Upcoming Events

Judges Training

Saturday January 31st, 2026

Contact:	Email Lorraine Lowrie with any questions
Location:	To Be Determined
Time:	Registration: 9:00am Training: 9:30am till 12:30pm

Join us for Mandatory training designed exclusively for all Long-Term and Spontaneous judges for the East Central Regional Competition! This training is your key to success—led by your Regional Problem Captains, you'll gain deep insights into judging expectations, standards, and best practices for competition day. Perfect your judging skills and prepare to make informed, confident decisions. Plus, enjoy complimentary coffee refreshments as you connect with fellow judges. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure you're ready to support and celebrate our teams to the fullest!

Snow Make-Up Date: February 7th, 2026

EC Regional Tournament

Saturday March 7th, 2026

Contact:	Email Lorraine Lowrie with questions
Location:	Millersville University 21 S George St Millersville, PA 17551
Time:	Competition: 7:30AM to 5:00PM Awards Ceremony to follow after

Get ready for The Big Day! The Regional Tournament is here, live and in-person! Cheer on teams as they bring their best to Spontaneous and Long-Term competitions. Catch all the exciting performances, explore the Fun Zone, and grab some OM merch! Plus, there’s delicious food, exciting raffles, photo ops, and so much more. Dance along to live DJ music and wrap up the day with our awards ceremony starting at 4:00 pm. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of creativity, competition, and community—see you there!

PA State Finals Tournament

Saturday March 28th, 2026

Contact:

For questions, email State AD David Palermo

Location:

Pocono Mountain East in Swiftwater, PA

Time:

7:00am till 7:00pm

Get ready for State Competition Day! Go head-to-head with the top teams from across the state and experience the excitement of a high-stakes competition. Enjoy exclusive event merchandise, celebrate with friends, and wrap up the day at the Awards Ceremony, featuring a live DJ to keep the energy high. Don’t miss this unforgettable day of competition, camaraderie, and celebration!

World Finals

May 27th - May 30th 2026

Location: Iowa State University

The Odyssey of the Mind World Finals is the ultimate celebration of creativity, teamwork, and innovation, bringing together the best young problem-solvers from across the globe! At this exhilarating event, teams showcase their ingenious solutions to complex challenges, competing in spontaneous and long-term problem-solving categories that push the boundaries of imagination and skill. Beyond the thrill of competition, participants can experience cultural exchanges, meet peers from around the world, and join in on special activities, ceremonies, and showcases that make World Finals unforgettable. It’s a chance to see young minds shine, friendships blossom, and memories made that will last a lifetime.