Rules for Participants

• Computers are NOT allowed.
  
• PDAs and all other electronic memory devices are NOT allowed.
  
• Laser pointer and similar presentation devices are NOT allowed.
  
• Reference material is NOT allowed.
  
• Mobile phones and all mobile communication devices need to be switched off during preparation and presentation sessions.
  
• Participants should at all times be accompanied by a student chaperone or a member of the organising committee.
  
• Participants should at all times follow the instructions of the student chaperones and organising committee.
  
• Participants should observe and obey these rules at all times.
  
• Participants should ensure they reach all venues in a timely manner.
  
• If in doubt, participants should consult a member of the organising committee.
  
• Participants are expected to be present at the presentation venue 5 minutes before the start of their presentations. Presentations start exactly at the schedules time.
  
• No additional time will be provided if teams are late for their presentation. If teams have not started the presentation 10 minutes after the scheduled time the team will automatically forfeit.
  
• In case one team member is sick or otherwise unable to participate the team can continue as a team of 3. A team that has less than 3 members has to forfeit.
  
• Team members that have not participated in at least one presentation are not eligible for any price or certificate of participation.

Participants will be provided with:

• overhead acetates .
  
• one set of markers for overhead acetates in 3 colours.
  
• one set of whiteboard markers in 3 colours.
  
• Participants are allowed to bring HKEAA approved calculators and rulers, pens and pencils, plain paper and cue cards. A list of HKEAA approved calculator models can be found here.
  
• Participants will be provided with a breakfast snack, lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

Teams who fail to comply with competition rules may be disqualified.

(Last updated on 26 May 2010)