Development Cup Series

Rookie of the Year

We will also recognize a TopCoder® Rookie of the Year. Placement Points will accumulate for Rookie of the Year in the same manner as they do for all component competitions:

If a competitor has passed review in fewer than 6 development competitions as of May 11, 2006, the competitor will be considered eligible to be a development rookie for the 2007 TopCoder® Development Cup Series. If a competitor passes review on fewer than 6 development components during the 2007 TopCoder® Development Cup Series, the next Series year will be that competitor's rookie year. If a competitor passes review on 6 or more development components during the 2007 TopCoder® Development Cup Series, it will count as the competitor's rookie year and the competitor will be eligible for TopCoder Rookie of the Year prizes.

TopCoder Rookie of the Year prizes for development competitors total $20,000 and will be awarded as follows:

Rookie of the Year Prizes
1st - $7,500
2nd - $5,000
3rd - $3,000
4th - $1,500
5th - $900
6th - $750
7th - $450
8th - $300
9th - $300
10th - $300

As an added prize, the top development rookie will win a trip to the TCO finals and will be recognized as the TopCoder Rookie of the Year.