Odyssey of the Mind™ is excited to announce a new partnership with ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda.

 

Virginia World Finals History

Dennis Godfrey is Awarded the 2019 Spirit Award

 

Important Update From CCI

Do you know of someone participating in Destination Imagination®? Please contact the VA Association Director for info on closest Odyssey Region in the state, costs comparisons and any other program info.

 

News

  • World Finals Info Session – VA presentation


    March 16, 2026
    Click here to view the World Finals Info Session – VA presentation PDF As presented at the World Finals Info Session on March 14, 2026 after the State Tournament Award

  • 2026 Region and State Tournament Schedule – UPDATED


    October 7, 2025
    WELCOME 2025-2026 Odyssey of the Mind Review 2025-2026 Problem Synopses Purchase CCI Membership and Add coaches to membership and to access coach’s materials: Purchase CCI membership: https://odysseyofthemind.com/memberships/ Add Coaches contact

  • 2025 World Finals Wrap Up


    June 12, 2025
    VA finishes very well in the 2025 World Finals!! A Hearty Congratulations to ALL of our VA coaches and their teams who brought their teams to the 2025 World Finals

  • 2025 VA State Tournament Results


    May 4, 2025
    VA State Tournament April 26, 2025 The OM-Mazing Race Results Div I Div II Mech-Animal Sidekick Results Div I Div II Div III Cooking with Books Results Div I Div

  • NEW FREE Odyssey of the Mind Community Webinar: OMER Talks


    November 14, 2024
      OMER Talks are monthly webinars to assist all that participate as team members and Officials in Odyssey of the Mind. The webinars will be led by experts in the

  • 2025 VA Schedule of Regional Tournaments and Judges Training


    October 30, 2024
    VA 2025 Regional Tournaments Tidewater R6 & Piedmont R4 tournament: 15 Mar 2025 at Menchville HS, Newport News NoVA North R9 tournament: 8 Mar 2025, Oakton HS, Vienna NoVA East

  • Virginia’s Entry in the 2024 World Finals Float and Banner Parade


    July 27, 2024
    Virginia’s banner entry was entitled “Stirring the Winds of Creativity”. Tidewater Region 6 produced a large banner depicting the majestic Thunderbird. The Thunderbird is a legendary supernatural creature of power

  • Odyssey Angels – VA Team selected!!


    April 25, 2024
      Please join me in congratulating Team Awesomesauce for their selection as the top team for Odyssey Angels! Their project details are here – www.angelnests.com. I believe the team will be introduced at the 2024

  • Farewell to Dr. Sam Micklus, Founder of Odyssey of the Mind


    April 16, 2024
    Dear OMers, Coaches, Volunteers and the entire Odyssey of the Mind family, we at OdysseyHQ and the Micklus family wish to take this time to appreciate, respect and admire the

  • 2024 World Finals – Info Session Presentation


    April 9, 2024
    The presentation is from the World Finals Information Session conducted on April 6th following the VA State Tournament Award Ceremony. The content has been updated with info from the FAQ

  • 2024 VA State Tournament Results


    April 6, 2024
    To view the results from the 2024 VA Statement Tournament, please visit this link: http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/competitions/2024/22077_scores_menu.html. Teams that place first and second and Ranatra Fusca Award winners in each problem/division qualify

  • VA Odyssey of the Mind 40th Anniversary Message


    October 8, 2023
    During the 2022-2023 season, we marked the 40th Anniversary of the Virginia Odyssey of the Mind. Since our beginning in 1982, we have been most appreciative of the dedication, perseverance,

  • Odyssey Passport


    October 8, 2023
    CCI created and released Odyssey Passport to assist coaches with planning. Your feedback is welcomed. Coaches will find Odyssey Passport under “Downloads” in the “Members Area’. “The Odyssey Passport” is

  • Silent Auction Fundraiser


    April 12, 2023
    Denim Vest Loaded with vintage Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM) Pins Denim vest (size adult large) loaded with over 240 OOTM pins from as far back as 1992 from throughout

  • VA State Tournament Registration Links


    February 28, 2023
    Below are the links for Volunteer Registration and Judges Registration. Note: Teams qualifying to advance to the State tournament:  Registration links will be provided to the coaches by the respective Region

  • MITRE STEM Council Teams up with Odyssey of the Mind


    July 12, 2021
    “When Northern Virginia’s Odyssey of the Mind needed a tournament space, MITRE opened its doors—and its parking garage. Employees volunteered as judges and captains. The hands-on STEM competition was a