Odyssey of the Mind
New York Regions 4 & 7
November 2022
Message from Your Regional Directors
We will be holding training for coaches on Tuesday November 29 at 6:30pm. This training will be held virtually and will be recorded. See below for more information and how to register.
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.
We hope you can find time this busy month to enjoy friends and family. We are thankful that you share your time and talents with our students.
Odyssey News
We're Hiring
If you are interested, please contact Maureen Squier for more information. Please share as appropriate.
Coach Training
Please share the registration link below with all coaches - they should complete the survey even if they cannot attend. If there is enough demand, we may schedule a second virtual training.
Odyssey of the Mind REGIONS
Program Guide
2022-23 Problem Synopses
Registration for a National Membership through Odyssey of the Mind is open. Remember to use the discount code on checkout to save $50 of the National fee: 50off2023
New Fee Structure
- Regional tournament fees will still apply.
- There will no longer be a state membership fee charged, but any teams advancing to the State Tournament will pay a fee of $225.
- National Membership is still required, and is $290. Use coupon code 50off2023 for $50 off your registration fee.
Read the letter from NYSOMA that explains the new fee HERE
Save the Dates
Region 4 Tournament
To determine your region, please see district listings above.
Region 7 Tournament
To determine your region, please see district listings above.
State Tournament
I understand the timing for this is not optimal, and am advocating with NYSOMA to consider regional spring breaks when scheduling future state tournaments.
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Region 4 Questar III Odyssey of the Mind
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