Spanish Biology Olympiad experiences in this field. This competition has always included both practical and theoretical examinations. In Spain the first National Biology Olympiad was organised in the Canary Islands by a group of high school teachers. By that time the Community of Madrid and the Community of Valencia had already celebrated their Regional Olympiad for four or five years. Currently, local phases are held in all the national autonomous communities, including Ceuta and Melilla, and the Spanish centres abroad. The Spanish Biology Olympiad is registered under number 585 939, Group 1, Section 1 in the National Registry of Associations of the Ministry
Science Olympiad for following years than pilot events. Almost all of the Trial events from recent National tournaments have become official events within a few years of the tournament, while the same is not true for almost any of the pilot events. Teams are hosted by the school from which the participants attend. Science Olympiad is most often run as an after-school extracurricular activity, but some schools offer Science Olympiad classes that allow students to receive academic credit for participation. A teacher, parent, or student (usually a volunteer) coordinates the team in practice and preparation for the competition. Often there are others