Contest categories
Notes
- If team members are not in the same category, then the team must enter in the highest category of the members.
- Entry fees do NOT apply for an on-line contest.
| Category | Description | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| School | Team members must all attend a secondary school in New Zealand. This includes a home school. | $30 |
| Tertiary Junior | Usually first year university students. Have not started any second year papers. | $75 |
| Tertiary Intermediate | Usually second year university students. Have not started any third year papers. | $75 |
| Tertiary Open | University students who do not qualify for the previous 2 categories. | $75 |
| Open | Usually professional programmers. | $120 |