Dates, venues and expenses
closing date for entries
competitive rounds
expenses
closing date for entries 
Details of how to enter the Challenge can be found in the 'Entry
details' section. The closing date for entries is 1 July
2008.
competitive rounds
The Challenge is organised in three rounds: regional heats,
area finals and the national final.
regional heats
Each team entering the Challenge will participate in one regional
heat. The regional heats will take place from 17 to 28 November 2008 during the school day at venues across
the UK. The winning team in each heat will progress to an area
final. A runner-up will also be announced.
area finals
There will be six area finals. Each regional winner will participate
in one area final, which will take place in February
2009. The area finals will be held during the school
day. The areas will be announced after the regional heats, when
the geographical spread of the regional winners is known. The
winning team in each area final will progress to the national
final. A runner-up will also be announced.
national final
Six teams will compete in the national final at the Bank of
England in London. The national final will be a two-day event,
which will take place on 19 and 20 March 2009.
expenses
Schools will be expected to make their own travel arrangements
to the regional heats, and area and national finals. With the
exception of short journeys, reasonable travelling expenses
will be reimbursed on prior application to the Bank.
Teams which have to travel long distances may require accommodation
for the regional heats and area finals. The cost will be reimbursed
by the Bank. The Bank will provide accommodation for the national
final in London.
Schools and colleges wishing to claim expenses should contact
the Target Two Point
Zero team to agree the claim and request a claim form before
making their arrangements.
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