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Adherence to these guidelines is mandatory for all competitors, coaches, and staff to ensure a fair, professional, and ethical environment throughout the Sales Role Play and Team Presentation events. By participating, you agree to uphold the standards set forth in this Code of Conduct and Competition Rules.

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Sales Role Play Competition

• Confidentiality:

  • All information gathered during the role-play is strictly confidential and must not be shared with other competitors.

• Scheduling:

  • Competitors from the same school will compete in the same or consecutive time slots.

• Rounds:

  • Round 2: Students will encounter a different buyer and set of judges.

  • Final Round: Students may encounter a previous individual (in a new role) as the buyer. Some judges may also be returning.

• Timing:

  • The role-play has a 12-minute maximum time limit. Time begins when the door opens. The buyer may request a shorter time limit.

  • Competitors will be judged based only on the content delivered within the designated time limit.

  • Punctuality: Competitors must arrive in the waiting area 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time or face disqualification from all rounds.

  • Visual Aids: Be prepared; no extra time is allowed for visual aid setup.

  • Final Round Preparation: The top 5 competitors receive their prompt 30 minutes prior and will prepare with their coach in a private room.

• Waiting Area:

  • No coaches or faculty are allowed.

  • Use of cell phones or communication devices is prohibited.

• Post-Competition Discussion: Do not discuss the buyer or scenario after competing. This is to ensure fairness and prevent misleading other competitors.

 

Team Presentation Competition

• Punctuality:

  • Teams must be on time or will be disqualified from all rounds.

• Timing:

  • Round 1: 15-minute maximum presentation + 5 minutes for Q&A (hard stop at 15 minutes).

  • Final Round: 10-minute maximum presentation + 5 minutes for Q&A (hard stop at 10 minutes).

  • Time begins when directed by the room monitor.

• Final Round Preparation:

  • The top 3 teams receive their prompt 30 minutes prior for follow-up preparation with their coach in a private room.

• Waiting Area:

  • All competitors must be in the waiting area 15 minutes prior.

  • No coaches or faculty are allowed.

  • Use of cell phones or communication devices is prohibited.

• Post-Competition Discussion:

  • Do not discuss the Q&A session.

 

ACSC Code of Conduct

The ACSC Code of Conduct sets the standard for professionalism, integrity, and fairness for all participants (competitors, coaches, judges, and staff).

• Professionalism:

  • Maintain professional conduct at all times with judges, competitors, sponsors, and staff.

  • Professional and appropriate attire is required.

  • Be respectful in all communications.

• Integrity & Fair Play:

  • Compete honestly and ethically; cheating or dishonest behavior is prohibited.

  • Coaches must not provide real-time assistance or be in the competitor waiting area.

  • Inappropriate influence over judges is strictly prohibited.

  • All student competitors will be judged equally and fairly.

• Confidentiality:

  • Respect the confidentiality of all competition materials, including final-round scenarios and scoring.

• Respect & Inclusion:

  • Maintain a respectful and inclusive environment.

• Compliance & Consequences:

  • Participants must strictly adhere to all rules, including time limits and arrival times.

  • Any disputes or rule violations must be reported promptly to ACSC staff.

  • The decisions of judges and ACSC staff are final.

  • Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in immediate disqualification.

 

By participating in this competition, all agree to abide by the ACSC Code of Conduct.