Pre-order your Odyssey pins/merchandise until January 20, 2026!

We couldn't be happier to be offering sales of New York State Odyssey of the Mind pins and other items online prior to our tournament. Stomp your boots on over to fill out our form indicating which items you want to order, and you will receive an invoice via email. All forms must be submitted by Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 and paid by Friday, Jan. 23; don't let this offer go stale! Your goodies will be available to be picked up at the registration table at the Region 14 tournament!

There will be no sales at the tournament, so be sure to order your favorites now! All we ask of you to order is to fill out this form.

We truly appreciate our volunteer judges! Without your generous time and energy, our tournament would not be possible.

For more information or to register, please visit our Be an Official page.

Don't Miss Out on Program Ads!

Give a shout-out to your favorite team or coach with a personalized ad in the 2026 tournament program! Everyone has been working very hard to prepare - just imagine their delight when they see encouraging words meant just for them! The deadline is Friday, February 6 – secure your ad today for just $20! Proceeds help offset the cost of the tournament. Just tell us what you’d like to say and we will do the rest!

High school seniors – we are accepting applications for the 2026 Julie Ryan Memorial Scholarship. Any local high school senior who is currently participating in Odyssey of the Mind, or who has participated in the past, is eligible to apply. This $250 scholarship will be presented during the awards ceremony at the tournament March 7.

Odyssey of the Mind was a big part of Julie Ryan’s life, and we are asking applicants to create something based on the theme, “What the Odyssey of the Mind program has meant to my life.” The format is completely up to you – be as creative as you’d like! Deadline to apply is February 13!

More details and the application may be found here.

We are looking for volunteers to join the Odyssey of the Mind Region 14 Board of Directors! We have an opening for the following position:

• Fundraising Director - writes grant proposals and contacts organizations about monetary and in-kind donations to support our region

If you're interested, please contact us at districtodysseyofthemind@gmail.com to learn more!

If you are interested in starting an Odyssey of the Mind team in your district, please contact districtodysseyofthemind@gmail.com.