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December 2018
Balsa Training
Problem 4 coaches and teams are encouraged to attend this one hour workshop with Problem Captain Leslie Griffiths and Head Judge Bobby Wong. It will precede the three hour Skills Workshop.
Find out more »Skills Workshops
This workshop is split into several sessions, including “Performance Polish” and Spontaneous Workshop: “Performance Polish” is intended to help teams assess their presentations and think how they might improve on their performance with an emphasis on improving the Style component of their performance. The spontaneous workshop works on strategies useful for developing spontaneous problem solving skills. NEW! Team members will learn basic skills that they can use in their solutions. Cardboard Construction will provide tips for using cardboard to create…
Find out more »January 2019
Northern Spontaneous Scrimmage, Session 1, 9:00am
Teams will put their spontaneous skills to the test in this mock spontaneous competition. They will experience all three different types of spontaneous problems and will be given feedback on their performance. This session will last one hour (9:00 – 10:00). Registration is required and space is limited. (email the organizer)
Find out more »Coaches’ Meeting with Problem Captains
Problem Captains will be available from 10:00 – 11:00 to meet with coaches. Ask questions, learn about the problem site and any special issues for this year’s problems. Registration is NOT required.
Find out more »Northern Spontaneous Scrimmage, Session 2, 11:00 am
Teams will put their spontaneous skills to the test in this mock spontaneous competition. They will experience all three different types of spontaneous problems and will be given feedback on their performance. This session will last one hour (11:00 – 12:00). Registration is required and space is limited. (email the organizer)
Find out more »Tournament Registration Deadline: January 18, 2019
Tournament registration fee is $75 for Division 1-3, $25 for Primary. Late registration (after Jan. 18), fees double. Payment is due Feb. 2, 2019. Payments made after Feb. 2, fees double. Payment may be made by check or by credit card through PayPal. Payments through PayPal will be charged a 4% service fee.
Find out more »Southern Spontaneous Scrimmage, Session 1, 1:00 pm
Teams will put their spontaneous skills to the test in this mock spontaneous competition. They will experience all three different types of spontaneous problems and will be given feedback on their performance. This session will last one hour (1:00 – 2:00). This event will take place at Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, VT. Registration is required and space is limited.
Find out more »Southern Spontaneous Scrimmage, Session 2, 2:00 pm
Teams will put their spontaneous skills to the test in this mock spontaneous competition. They will experience all three different types of spontaneous problems and will be given feedback on their performance. This session will last one hour (2:00 – 3:00). This event will take place at Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, VT. Registration is required and space is limited.
Find out more »February 2019
Tournament Payment Deadline: February 2, 2019
Tournament registration fee is $75 for Division 1-3, $25 for Primary. Late registration (after Jan. 18), fees double. Payment is due Feb. 2, 2019. After Feb. 2, fees double. Payment may be made by check (payable to “Vermont Creativity Quest, Inc.” and mailed to: 120 Chalet Heights, Huntington, VT 05462), or by school purchase order, or by credit card through PayPal. Payments through PayPal will be charged a 4% service fee. Contact Patty Baumann at vtootm@accessvt.com to pay by credit…
Find out more »March 2019
Judges’ Training
Everyone who has volunteered to serve as a judge at the 2019 Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament is required to attend a judges’ training session. This is a 3.5 hour training. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. (email organizer)
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