numbers have also been added to the schedule. There may be changes to the schedule if there are room changes or if teams do not show. Please read the schedule carefully to insure that all events and times are understood.

Team Numbers
REMEMBER YOUR TEAM NUMBER AND MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENTS KNOW THEIR TEAM NUMBER AS WELL. There are a couple of teams with missing informationÑwe have saved you a spot, but if you do not appear on the list of teams, please contact the Los Angeles Regional Science Olympiad as soon as you can.

Walkie Talkies
Walkie talkies and related communication devices will not be permitted at the event. Teams that use walkie talkies to gain advantage by passing along questions or in any manner that violates the spirit of the competition will be subject to disqualification. DonÕt bring your walkie talkies - this will help avoid even the appearance that teams may be sharing information.

Team Make-Up
Division C teams are allowed to use a maximum of 7 12th-grade students on a team. At registration you will be asked to identify your seniors on the team roster. Teams not complying with the rule are subject to disqualification. Division B teams are allowed to use a maximum of 5 9th-grade students. At registration you will be asked to identify your 9th-graders on the team roster. Teams not complying with the rule are subject to disqualification.

Food!
Service clubs from Downey High School will be selling snacks, sodas and lunches at the Olympiad. You may also bring your own lunches if you desire. Notice that events are scheduled throughout the lunch hour. Be sure your team members plan accordingly.

Volunteers
All teams must bring one adult volunteer for every five students on the science olympiad team. If you bring 6 to 10 students you need 2 adult volunteers; 11-15 students meanss 3 volunteers. We can always use extra volunteers if they are available from your school. Remember that these volunteers are not simply chaperones for your teams but will assist the event captains during the day. Register your volunteers and receive their assignments when you register in the morning.

Good ÒTenantsÓ
We are guests on the California State University, Northridge campus; we expect everyone to assist in cleanup. Place your refuse in the proper containers. If you see litter, pick it up and dispose of it properly. Please mention this to your students.

The Wright Stuff
This event will be held in a gymnasium containing two basketball courts side-by-side, with a ceiling height of a standard height for this type of facility. Plan your airplanes to be competitive in an arena this size.

Healthy, friendly competition is the Science Olympiad tradition. Let's remember that the Olympiad is for fun and for students. We expect roughly 1,000 people at the Olympiad; the excitement is building É see you in February 2000!