Odyssey of the Mind Information Meeting LEES CORNER Elementary School
Every kid will fit in… DRAMA/ACTING MUSIC/DANCE CREATIVITY ART BUILDING ENGINEERING TEAMWORK USING YOUR BRAIN 2
What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOM)? Check out this video on YouTube: Check out this video on YouTube:
Getting Started Option 1: Forming Team (Known Kids) Choose a Problem Choose Roles for the team Register for the Tournament Option 2: Review the problems for the year Choose a Problem Choose a role for the team Complete the form before due date Kids will be paired up based on the Choice of the problem/timelines. Option 1: Forming Team (Known Kids) Choose a Problem Choose Roles for the team Register for the Tournament Option 2: Review the problems for the year Choose a Problem Choose a role for the team Complete the form before due date Kids will be paired up based on the Choice of the problem/timelines.
Participation in OOM K-2 (Primary Section – not scored ) 3-5 (Division 1 – Competition Level) 6-8 (Division 2 – Competition Level) Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 7 Parents play major role as a Coach Every team should supply a Judge and a Volunteer for the competition K-2 (Primary Section – not scored ) 3-5 (Division 1 – Competition Level) 6-8 (Division 2 – Competition Level) Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 7 Parents play major role as a Coach Every team should supply a Judge and a Volunteer for the competition 5
OOM Problem Two different phases of Competition Long-Term Problem (Max 8 Minutes) Spontaneous Problem – Hands on, Verbal, Verbal Hands-on (7 min timed, Unique to tournament) Competition requires both phases Primary Level – Spontaneous Not Mandatory (Coaches Decision) Two different phases of Competition Long-Term Problem (Max 8 Minutes) Spontaneous Problem – Hands on, Verbal, Verbal Hands-on (7 min timed, Unique to tournament) Competition requires both phases Primary Level – Spontaneous Not Mandatory (Coaches Decision) 6
2015 Long term Problem Problem 1: Runaway 'Train‘ (Mechanical/Vehicle) Problem 2: Experiencing Technical Difficulties (Technical Performance) Problem 3: Pandora’s Box (Classic) Problem 4: Lose Your Marbles (Structure using Balsa Woods) Problem 5: Silent Movie (Drama/Performance Based) Primary: Wacky Weather Warning (Humorous performance with Rhymes ) Problem 1: Runaway 'Train‘ (Mechanical/Vehicle) Problem 2: Experiencing Technical Difficulties (Technical Performance) Problem 3: Pandora’s Box (Classic) Problem 4: Lose Your Marbles (Structure using Balsa Woods) Problem 5: Silent Movie (Drama/Performance Based) Primary: Wacky Weather Warning (Humorous performance with Rhymes ) 7
High Level Rules No Outside Assistance! Cost limit ($145 and $125) Follow the specifications provided in the Problem TEAMWORK IT IS! Review scoring elements – Spontaneous, Style, Creativity, Cost etc., No Outside Assistance! Cost limit ($145 and $125) Follow the specifications provided in the Problem TEAMWORK IT IS! Review scoring elements – Spontaneous, Style, Creativity, Cost etc., 8
How Much is Odyssey? School Membership Cost $135 Membership Is One Team / Division / Problem Team Costs ( ) Registration = $75 Coaches Training = $25 Balsa Crush-a-thon = $20 (Optional) Spontaneous Workshop = $80 (Optional) Other Shared Team Costs T-shirts Materials for Skits and Spontaneous Problems Snacks School Membership Cost $135 Membership Is One Team / Division / Problem Team Costs ( ) Registration = $75 Coaches Training = $25 Balsa Crush-a-thon = $20 (Optional) Spontaneous Workshop = $80 (Optional) Other Shared Team Costs T-shirts Materials for Skits and Spontaneous Problems Snacks
Strategic Planning Review the problem with team Make a Schedule Train your team Team Work Creativity Brainstorming Role Playing (Based on Kids preferences) Send Clarifications Mock presentations (Time management) GET READY! Review the problem with team Make a Schedule Train your team Team Work Creativity Brainstorming Role Playing (Based on Kids preferences) Send Clarifications Mock presentations (Time management) GET READY! 10
Parents Role Co-Coach/Parent Volunteer Snack Transportation Space Facilitation Schedule coordination Acquiring supplies, support materials Support whatever you can for Coach Co-Coach/Parent Volunteer Snack Transportation Space Facilitation Schedule coordination Acquiring supplies, support materials Support whatever you can for Coach 11
OOM Roadmap Team registration deadline(internal to our school) – Oct17,2014 Registration confirmation – Oct24, 2014 Parents & Team Kick-off meeting (Coaches) - October last week. Coaches Training – November 8, 2014 (Liberty Middle School Clifton, VA) Spontaneous workshop – Jan24, 2015 (optional) Team Registration deadline – Jan2015 Judges Training – Feb28 (Stone Middle School, Centerville) Regional meet – March 21, 2015 at Patriot High School, Nokesville, VA State Meet – April18, 2015 Team registration deadline(internal to our school) – Oct17,2014 Registration confirmation – Oct24, 2014 Parents & Team Kick-off meeting (Coaches) - October last week. Coaches Training – November 8, 2014 (Liberty Middle School Clifton, VA) Spontaneous workshop – Jan24, 2015 (optional) Team Registration deadline – Jan2015 Judges Training – Feb28 (Stone Middle School, Centerville) Regional meet – March 21, 2015 at Patriot High School, Nokesville, VA State Meet – April18,
Elements of Success Team Commitment Comes From Within Kids – 2 hours/week Coaches – 4 hours/week, shared Coordinators Coaches, Judges, and Volunteers! Teams Must Have All of The Above Regional Support Coordinator Liaison Coaches Training Judges Training Prior To Competition Focus on – The PROCESS! Have Fun... Team Commitment Comes From Within Kids – 2 hours/week Coaches – 4 hours/week, shared Coordinators Coaches, Judges, and Volunteers! Teams Must Have All of The Above Regional Support Coordinator Liaison Coaches Training Judges Training Prior To Competition Focus on – The PROCESS! Have Fun...
References (Virginia website; has coaches handbook) (Regional website; local events) (Virginia website; has coaches handbook) (Regional website; local events) 14
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