Student participants are expected to compete in tournament events with an honest effort to follow the rules and the spirit of the competition. The goal of the competition is to give one's best effort while displaying honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship.

Students, coaches, and parents are expected to display courtesy and respect toward national Science Olympiad officials, other teams, and guests of the national Science Olympiad. Please remember all officials are volunteer specialists in their field and should be extended every courtesy.

Failure to show honesty and/or courtesy by a participant, coach, or guest of the team may result in the disqualification of the team from that event and/or from the entire tournament.