Policies & Forms

General Policies

New Hampshire Science Olympiad follows the Code of Ethics and General Rules as set out by the national Science Olympiad organization.  Beyond this, New Hampshire adheres to the recommendations set forth about the make up of teams, general scoring guidelines, building and tools policy, and eye protection policy.

Rules FAQs and clarifications can be found on the National Science Olympiad site here.  Any New Hampshire specific rule adaptations will be communicated specifically to coaches and posted on our website. 

Specific communication between NHSO and schools are done via email to Coaches ONLY. NHSO Officials will not communicate directly with students, including club members.

Additional Policies

Further clarification to these rules specific to New Hampshire is given below:

• NHSO Wristband Policy  (updated Fall 2023)

• NHSO Appeals policy and form

• NHSO Cheating and Disqualifications Policy

• NHSO Scoring and Awards Details

• NHSO Sportsmanship Statement

• NHSO Spectator Policy

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