Odyssey of the Mind Newsletter #6 - November 5, 2009
In this edition:
1) Last Two Coaches Trainings Coming Up - Sign Up Today!
2) Spontania Mania online registration now Open
3) Judges Training Dates Announced
HAVE YOU ATTENDED COACHES TRAINING OR REGISTERED FOR ONE OF THE TWO UPCOMING DATES?
IF NOT, SIGNUP TODAY AND GET THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR! VERY IMPORTANT!
NOTE TO NEW COACHES: It is manditory that you attend one of the two trainings to coach a team. If you cannot make it, find a co-coach to attend. A complete understanding of the program is critical to your team's success!
To register for the coaches training go here:
http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/registration/general_registration_intro.php?sch_event_ID=8148
New and Experienced Coaches Trainings, Sat. November 14 and Sat. December 5
Location: Willow Creek Center, 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord
Time: New Coaches: 8:30 - 3:00, Experienced coaches: 1:00 - 3:00
What to Bring: Pen/pencil and an empty binder
Lunch: Provided at no charge!!
Books: We will be selling Odyssey practice books at our cost, bring cash or a check!
Spontania Mania Registration Open
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Spontania Mania is a wonderful opportunity for teams to practice their spont. skills by participating in about 10 spont problems in 2 hours. We will hold 2 session, 9-11 and 12-1. Plan to arrive 1/2 hour early to setup: 8:30 or 11:30. Teams must register online and each session will be limited to approximately 18 teams. Each coach must register with a spont. problem and let us know how much space is required. YOU ARE ASKED TO BRING ALL MATERIALS NEEDED TO DO YOUR SPONTANEOUS PROBLEM WITH 10-12 TEAMS IN ROTATION. TEAMS WILL ROTATE EVERY 12 MINUTES, SO PLEASE PLAN PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE COMPLETED WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME (INCLUDING CLEAN UP). YOUR TEAM WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO A VARIETY OF PROBLEMS WITH OTHER COACHES.
Cost is $10 per team. This amount should be mailed to SF Bay Odyssey of the Mind, P.O. Box 338, Alamo, Ca 94507 or brought to the Spontania Mania.
To register for the Spontania Mania, click here:
http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/registration/general_registration_intro.php?sch_event_ID=8267
Judges Training Dates Announced
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Judges training will be held on Feb. 6 and Feb. 20 at the Willow Creek Center in Concord. New judges will attended from 8:30 to 3:00. Experienced judges need only to attend from 1:00 to 3:00. Judges sign-up will be available soon.
Dick Wildman and Janis Dewar
Co-Regional Directors