Steps to World Finals

Let’s get to World Finals in Ames Iowa!!!

Be sure to check out the general information and steps to getting started on your World Finals Journey.

Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Jump Off Point

Steps to Registering:

Step 1: Log in to the Member Area of OdysseyoftheMind.com. You will be using the Member Login at this step, not the Team Login.
Step 2: Scroll to the bottom of the page
Step 3: Select your team from the list that appears
Step 4: Log in using Team Login information
Step 5: Follow the directions and fill out the forms
Step 6: Follow the directions provided and fill out the forms.
- Complete ALL within 3 days of the State Tournament. NO MONEY REQUIRED. This holds a participation spot along with room and board. Space is limited for room/board.
Step 7: Celebrate!

Tuesday Tip: Practice Spontaneous
Because the Spontaneous problem is unknown until the day of the tournament, parents and coaches can share what they would do in practice problems without any penalty.
How to Prepare for Spontaneous Competition
Now that we’re in the thick of the Odyssey Season, it’s time for a few timely reminders and some suggestions to help your team during Spontaneous practices as they prepare for Spontaneous competitions.
Tuesday Tip: Assiging Homework
As we begin Winter Break, there’s still a lot on the team’s To Do list. You, as the coach, can assign homework or say something like, “We need some committed team members who can work on one or two of these items on the list before our next meeting.”