Officials

Moderator - Assumes complete direction of the contest, asks all questions, designates contestants to answer questions, acts as the referee judge. The moderator is IN CHARGE at all times. Also rules on the acceptability of any answer. This can be done by a separate referee judge if desired.

Time Keeper - Records total elapsed time for each contest and indicates to the moderator the expiration of total time or the expiration of the time allowed in which to answer questions.

Score Keepers - Two individuals shall keep scores on each contest. One score should be kept so that all points awarded or taken away in penalties may be checked. The second score is kept to maintain scores visible to the moderator, the contestants, and, in so far as possible, the viewing audience.