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Hi Codeforces!↵
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We are excited to invite you to **CCAPC 2026**, the first-ever ICPC-style programming competition organized by the Canyon Crest Academy Programming and Problem Solving Club!↵
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The contest will take place on **Sunday, October 18, 2026**, both in person at Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego, California, and online here on Codeforces.↵
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## General Information↵
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- **Date:** Sunday, October 18, 2026↵
- **In-Person Event:**9:08:30 AM – 3:30 PM PDT (check-in begins at 8:30 AM)↵
- **Contest Time:** [9:30 AM – 1:00 PM PDT](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=18&month=10&year=2026&hour=9&min=30&sec=0&p1=137) (3.5 hours)↵
- **Team Size:** Up to 3 members↵
- **In-PersonPerks:** Free lunch and merch!↵
- **Prizes:** A prize pool, primarily for in-personLocation:** Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, California↵
- **In-Person Perks:** Free lunch, merch, and post-contest activities!↵
- **Prizes:** Devin subscription packages, with prizes available for both in-person and online competitors!↵
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## Format & Difficulty↵
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The contest**In-Person:** Due to the number of registered Advanced teams, the in-person competition will now feature **Beginner and Advanced divisions**, each containing 12 original problems. All problems are equally weighted, with a 20-minute penalty for incorrect submissionone combined division**, rather than separate Beginner and Advanced divisions.↵
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**Online:** The contest will retain **Beginner and Advanced divisions**, each featuring 12 original problems.↵
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The online Beginner Division is aimed at competitors around the **USACO Bronze/Silver** level, while the Advanced Division is intended for **USACO Gold and above**. The divisions are roughly comparable to Codeforces Div. 4 and Div. 3 difficulty, respectively.↵
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The contest is primarily aimed at participants **rated below 2100 on Codeforces**, but everyone is welcome to participate!Teams may choose either division, although teams with at least one member who has reached USACO Gold must compete in Advanced.↵
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## RegistrOnline teams will compete in their registered division.↵
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All problems are equally weighted. Teams are ranked by the number of problems solved, with penalty time used to break ties. Incorrect submissions incur a 20-minute penalty only for problems that are eventually solved.↵
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## Prizes↵
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Thanks to gracious sponsoring of [Cognition](https://cognition.com/), we are able to offer **Devin subscription packages** to winning teams, generously valued at **$3,000 and $500**!↵
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- **$3,000 Prize Package:** 12 months of Devin + $600 in Devin credits↵
- **$500 Prize Package:** 2 months of Devin + $100 in Devin credits↵
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These prizes are subscriptions and credits, not cash. **Every member of a winning team will receive the corresponding prize package individually!**↵
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### In-Person Prizes (Combined Division)↵
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- **1st Place:** $3,000 prize package + medals↵
- **2nd–5th Place:** $500 prize package + medals↵
- **6th Place:** Medals↵
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**All members of the top 6 in-person teams will receive medals!**↵
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### Online Prizes↵
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**Beginner Division**↵
- **1st Place:** $500 prize package↵
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**Advanced Division**↵
- **1st Place:** $3,000 prize package↵
- **2nd Place:** $500 prize package↵
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There are no additional prize-eligibility restrictions for online participants.↵
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### Online Shirt Raffle↵
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We also plan to **raffle CCAPC shirts to online participants** after the competition!↵
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All online participants will be eligible to enter the raffle, regardless of division. Selected recipients will only need to cover the shipping fees.↵
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More information about the raffle will be announced after the contest.↵
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## Registration & Online Participation↵
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To participate, pleasefill outcomplete the [registration form](https://bit.ly/ccapcsignup) and join our [Codeforces group](https://codeforces.me/group/pzg20FJ2vN).↵
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We also encourage evThe contest will be hosted entirely on Codeforces, so online participants can compete remotely without attending the in-perysone to join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/qDF68NdgCS) for announcements and contest updates event.↵
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Before the contest, please:↵
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1. **Join the [CCAPC Codeforces group](https://codeforces.me/group/pzg20FJ2vN).** All team members should join.↵
2. **Create or join a [Codeforces team](https://codeforces.me/teams/new).** One member should create the team and invite their teammates.↵
3. **Register for your contest as a team** through the Codeforces group once registration becomes available. Online participants should select their registered division.↵
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We strongly encourage everyone to complete these steps before contest day.↵
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For questions, technical assistance, and contest announcements, please join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/qDF68NdgCS).↵
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More information is available on our [website](https://ccapc2026.github.io/), and you can view our [contest flyer](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YQpd-wfyKv1hJ0DZ1SA2iAfA-g8E_yGX/view?usp=sharing).↵
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## Acknowledgments↵
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All problems were written by CCA Programming and Problem Solving Club members [user:2-qiym,2026-10-11], [user:williama_cf,2026-10-11], and [user:x_pogboy,2026-10-11].↵
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Special thanks to [user:Saicoder89,2026-10-11] for developing the website and [user:G3425,2026-10-11] for helping organize the competition!↵
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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).↵
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We hope to see you there!↵
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Hi Codeforces!↵
↵
We are excited to invite you to **CCAPC 2026**, the first-ever ICPC-style programming competition organized by the Canyon Crest Academy Programming and Problem Solving Club!↵
↵
The contest will take place on **Sunday, October 18, 2026**, both in person at Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego, California, and online here on Codeforces.↵
↵
## General Information↵
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- **Date:** Sunday, October 18, 2026↵
- **In-Person Event:**
- **Contest Time:** [9:30 AM – 1:00 PM PDT](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=18&month=10&year=2026&hour=9&min=30&sec=0&p1=137) (3.5 hours)↵
- **Team Size:** Up to 3 members↵
- **In-Person
- **Prizes:** A prize pool, primarily for in-person
- **In-Person Perks:** Free lunch, merch, and post-contest activities!↵
- **Prizes:** Devin subscription packages, with prizes available for both in-person and online competitors!↵
↵
## Format & Difficulty↵
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**Online:** The contest will retain **Beginner and Advanced divisions**, each featuring 12 original problems.↵
↵
The online Beginner Division is aimed at competitors around the **USACO Bronze/Silver** level, while the Advanced Division is intended for **USACO Gold and above**. The divisions are roughly comparable to Codeforces Div. 4 and Div. 3 difficulty, respectively.↵
↵
The contest is primarily aimed at participants **rated below 2100 on Codeforces**, but everyone is welcome to participate!
↵
## Registr
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All problems are equally weighted. Teams are ranked by the number of problems solved, with penalty time used to break ties. Incorrect submissions incur a 20-minute penalty only for problems that are eventually solved.↵
↵
## Prizes↵
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Thanks to gracious sponsoring of [Cognition](https://cognition.com/), we are able to offer **Devin subscription packages** to winning teams, generously valued at **$3,000 and $500**!↵
↵
- **$3,000 Prize Package:** 12 months of Devin + $600 in Devin credits↵
- **$500 Prize Package:** 2 months of Devin + $100 in Devin credits↵
↵
These prizes are subscriptions and credits, not cash. **Every member of a winning team will receive the corresponding prize package individually!**↵
↵
### In-Person Prizes (Combined Division)↵
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- **1st Place:** $3,000 prize package + medals↵
- **2nd–5th Place:** $500 prize package + medals↵
- **6th Place:** Medals↵
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**All members of the top 6 in-person teams will receive medals!**↵
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### Online Prizes↵
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**Beginner Division**↵
- **1st Place:** $500 prize package↵
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**Advanced Division**↵
- **1st Place:** $3,000 prize package↵
- **2nd Place:** $500 prize package↵
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There are no additional prize-eligibility restrictions for online participants.↵
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### Online Shirt Raffle↵
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We also plan to **raffle CCAPC shirts to online participants** after the competition!↵
↵
All online participants will be eligible to enter the raffle, regardless of division. Selected recipients will only need to cover the shipping fees.↵
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More information about the raffle will be announced after the contest.↵
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## Registration & Online Participation↵
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To participate, please
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Before the contest, please:↵
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1. **Join the [CCAPC Codeforces group](https://codeforces.me/group/pzg20FJ2vN).** All team members should join.↵
2. **Create or join a [Codeforces team](https://codeforces.me/teams/new).** One member should create the team and invite their teammates.↵
3. **Register for your contest as a team** through the Codeforces group once registration becomes available. Online participants should select their registered division.↵
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We strongly encourage everyone to complete these steps before contest day.↵
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For questions, technical assistance, and contest announcements, please join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/qDF68NdgCS).↵
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More information is available on our [website](https://ccapc2026.github.io/), and you can view our [contest flyer](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YQpd-wfyKv1hJ0DZ1SA2iAfA-g8E_yGX/view?usp=sharing).↵
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## Acknowledgments↵
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All problems were written by CCA Programming and Problem Solving Club members [user:2-qiym,2026-10-11], [user:williama_cf,2026-10-11], and [user:x_pogboy,2026-10-11].↵
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Special thanks to [user:Saicoder89,2026-10-11] for developing the website and [user:G3425,2026-10-11] for helping organize the competition!↵
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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).↵
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We hope to see you there!↵
