What the 2026 contest was
Science+ Greater Bay Area Youth Earth Science Contest, hosted as published on yusy.com, for Guangdong primary grades 4–6. The 2026 cycle is closed and this page is an archive.
Season status
2026 primary registration closed 15 April 2026 23:59. Hong Kong geo-camp applications closed 10 June 2026 18:00. No official 2027 dates are published.
Rule-reading checklist
- Eligibility: Guangdong primary grades 4–6.
- Tracks: preliminary — choose one of five subject tracks; final — choose Geophysics or Geochemistry, plus the advanced paper on the qualifying track.
- Materials: student and guardian contacts, school/grade/class, track and CBT/paper choice.
- Exam: 60 minutes, 100 marks; CBT and paper share content, difficulty and scoring.
- Fee: 2026 season registration was fee-free. Final lodging was self-paid, with need-based relief stated in qualifier notices. That fee rule describes the 2026 season.
Frequent questions
Is CBT easier than paper?
No. Content, difficulty and scoring are the same; only the presentation differs.
What does “one of two” at the final mean?
After qualifying, choose Geophysics or Geochemistry, and sit the advanced paper on the original preliminary track.
Where do I verify a registration number?
Use the verify page on yusy.com. Contest operations: contest@yusy.com. Public mailbox: info@yusy.com.
Public mailbox: info@yusy.com · Contest ops: contest@yusy.com · Chinese source: https://yusy.com/guides/competition-guide.html