Hi everyone!

We're excited to share some great news for the international competitive programming community. For the first time, India will be hosting an official OCPC mirror camp this summer, and it's open to teams from around the world!

OCPC x ICPC India Elite Camp 2025 will be held from July 21st-29th 2025 at NST ADYPU Campus in Pune, organized by GoForGold in collaboration with ICPC India. This is part of the international OCPC training circuit, which means we'll be using the same contest sets as the main OCPC camp in Bucharest.

Who can participate?

ICPC World Finalists - Registration fee will be completely waived for Indian ICPC World Finalist teams. International World Finalist teams are also welcome.

Teams Aspiring for ICPC World Finals - Teams from any country that have future attempts left and have exceptional competitive programming profiles will be eligible.

Registration fee: 30,000 INR per team*
*The participation fee for the camp is free. Registration cost includes costs for accommodation and meals.

What to expect

The camp will follow the OCPC format with 7 ICPC-style contests and some rest days. You'll get rigorous training focused on advanced problem-solving techniques, team dynamics, and preparation for high-pressure contest environments. The camp includes all sessions, meals, accommodation, and training materials.

Mirror sites this year

This is part of a broader OCPC ecosystem:

• Romania: Main OCPC camp in Bucharest (June 21-29)
• India: Our mirror camp in Pune (July 21-29)
• Indonesia: BINUS University mirror in Jakarta (late August)

The timing works well for teams worldwide since it's scheduled before the ICPC World Finals, giving teams a chance to get intensive training right when they need it most.

If you're interested in participating, you can apply here:

https://goforgold.in/icpc-elite

For any questions, feel free to reach out:

• Email: goforgold@newtonschool.co
• Website: www.goforgold.in/icpc-elite

Looking forward to seeing the world's best competitive programmers come together in India for some intense training!

Hi everyone!

We are thrilled to announce that the GoForGold IOI Bootcamp is coming this Summer, on May 25-June 6, 2025! After carefully considering various academic schedules, competition dates, and feedback from our community, we've selected these dates to accommodate as many talented young programmers as possible.

This intensive training program will be hosted at the Newton School of Technology Campus in Sonipat, Delhi, and is brought to you by the GoForGold.

The bootcamp is specifically designed to prepare talented students for the International Olympiad in Informatics by providing intensive training, practice, and mentorship. Our goal is to expand India's competitive programming talent pool of IOI-ready students, enabling younger members of the CP community to excel on a global stage.

Camp Structure

The camp will consist of:

• 36+ Advanced Challenges: Real-world, IOI-style timed contests with post-analysis sessions
• Expert-led training sessions by ICPC World Finalists and competitive programming champions

Two divisions to accommodate different skill levels:

• Division 1 (Advanced Programmers): Recommended rating 1800-2200+ on CF
• Division 2 (Intermediate Programmers): Recommended rating 1400-1800+ on CF

The bootcamp will follow a structured format:

May 25: Registration and Induction

May 26-30: Learning Phase 1

May 31: Leisure Day

June 1-5: Learning Phase 2

June 6: Finale contest and Prize Distribution

Details

The registration fee is ₹1000 per participant.

There is no other fees apart from the registration fees, and this includes all sessions, meals, accommodation, and mentoring materials. Please note that travel costs are not included.

Eligibility requirements:

• Currently a student in Grade 6-12
• Basic understanding of competitive programming
• Algorithmic problem-solving potential

The expected daily schedule will include expert sessions, themed contests, problem discussions, and peer learning opportunities, with specific structures for each division.

Selection Process

Selection Contest: CodeChef START 185

7th May | 8:00 — 10:00 PM

To ensure we select the most promising participants, we'll be holding a selection contest. Registration deadline is May 7th, 2025.

Trainers

We'd like to highlight our exceptional training team:

• Ashwin K (ash1794) — ICPC World Finalist
• Deepak Gour (Enigma27) — ICPC World Finalist
• Vivek Gupta (acraider) — ICPC World Finalist,
• Arjun Arul (arjunarul) — ICPC World Finalist, IOI Trainer
• Jaskaran Singh (s_jaskaran_s) — ICPC World Finalist.
• Himanshu Singh (hitman623) — ICPC World Finalist,
• Utkarsh Gupta (demoralizer) — 2x ICPC World Finalist,

Why Join?

• Get exposure to university-level CS knowledge while still in school
• Develop algorithmic thinking skills that extend beyond programming
• Experience real-world contest settings
• Become part of India's top CP community
• Get trained by top competitive programmers of the world

About GoForGold

GoForGold is an initiative by Newton School of Technology (NST) to foster a culture of competitive programming excellence. India has some of the brightest minds in the world, yet our country is still striving to reach the top in competitive programming at international competitions. With structured guidance, expert mentorship, and a dedicated community, we believe India can become a global contender.

If you're interested in participating, please register before May 7th, 2025. If you have any questions about the bootcamp, please feel free to send us an email at goforgold@newtonschool.co or visit our website at www.goforgold.in. Are you ready to level up your programming skills and make India a competitive programming powerhouse? Register Now

Hi everyone!

We're thrilled to share the outcomes of our GoForGold Winter Camp 2024, which marked a significant milestone in strengthening India's competitive programming ecosystem. This December event brought together talented programmers from across the country as part of our ongoing mission to elevate Indian CP to world-class levels.

Participation Statistics This edition had an impressive turnout with: 9 teams qualifying for Asia West Continent Finals (out of 33 total qualifiers) 70 participants in our college-focused GoForGold Camp

Top Performers

We would like to congratulate the top teams and participants across both our divisions. ICPC Camp Division 1

1. 404_solution_not_found: P.V.Sekhar, sai-17, nishkarsh

2. poocha kya: _helloLad, Atekichan, sv1shan

3. SoloTree: Dragokj03, Divine_Spark, evenvalue

ICPC Camp Division 2

1. Wowwies: jenil0108, UzuHa_NaruSuke rnishu12

2. Haigure Haigure: wiseeldrich2004, 73501, sojabhai

3. Last moment: CatFirstSearch, Jrke, Prady

Camp Activities The camp featured a strategically designed curriculum including:

• ICPC-style daily contests simulating competitive environments
• In-depth post-contest analysis sessions
• Specialized classes on advanced topics critical for regional competitions
• Personalized mentoring to address team-specific challenges

Team Building Activities

During leisure days, participants engaged in various activities including:

• Outdoor games and sports
• City excursions
• Evening discussions and networking events

Closing Ceremony

The camp concluded with an award ceremony recognizing outstanding performers: Medals for top-ranked teams and individuals Certificates of participation for all attendees

Looking Ahead

As we build on the success of this camp, we're excited to announce our upcoming initiatives:

IOI Bootcamp (May-June 2025)

Building on the success of our first camp, we'll want to extend the same in preparing talented school students for the International Olympiad in Informatics. If you'd like to participate come compete at Codechef Start183

Long Challenges

Our monthly contests will continue, providing regular opportunities for participants to hone their skills throughout the year. Come participate in the ongoing edition: GoForGold April ( Blog Post )

Get Involved!

If you're interested in volunteering or participating in upcoming GoForGold events, please contact us at goforgold@newtonschool.co , or reach out to us.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants, mentors, and partners who contributed to making the GoForGold Winter Camp 2024 a transformative experience. Together, we're building a stronger, more collaborative competitive programming ecosystem in India!

The GoForGold Team

Enigma27 ash1794

I've always wondered why there aren't any World Final sets in the Gym. I know we could always solve it in the baylor site, but it's always wonderful with the leaderboard giving a virtual contest. Will the previous world finals be ever added to the Gym at any point of time?