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Skills Fair – November 15

Registration for the Skills Fair has closed.
Please contact Randy Burton with any questions.

Schedule:

8:30-9:15Session 1
9:20-10:05Session 2
10:05-10:25Snack Break
10:25-11:10Session 3
11:15-12:00Session 4

Sessions Offered:

Electricity and Wiring (batteries, light bulbs, wires, and motors)
From Script to Stage (creating a script and acting it out)
Creative Use of Materials (how to use trash items, other items found around the house, and making them into sets/props)
Balsa Wood (all about balsa wood)
Working with PVC Pipe (creating sets, backdrops, props, etc. using PVC pipe)
Characterization (how to “become” a character in a performance)
Brainstorming and Time Management (how to get the most out of brainstorming sessions and how to budget your time for creating your performance)
Creative Costumes (how to make really creative costumes)
Spontaneous Skills (how to solve Spontaneous Problems)

Notes:

  • Registration is $12 per team member.  There is no charge for adults. 
  • Please use the button above to register. Once you have finished entering your registration information, the confirmation screen will provide a payment link to complete your registration.  
  • There must be at least one adult on site with the team during the fair.  Team members may split up into different sessions if you prefer to do so.  There will be plenty of adult supervision so the adult from the team will not have to stay with all the team members all day.
  • Once you have registered and paid, you will be contacted via email with more details on the fair, and with an individual schedule for each of your team members for the day.  Bring this schedule with you!  Your team members will go straight to their first session when they arrive.  There will be no on-site registration.

For additional information, contact Randy Burton:
[email protected]

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Spontaneous Challenge – October 11

NC Eastern Region is hosting its third annual Spontaneous Challenge on Saturday, October 11 at Rogers-Herr Middle School in Durham.

At this event, teams of 3-7 participants will compete in all three spontaneous problem types against teams in their same age division.

No Odyssey of the Mind membership is required! This event is a great opportunity to introduce the program to interested students and parents, form a “dream team” from kids who have split into different schools, or even put together a neighborhood or community group for a fun Saturday morning.

The cost is $50 per team.

Registration is closed.

October 11, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Rogers-Herr Middle School
911 W Cornwallis Road
Durham, NC 27707

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NCOM-E Office Hours

This year, NCOME will be hosting “office hours” sessions on Zoom.  If you have questions, need advice on your team, need help registering, or just want to join us and say hi, please join us in our Office Hours sessions. 

We will not bore you with a PowerPoint presentation – just come join us and get assistance with anything you need.  Starting on September 18, sessions will be twice per month, on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of every month.  Here are the Zoom links:


First Tuesday of Each Month:

Time: Oct 7, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
        Every month on the First Tuesday
Click the following button to download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Add Tuesday Office Hours to Your Calendar Join the Office Hours Webinar

Third Thursday of Each Month:

Time: Sep 18, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
        Every month on the Third Thursday
Click the following button to download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Add Thursday Office Hours to Your Calendar Join the Office Hours Webinar

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NCOM-E Scholarship in Memory of Barry Groner

Barry Groner, long-time Odyssey of the Mind supporter and NCOM-E Problem 2 problem captain for many years, recently passed away. To remember Barry, a fund is being set up which will provide a scholarship in his honor to be awarded at the 2026 NCOM-E Regional Tournament. Please consider donating in Barry’s honor.

Application for the 2026 Scholarship has closed. 

We will offer this same scholarship again in 2027.  Check back here in the fall of 2026 to apply for the 2027 scholarship.

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Congratulations NCOME World Finalists

Congratulations to all of the Eastern Region teams for their performances throughout the season! Let’s all wish the following teams good luck and great success as they move on to compete at World Finals!

TeamProblemDivision
Mills Park Elementary School A 11
Hortons Creek Elementary School A11
Mills Park Middle School A 12
Green Level High School A23
Mills Park Middle School A32
Mills Park Elementary School B 41
Mills Park Elementary School A41
Mills Park Middle School C42
Forest View Elementary School A51
Mills Park Elementary School A 51
Thales Academy Rolesville A53

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NCOM Eastern Region Tournament Information w/Updated Schedule and Program

Tournament Information
Divisions 1, 2, 3, and Primary


March 1
Wakefield High School


Tournament Schedule (updated 2/19/2025)


Directions to the Tournament (Google Maps)

Directions

Tournament Program

Program

Competition Site Map

Site Map

Onsite Food Options

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

Please note that we have multiple team members on multiple teams attending the tournament who have tree nut and peanut allergies.  For their safety, please do not bring any tree nuts or peanuts to the tournament.


Cost Form

PDF MS Excel

Style Form

PDF MS Word

Outside Assistance Form

PDF

Team List Forms

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