Sock Olympics: The Official Rules

Rule 1: Sock Length

Any sock that is deemed too short shall be immediately disqualified.

Rule 2: Sock Color

Any sock that is deemed too dull shall be immediately disqualified.

Rule 3: Sock Material

Any sock that is made of anything other than 100% angora shall be immediately disqualified.

Rule 4: Sock Design

No cartoon characters or logos of any kind shall be permitted. Unless, of course, they are a majestic unicorn.

Rule 5: Sock Conduct

Any competitor who is deemed to be having too much fun shall be subject to disqualification.

Penalties:

1. Warning: One strike. Remove the sock and start over.
2. DQ: Disqualify the competitor.
3. Tournament Suspension: Suspend the entire tournament.

Past Sock Olympiads

Sock Olympics '99: A Sock-astrophe Awaits

Sock Olympics '01: The Year of the Unlikely Sock Hero

Sock Olympics '05: The Sock-astrophes Strike Back

Upcoming Sock Olympiad

Sneak a peek at the Sock Olympics '10

Sneak a peek at the Sock Olympics '15

Sneak a peek at the Sock Olympics '20