Competition Information

1. All tests/labs will be revised by our executive board for consistency, quality and appropriate difficulty spread, and all events will be run by Science Olympiad alumni or volunteering Duke students.

2. All tests and keys will be made available to teams after the tournament.

3. Each team must maintain a 1:10 adult to student ratio. These accompanying adults must sign up and complete a background check and minors training.

4. Every team will be assigned a homeroom to stay in during competition day.

5. Events will be scored according to the guidelines at https://www.soinc.org/scoring-guidelines.

6. If you have issue with how an event was run, please file this appeal form AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

7. We will adhere to the following safety protocols with regards to eye protection and laser usage.

8. Competitors must adhere to the code of ethics and policies outlined at soinc.org/join/policies.