One of the most frequently used resources on the Science Olympiad website is the Submit a Question feature on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. More than just a collection of common answers, this forum allows students, coaches, and Event Supervisors to ask questions and receive official guidance on Science Olympiad rules.
Questions submitted through the FAQ page are reviewed by Science Olympiad's national team of experts. When a question identifies a rule that requires additional explanation or clarification, an official Rules Clarification may be issued. These clarifications provide additional guidance and should be reviewed by all participants, coaches, and Event Supervisors.
Occasionally, a submitted question may reveal an error in the Rules Manual, such as a typo, omission, or incorrect wording. In these cases, Science Olympiad will issue an official Rules Correction. Rules Corrections are used to correct the written rules and are posted separately on the Rules Corrections page.
To make the distinction clearer:
Rules Clarifications provide additional explanation or interpretation of existing rules and are posted on the FAQ/Submit a Question page.
Rules Corrections correct errors in the published Rules Manual and are posted on the Rules Corrections page.
All Event Supervisors, Tournament Directors, coaches, and competitors should review both Rules Clarifications and Rules Corrections throughout the season to ensure they are using the most current information.
