over 8 years ago

Announcing the winners

Hey sports fans, the votes are in and the winners are up!

FYI, there are still more Summer Jam hackathons left. Create your first API, become bionic, and build your Internet of things.

Winners - we’ll reach out you soon about claiming your prize.


over 8 years ago

Week 2 Update

Connect with your Team - Week 2 Round up

Hey Summer Jammers

This is the end of week two for Connect with Your Team. You've got just over a week to go so you should be working hard on your projects!

 

  1. Have you checked out the video Neal and I recorded with Jon from Twitter? We talked about Summer Jam and he quickly showed us how to use Twitter's APIs

  2. This Hackathon is all about getting more people involved in sports, that could be helping people find a pro-sports team to follow, or organize a pickup game of soccer.…

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over 8 years ago

Week 1 Round up

Connect with your Team - Week 1 Round up

Hey Summer Jammers

This is the end of week one for Connect with Your Team. In this update I want to highlight 4 elements of this Summer Jam hackathon...

  1. Have you check out the resources page yet? I've collected some great sources of ideas and data there for you. If you've got a resource you want to share let me know on Twitter (@fwdmedia) and I'll add it to the page!

  2. This Hackathon is all about getting more people involved in sports, that could be helping people find a pro-sports team…

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over 8 years ago

Quick Start

Alright Summer Jammers, it's gametime!

My name's Richard and I'll be your coach for this hackathon. The goal of Connect with your Team is to bring players, teams, and fans closer together.

Why? Because community is the best part of sports. I mean, how else do you explain Cubs fans? You believe in your team and they need your support to win. That why Twitter and ChallengePost want you to get involved.

BTW, esports are totally in scope here, so bring your LoL & WoW hacks to the table.

To help you get started, I put together some resources —…

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