WELCOMe
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!
Thank You!
Our Events
COACH TRAINING #1
Novice to Advanced coach training sessions. Including Coordinator Round table discussion.
COACH TRAINING #2
February 1
Robert Morris U.
6001 Univ. Blvd, Moon Twp
Hale Hall - Parking lot #9/10
9:30 AM -11:30 PM
Coach Registration
Competition Edition: from paperwork to parking.
SUNDAY CREATIVITY FESTIVAL
This event is by invitation only and is focused on providing a competitive experience for organizations who are not able to compete in the Saturday WPA Odyssey events.
WORLD FINALS
Advancing teams compete against teams from approx 35 States and 25 countries!
JUDGE TRAINING
February 1
Robert Morris U.
6001 Univ. Blvd, Moon Twp
Hale Hall - Parking lot #30
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM incl lunch
Judge Registration required
Mandatory training for all judges whether they are judging at the Regional Competition or Spontaneous Fun Day
SPONTANEOUS
FUN DAY
February 15
Linton MS, Penn Hills
250 Aster Street, Penn Hills, PA
9:00 AM – Judges & volun. report
9:30 AM – Team check in
10:00 AM – Competition begins
REGISTRATION Required
deadline: January 25
Optional event where teams compete in practice several problems in a competitive setting.
STATE FINALS
April 4
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA
Advancing teams compete against the best teams from PA's 6 Regions!
important deadlines
Jan. 15 Deadline - 11:59 PM – to register for WPA
Regional Competition
Jan. 25 Deadline – to register for Spont. Fun Day
Feb. 15 Deadline - to submit clarification requests
Bring Odyssey of the Mind to your Students This Year!
ODYSSEY HIGHLIGHTS
Congratulations Penn Hills HS
Team #31816 P5 D3 &
Coach Amie Lubawski on your
Ranatra Fusca Award at PA State Finals and on your excellent showing at World Finals!
We are PROUD of you!!
KEEP IN TOUCH
We're here to Help
Regional Directors
Angela Melton, 412.848.1342
Susan Rosati, 412.418.9117
Connect to problem captains, event coordinators, etc.