What is Odyssey of the Mind?

1. What is Odyssey of the Mind? A program where teams of students work together to solve original, fun problems. HOW? By using their team work and creativity. HOW DO THEY PRESENT THEIR SOLUTIONS? In an 8-minute performance. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

2. The Unexpected.

3. Teams Compete in Divisions Division is determined by the oldest team member. Primary: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Division I: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Division II: 6th - 8th Grade Division III: 9th - 12th Grade Division IV: College/Military

4. Three Scoring Components of Odyssey of the Mind Long-term: Solution worth up to 200 points Style: Within the presentation of the Long-term solution worth up to 50 points. Spontaneous: Problem solution worth up to 100 points Verbal: Respond to something, tell a story, etc. Hands-on: Build something, manipulate materials, etc. Verbal Hands-on: Action and responses. ***Assigned on the DAY OF the tournament TOP SECRET*** Long-term + Style + Spontaneous = Total Score

5. There are a variety of Long-term Problems and there are Spontaneous Problems. Teams take weeks or months solving Long-term problems. Spontaneous problems are given to the teams at the tournament. What are the problems like? What’s a Long-term Problem? Long-term Problems have many components and range from emphasizing technology (Problems 1 & 2) to emphasizing the arts (Problems 3 & 5). Problem 4 is always a unique balsa structure that holds weight.

6. Meet Your Problem Captains: Primary-Samantha Pollard and Darcy Kranz Problem 1: Catch Us If You Can -Carl Collard Problem 2: Odd-O-Bot -Jen Stamey Problem 3: It’s Time, OMER - Flormari Blackburn Problem 4: Ready, Set, Balsa -Robin Kranz & Ken Gritton Problem 5: To Be Continued: A Superhero Cliffhanger - Amanda Yates and Emily Long Spontaneous -Laura Pollard and Michael Pollard Score Room -Kari Schouveller

7. At this time SCORE ROOM and SPONTANEOUS are dismissed to their rooms. Everyone else, please stay seated for your certification test.

12. Judges, it is time to go to your rooms. Coaches, please stay seated.

13. Coaches Training 2018

14. Let’s Talk Tournament Day!

15. Competition Readiness Make sure your VOLUNTEER JUDGE and your VOLUNTEER WORKER are getting their e-mails. All Coaches and co-coaches that are registered as affiliated with a team are copied on EVERY e-mail sent to the Volunteer Judges and the Volunteer Workers, so you can reach out to them and say, “Hey did you get that e-mail yesterday?” If your Volunteer Judge is a NO SHOW Fine up to $100.00 Penalty up to 100 points If your Volunteer Worker is a no show Fine up to $50.00 Penalty up to 50 points

16. If you haven’t already done so, have the team determine which five members will solve the different types of Spontaneous problems and begin practicing those types of problems with those specific members. The five members may (and often should) differ depending on the problem. Make sure the duration of the skit, including set-up time, is less than 8 minutes. Make sure the team is aware of ANY General Clarifications for their respective LT Problem (http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/clarifications/default.php). Practice responses to worst-case scenarios: * A backdrop falls down * The vehicle or device fails * A team member forgets a line * The membership sign is obscured or falls down Do a dress rehearsal in front of the parents, after school program, etc.

17. Paperwork Stay on top of the paperwork. Remind the team to complete it well in advance. The team must provide: * FOUR copies of its Style Form * Cost Form — Keep receipts for items purchased, new or rented * Outside Assistance Form * FOUR copies of the Team List (if the problem requires one) * All team-specific clarifications * Media Release Form (one for each team member and each coach!) * Team Member and/or Parent Contracts (if tournament requires them) Keep a second set of forms in a vehicle that you know will be traveling to the competition site in case the original packet is misplaced or damaged. Have a printable set of digital files that you can access from a smartphone, tablet, laptop or other device in case all else fails.

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22. Media Form- One for EACH Team member AND one for EACH coach

23. Team Conduct Contract

24. Logistics Make a master packing checklist ahead of time so you can ensure everything will arrive at the tournament on time Provide tournament details to parents*  Arrival time — If you have an early performance time, have everyone text the coach or a designated team member at a specific time to confirm they are awake and getting ready. If a text doesn’t come through, call to check up!*  Specific meeting place*  Site map*  Schedule of events*  Long-term performance time – Be at the Staging Area 20-30 minutes prior to the scheduled performance time.

25. Logistics (Continued) Problem 4 – Weigh-in at least 1 hour before LT performance time *  Details for getting to performance site *  Spontaneous performance time – Be at team Spontaneous check-in, 20 minutes prior to the schedule’s Spontaneous time *  Details for where to cheer for team after it completes Spontaneous *  Details about where and when the team volunteer’s shift is scheduled — the team may incur a penalty if the volunteer doesn’t show up.

26. Remind parents of theOutside Assistance rule. Nip temptation in the bud by encouraging them to go elsewhere (e.g., get a cup of coffee from concessions, get the lay of the land, watch other teams perform, check out the merchandise tables) as the kids are reassembling props, putting on makeup or costumes, etc. If you want one or two of them back to help move props into the staging area prior to competition time, let them know when to return.

27. Recruit a parent photographer and videographer -Team can request no photos/video, but for family members -Want the team included in the “Tournament Video”? ~Send photos to: Magiccenter Put the Long Term Problem Number (OR “P” for Primary) in the subject line

28. Packing List • A/V equipment • Other electronics • Chairs, tables or stools • Membership sign • Extension cords • Outlet adapters • Site clean-up materials (e.g., hand broom with dustpan, lint roller) • Team member clean-up materials (e.g., makeup remover wipes, Kleenex) • Fix-it kit (e.g., duct tape, glue gun with extra glue sticks, markers, tools) • Packet with the team’s forms • Copy of the script • Copy of the Program Guide • Copy of the problem • Backdrop(s) • Costume(s) • Makeup and applicators (e.g., foam wedges, Q-Tips, paintbrushes) • Prop(s) • Device(s) • Structure(s) • Musical instrument and peripherals

31. There is a MANDATORY coaches meeting for ANY team that advances onto the State Tournament DIRECTLY AFTER the Award Ceremony. It will be held in the Cafeteria. At least one coach PER MEMBERSHIP must attend.

32. Questions??? ahlong1006@gmail.com Anna’s Cell Phone Number 407-484-3466 Anna’s Direct Line at Work 407-428-5120 Anna’s Home Phone 407-238-9936

33. From all of the Magic Center Region’s Board of Directors: Good Luck to all of our teams and THANK YOU to all of their amazing coaches!