Host Tournament Hub

Mentor High Invitational

Official tournament portal for the Mentor High School Science Olympiad Invitational on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Welcoming Division B (Grades 6–9) and Division C (Grades 9–12) teams for high-efficiency competition and live digital reveals.

Key Tournament Details

Tournament Factsheet

  • 📅 Date: Saturday, February 6, 2027
  • 📍 Venue: Mentor High School (6477 Center St)
  • 🔬 Divisions: Div B (Grades 6–9) & Div C (Grades 9–12)
  • 💵 Fee: $100 per team • Due Jan 15, 2027
  • 📝 Team Limit: Max 2 teams/school (3rd in Dec if room)
  • ⚡ Live Scoring: Powered by Nebulyx

Four Steps to Compete

Registration opened October 1, 2026. Follow these steps to register your school's teams.

01

Register with State

Teams must first be registered with their state Science Olympiad office before competing in any sanctioned invitational.

Ohio SciOly Office
02

Scilympiad Sign-Up

Register your school and teams on the official Scilympiad tournament portal. Head coaches manage rosters and self-scheduled signups.

Scilympiad Portal
03

Pay Registration

$100.00 per team, due January 15, 2027. Purchase orders or checks only. Teams are not official until fee is received.

Payment Instructions
04

Provide Supervisor

Each participating school must provide one Event Supervisor to write and proctor an event, plus volunteers to grade. No exceptions.

Supervisor Sign-Up

Payment Guidelines

Fee: $100.00 per team • Due January 15, 2027.

Purchase orders and checks only. PayPal and credit cards are not available at this time. Teams are not officially registered until registration fees are received and processed.

Make checks payable to: Mentor Public Schools

Mail to: Mentor High School c/o Science Olympiad
6477 Center St, Mentor, OH 44060

Teams & Coaches Policy

Team Limits: Limit of 2 teams per school. If space permits, a 3rd team option will be considered in December.

Online registration is required for team names, self-scheduled event signups, and online scoring. Head Coaches or designated Co-Head Coaches may add team members to help manage the team.

High school students are permitted to register as Head Coaches or Co-Head Coaches. For tournament questions, email mentorinvitational@gmail.com.

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Live Ceremony Reveal System

Nebulyx Live Results & Stage Reveals

Score arbitration and live stage awards reveals will be delivered via results.nebulyx.net. Built by technology partner SphinxTEK LLC. Students, parents, and coaches can follow placings and medal reveals in real time.

Master Tournament Schedule

Please observe all impound deadlines strictly. All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Time Window Event & Tournament Phase Location Division & Notes
6:30 AM – 7:45 AM Team Arrival, Registration & Homeroom Check-In Main Atrium / Student Commons Head Coach packet pickup & wristband distribution
7:15 AM – 8:15 AM Device Impound (Towers, Robot Tour, EV, Air Trajectory) Assigned Event Testing Rooms Strict cut-off at 8:15 AM sharp
8:15 AM – 8:40 AM Mandatory Coaches & Event Supervisors Meeting Lecture Hall A / Library Final rule clarifications & arbitration procedure
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM Competition Block 1 Science Wing & Academic Wings Div B & Div C Simultaneous Events
9:55 AM – 10:55 AM Competition Block 2 Science Wing & Classrooms Trial Events begin in Auxiliary Gym
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Concessions Open & Coaches Hospitality Lunch Student Center & Faculty Lounge Hot pizza, sandwiches, drinks, snacks available
11:05 AM – 12:05 PM Competition Block 3 Science Wing & Gymnasiums Open flight testing in Main Gym
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Competition Block 4 Science Wing & Computer Labs Codebusters & Experimental Design
1:25 PM – 2:25 PM Competition Block 5 Science Wing & Testing Halls Final lab sessions & build runs
2:35 PM – 3:35 PM Competition Block 6 Science Wing & Testing Halls Wrap up of all 23 competitive events
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Scoring Arbitration & Verification Window Tournament Headquarters (Nebulyx Command) Coaches can verify preliminary scores
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Grand Awards Ceremony & Live Nebulyx Reveal Mentor Fine Arts Center (Auditorium) Medals top 6 per event & Team Trophies

Homeroom Guidelines & Amenities

Everything you need to navigate the Mentor High School campus smoothly during tournament day.

Homeroom Assignments & Drop-Off

  • Bus Drop-Off: All team buses must unload at the East Fine Arts Center entrance (off Center Street).
  • Bus Parking: After unloading, buses must park in the designated West Stadium perimeter lot.
  • Homeroom Etiquette: Classrooms are kindly loaned by Mentor teachers. Please leave all desks in original arrangements and deposit all trash in hallway cans.
  • Secure Belongings: Keep homerooms attended by a chaperone at all times.

Device Impound & Safety Protocol

  • Impound Events: Towers, Air Trajectory, Robot Tour, and Electric Vehicle.
  • Impound Timing: 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM sharp. Devices not in impound by 8:15 AM will incur standard tournament tier penalties.
  • Eye Protection: ANSI Z87+ impact goggles required in designated build testing areas and chemistry laboratories.
  • Wristbands: All registered competitors must wear color-coded tournament wristbands at all event doors.

Concessions & Student Lunch

Full hot concessions operated by Mentor Science Olympiad Parent Volunteers will be open throughout the day in the Student Commons.

  • Fresh hot pizza slices (Cheese & Pepperoni)
  • Sub sandwiches, bagels, soft pretzels & walking tacos
  • Fresh fruit, granola bars, and healthy snacks
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian options clearly labeled
  • Cash, credit cards, and Apple/Google Pay accepted

Coaches & Supervisors Lounge

Located in the Faculty Commons / Room A104. Complimentary all-day hospitality for visiting coaches, event supervisors, and bus drivers.

  • Hot fresh coffee, teas, juices, and morning pastries
  • Catered hot lunch buffet served starting at 11:30 AM
  • Comfortable seating, workspace with high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Direct access to arbitration committee and score coordinators