Congratulations NEPA OMers!
Scores and Results
Traditional Teams | Virtual Teams
Watch back the Virtual Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to our Karl Schneck Scholarship recipient!
Alice Cauchi of the Delaware Valley High School Class of 2021
Thank you to all the coaches, judges, parents, board members, and volunteers who made our virtual regional tournament a success!
You did it!
Some good news as you wait for your scores…
All teams that solved their problems will advance to Virtual State Finals!
This means you can keep improving your solutions while waiting for the scores to be released.
State Finals Info
State Finals will be completely virtual this year. All dates and information are subject to change – thank you for your patience!
All State Finals submissions due | Saturday, April 10 at 12 noon
Virtual Spontaneous | open on Monday, April 5 and must be submitted by Saturday, March 10 at 12 noon
State Finals results announced | the week of April 19
To allow time for virtual judging
Resources for teams
NEPA Virtual Tournament Info presentation for coaches .PDF
PA Odyssey Covid Compliance form – fillable .PDF
Outside Assistance form – fillable .PDF
Problem 4: It’s a Trap! – Structure drop-off info
2021 Karl R. Schneck, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Karl R. Schneck Jr. was an amazing person who dedicated himself to the Odyssey of the Mind program. He believed in combining creativity and teamwork to solve problems. No one loved crazy, wild, outrageous solutions more than Karl. He served Odyssey of the Mind for decades in many roles including as an NEPA co-regional director, PA state problem captain, and World Finals official.
The winner(s) of the 2021 scholarship will be announced at our Virtual Awards Ceremony on March 17 at 7 PM!
If you are interested in donating to the scholarship fund, please contact Rick Stine at treasurer.ne@paodyssey.com.
Covid-19 Advisory
In accordance with the Odyssey of the Mind Program Guide and Virtual Tournament Guidelines, teams must follow all local, state, and federal guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
CDC Covid-19 Guidelines
PA Department of Health Covid-19 Guidelines
Wear a mask
Wash your hands
Practice social distancing
Avoid touching your face
Helpful Links
Virtual Tournament Procedures
Watch Virtual Submissions from 2020
2021 Odyssey of the Mind Program Guide
PA Department of Health: Coronavirus Guidance
CDC: How to Protect Yourself & Others
A Message from our Regional Director
Dear Coordinators,
Our NEPA regional board has decided that because of the continuing uncertainties around the pandemic, and concerns for everyone’s safety, for 2021 we will be hosting a virtual-only NEPA Regional Tournament. Please share this information with all of your coaches!
What does that mean at the regional level?
- Teams will submit their paperwork, and a video of their long-term solution online. Judges will still evaluate the solutions and provide feedback.
- Teams will have a window to compete virtually in spontaneous.
- Teams will still be required to provide judges – one long-term judge per team, and one spontaneous judge for every two teams. Judges’ training will be online.
- Specific details for our Virtual NEPA Regional Tournament will be forthcoming.
- The Odyssey of the Mind HQ website has virtual tournament procedures for additional information.
What does it mean for next levels of competition for teams who qualify?
- For teams with a Traditional membership who selected “in person” as their intent, they would still compete at a live event should one be offered at any subsequent stage of the competition year.
- For teams with a Traditional membership who selected “virtual” as their intent, and for all teams with a Virtual membership, they would continue to compete virtually at all levels of the competition.
- There are two judging tracks at every competition level: In-person will be judged against other in-person teams, and the virtual teams will be judged against other virtual teams.
- If a team wants to preserve the opportunity to choose to participate in an In-Person World Finals in 2021, should one be offered and they are able to attend, they need to be registered with a Traditional membership and choose the “In-Person” team option.
Though our NEPA Regional Tournament will be different this year, I’m confident our OMers will meet this challenge with the same enthusiasm and creativity that they tackle all problems!
Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you!
Mary Beth Adelman, Regional Director
regionaldirector.ne@paodyssey.com