About the competition
Pix Programming Challenge is a countrywide coding competition intended for children and teens spanning from 6 to 18. Its uniqueness lies in its accessibility. It is fully carried out via desktop application – PixBlocks.
Contest participants will solve programming tasks that are geared towards different age groups. For the youngest – tasks in the field of block-based programming. For older participants – tasks in the field of text programming in Python language. The competition consists of three stages: Eliminations, Semi-Finals and Finals.
Anyone who is enrolled in primary or secondary school can take part in the competition. Both participation in the competition and the application are free of charge.
Contest’s organiser is PixBlocks company.
About the competition
Pix Programming Challenge is a countrywide coding competition intended for children and teens spanning from 6 to 18. Its uniqueness lies in its accessibility. It is fully carried out via desktop application – PixBlocks.
Contest participants will solve programming tasks that are geared towards different age groups. For the youngest – tasks in the field of block-based programming. For older participants – tasks in the field of text programming in Python language. The competition consists of two stages: Eliminations and Finals.
Anyone who is enrolled in primary or secondary school can take part in the competition. Both participation in the competition and the application are free of charge.
Contest’s organiser is PixBlocks company.
Grand prizes
1st place winners of every competition age group will be awarded with gaming peripherals bundle provided by Razer. It consists of: Huntsman Elite mechanical keyboard, Viper Ultimate wireless mouse and Nommo Chroma 2.0 speakers. Furthermore, there are prizes provided for 2nd and 3rd place winners and a special prize for one teacher as well. See the full list.
Grand prizes
1st place winners of every competition age group will be awarded with gaming peripherals bundle provided by Razer. It consists of: Huntsman Elite mechanical keyboard, Viper Ultimate wireless mouse and Nommo Chroma 2.0 speakers. Furthermore, there are prizes provided for 2nd and 3rd place winners and a special prize for one teacher as well. See the full list.
What is PixBlocks?
The Pix Programming Challenge is carried out remotely via the desktop app, PixBlocks. The app allows contestants to participate no matter where they are – at school or at home.
But the Pix Programming Challenge is not the app’s only purpose; the app is intended to provide complete programming courses, from beginner to advanced levels.
We strongly recommend it’s use as a study aid to prepare for the competition.
Learn more about PixBlocks: www.pixblocks.com
What is PixBlocks?
The Pix Programming Challenge is carried out remotely via the desktop app, PixBlocks. The app allows contestants to participate no matter where they are – at school or at home.
But the Pix Programming Challenge is not the app’s only purpose; the app is intended to provide complete programming courses, from beginner to advanced levels.
We strongly recommend it’s use as a study aid to prepare for the competition.
Learn more about PixBlocks: www.pixblocks.com
Past events
December 2019, Poland
May 2019, Poland
Past events
December 2019, Poland
May 2019, Poland
Age groups
ROOKIE
Birth year:
from 2013 to 2009
SKILLED
Birth year:
from 2008 to 2004
MASTER
Birth year:
from 2003 to 1999
REGISTRATION
from January 1st, 2020 to June 14th, 2020 (10:59pm)
PRE-COMPETITION TASKS
from January 1st 2020 to June 7th, 2020 (10:59pm)
ELIMINATIONS
from June 8nd, 2020 (08:00am) to June 14th, 2020 (08:00pm)
RESULTS OF ELIMINATIONS
on pixchallenge.org
June 16th, 2020 (3:00pm)
FINALS
June 20th, 2020 (08:00am - 02:00pm)
RESULTS OF FINALS
on pixchallenge.org
June 23th, 2020 (3:00pm)
ORGANISER:
hONORARY PATRON:
SPONSOR:
