Experiencing Creativity
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SF Bay Odyssey of the Mind announces regional Showcase Tou
In the 2020-2021 season, the Northern California Association has decided to combine all Regional Tournaments into one combined All-Region Showcase Tournament.
The 2020/2021 season is working out to be very different than in prior years. Two facts that drive our decision to hold an all-region Showcase:
- Our plan to hold the tournaments online (instead of in person), and
- The temporary reduction in the number of teams across Northern California.
The showcase will allow us to share the talents and experience from all regions in one tournament. We believe that the Showcase will provide the teams with the best possible experience.
This showcase will start with the submission of the problem video and paperwork due no later than February 22nd at 8 pm. After scoring, on March 13th, we will provide scores and judges feedback to the team. Between March 13th and April 5th, the team can use this feedback to improve their long term in preparation for the Association Tournament. In every aspect the Showcase will be a full tournament, except all teams will advance to the NorCal Association Tournament. Teams must compete in the Showcase in order to be eligible for the NorCal Association Tournament
The NorCal Association Tournament will also be held online, with a submission deadline of March 22nd. This tournament will decide which team will go on to the World Finals.
Register Your Team for the all-region Showcase Tournament
About Us
Overview
How teams participate
How teams participate
Odyssey of the Mind, the original creative thinking program, teaches students to develop creative problem-solving skills while having fun in the process! By tapping into creativity, and through encouraging imaginative paths to problem-solving, students learn skills that will provide them with the ability to solve problems -- great and s
Odyssey of the Mind, the original creative thinking program, teaches students to develop creative problem-solving skills while having fun in the process! By tapping into creativity, and through encouraging imaginative paths to problem-solving, students learn skills that will provide them with the ability to solve problems -- great and small -- for a lifetime.
Odyssey of the Mind provides open-ended problems that appeal to a wide range of interests. Some are technical problems; others are artistic or performance-based. All require students to learn how to identify challenges and to think creatively to solve those problems.
In Odyssey of the Mind . . .
- Students develop team-building skills by working in groups of up to seven students
- Students learn to examine problems and to identify the real challenge without limiting the possible solutions
- The creative-thinking process is nurtured and developed as a problem-solving tool
- Students of all abilities and interests will find something that will appeal to them
How teams participate
How teams participate
How teams participate
Millions of students from kindergarten through college have participated in Odyssey of the Mind. Since Odyssey of the Mind eliminates the fear of criticism, even shy students are afforded the opportunity to open up and express themselves. Students learn to work in teams.
Each year, five new competitive problems are presented for the teams
Millions of students from kindergarten through college have participated in Odyssey of the Mind. Since Odyssey of the Mind eliminates the fear of criticism, even shy students are afforded the opportunity to open up and express themselves. Students learn to work in teams.
Each year, five new competitive problems are presented for the teams to solve. These long-term problems are solved over weeks and months. Some of the problems are more technical in nature, while others are artistic or performance based. Each long-term problem rewards "Style" in the solution. This helps teach students that they should not simply try to solve problems but take the next step of enhancing their solutions. The teams are invited to participate in a competition and present their solution with other teams. At the competition, the teams are given an on-the-spot "spontaneous" problem to solve. The combination of long-term problem-solving, Style and spontaneous problem-solving produces a confident, able student.
Age Divisions
How teams participate
Age Divisions
Teams are formed by division and compete against teams in the same division and problem. Grade level determines the division for teams.
In competition, each school membership may enter one team per problem for each division it covers. Community groups and home-schooled members may enter one team per problem.
Teams are formed by division
Teams are formed by division and compete against teams in the same division and problem. Grade level determines the division for teams.
In competition, each school membership may enter one team per problem for each division it covers. Community groups and home-schooled members may enter one team per problem.
Teams are formed by division and compete against teams in the same division and problem.
Division I -- Grades 3-5
Division II -- Grades 6-8
Division III -- Grades 9-12
Division IV -- College
Students in grades K-2 may participate in the primary division to become familiar with program. They participate at the local regional level tournaments but do not advance to state or World competitions.
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