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Western PA Odyssey Events and Deadlines
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Oct. 14, 2025#1 ODYSSEY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION & TRAININGTips on Getting Your Program or Team Underway7:00 pm - 8:00 pmZoom CallRSVPOdyssy Kick-off: Get the latest updates on the Odyssey program, "getting started" discussion for new memberships, and Q & A to jump start your programs!
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Nov. 15COACH TRAINING #1Novice to Advanced Coach Training Sessions8:30 am startIn-person: Boyce MS, Upper St. Clair - Right EntranceRSVPCoach Training is a great resource for coaches and anyone, really, who wants to know more about Odyssey. It is a wonderful day to learn from our region’s "experts." Training sessions in Style, Long Term and Spontaneous. Plus Q & A and open discussion.
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Nov. 11#2 ODYSSEY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION & TRAININGModerated Q & A / Training7:00 pm - 8:00 pmZoom CallRSVPMonthly meetings for coaches and coordinators looking for insight, guidance, tips, and much more. We'll answer all your questions. Experienced coaches/coordinators on hand.
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Dec. 9#3 ODYSSEY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION & TRAININGModerated Q & A / Training7:00 pm - 8:00 pmZoom CallRSVPMonthly meetings for coaches and coordinators looking for insight, guidance, tips, and much more. We'll answer all your questions. Experienced coaches/coordinators on hand.
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Jan. 6#4 ODYSSEY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION & TRAININGModerated Q & A / Training7:00 pm - 8:00 pmZoom CallRSVPMonthly meetings for coaches and coordinators looking for insight, guidance, tips, and much more. We'll answer all your questions. Experienced coaches/coordinators on hand.
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Jan. 15Deadline - 11:59 PM - to register to a WPA Regional Competition for teams, long term judge, and spontaneous judge and volunteer.
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Jan. 20#5 ODYSSEY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION & TRAININGModerated Q & A / Training7:00 pm - 8:00 pmZoom CallRSVPJudge Roundtable: Mandatory for all judges to attend or to view the recording, Very important for all Judges to understand the basics and requirements of being a judge and representing their team!
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Jan. 31JUDGE TRAININGMandatory training session for all judges,9:30 am or as determined by your PCIn person: Robert Morris UniversityRSVPMandatory training for all Long Term and Spontaneous judges who will be judging at the WPA Regional Competitions or Spontaneous Fun Day. Get in-depth knowledge from your Regional Problem Captain and learn what is expected on competition day.
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Feb. 10COACH TRAINING #2Competition Edition: from team paperwork to competition logisticsTime: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmZoom CallRSVPCoaches & Coordinators are invited to attend this very informative Coach training session. This session will focus on navigating the competition. We’ll cover team required forms, final practice tips, general updates and Q & A. Experienced coaches will be on hand to answer any questions.
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Feb. 11Deadline to apply for WPA Odyssey Paul H. Dunn, Jr. Scholarship
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Feb. 14SPONTANEOUS FUN DAYdetails TBDLinton MS, Penn HillsRSVPPractice spontaneous problems and get feedback from experienced coaches and OMers!
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Feb. 15Deadline to submit a clarification request.
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Feb. 16
Deadline for HS seniors to apply to Paul H. Dunn, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
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Mar. 7REGIONAL TOURNAMENTTeams present their long term solution to judges as well as solve a Spontaneous problem 7:30 am - 7:00 pmPeters Twp HSRSVPThe Big Day! In-Person Competition! Teams compete in Spontaneous and Long-Term. Watch their performances, visit the fun zone, get some OM Merch. Plus, food, raffles, photo ops and more. Returning for 2023... in-person sock hop and awards ceremony starting at 4:00 pm!
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Mar. 8COACH TRAINING #3Movin' On Up: Training for Advancing CoachesTime: 7:00 pmZoom callRSVPGroup presentations and open Q & A forum. This coach session is for all teams advancing to State Finals. Casual round table format brings experienced and new coaches together to discuss all things related to preparing for and competing in State Finals!
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Mar. 28PA STATE OotM TOURNAMENTTime: 7:00 amIn person: Pocono Mnt East SDState competition day! Compete against the best of the Regions across the State!
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Odyssey of the Mind WORLD FINALSIn person
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* Zoom Link for all online events
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passcode if needed: WPAOdyssey
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