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December 2016
Balsa Training
Problem 4 coaches and teams are encouraged to attend this one hour workshop with Problem Captain Leslie Griffiths. It will precede the three hour “Performance Polish” and Spontaneous workshop. Registration is required and is separate for each workshop. If you would like to attend both workshops, you will need to register for them separately.
Find out more »“Performance Polish” and Spontaneous Workshop
This three hour workshop is split into two sessions: “Performance Polish” is intended to help teams assess their presentations and think how they might improve on their performance. The spontaneous workshop works on strategies useful for developing spontaneous problem solving skills. Registration is required and space is limited.
Find out more »January 2017
Northern Spontaneous Scrimmage Session 1
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 is a one hour session (9:00 – 10:00). Registration is required and space is limited.
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
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
Find out more »Tournament Registration Deadline
Tournament registration fee is $50 for Division 1-3, $20 for Primary. Late registration (after Jan. 20), fees double. Payment is due Feb. 4, 2017. After Feb. 20, fees double.
Find out more »Southern Spontaneous Scrimmage Session 2
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). Registration is required and space is limited.
Find out more »Southern Spontaneous Scrimmage Session 1
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). Registration is required and space is limited.
Find out more »February 2017
Payment Deadline
Tournament registration fee is $50 for Division 1-3, $20 for Primary. Late registration (after Jan. 20), fees double. Payment is due Feb. 4, 2017. After Feb. 20, fees double.
Find out more »March 2017
Judges’ Training
Everyone who has volunteered to serve as a judge at the 2017 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.
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