INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

The following guidelines and procedures will be applied by Event Supervisors and Tournament Officials with regard to each event.

OVERALL TOURNAMENT

The following guideline and procedures will be applied by Event Supervisors and Tournament Officials with regard to determining the overall outcome for teams at a given tournament.

EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE PENALTIES

While it is the expectation of Science Olympiad that all participants, coaches, and teams will exceed all expectations regarding following the Rules for each event as well as overall conduct and behavior at a tournament as spelled out in the Code of Ethics, applicable Pledges and other relevant communications we do recognize that mistakes and errors can occur. In such situations, Event Supervisors and Tournament officials will refer to the Event and General Rules to determine the appropriate response. The following example penalties are provided to give guidance to Event Supervisors and Tournament Officials where Event and General Rules allow them discretion in their actions. These examples are provided to be illustrative and informative and in no way should they constrain Event Supervisors or Tournament Officials in their decision making. Event Supervisors or Tournament Officials are fully empowered to use their judgement and knowledge of the situation to determine the best course of action in compliance with the Event and General Rules, the Code of Ethics and applicable Pledges.


Updated as of 9/03/21.