Want a chance to meet other TopCoder members and compete for prizes? Are you new to TopCoder and want to see what our tournaments are all about? Do you live in the San Jose area and need an excuse to get away from work on a Friday afternoon? If so, then the TCO Spectator Showdown is for you!

OPEN COMPETITION!
TopCoder is introducing a competition for attendees of the 2004 TopCoder Open. The TCO Spectator Showdown is a competition open to members of the event audience who want to join in the competitive spirit and battle for prizes. It's is an exciting way to see how your algorithmic skills match up against others' skills on TopCoder problems.

TEST YOUR SKILLS!
We will have a separate competition room at the Santa Clara Marriott that is open from 9:00AM to 3:30PM PT on Friday, November 12. The room will be home to eight competition machines, which are being provided by Intel®. Spectators at the TCO can stop in on Friday and test their skills on one of two possible questions.

PRIZES!
Two grand prizes will be given away right before the Championship announcements are made for the Algorithm and Component Competitions. Each grand prize includes a Microsoft® Xbox video game console, an NVIDIA® graphics card and a Yahoo!® gift pack. Click here for the complete rules.

We hope to see you there!