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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:

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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

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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

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.

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!

Team	Problem	Division
Mills Park Elementary School A	1	1
Hortons Creek Elementary School A	1	1
Mills Park Middle School A	1	2
Green Level High School A	2	3
Mills Park Middle School A	3	2
Mills Park Elementary School B	4	1
Mills Park Elementary School A	4	1
Mills Park Middle School C	4	2
Forest View Elementary School A	5	1
Mills Park Elementary School A	5	1
Thales Academy Rolesville A	5	3

Here are the scores from the 2025 Eastern Region Tournament!

Here are the scores from the 2025 Eastern Region Tournament!

Webinar Recordings

Tournament Information
Divisions 1, 2, 3, and Primary

March 1
Wakefield High School

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Tournament Schedule ^{(updated 2/19/2025)}

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Directions to the Tournament (Google Maps)

Directions

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Tournament Program

Program

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Competition Site Map

Site Map

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Onsite Food Options

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

• Not Just A Fry Guy
• Levy’s Jerk Stand
• Arepa Culture

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.

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Cost Form

PDF MS Excel

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Style Form

PDF MS Word

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Outside Assistance Form

PDF

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Team List Forms

Teams placing 1st and 2nd in the NCOM State tournament in their Problem and Division, along with any winners of the Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award, will be invited to attend the World Finals competition, and will compete there along with teams from all over the world!

World Finals Information

Teams placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the regional tournament, and winners of the Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award, will be invited to attend the NCOM State Tournament, and will compete there along with teams from all across North Carolina

Date and Times:
Saturday, March 22
Competition: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: 5:00 PM
World Finals Coaches Meeting: 6:00 PM

Registration fee: $50 per team

Discounted rates will be available for nearby hotels – check back here for details soon!

Note: Teams advancing to the State Tournament will need to provide a volunteer to work a 2 hour shift at the tournament, but will not be required to provide a judge.

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Register to judge at the State Tournament

Judge Registration