Rules and Policies

Competition Policies

All events will follow the National Science Olympiad Inc. rules posted at soinc.org, as well as clarifications posted at soinc.org/events/rules-clarifications and FAQs posted at soinc.org/events/frequently-asked-questions. 

Competitors must adhere to the code of ethics and policies outlined here. 

Events will be scored according to the official scoring guidelines posted here. We will adhere to the following safety protocols with regards to eye protection posted here.

Each team must be registered with the CT Science Olympiad in order to participate in this invitational. Participation in this invitational is a great way to practice, however, it does not have any effect on state rankings. 

There is no registration fee for Connecticut teams to participate in this event. There must be 1 adult per every 5 students. Coaches are to bring the Team Member List form and Vandalism Policy, signed by their principal, to the invitational. Coaches will also bring Medical Permission/Photo Policy form for each student, signed by their parents or guardians. This form will be kept with coaches unless needed. All forms are available here.