FIU High School Programming Competition (HSPC)
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Looking for more practice for your students? Visit our Past Competitions page to access previous programming problems and official solutions.
Practice Scrimmages @ Broward
What is a Scrimmage?
The Broward Competitive Coding Scrimmage is a beginner-friendly practice competition designed for high school students interested in competitive programming. It gives students a chance to experience a programming competition in a lower-pressure environment and helps teams prepare for events such as the FIU High School Programming Competition (HSPC).
What Students Can Expect
Beginner-Friendly Practice
A welcoming environment for students of all experience levels.
Contest-Style Problem Solving
Work in teams to solve programming problems within a set time.
Teamwork and Communication
Collaborate, share ideas, and learn from your teammates.
Debugging and Time Management
Practice problems, debugging code, and managing time.
Preparation for HSPC and Other Competitions
Build confidence and gain real experience for future contests.
Success Spotlight: NOVA High School
Nova High School used the Broward Programming Scrimmage as part of its preparation for FIU HSPC. The scrimmage gave students valuable experience working together under time pressure, testing problem-solving strategies, and building confidence in a contest-style environment.
Their preparation paid off at FIU HSPC, where the team earned 1st Place in Division II. Their success highlights how consistent practice and participation in scrimmages can help students grow as competitive programmers and perform strongly in competition.





















