Pan-O-Prog Speed Puzzle Contest

Welcome to the Pan-O-Prog Speed Puzzle Contest!

Lakeville Area Schools Family Connections Special Education PTO is proud to present its 2nd annual speed puzzling contest held during Pan-O-Prog in Lakeville, MN

New this year: Added Intermediate Division, bigger space, a custom Lakeville-themed puzzle by local artist (Kelly Anderson- Crayon Kelly), food trucks, and more!

Please register by June 17th to ensure that we have puzzles for all teams!

Get ready to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at this exciting event happening at Lakeville North High School. Join us for a fun-filled evening of competition, where participants will race against the clock to complete a 500- piece puzzle. Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or just looking for a new challenge, this event is perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all levels. Don't miss out on the chance to showcase your skills and compete against other puzzle lovers. Mark your calendars and get ready for a thrilling day of puzzles and fun!

Check-in will take place starting at 5 PM. You will want to enter Lakeville North High School via the North Entrance (Lower Parking Lot). At 5:45 PM we will be kicking off our event with some fun announcements and speed puzzling will begin shortly after 6pm! The event will wrap up at 8 PM.

NOTE: Non-participants and viewers are welcome and will be asked to remain out of the active puzzling area as to not distract teams from puzzling. There will only be room for team members at puzzling stations. Contests can be viewed from the perimeter of the contest as space allows.

Please register by June 17th. Entry Fee per Team is $50 for all divisions (4 Person Team).

What is speed puzzling?

Teams of 4 will race to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle as quickly as they can! Every team will solve the same puzzle.

Prizes will be given to top winners!

We will be offering 4 divisions at our contest: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Family.

Advanced Division: For teams who have some experience and can put together a 500-piece puzzle in under 35 minutes and have regularly competed together.

Intermediate Division: For teams who have some experiance and can put together a 500-piece puzzle in between 35 and 60 minutes.

Beginner Division: For First Time teams or teams who can put together a 500-piece puzzle in 1-2 hours.

Family Division: Will allow more than 4 members and be an un-timed division. This division will not be eligible for placement prizes. For this division we will have special prizes for kids and door prizes that you will be eligible for.

In all divisions, the puzzles will be your teams to keep!

Event Vibe

What is speed puzzling consists of Teams of 4 that will race to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle as quickly as they can! Every team will solve the same puzzle.

Prizes will be given to top winners!

The puzzles will be your teams to keep!

The seating will be primarily cafeteria-style tables with attached chairs. Beginner and Advanced teams will share 10ft tables, so each team has half the table that has a division line. If you need an alternative seating situation, please do not hesitate to reach out and we will reserve an appropriate setting for you. We do have a few tables that will allow you to stand if that is preferred. We will have flexible seating available, and sensory space for participants and visitors. We ask if at any time before the event or at the event that you need assistance, support, or adaptation please reach out to us.

Love puzzling so much you have an entire closet full of puzzles? We will have a puzzle swap table where you can exchange puzzles during the event! We do ask that puzzles are in good condition and complete for swapping!

Pan-O-Prog Speed Puzzle Contest Event Rules:

• Each team receives the same puzzle

• No one gets to see the puzzle until the timer begins – the puzzle boxes will be placed in bags to help ensure secrecy.

• Teams try to put the puzzle together the fastest

• No tools allowed outside required accessibility aids (please contact with questions)

• There are no devices or outside assistance permitted while working on a puzzle

• Timekeepers will be placed around the room to help write down times.

• Individuals and teams are not allowed to distract or approach team tables when the competition is in progress

Contact us: familyconnectionspto@gmail.com