Math Tournament Overview
24th Annual UNG Math Tournament
Saturday, April 7, 2018
The UNG Math Tournament competition features both individual and team events involving problems from calculus, trigonometry, geometry, statistics, and algebra. The tournament is open to colleges which offer an Associate of Science degree in the area of Mathematics. This is an all day event at the UNG campus in Gainesville, Georgia.
Early Registration Deadline
Friday, March 23, 2018
Fee: $30 per student
Registration material must be postmarked by 3/23/2018.
Monday, April 2, 2018
Fee: $35 per student
Registration material must be received before 3 p.m.
Last Day for a Full Refund is Monday, April 2, 2018 before noon. After noon, April 2, no refunds will be given. Registration may be transferred to a student other than the original student that is registered.
Additional Information
Eligibility Requirements / Participation
Colleges which offer an Associate of Science degree in the area of Mathematics are eligible to register students for the tournament. Students must have a sponsor and must be currently enrolled in the college they are representing at the tournament. Students who are currently enrolled in, or have completed any 3000 level Math course or higher, are NOT eligible to participate. (See Exceptions below). High Schools are NOT eligible to participate.
Exceptions: Students who have taken or currently are taking Differential Equations and/or Linear Algebra, may participate in the tournament even if these courses are numbered as 3000 level courses at their respective schools.
Benefits for All Participants
- Just competing in a tournament at this level is an accomplishment.
- You get to meet students from other schools who also enjoy mathematics.
- Being on your school's math team will look good on your resume.
- It's a challenge. No Pain, No Gain.
- Getting ready for the tournament will help you learn calculus better.
- You might find out that you're smarter than you thought.
- You may learn something you didn't know.
- It's fun
Location
The University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus is located in Northeast Georgia. It is located six miles southeast of Gainesville on Mundy Mill Road (Highway 53) and near Exit 16 of Interstate 985.
Registration & Breakfast will be in the Student Center. All morning and afternoon tournament events will be held in the Physical Education building. Lunch is tentatively scheduled to be held in the Student Center. Learn more about our
Lodging
If your team will need to stay overnight, the hotels listed below are located in Oakwood and are closest to campus.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Best Western | 4535 Oakwood Rd, Oakwood GA 30566 | (770) 535-8080 |
| Jameson Inn | 3530 Thurmon Tanner Pkwy, Oakwood GA 30566 | (770) 533-9400 |
| Hampton Inn | 4660 Holland Dam Rd, Flowery Branch GA 30542 | (770) 965-0357 |
| Holiday Inn | 400 EE Butler Pkwy, Gainesville GA 30501 | (770) 531-0907 |
| Quality Inn | 16 Old Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood GA 30566 | (770) 287-1000 |
Lunch Fee
Lunch is included in the cost of registration. Sponsors will eat free.
Prizes
All prizes are paid via check. Board of Regents Policy requires a Social Security number (SS#) for someone to received a check. Students who do not have a SS# will not receive a cash prize. In addition a W-9 and a "Vendor Application form" is required of each student that wins a prize. Please make sure your winners have filled out these forms, or have them to fill out before you leave the tournament.
Morning Individual Competition
1st Place: $400
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
4th Place: $50
5th Place: $25
Afternoon Team Competition:
1st Place: $40
2nd Place: $30
3rd Place: $20
4th Place: $10
(prizes are for each winning team member)
Additional Local Prizes for Top UNG Contestants Only
Morning Individual Competition
1st Place: $50
Afternoon Team Competition
1st Place: $20
(prizes are for each winning team member)