SF Bay Odyssey of the Mind Newsletter - #3 - September 22, 2011

School is well under way and it's time to start getting organized for Odyssey:

1) Buy a National Membership - go here:
https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/registration/regisinfo.php?membership=1

2) Pay the State Membership fee - you will be invoiced by email after you buy your National Membership

3) Register for Coaches training - use the link below

4) Have your first team meeting, invite the parents, give them assignments!! Recruit a spont coach, a treasurer and an activities coordinator.

Coaches' Training Registration Link
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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.

Regional and State Tournament Dates
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The Regional Tournament is set for Sat., Feb. 25, 2012. We are changing location this year and it will be held at Concord High School and El Dorado Middle School.

The State Tournament is set for Sat., Mar. 31, 2012 at Heritage High School in Brentwood.

See you at coaches training!
Dick and Janis