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CONNECT Schools

Structured jigsaw puzzle competitions for schools, educational institutions and eligible student participants.

CONNECT Schools

The Schools League of CONNECT by GJPL

CONNECT Schools is the schools league of CONNECT by Global Jigsaw Puzzle League. It provides students with an organised competition experience centred on concentration, observation, communication, planning, problem-solving, and healthy competition. It is delivered in each city by the city's Official Licensed Operator.

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How It Works

How CONNECT Schools Works

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School Competition

Schools run CONNECT Schools competitions in Individual, Duo and Team format, with every session logged by the school's Official Licensed Operator.

02

City Schools Championship

The City Schools Championship brings school competitors from across the city together, run by the city's Official Licensed Operator.

03

National Level

Eligible participants progress through the national level.

04

GJPL World Schools Championship

The GJPL World Schools Championship is held by GJPL.

An organised competition experience centred on concentration, observation, communication, planning, problem-solving, and healthy competition.
Formats

CONNECT Schools Formats

Ranked competition uses the standard GJPL piece counts.

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One player against the clock.

300 or 500 pieces

Standards

CONNECT Schools Standards

Every CONNECT Schools competition follows the GJPL standard.

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Competition levels

CONNECT Schools runs from school competition through city and national levels to the GJPL World Schools Championship.

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Eligibility and age categories

Competition levels, age categories, eligibility conditions and qualification rules are published by GJPL.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding requirements for CONNECT Schools competitions are published by GJPL.

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Official materials and rules

All GJPL competitions use official materials (GJPL-approved Assembrio jigsaw puzzles, score sheets and certificates), and follow the GJPL Rules Handbook and the GJPL scoring system.

Answers

Common questions

Read the competition standards and the championship pathway.

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COMPETE.

For Schools and Education Partners

Schools and education groups interested in a CONNECT Schools program should contact GJPL.

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