1. What happens if a team member cannot make it to the ciphering test? Can a team member from the other team replace him/her?
Answer: No. The remaining member of the pair will cipher alone.
2. Can a team member from the Junior Varsity team take the place of a Varsity team for the ciphering test?
Answer: Yes. This change must be made at registration on the day of the tournament.
3. Can an alternate take the written test?
Answer: Yes. The score will not be counted in the team score.
4. What happens if a coach wishes to challenge an answer on the written or ciphering test?
Answer: The coach should immediately contact a tournament director.
5. What happens if there is a tie on the written test?
Answer: The student with the most correct answers before making an error breaks the tie.
6. What happens if the students don’t write the team number on the answer sheet?
Answer: A team will not be given credit when the team number is not on the answer sheet.
7. May the students go to the rest room during the test?
Answer: Yes. Only one student may be excused from the room at a time.
8. What happens if schools are closed due to a weather emergency on the day of the tournament?
Answer: Coaches should check news and/or radio broadcasts. If participating school systems or Macon State College has cancelled classes, the tournament will be cancelled.
9. Can a team get a t-shirt for a team member who does not show up for the tournament?
Answer: No. Students must participate in the tournament to earn a t-shirt.