The MATHCOUNTS program attracts 7,000 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students to local sites throughout Ohio for a day of mathematics competition. The program is designed to heighten each student's awareness of the importance of mathematics.

The local MATHCOUNTS programs are held in mid-February. Each student participates as an individual and as part of a team. Around 250 students from the local competitions will advance to the statewide competition at Columbus State Community College in March. The top four individuals at the Ohio competition will progress to the National MATHCOUNTS Competition where they will compete against the top team from each state.

WHEN AND WHERE:  The OhioMATHCOUNTS competition will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio. (Directions to follow) Check-in will take place in the Delaware Hall Gymnasium.

RULES:  To compete, students must be registered as part of a team or as an individual. Only registered (paid) students may compete.  It is of utmost importance that the coaches and mathletes are familiar with the MATHCOUNTS School Handbook, particularly the section entitled "MATHCOUNTS COMPETITIONS." We will be abiding by these rules regarding eligible participants, substitutions, etc.

SPECIAL NEEDS:  We need to know of any special needs of the participants as soon as possible. Please call the Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) at 614-223-1177 with this information.

LUNCHES:  The coaches and mathletes will be provided with a lunch free of charge.

QUESTIONS:  For any questions concerning OhioMATHCOUNTS, please contact the Engineers Foundation of Ohio via phone (614-223-1177) or e-mail ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

• From the North:  Take I-71 south to the Spring Street Exit (exit LEFT). Go west on Spring for 2 blocks and park in the Columbus State Community College parking lots.

• From the East:  Take I-70 west to Fourth Street exit and turn right (north). Go north on Fourth Street 12 blocks to Long Street and turn right (east). Go east 7 blocks and park in the Columbus State Community College parking lots. Parking lots are on the left (north) side on Long Street.

• From the South:  Take I-71 north to I-70 east. Exit at Front Street or Third Street and go east on Livingston Avenue to Fourth Street. Turn left (north) onto Fourth Street and go north 13 blocks to Long Street and turn right (east). Go east 7 blocks and park in the Columbus State Community College parking lots. Parking lots are on the left (north) side on Long Street.

• From the West:  Take I-70 east. Exit at Front Street or Third Street and go east on Livingston Avenue to Fourth Street. Turn left (north) onto Fourth Street and go north 13 blocks to Long Street and turn right (east). Go east 7 blocks and park in the Columbus State Community College parking lots. Parking lots are on the left (north) side on Long Street.

Once you are parked, please go to the Delaware Hall Gymnasium for check-in.