The Rulebook
(Or, what every contestant needs to know before entering the contest hall)
Since 2003, ACPC collects and prints information that describes the contest, its rules, and the PC^2 Judging System in a booklet that got to be known as the rule book. Here you'll find a web-based version of the current RuleBook. Normally, a printed copy is provided to all contestants at the registration desk. You can also get the complete book in pdf, by clicking the "print" link.
Contestants, especially those participating for the first time, are strongly advised to read the RuleBook carefully to get familiar with the contest (especially the PC^2 Judging System) before arriving to the contest. Returning contestants are also advised to review the RuleBook for any changes since they last participated.
The RuleBook is divided into the following sections