Handbooks & Manuals for Academic Contests

CONTEST HANDBOOKS & MANUALS

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The UIL publishes manuals and handbooks as free downloads to provide guidelines for each UIL academic contest. Handbooks are intended for contestants, coaches and contest directors. All participants should be familiar with the contents. Most are updated every year or substantially revised every few years as needed.