About the competition
MAV Maths Games Days bring together teams of students from different schools to solve problems, play mathematical games and collaborate under time constraints. The emphasis is on creativity, reasoning, teamwork and enjoyment of maths. Events are organised by host schools with support from the Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV).
Competition details
Eligibility
Years 3–10 and VCE; separate events are offered for individual year levels.
Teams
Four students per team; maximum two teams per school at each event. A teacher must register and attend with the teams.
Event duration
Generally 9.30 or 10.00 am to 2.00 or 2.30 pm, depending on the host school.
Entry fee
First team: $60 for MAV members or $75 for non-members. Second team: $60 for either membership category.
Registration
Team registrations open in Term 2, 2027. Teachers must register and attend with their teams. Individual event registration closing dates have not been published in the MAV schedule.
2027 Games Days by year level
Dates shown apply only to the named host school. Other venues for the same year level may have different dates or dates still to be confirmed.
Year 3
Date to be confirmed — Derrimut Primary School, Derrimut.
Year 4
Date to be confirmed — St Lawrence Catholic Primary School, Derrimut.
Year 5
29 July 2027 — Bentleigh West Primary School, Bentleigh. Additional Year 5 events at St Monica’s Primary School and Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Girls Campus: dates to be confirmed.
Year 6
19 August 2027 — Ave Maria College. Additional event at Genazzano FCJ College: date to be confirmed.
Year 7
22 June 2027 — Parkdale Secondary College, Mordialloc. Additional event at Overnewton Anglican College: date to be confirmed.
Year 8
Date to be confirmed — Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School, Keilor East.
Year 9
Dates to be confirmed — Tintern Grammar, Ringwood East, and St Albans Secondary College.
Year 10
1 September 2027 — Trinity Grammar School, Kew.
VCE
Date to be confirmed — RMIT, Melbourne.
Preparation resources
- Official MAV Games Days information, host schools and registration
- Teachers can prepare students through collaborative problem-solving, mathematical puzzles, games and timed team challenges.
Organiser: Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV)
2027 dates, venues and fees are based on the organiser’s published Games Days listing, checked 2 November 2026. Further dates may be announced; check MAV before booking.