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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 2009.

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 16 to 27 November 2009 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 2010. 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 18 and 19 March 2010.

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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