USACO Hub

Master Competitive Programming • Train for Excellence • Reach the IOI

Welcome to USACO Training

The USA Computing Olympiad is the premier programming competition for pre-college students. Our platform helps you master algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques to excel in competitive programming and reach the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).

4
Divisions
4-5
Contests/Year
3
Problems/Contest
4-5
Hours/Contest

Competition Divisions

Bronze

Beginner

Master the fundamentals of competitive programming.

  • Simulation & Brute Force
  • Basic Sorting & Searching
  • Greedy Algorithms
  • Rectangle Geometry
  • Ad Hoc Problems
Start Learning

Silver

Intermediate

Develop advanced algorithmic thinking.

  • Binary Search
  • Prefix Sums
  • Two Pointers
  • Graph Traversal (BFS/DFS)
  • Sorting with Custom Comparators
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Gold

Advanced

Master complex algorithms and data structures.

  • Dynamic Programming
  • Shortest Paths (Dijkstra, Floyd-Warshall)
  • Minimum Spanning Trees
  • Topological Sort
  • Point Update Range Sum
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Platinum

Expert

Train for IOI-level competition.

  • Advanced DP (Bitmask, Digit, SOS)
  • Segment Trees
  • Network Flow
  • String Algorithms (KMP, Z)
  • Computational Geometry
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Learning Resources

📚 Algorithm Guide

Comprehensive tutorials covering all topics from Bronze to Platinum, with detailed explanations and example problems.

💻 Practice Problems

Curated problem sets organized by topic and difficulty. Practice with past USACO problems and similar challenges.

🎥 Video Tutorials

Step-by-step video explanations of key algorithms, problem-solving strategies, and contest problem walkthroughs.

📊 Progress Tracker

Monitor your learning journey, track solved problems, and identify areas for improvement across all divisions.

👥 Community Forum

Connect with fellow competitors, discuss problem solutions, share strategies, and get help from experienced programmers.

🏆 Mock Contests

Simulate real contest conditions with timed practice contests featuring problems at your skill level.

Contest Schedule 2024-2025

December Contest

First contest of the season. Open to all divisions. Registration opens mid-November.

January Contest

Second contest window. Opportunity to promote to higher divisions.

February Contest

Third contest of the season. Last chance to qualify for US Open.

US Open (March/April)

Final contest. Top performers invited to training camp for IOI team selection.

Why Train With USACO Hub?

🎯 Structured Learning Path

Follow a proven curriculum that takes you from beginner to IOI competitor, with clear milestones and objectives at each level.

⚡ Real Contest Experience

Practice with actual USACO problems and learn the specific techniques and patterns that appear in contests.

🚀 Fast Track Promotion

Optimize your study strategy to promote through divisions quickly with focused practice on high-value topics.

Begin Your Journey