Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem solving program and competition for students in grades K-college.  It fosters teamwork, divergent thinking, risk-taking, creativity - and much more!  Students work in small teams and solve open-ended problems.  They learn to think on their feet, analyze results, & see things differently!   It's FUN & CHALLENGING.  If you've never done Odyssey of the Mind before, this is your year to start!

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State Finals Scores 2021

Congratulations Mt. Lebanon HS #35752 P3 D3

PA State 2021 OotM

Ranatra Fusca Award Winners

Exceptional Creativity & Risk-taking

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Nikki LaSota, Anna Mares, Natalie McGee, Melody Reynolds, Leah Vuillemot.  Coach: Kerry McGee

Congratulations Max Murtough, Upper St. Clair HS Senior

PA State 2021 OotM

Line Mt. Scholarship Recipient!

 Congratulations Western PA OotM Omer's Award Recipients:

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DJ Craig Wetzel for 20 years of Getting OMers Dancing!

Meridith Markovitz, USC Coordinator for Going Above & Beyond! 

Regional IN-PERSON Scores 2021

Regional VIRTUAL Scores 2021

World Champions

P5 D3

Congratulations Upper St. Clair HS

Team #32374 P5 D3 &

Coaches Laura Murtough, Stacey Seewald & Meridith Markovitz on your fantastic 1st Place finish at 2020 Virtual World Finals!  

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Thank You!

Notice: there will be an Odyssey of the Mind 2020-2021 Season!  Due to COVID-19 and the evolving restrictions, though, it may look a little different.  Your Regional, State, and National leaders will inform  you of the latest information.  Please be in touch, so you receive the latest information. 

Please link to our 2020-2021 Additions page for additional details.

COACH TRAINING #1

Novice to Advances Coach Training Sessions

November 14

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Zoom Call utilizing breakout rooms

Please LINK for registration

Coach Training is a great resource for coaches and anyone, really, who wants to know more about Odyssey. It is a wonderful day to learn from our region’s "experts." Training sessions in Style, Long Term and Spontaneous.  Plus Q & A  with Problem Captains and open discussion.

COACH TRAINING #2

Competition Edition: from team paperwork to submitting virtually

January 30

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

This is a virtual zoom training.

Please LINK for registration

Coaches & Coordinators are invited to attend this very informative Coach training session.   This session will focus on Navigating the virtual competitions.   We’ll cover team required forms, final practice tips, submission tips, and general updates and Q & A.    Experienced coaches will be on hand to answer any questions. 

JUDGE TRAINING

Mandatory training session for all judges,

February 13

Time: 9:30 am or as determined  by your State PC

Please LINK for registration

Mandatory training for all Long Term and Spontaneous judges who will be judging at the WPA Regional Competitions ( In-Person and Virtual) or Spontaneous Fun Day.  Get in-depth knowledge from your Regional Problem Captain and learn what is expected on competition day.

SPONTANEOUS FUN DAY

February: TBD

Practice spontaneous problems and get feedback from experienced coaches and OMers!

REGIONAL COMPETITION: IN-PERSON

The Big Day!

Location: This In-Person Competition has been MOVED TO AN ON-LINE COMPETITION

Deadline to Submit On-Line Long Term Materials: March 6 at Noon

Window to Complete On-Line Spontaneous: Saturday, Feb. 27-March 6 at Noon

In-Person Competition for teams with Traditional Memberships who Registered to compete in person, if available. If an In-Person event is not possible, these teams will follow the Virtual Competition submission guidelines and compete in their own track, known as the On-Line Track,

REGIONAL COMPETITION: VIRTUAL

The Big Day!

Deadline to Submit Virtual Materials:

March 6 at Noon

Window to Complete On-Line Spontaneous: Saturday, Feb. 27-March 6 at Noon

Virtual Competitions for all teams who registered to compete virtually. 

COACH TRAINING #3

Movin' On Up: Training for Advancing Coaches

Monday, March 15

7:00 pm

This is a virtual zoom training.

Please LINK for registration

Open Q & A forum/  Topics include: This final coach session is for all teams advancing to State Finals.  Casual round table format brings experienced and new coaches together to discuss all things related to State Finals!

STATE COMPETITIONS:

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

The Big Day!

Location: The In-Person Competition has been MOVED TO AN ON-LINE COMPETITION

Deadline to Submit all Virtual Materials:

April 10 at Noon

Window to Complete On-Line Spontaneous: Saturday, April 3-10 at Noon

Virtual Competitions for all teams.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Jan. 15     Deadline - 11:59 PM - to register to a WPA Regional Competition

Feb. TBD     Deadline to submit a clarification request.

Connect to problem captains, event coordinators, etc.