Judges Registration 2025-2026
Thank you very much for supporting our program by serving as a judge/official or volunteer for our 2025-2026 Tournament Season.  If you have volunteered with us in the past, you know what a great experience it is for the teams and what a rewarding day it is for the judges/officials and volunteers.  If this is your first time with us, you are in for a fantastic experience.  It is a long day, but seeing the teams and their excitement will keep you energized!!

Judges/officials must be over the age of 18 and not a current high school student.  We welcome student volunteers in grades 9 - 12 or graduates under the age of 18, to assist us on tournament day.  

Both judges/officials and volunteers over the age of 18 must complete the virtual General Judges Training and Certification.  This will give you an overview of our program and what you may expect during tournament day.  This is done annually, so if you are a returning judge/official or volunteer, you will need to complete this again for the current year.  Links to the virtual portion and test will be emailed to you.  

Judges/officials are also required to complete Problem Specific Training.  This 2-3 hour training is held in person and conducted by our Problem Captains.  Registration for trainings is included at the bottom of this registration form.

Each team of students competing this year must "nominate" an adult to serve as a judge/official.  If you are a "Team Nominated" Judge/official, we will track that information through the team registration and make sure they get credit for your service.  Please note that if you are serving as a "team nominated" judge/official, it is very important that you complete the training process and work the State Finals Tournament.  (There is only one tournament this year.)  If this is not completed, the team is subject to penalties.

Please Note:  
Judges/officials and volunteers are assigned to a specific area/role for the entire tournament day (March 28, 2026).  Unfortunately, if you have family members involved in the tournament, you will not be able to see their performances or be free to interact with them during the tournament.  You will be expected to be on site and in your designated area for the entire tournament.  Your Problem Captain or Volunteer Coordinator will give you your role or location as we get closer to tournament day. Lunch and snacks will be provided for you on tournament day.  Thank you again for your commitment!! 



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Email *
LAST Name *
FIRST Name *
K12 email address (if applicable)
Telephone Number (please do not use your school or work telephone number in case we need to reach you directly) *
Are you registering to be a tournament judge/official or a tournament volunteer?    *
Do you have any family members (spouses, siblings, children, grandchildren) competing/participating in the 2025-2026 Delaware Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament? Other known potential conflicts? *
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If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please include the name of the school(s), long term problem(s) if possible, or name of the person(s)
How many years have you been involved as a judge/official or volunteer for Delaware Odyssey of the Mind? *
Have you been a part of Delaware Odyssey of the Mind in any other capacity? Check all that apply. *
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Judges/officials and volunteers will be wearing a tournament shirt.  If you have been a judge/official or volunteer in the past, we ask that you wear the yellow shirt that was provided to you at that time.  If you require a shirt, please indicate the size below.   *
If you have served as a judge/official or volunteer in the past, please indicate which areas you assisted us in.  Please check all that apply *
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Judges/officials and volunteers that are not receiving a stipend or compensation from their district/school/organization may be eligible for Delaware PDMS Clock Hours.  To be eligible for PDMS Clock Hours consideration, you must register for the 2025-2026 Judges Course Option through Delaware Department of Education PDMS Course Offerings and use your K12 email address as your communication contact in our database. More information will be discussed at the Judges Training on registration in PDMS. *
There is only one tournament this year.  The 2025-2026 Delaware Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament is being held on March 28th at Smyrna High School in Smyrna, DE.  All judges/official and volunteers are expected to be onsite for the duration of the tournament in their assigned area(s).   *
As a judge/official or volunteer over the age of 18, you are required to complete the General Judges Training which is held virtually.  You must also successfully complete the General Judges Certification Quiz which is also completed online. The window to complete the training and certification is from Sunday February 22 - Saturday March 14, 2025, but please complete it BEFORE your in-person training.  *
As a judge/official, you are required to attend at least one session of the Problem Specific Judges Training.  More information will be provided by your Problem Captain as we get closer to the date and as you are assigned to a Long-Term Problem.  Please select the date that you will be attending.  Trainings last between 2-3 hours.  Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to the start of the training sessions. Please note that no children are permitted to attend Judges Trainings. *
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