SME 2026 Registration

2026 Stock Market Experience Registration

Welcome to the 2026 Stock Market Experience. Each participant must complete this registration form. If you are under 18, a parent/guardian will also need to complete a portion of this form. If you will be participating as part of a team, please know your Team Name or the name of your Team Leader before completing this form. Please keep in mind that teams are a maximum of 6 people.

*Only participants located in the United States will be eligible for cash prizes.

Once you hit submit, you will be directed to the Pay What You Can page. You'll also receive an email with the link to select your username and password for the CLIMB Stock Exchange (investment simulation platform). Please save your CLIMB Stock Exchange Login information.

COMPLETE THIS FORM ONLY ONCE. Contact support@climbusa.org with any changes or updates you have to your registration or if you have questions. Thank you for your participation. If you would like to volunteer to be a speaker, please complete the SME Volunteer Form.

Participant's First Name

Participant's Last Name

Email

Phone

Mailing Address

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Role (select all that apply): Required

Youth Participant (21 and under)

Adult Participant (22 and older)

Age (as of June 15th)

Are you a minor under 18 years old? (If yes, a parent/guardian will need to complete disclosures at the end of this form.)

Yes

No

You may write in your gender identity here if it is not on the list above.

Are you participating as part of a team? (You must already have a team and state your team leader below. CLIMB will not place you on a team.)

Yes

No

Are you a Team Leader

Yes

No

Team Name

Team Leader Name

Which school do you attend?

Do you have a depository account? (Depository accounts include savings and checking accounts located at a bank, credit union, or savings and loan. All prizes will be paid via Direct Deposit)

Yes

No, but I understand I will need one to claim a prize

Have you participated in a Stock Market Simulation Game or Exercise before?

Yes

No

How many times prior to this year have you participated in the SME?

What is your level of investment knowledge?

Beginner (I am new to learning how stocks and investing work.)

Intermediate (I have an investment portfolio but I'm not confident in managing it.)

Advanced (I have an investment portfolio that I actively manage.)

How did you hear about the SME? (Please let us know the name of the organization, individual, etc who referred you.)

Disclosures and Authorizations

(Required) I agree to theCollection of Personal Information Online Policy.*

(Optional) I hereby consent and authorize CLIMB™ to use the name, image, and voice of my child for CLIMB™ promotional materials. SeeAuthorization for Use of Name, Image & Voice

I agree to the Privacy Statement*

(Optional 18+) I hereby consent and authorize CLIMB™ to use my name, image, and voice for CLIMB™ promotional materials. SeeAuthorization for Use of Name, Image & Voice.

Parent/Guardian Full Name

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Mailing Address

Parent/Guardian Relationship to Child

Parent/Guardian signature (By typing your full name below, you are electronically agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined above just as you would physically sign it if it were on paper.)

The following demographic questions are optional but helpful to CLIMB™ for funding and research purposes:

Participant’s Race/Ethnicity (Mark all that apply):

Highest Level of Education of the CLIMB™ Participant’s Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s)

(for participants under 18) or the participant themselves.

Pay What You Can ($) Please choose the amount that feels appropriate for your situation. There is no application process and no documentation required. Simply select the level that works for you. Your choice is confidential and does not affect your experience, recognition, or eligibility for awards.

After submitting, you will be directed to the Pay What You Can page. If you selected $0, you may exit that screen after submitting this form.

Please check your email for the link to set up your username and password for the CLIMB Stock Exchange (our investment simulation platform). Please write down your login credentials and keep them safe. If you need a password reset, please contact support@climbusa.org. DO NOT MAKE NEW CREDENTIALS AS THIS WILL RESULT IN DUPLICATE ACCOUNTS.

Thank you for participating in the 2026 SME.