The 2025-2026 ICPC RSU High School Programming Contest

Join the competition and showcase your skills

Registration Process

Follow these simple steps to register your team

1

Form Your Team

Gather two classmates to form a team of three. Choose a team name and select a coach (usually a teacher).

2

Complete Registration

Follow the instructions below to register for the contest.

3

Confirmation

Receive your confirmation email with contest details and preparation materials to get ready for the competition.

Countdown to High School Contest

Mark your calendars for this exciting event!

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Contest Date: March 6, 2026

Register for the contest

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have three members (contestants)
  • Team members must be high school or home schooled students
  • If home schooled student, click here to fill out the form, we will help you form a team

Registration Instructions:

Teams with a coach:

  • Each team member including the coach must go to the ICPC website by clicking on the following link: ICPC Website and create an account.
  • Only the team coach should perform the following steps:
    1. Click on the following link: 2025-2026 ICPC RSU High School Programming Contest.
    2. Click on the "Register" button.
    3. Click on the contest site: "The 2025-2026 ICPC RSU High School Programming Contest".
    4. If the team coach is not logged in to his/her ICPC account, the system will prompt him/her to log in.
    5. In the "Institution field", enter the full name of your school.
    6. If your school is not in the list, click on "SUGGEST NEW INSTITUTION", enter your school details and wait for 24 to 48 hours for the system to approve your school. Once it is approved, the team coach should repeat the steps 1 to 5 and follow the remaining steps.
    7. Enter your team name (you need to create a name for your team) under "Team 1 name" (Click on the "+" button to add more teams from the same school).
    8. Enter your team members (upto three people) under each "Find Person" field.
    9. Click on Register Team(s) button.
    10. A pop up will appear. Click on "Ok" to confirm.

Teams without a coach:

  • Each team member must go to the ICPC website by clicking on the following link: ICPC Website and create an account.
  • Only one team member should perform the following steps:
    1. Click on the following link: The 2025-2026 ICPC RSU High School Programming Contest.
    2. Click on the "Register" button.
    3. Click on the contest site: "The 2025-2026 ICPC RSU High School Programming Contest".
    4. If you are not logged in to your ICPC account, the system will prompt you to log in. Log in to your ICPC account.
    5. Select the option "I will participate as both contestant and coach".
    6. In the "Institution field", enter the full name of your school.
    7. If your school is not in the list, click on "SUGGEST NEW INSTITUTION", enter your school details and wait for 24 to 48 hours for the system to approve your school. Once it is approved, only one team member should repeat the steps 1 to 6 and follow the remaining steps.
    8. Enter your team name (you need to create a name for your team) under "Team 1 name".
    9. Enter the second team member under the first "Find Person" field and enter the third team member under the second "Find Person" field (you can leave the third "Find Person" field blank).
    10. Click on Register Team(s) button.
    11. A pop up will appear. Click on "Ok" to confirm.

Important Note

Make sure to first create an ICPC account and follow the registration instructions and deadlines.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Mark your calendars for these important dates

Feb 25, 2026

Registration Deadline

Last day for teams to register for the contest.

Feb 27, 2026

Team Acceptance Confirmation

Email notification will be sent to accepted teams. YOU MUST REPLY TO THE EMAIL TO CONFIRM YOUR SLOT.

March 6, 2026

Travel

Travel to the contest is SELF PAID.

March 6, 2026

Contest Day

2025-2026 ICPC RSU High School Programming Contest held on-site at Rogers State University - Claremore Campus.

March 6, 2026

Lunch and Awards Ceremony

Recognition of winners and closing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about registration

Yes, schools can register multiple teams. However, only the top two teams from each school will be eligible to advance to the provincial contests.

The contest supports C, C++, Java, and Python. All problems can be solved using any of these languages.

No, there is no registration fee for the high school contest. Participation is completely free.

Each team should bring a printed copy of their reference materials (if any), writing staples, and an ID (school ID, report card, letter from a teacher, etc.). Computers will be provided.

Yes, home schooled students can form teams and participate. They should register under "Homeschool" as their school name.

All updates will be sent to the email address provided by you during registration. Make sure to check your email regularly as the contest date approaches.