Category: Coaches

New Tutorial – Selecting and Understanding the Long-Term Problem

One of the most important things a team will do each season is decide which long-term problem to solve. They will make a better decision if they read the full requirements for each problem first. Then, of course, they need to understand the problem in order to create a great skit. We encourage coaches to …

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Teams Need to Check for Clarifications

More than any other year teams must keep checking for clarifications in this virtual tournament world.  Use this link or the one on the IMPORTANT LINKS list in the right-hand column of the Nova North home page, and check regularly to keep up to date.

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Update For World Finals

At noon today, CCI has announced that 2020 World Finals will be held virtually and that all teams may participate.  Registration and guidelines will be posted next Wednesday 4/1/20, so please check back then at Odyssey of the Mind. Thanks very much to everyone who has worked so hard to get to this point.  Stay positive and be …

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A Message from Odyssey of the Mind

Hi Folks, We are doing our best to get activities online through both our website and social media to help our families to keep thinking creatively. Folks have a lot of time on their hands and we want to get them involved in various fun projects where they can learn and explore.  We put together …

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Pat O’Brien Award for Coaches

Nova North will again be awarding the Pat O’Brien Award for Coaches. Nominations may be made by students, parents, teachers, or other coaches to reward Odyssey of the Mind Coaches who have embraced the spirit and dedication of Pat O’Brien. Nominations are due by Friday, March 6, 2020 and awards will be presented at the …

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