![]() You can’t sting a team that has already been stung or that has used their Stinger on that word (ie, boomerang the word). If the team that is stung does not know how to spell the word either, they can use a Stinger and pass the word to a different team. The Stinger allows them to pass on spelling the word AND to require another team to spell a word chosen from the Stinger Pile. If a team receives a word that they have no clue how to spell, they can use a Stinger (maximum 1 Stinger per team). ![]() Teams may pass on spelling a word (“buzz off”) to a maximum of two words in the competition. An audience member or a sponsor may pay for a Rebuzz on behalf of any team. Player will be given one of each of three Stress Bee-lief cards at the start of the Spelling Bee - If they choose to use it they must purchaseĮach team has the option of buying their way out of a misspelling elimination, up to a maximum of two words, by purchasing a Rebuzz to re-enter the competition. ![]() Eliminated teams may throw their (vocal) support behindĪnother team, but may not help with spelling words. Each round is over when all teams have had an opportunity to spell a word and there are still at least two teams left. If you have spelled the word incorrectly, your team is either eliminated or must use a Stress Bee-lief card to remain in contention.ġ3. If you have spelled the word correctly and the judges notify you of this you may erase and prepare for the next word.ġ2. Judges will determine which team has spelled correctly. If the team erases the board before the judge(s) give the directive will be considered as misspelling the word.ġ1. If the word is illegible or if letters are ambiguous, the word will be treated as misspelled. Written on the slate will be counted as misspelling a word. Any team continuing to write after time is called or attempting to change the word as Any team that does not hold up its board when the judges call for time will be considered as misspelling the word. All teams must immediately stop writing when the timer is sounded and the MC directs the team to show its spelled word.ġ0. Written it is the team’s responsibility to scratch through or erase the misspelled words, leaving only one version to be judged.ĩ. Please print clearly, neatly and as large as possible. Each team will select one member to write the team’s spelling of the word on the board provided. Each team will have 30 seconds to spell its word by writing it on the white board distributed to each team.Ĩ. Spelling of a word, illegible handwriting, or any other question, the decision of the judges is final.ħ. ![]() Any disputes will be resolved by the judges. These procedures and official rules will govern at the spelling bee. Teams may not use phones, computers, additional electronics or any sort of reference materials during the Spelling Bee.Ħ. Words will be pronounced according to the Oxford Concise Dictionary and defined using Oxford Concise Dictionary definitions.ĥ. Team members may collaborate on the spelling of a word.Ĥ. Teams may ask for alternate pronunciation.ģ. M.C/pronouncer pronounces word, gives word definition, uses word in sentence, and pronounces word again. Placement in the Bee will be determined by the order in which a team goes “out” i.e., first one to misspell a word getsĢ. ![]() Teams will spell in the order they registered for the Bee. Teams will participate in rounds or “Swarms”. Teams may have a sponsor, pledgers for a charity (reminder the market is a non profit!) or both. All members must have registered and paid their entry fee of $20/team prior to competing. *RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT.Įach team will consist of a minimum of three and a maximum of four members.Īll members must be adults (18+). ADULT SPELLING BEE OFFICIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES ![]()
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