NATIONAL COMPETITION SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

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NATIONAL COMPETITION SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Welcome! We hope you can join us at the 2024 RTX MATHCOUNTS National Competition.

The event is a celebration of the incredible Mathletes, educators, volunteers, alumni and education advocates who make MATHCOUNTS possible. This page has the schedule of events, as well as info for the media.

National Competition Events

All events take place at the Westin Washington DC Downtown in Washington, DC,
unless otherwise noted.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Arrival Day

Registration for Students & Coaches
10:00am – 7:00pm ET   |   Potomac Registration Desk
Event hub where state teams pick up hotel keys, welcome materials and other important event info. Teams also will have the opportunity to meet the sponsors who make MATHCOUNTS possible and learn about the interesting STEM work they do! 

Buffet Dinner
6:00 – 8:00pm ET   |  Anacostia Ballroom
Meal ticket required if not an official national competitor or state team coach.

Coaches' Meeting
6:15 – 7:00pm ET   |   Rock Creek Ballroom
Mandatory for official state team coaches. Coaches will have dinner with students in Anacostia Ballroom immediately following the Coaches' Meeting.

Team Meetings
8:00 – 10:00pm ET
Location determined by official state team coach.

SUNDAY, MAY 12

MATHCOUNTS Registration Open
7:00am – 1:00pm ET   |   Potomac Registration Desk
Event hub where guests and state teams can get info and purchase meal/event tickets and event swag. 

Buffet Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30am ET   |   Anacostia Ballroom
Meal ticket required if not an official state team coach or national competitor.

MATHCOUNTS Written Competition
8:45 – 11:15am ET   |   Rock Creek Ballroom
The final level of the MATHCOUNTS Competition Series, where the top 224 Mathletes in the nation will complete both individual and team rounds of rigorous math competition. Closed to the public.

Preparing Strong Math Students for College and Careers
9:30 – 10:30am ET   |   Anacostia Ballroom
Seminar presented by Richard Rusczyk, MATHCOUNTS alumnus and Art of Problem Solving Founder. Open to all guests.

State Teams on Own for Sightseeing
11:30am ET -   |  
Teams will be free to visit the DC attractions of their choice.

MONDAY, MAY 13

MATHCOUNTS Registration Open
7:00am – 7:00pm ET   |   Potomac Registration Desk
Event hub where guests and state teams can get info and purchase meal/event tickets and event swag. 

Buffet Breakfast
7:45 – 8:45am ET   |   Anacostia Ballroom
Meal ticket required if not an official state team coach or national competitor.

Doors Open for Countdown Round
9:30am   |   Potomac Ballroom

MATHCOUNTS Countdown Round
10:00am – noon ET   |   Potomac Ballroom
Showcase of the nation's top young mathematicians. Twelve students with the highest scores on the MATHCOUNTS written exam will compete head-to-head in thrilling, fast-paced matchups and vie for the title of National Champion. Medals will be presented to winning students. Open to the public (registration required).

Celebration Lunch
12:30 – 1:30pm ET   |   River Birch Ballroom
Lunch hosted by Nancy Blackwell, Chair of the MATHCOUNTS Board of Directors, for supporters and friends of MATHCOUNTS. Highlights from the program year will be shared and special guests will be recognized for their contributions to the program. By invitation only.

Buffet Lunch
12:30 – 1:30pm ET   |   Anacostia Ballroom
Meal ticket required if not an official state team coach or national competitor.

MATHCOUNTS Party
6:00 – 8:00pm ET   |   Potomac Ballroom
Join us for dancing, games and dinner as we celebrate the achievements of the students and coaches at the National Competition! Ticket required if not an official state team coach or national competitor.

TUESDAY, MAY 14

Departure Day

Buffet Breakfast
6:00 – 8:00am ET   |   Anacostia Ballroom
Open only to official state team coaches and national competitors.

For the Media

We are thrilled to have members of the media join us for this event! Follow us on social media and use the hashtag #MATHCOUNTS24 to keep up with the excitement!

Fact Sheets

Press fact sheets coming soon!

Media Contact

Molly Gormley
MATHCOUNTS Manager of Communications & Alumni Engagement
E: [email protected]   |   T: (703) 299-9006 x101

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