Are you a champion speller?  Can you spell in your sleep?  Then you should be part of the 2019 Spelling Bee @ The Columbus STEM & Arts Expo.

RULES

1. The pronouncer announces the word to be spelled. He speaks slowly and clearly, without distorting the normal pronunciation of the word. He uses the word in a sentence and says the word again.
2. The speller listens carefully to the pronouncer and asks for the word to be repeated if necessary.
3. When the speller is sure she understands the word, she pronounces it, spells it and then says the word again. She must say it loudly enough for the judge to hear it.
4. The judge(s) determines whether or not the word was spelled correctly.
5. If the correct spelling was given, the speller remains in the game.
6. Spellers are eliminated after the incorrect spelling of 2 words.  The judge gives the correct spelling of that word. Then the pronouncer reads a new word to the next student.
7. When there are only two spellers left, if one player misspells a word, the other player must spell that word correctly, plus one more word to be declared the winner of the spelling bee.
8. We reserve the right to combine grades as needed.  All combined categories will receive grade appropriate words.
   

WHAT CAN I WIN?

Award Winners in Each Grade Group will win:

• First Place
  
  • 1st Place Trophy
  • $25 Prize
  • $10 Dave and Buster's 
    
  • Snow Trails Experience - Lift Ticket, Ski/Snowboard Equipment Rental, and Group Lesson  
  • Free Laser Tag from Scene 75
• Second Place
  
  • 2nd Place Medal
  • $10 Prize
  • Rapid Fire Pizza
  • Snow Trails Experience - Lift Ticket, Ski/Snowboard Equipment Rental, and Group Lesson 
  • Free Laser Tag from Scene 75
• Third Place
  
  • 3rd Place Medal
  • Rapid Fire Pizza
  • Free 6" Sub from Subway
  • Free Laser Tag from Scene 75