The Latest NCOM - Eastern Region News





Tournament Information

Directions to the tournament (Google Maps)

Overall and Competition Site Maps (Coming Soon)

Style Form

Cost Form
Outside Assistance Form
Odyssey of the Mind Member Area

Tournament registration questions? Contact Tom Hansen at Tom.Hansen.OotM@gmail.com

Hotel Information

Hotel group block available for the Eastern Region tournament!

Hampton Inn Chapel Hill
1740 Fordham Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 919.968.3000

  • 25 rooms available at a rate of $72 plus tax
  • Reservations required by 2/17/12; code is Odyssey of the Mind or OTM
  • Hot and cold breakfast included in rate.

Procedures

General Long-Term Problem Procedures
Problem 1: Ooh-Motional Vehicle
Problem 2: Weird Science
Problem 3: To Be or Not To Be
Problem 4: You Make the Call
Problem 5: Odyssey Angels
Spontaneous Problem Procedures


2011-2012 Long-Term Problem Synopses

Important Dates

February 11, 2012 Judges Training (each team must provide a judge)
February 16, 2012 NCOME Regional Board Meeting - 7PM
March 2, 2012 Regional Tournament Setup
March 3, 2012 Eastern Region Tournament - Chapel Hill HS/
RD Euzelle Smith MS/Seawell ES
March 15, 2012 NCOME Regional Board Meeting - 7PM
March 30, 2012 State Tournament Setup
March 31, 2012 State Tournament - Wingate University
April 12, 2012 NCOME Regional Board Meeting - 7PM
May 17, 2012 NCOME Regional Board Meeting - 7PM
May 23-26, 2012 World Finals - Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa


Additional NCOM-E Supporters Needed!
The Eastern Region board is actively recruiting for additional supporters. No prerequisites necessary. All that is needed is a willingness to serve the children of the Eastern Region and the desire to attend and contribute to the board meetings. Please join us at our next board meeting (see "Important Dates" above for the schedule)!

Odyssey of the Mind Awareness Sessions
Awareness sessions can be provided to schools who are new to Odyssey of the Mind. Sessions can be given to staff, students, parents, PTAs, etc. The sessions last approximately 75 minutes and include a video, powerpoint presentation, sample problems, and Q&A. Contact Tom Hansen for more information.

Regional Director
If you have any items which should be added to the agenda for our next regional board meeting, or if you would like more information, please contact regional director Tom Hansen (regional-director@ncome.org).

Recent Updates:

2/6
Added tournament information and hotel block information
1/31
Added Judges Training schedule and directions
12/15
Closed Spontaneous Fair registration - capacity reached!
12/6
Added note in "Important Dates" regarding December 17 being the last day for early team registration ($85)
11/29
Added Spontaneous Fair Registration link


Resources for Coaches


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OotM State & Regional Links:
Other Helpful Links:


World Finals 2002 Scores

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