1. Understanding the Program Guide

2. 2 Please read – Most answers to questions are contained in the Program Guide! Overview – – Chapter 1 Coaching a Team First 5 Practices Teaching Teamwork & Creativity – Chapter 2 School & Team Memberships Age Divisions Team Participants & Rosters Team Withdrawals & Transfers – Chapter 3 Elements – Long Term, Style & Spontaneous Practice tips Scoring Program Guide

3. 3 – Chapter 4 Competition Preparation & What to Expect Competition Scoring (Raw v. Calculated Score) Awards – Chapter 5 Program Rules for All Problems Penalty Categories Reasons for Discipline – Chapter 6 Resources – Appendix Forms Spontaneous Problems Program Guide

4. 4 Team BuildingTeam Building Safety – Critical at each level – All teams must have foot coverings – Team replica of weapons prohibited – Safety glasses – Safety Items Exempt from Materials Values Form – Outside Assistance (OA) & Safety Program Guide

5. 5 Team BuildingTeam Building Program Rules: Apply to all problems – Chapter 5 – Involving the audience and/or judges – Replica weapons – Safety & Damage – Membership Sign – Copyrights and Trademarks Competition Scores – Long term scores are available from the Head Judge – Coaches have 30 minutes to review then the scores are final – Questions about scores should be directed to the Head Judge – If the coach is still not satisfied, then a tribunal can be requested Program Guide

6. 6 Team BuildingTeam Building Competition Scoring – Raw Score – Calculated Score – Total Score = Long Term + Style + Spontaneous - Penalties Ties are awarded if there is less than 1 point difference Program Guide

7. Team BuildingTeam Building Competition Scoring Example Long TermStyleSpontaneousTotal Team A Raw 1654396 Team A Calculated 176.475071.11297.58 Team B Raw 1874158 Team B Calculated 20047.6742.96296.35 Team C Raw 15540135 Team C Calculated 165.7646.51100312.27

8. 8 PenaltiesPenalties Spirit of the Problem (-1 to -100 Points) Unsportsmanlike Conduct (-1 to -100 points) Outside Assistance (-5 to -200 points) Incorrect/Missing Membership Sign (-1 to -15 points) Over Cost Limit – Materials over cost limit (-1 to -100 points) Over Time Limit – For each 10 sec or fraction (-5 points) PENALTIES

9. 9 OOTM RecognitionOOTM Recognition OMER’S Award – In recognition of teams or individuals who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, exemplary behavior, and exceptional talent Ranatra Fusca – Presented to teams or individuals who exhibit exceptional creativity, either through some aspect of their problem solution, or an extraordinary idea beyond the problem solution Tournament Placement – Determined by total score Scholarships – Creative Opportunities Unlimited – $1000 and $500 Scholarships available Awards & Scholarships

10. 10 Colorado Odyssey Website – www.coloradoodyssey.org www.coloradoodyssey.org National Website – www.odysseyofthemind.comwww.odysseyofthemind.com Other association websites – http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/contacts.php http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/contacts.php Northeast Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind: Spontaneous Problems Galore – http://nepaootm.com/wp/?page_id=9 http://nepaootm.com/wp/?page_id=9 21 st Century Skills – http://www.p21.org/overview http://www.p21.org/overview Additional Resources

11. 11 Creativity Web – http://members.optusnet.com.au/%7Echarles57/Creative/index2.h tml http://members.optusnet.com.au/%7Echarles57/Creative/index2.h tml The Step by Step Guide to Brainstorming – http://www.jpb.com/creative/brainstorming.php http://www.jpb.com/creative/brainstorming.php Pieces of Learning Publishers – http://www.piecesoflearning.com/ http://www.piecesoflearning.com/ Prufrock Press – www.prufrock.com/showproducts.cfm?FullCat=96 www.prufrock.com/showproducts.cfm?FullCat=96 Learning for Life: Problem Solving Initiative Games – http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring-resources/99- 720/x09.pdf http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring-resources/99- 720/x09.pdf Additional Resources

12. Thank You! Questions? Contact Mary Francavilla Coaches Mentor 720-934-4059 coaches@coloradoodyssey.org