Scratch paper and table tents will be provided at each room. Teams should supply their own pencils. Only the pressure sensitive tape, scratch paper and pencils are allowed on the table during the oral rounds. No books, purses, etc. are allowed on the table. No one except competing team members may dispute a question or answer with the reader and judge.
Teams consist of up to five members.
Up to four members compete during oral rounds. Team members may be substituted between rounds. Alternates must stay in for the entire round. Competition starts with the written round. Starting with the written round allows the readers and judges time to go over the oral questions.