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Virtual Coaches Training – 31 October

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Coaches Training Class Schedule

Odyssey of the Mind Coaches Training will be presented virtually via Zoom. Coaches will find the session information invaluable as the Odyssey of the Mind season gets into full gear!

When:
Saturday, October 31, 2026
8:00AM – 12:40PM

Planned Class offerings: 
– New Coaches Seminar
– Returning Coaches Seminar
– P1 – OMER’s Shopping Service
– P2 – Haywire Hijinx
– P3 – Classics… Wonders of the Ancient World Awaken
– P4 – Copycat Structure
– P5 – The Musician
– Primary Problem – Teamwork Effect
– Balsa Wood Basics
– What is ‘Style’?
– Judges – What Do They Do and What Do Teams Need to Provide
– Scheduling and Planning the OM Year
– Spontaneous


Class offerings may change. The schedule (linked to the button above) will be updated with any changes.

All classes will be offered virtually via Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed prior to the training to the registered attendees. 

Registration is now open! Although there is no registration fee, we are accepting optional donations of $1 to $15. Thanks a lot for your support!

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NC Eastern Region Tournament Information w/Program

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Team registration for the Eastern Region Tournament has closed. Please contact Randy Burton or Lexie Groner if you have questions.

Competition Schedule

Schedule

Directions to the Tournament (Google Maps)

Directions

Competition Site Map

Site Map

Tournament Program

Program

Onsite Food Options

The following food trucks will be available in the bus parking lot:

Lunch (11AM-2PM)

Cost Form

PDF MS Excel

Style Form

PDF MS Word

Outside Assistance Form

PDF

Team List Forms

P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Primary

To register as a judge, please complete this form:

Judge Registration

To register as a volunteer, please complete this form:

Volunteer Registration

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NC Eastern Region Tournament Information w/Schedule

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Team registration for the Eastern Region Tournament has closed. Please contact Randy Burton or Lexie Groner if you have questions.

Competition Schedule

Schedule

Directions to the Tournament (Google Maps)

Directions

Competition Site Map

Site Map

Onsite Food Options

The following food trucks will be available in the bus parking lot:

Breakfast/Coffee (7AM-11AM)

Lunch (11AM-2PM)

Cost Form

PDF MS Excel

Style Form

PDF MS Word

Outside Assistance Form

PDF

Team List Forms

P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Primary

To register as a judge, please complete this form:

Judge Registration

To register as a volunteer, please complete this form:

Volunteer Registration

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Judges Training Information

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NC Odyssey of the Mind – Eastern Region judges – Remember that the mandatory judges training is scheduled for Saturday, February 21 from 8AM to 2PM. The training will be held via Zoom. You will be notified soon of your specific judging assignment and which Zoom meeting you need to join.

There will be 6 different Zoom meetings running simultaneously:

Zoom Meetings:

Problem 1

Join P1 Zoom

Problem 2

Join P2 Zoom

Problem 3

Join P3 Zoom

Problem 4

Join P4 Zoom

Problem 5

Join P5 Zoom

Spontaneous

Join Spontaneous Zoom

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2026 NCOM Eastern Region Spontaneous Fair

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Registration for the 2026 Spontaneous Fair has closed. Please contact Tom Bojanski with any questions.
The Spontaneous Fair has been postponed to Saturday, February 7 due to the ice storm.

  • Learn about Spontaneous techniques
  • Receive feedback; interact with other teams
  • 4 practice sessions (all types of problems)
  • Fee is $60/team (includes all team members and coaches)

Schedule:

8:30AM – 8:55AMCheck-in
9:00AM – 9:25AMOrientation & Introductory Session
9:30AM – 9:55AMPractice Spontaneous Problem
10:00AM – 10:25AMPractice Spontaneous Problem
10:25AM – 10:40AMBreak
10:40AM – 11:05AMPractice Spontaneous Problem
11:10AM – 11:35AMPractice Spontaneous Problem

We encourage all team members to attend the Spontaneous Fair as all team members will be able to participate in Spontaneous competitions this year!

Primary teams may not understand or have the skills necessary to be successful in solving these problems. Instead of attending this event, a less intense method of exposing Primary teams to spontaneous problem solving is encouraged.

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