Teams will be disqualified for receiving such assistance. No observers will talk or gesture to contestants. No observers will be permitted in the preparation or holding rooms for the final presentation. The presentations will be open to the public. Teams may observe the presentations, but only after they have completed their presentation at each stage.
Coloring is acceptable.
No commercially purchased or produced graphics are allowed. If there are any questions about allowable or provided materials, the National TQM Committee will be the deciding body.