2008 Tournament Results

	Coaches Tips & Hints #1	Registering Your School	Choosing a Team	Know the Rules
	Planning for Success	Resist the Assist	The SCAMPER Method

Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition for students of all ages
from various schools. Teams of students are challenged to select an open-ended
problem, create a solution (independent of assistance and within strict guidelines) and
present their solution in a competition against other teams working on the same
problem and in the same division (determined by grade level). A “tournament day”
is held to judge long term projects and spontaneous events. Trophy awards are
given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Ribbons and certificates are given to
ALL participants.

The Odyssey of the Mind experience offers each participating student the opportunity
to learn lifelong skills such as working with others as a team, evaluating ideas, making
decisions, and creating solutions; while at the same time, developing self-confidence
and respect for others. By working in teams, participants learn teamwork, the
appreciation and understanding of others and that the group is a more powerful
thinking force than an individual.

The Odyssey of the Mind School Program is administered in New York State by the New
York State Odyssey of the Mind Association, Inc. (NYSOMA) in affiliation with Creative
Competitions, Inc.

Regional & State Tournaments

Approximately 150 teams of students from various area school districts will compete
in the next regional tournament. Winning teams will move on to the state competition.

We hope to see you there!

New York State Tournament
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Binghamton University

World Finals
Saturday, May 31 - Tuesday, June 3, 2008
University of Maryland

Links
www.odysseyofthemind.com
www.nysoma.org
ODYSSEY Region 12 Tournament Results
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