SPAR (South Pacific Algorithmic Rounds) (formerly ANZAC) is a series of practice contests for the ICPC. Any team of up to three students from a university or high school can take part. Both beginners and experienced competitors are welcome. The contest server is at contest.sppcontests.org.
2025 Schedule
| Round | Date | Time | Format | Results |
| 1 | Sat 8 March | 12:00 – 17:00 AEDT | Full | Scoreboard |
| 2 | Wed 2 April | 17:15 – 18:45 AEDT | Sprint | |
| 3 | Wed 9 April | 17:15 – 18:45 AEST | Sprint | |
| 4 | Sat 24 April | 12:00 – 17:00 AEST | Full | |
| 5 | Sat 5 July | 12:00 – 17:00 AEST | Full | |
| 6 | Wed 30 July | 17:15 – 18:45 AEST | Sprint | |
| 7 | Wed 6 August | 17:15 – 18:45 AEST | Sprint | |
| 8 | Sat 9th/16th August | 12:00-17:00 AEST | Full (NZPC) |
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