Odyssey of the Mind
New York Regions 4 & 7
January 17, 2023
Message from Your Regional Directors
Happy New Year from your regional Odyssey of the Mind team! As we enter 2023, we are getting closer to the regional tournaments. Thank you to all for registering your teams by the January 6 deadline!
Please keep in mind that our tournaments run smoothly thanks in large part to the dedicated judges and volunteers. **Each team is responsible for providing 1 judge and 1 volunteer.** See below for registration links and please work on recruiting for these important positions.
Judge training will be held later this month, see details below.
As always, thank you for sharing your time and talents with your students.
If you are unsure of your region, see below for more information:
Questar III coordinates the New York State Region 4 tournament for teams in Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties each year.
Capital Region BOCES coordinates the New York State Region 7 tournament for teams in Albany, Schenectady, Schoharie, and southern Saratoga counties.
Click the box where your school is listed for more information.
Judge Training
When: Saturday January 28, 2023
Time: 9am-1pm
Where: Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany NY 12205
Region 4 Questar III BOCES: click HERE
Region 7 Capital Region BOCES: click HERE
**See below or check the bottom of this newsletter for listing of regional schools**
Coach Training Part 2
Volunteers
Odyssey Scholarships
For more information on available Odyssey scholarships, visit the links below:
NYSOMA Scholarship: https://www.nyodyssey.org/post/apply-for-a-2023-nysoma-scholarship
COU Scholarships:
1. Harold Kurtz Scholarship are available to high school seniors.
https://www.creativeopportunities.org/ and click on 'Scholarships + Housing Grants' for details
2. The Emerging Alumni Award recognizes high school sophomores and juniors who are currently competing or who have competed and are involved in giving back to Odyssey of the Mind in extraordinary ways. The application deadline is February 15th https://www.creativeopportunities.org/ and click on 'Alumni + Booster' for details.
Coach Training
Program Guide
2022-23 Problem Synopses
Region 4 Tournament
To determine your region, please see district listings below.
Region 7 Tournament
To determine your region, please see district listings below.
State Tournament
You can find a list of hotels that offer a special rate for Odyssey of the Mind teams. Please keep in mind that these rates may have deadlines before our tournaments take place, so plan accordingly.
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Region 4 Questar III Odyssey of the Mind
Julie Applegate, Tournament Director - applegatej@cacsd.org
Kimberly Harris, Administrative Assistant - kharris@questar.org
Website: https://libguides.questar.org/odyssey/home
Location: 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, USA
Phone: 518.479.6976
Region 7 Capital Region BOCES Odyssey of the Mind
John Florussen, Tournament Director - john.florussen@neric.org
Colleen Merharg, Administrative Assistant - colleen.meharg@neric.org
Website: https://www.capitalregionboces.org/programs-services/odyssey-masterminds/
Location: 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, NY, USA
Phone: 518-464-5102