The ISPE Foundation supports the State MATHCOUNTS competition. MATHCOUNTS is a nationwide mathematics coaching and competition program. School-based teams composed of four students compete through chapter, state and ultimately the national competitions. Illinois' program is one of the largest in the nation.

Local MATHCOUNTS competitions are held by ISPE Chapters during the month of February. Winning teams from the chapter-level competitions move on to the Illinois State competition held in March. State winners advance to May finals in Washington, DC. Click here for more information on MATHCOUNTS.

2012 State MATHCOUNTS Competition
March 3, 2012
Wyndham Lisle - Chicago Hotel - Lisle, Illinois

Schedule

Registration:  8:30 am - 9:45 am

Announcements:  9:45 am

Competition: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Written phase ends/Lunch Break:  12:30 pm (approximately)

Parade of MATHLETES:  1:10 pm (approximately)

Countdown Round:  1:20 pm (approximately)

Awards:  2:00 pm (approximately)

Facility

Wyndham Lisle-Chicago Hotel

3000 Warrenville Road

Lisle, Illinois  60532

(630) 505-1000

www.wyndhamlislehotel.com

A block of double bed rooms has been set aside for the ISPE MATHCOUNTS competition at the rate of $89/night. 

Important Notes for Coaches, MATHLETES & Parents

  • Illinois MATHCOUNTS recognizes our MATHLETES are involved in multiple activities that may at times conflict.  No State qualifier may compete at a different time or location than the scheduled time/date/location.
  • Coaches of teams and individuals should check in upon arrival at the competition.
  • MATHLETES should have their own calculator that complies with MATHCOUNTS rules.  It is advised that the coach or parent carry a back up.  State officials cannot supply calculators to MATHLETES.
  • MATHLETES may bring their own pencils, but pencils will be provided as well.
  • Only scratch paper supplied by the State Competition will be allowed.  All papers must be turned in prior to exiting the Competition room.
  • No cell phones/smart phones/tablets, etc. are permitted in the competition room during the competition.
  • Individual qualifiers, team qualifiers, 1 alternate and 1 coach from each school will be provided lunch.  Additional lunch tickets may be purchased for $15/each.
  • Individuals and team alternates who advance to State will be allowed to compete in a separate team category, with the teams formed at random prior to the Team Round. The winning team of individuals and alternates will be recognized at the Awards presentation.
  • Parents, coaches, siblings, etc. of MATHLETES may be in the scoring room at any time.
  • Parents and coaches may volunteer to serve as proctors, however may not be in the part of the room as their student(s).
  • The top four individual MATHLETES will qualify for the National Competition.  The coach of the top team will serve as the National coach unless he/she is unable to do so.

 


2012 Local MATHCOUNTS Coordinators

Chapter MATHCOUNTS Chair
Ambraw Mr. Michael R Quandt, PE
Blackhawk Philip Mark Harpole, PE
Bloomington Anthony Meizelis
Capital Christopher J Stritzel, PE
Central Illinois Mr. Michael J. Marin, PE, SE
Champaign County Ryan Mumm, PE, SE
Chicago Wilbur Milhouse, PE
DuKane Jeff Ruhde, PE
Egyptian Mr. Jonathan S Wheeler, PE
Illinois Valley Kevin Heitz, PE
Joliet Chapter Richard Sinnott, PE
Kankakee Mr. Mark R Rogers, PE
Lake County Mr. Patrick J Bleck, PE
North Suburban Leon Pallasch, PE
Peoria Area Mark Otten, PE
Rockford Douglas B Curry
Rock River Scott Brown, PE, SE
St. Clair Ms. Sarah M E Stock
Salt Creek Dawn Brook, PE


The 2012 Schedule will be posted as we receive information from chapters.
Chapter Competition Date Location Time
Ambraw February 15, 2012 Salem Community Center 8:45 AM
Blackhawk   Bettendorf Middle School 11:00 AM
Bloomington February 4, 2012 Chiddix Junior High School 8:00 AM
Capital February 18, 2012 Lincoln Land Community College 9:00 AM
Central Illinois   TBA TBA
Champaign County

February 11, 2012

Back up Date: February 18

 Everitt Lab - U of I Campus 8:00 AM
Chicago   CNA Headquarters 8:00 AM
DuKane February 4, 2012

Wheaton Christian Grammar School
1N350 Taylor Drive
Winfield, IL 60190

9:00 AM
Egyptian February 25, 2012 Lecture A111 in Engineering & Technology Building SIU-C

9:00

AM
Illinois Valley February 25, 2012 Illinois Valley Community College Room B216        8:00 AM
Joliet February 11, 2012 Heritage Grove Middle School 8:00 AM
Kankakee February 4, 2012

Burke Administration Building (Lower Level)   Olivet Nazarene University

9:00 AM
Lake County February 18, 2012 College of Lake County 8:15 AM
North Suburban February 4, 2012 Oakton Community College 8:00 AM
Peoria Area   Bradley University TBA
Rockford February 18, 2012 Rock Valley College, Woodward Tech Center TBA
Rock River February 11th, 2012 Sauk Valley Community College 9:00 AM
Salt Creek February 18, 2012 DeVry, Addison 8:00 AM
St. Clair February 11, 2012 SIUE 7:30 AM
Western No competition


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