Rules for Exhibits

NATURE OF THE EXHIBIT
The exhibit is a creation of the student’s own work. References and contributions made by others MUST be acknowledged on the exhibit.

PHYSICAL SIZE OF EXHIBITS
Exhibits must be confined to an area which does not exceed 0.75 m front to back and 1.20 m from side to side. The overall height of exhibits from the floor is limited to 3.60 m. All exhibits must be self-supported. Wall space to attach exhibit material to will not be available. Tables will be provided.

EXHIBITS WITH WORKING PARTS
Exhibits involving working parts must be self contained. Electrical power is available to only about 20 exhibits. 110 VAC 60 Hz to a maximum of 1A will be supplied, but no other service, i.e. gas, water, etc., will be available.

PROJECT NOTEBOOK
Your Project notebook is an important part of your exhibit, so don’t forget to bring it. Some judges will ask to see it.

NUMBER OF EXHIBITS
An exhibitor may present or be involved with only one entry at any particular Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair.

REPEATED EXHIBITS
The same exhibitor may not display an identical exhibit to that shown by him/her at any previous Thames Valley Science Fair. Improved or modified exhibits, however, may be entered. Some successful participants improve and extend their projects from one year to the next.

REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS
Exhibits must remain on display for the entire duration of the fair, and must be removed at the end of public viewing as listed in the Student Timetable.
Any remaining projects will be discarded.