SF Bay Odyssey of the Mind Newsletter - #2 - August 19, 2011

Coaches' Training Registration is Now Available!
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Use the link below to sign up for one of the three coaches' training dates. Coaches' training is free and you only need to bring a pen/pencil and an empty binder to attend.
http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/reg/registration_step.php?g=ootm&s=reg&c=10034

Coaches training dates are as follows:
Saturday, October 15 - Willow Creek Center
Saturday, November 12 - Willow Creek Center
Saturday, December 3 - Willow Creek Center
Willow Creek Center is located at 1026 Mohr Lane in Concord. New coaches attend from 8:30 to 3:00, experienced coaches attend from 1:00 to 3:00. Continental breakfast, Lunch and all materials will be provided at no cost. Books containing practice problems will be available so bring a check or cash if you wish to purchases any of these books.

We will also have experienced coaches training in Alamo and Brentwood but the dates have not yet been set.

2011-2012 ODYSSEY SEASON
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The new problem synopses are available online by going here: http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/materials/2012problems.php The full problems will be available around the beginning of September.

Next Steps:
1) Buy your national membership here: https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/registration/regisinfo.php?membership=1

2) The State will invoice you for your state membership

3) Sign up for coaches' training, use the link above.

4) Have a team and parent meeting to discuss parental responsibilities (don't take it all on yourself, recruit a separate spont coach, a financial coordinator and an assistant coach!!) Recruit new team members if you have openings and wish to do so. (max. 7 team members allowed)

Regional and State Tournament Dates
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The Regional Tournament is tentatively set for Sat., Feb. 25, 2012. Location to be announced later.

The State Tournament is tentatively set for Sat., Mar. 31, 2012.

School Coordinators - Please let us know who you are!
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If you are an Odyssey School Coordinator, please respond to this email and let us know! By knowing who you are, we can refer a parent to you from your school when they contact us and express interest in the program. Thanks!

See you this Fall!
Dick and Janis