Who is permitted to work on competitive event materials?

The reasoning behind the choice indicating that only those members competing in that event are permitted to work on competitive event materials centers on the principles of fairness and integrity in educational competitions. Allowing only participants who are directly involved in the competition to prepare and finalize event-related materials ensures that the work is a true reflection of their individual abilities and knowledge. This promotes a level playing field, as it prevents non-participants from potentially having an unfair advantage in preparing materials that could influence the outcome of the event.

This policy is in place to uphold the standards of competition and to encourage personal responsibility among participants to truly engage in their preparation efforts. It ensures that all competitors are on equal footing, with their contributions being genuinely reflective of their input and understanding.