SACC_2026
Compete in teams of three against top pre-college programmers in the Pacific Northwest. Solve real algorithmic challenges, win $500, and prove your skills.
Coding Mind Academy
4006 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Event Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:30am - 12:00pm | Arrival and check-in |
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Opening ceremony |
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Practice contest |
| 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Contest time |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Awards ceremony |
Frequently Asked Questions
First place gets $40, second place gets $20, and third place gets $10.
Any pre-college student may participate. You don't need prior competitive programming experience — beginners are welcome.
Teams of three. You can register with a pre-formed team or sign up individually and we'll match you with others.
C++, Java, and Python. Solutions are graded by an automated judge — partial credit is not awarded.
No. Use of AI coding assistants, large language models, and other external code-generation tools is not allowed during the competition.
SACC 2026 is fully in-person at Coding Mind Academy, 4006 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
Yes. We'll provide a free pizza lunch for all contestants during the competition.
A laptop and a charger. Internet access is provided.