2021 Virtual State Finals
All regional tournaments and State Finals will be held virtually. Any details and dates are subject to change. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Virtual Regional Tournaments
Virtual submissions for all regions due Saturday, March 6 at 12 noon
Virtual spontaneous will open for submission Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8 AM and must be submitted by Saturday, March 6 at 12 noon
Results announced by each region the week of March 15
See your region’s website for more info…
Virtual State Finals
- All State Finals submissions due | Saturday, April 10 at 12 noon
- State Finals results announced | the week of April 19
To allow time for virtual judging
Teams in the “In-Person” competition track may still qualify for an In-Person World Finals if it is able to be held safely in May.
Teams in the “Virtual” competition track will qualify for Virtual World Finals.
Resources
PA Virtual Tournament Info – presentation for coaches . PDF
Problem 4 – It’s a Trap! – Structure drop-off info
Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines
Pennsylvania teams must follow all local, state, and federal guidelines in preparing and presenting their solution, in accordance with the Odyssey of the Mind Program Guide and Virtual Tournament Guidelines. As with any Program Guide rules, teams that do not follow applicable guidelines may be subject to penalties.
PA Department of Health: Coronavirus Guidance
CDC: How to Protect Yourself & Others
Questions? Email AskOMER@paodyssey.com and OMER will deliver your message to the right person for an answer!
Helpful links
Virtual Tournament Procedures
Watch Virtual Submissions from 2020
2021 Odyssey of the Mind Program Guide
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