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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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NCOM-E Scholarship in Memory of Barry Groner

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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.

Donate to the NCOM-E Scholarship Fund

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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