template_post

Southern Regional Tournament
Judge Registration

Thank you for volunteering to be a judge. We need to know your phone number and email address so that we can contact you with updated information. We would also like to know which problem you prefer to judge. The problems for this year are described below. If you do not select a problem when you register then we will help you decide when you come to training on February 3rd at Canyon del Oro HS

Judges Training is mandatory and will be held at CDO on Feb 3rd. 8 am to Noon

Spontaneous: All teams compete in spontaneous problem solving which can involve verbal or hands-on problems.

Problem 1: VEHICLE DRIVE IN MOVIE

Divisions I, II, III, IV

OM teams get the best seat in the house as they visit a drive-in and even become part of the movie being played! In this problem, teams will design, build and run a vehicle with a team created rider that travels to a drive in theater. In the performance, the movie takes place all around the vehicle when suddenly a team created special effect occurs on the vehicle that makes it seem to become part of the action! It will include a lead actor character along with all the fun that comes with this nostalgic outdoor movie experience.

Problem 2: AI Tech No Art

ï»¿Divisions I, II, III, IV ï»¿

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but what if the beholder is---a robot?! In this problem OM teams will design, build, and operate an Artificial Intelligence Tech NO Art device that determines if a work of art is beautiful or not. It will dismantle a word of art that it decides is not beautiful to create a new work of art it believes is beautiful. The humorous performance will also include an artist character that stands up for their work of art, sound effects, and team created artwork.

Problem 3: Classics...Opening Night Antics

Divisions I, II, III, IV

There is a saying in the theatre that no matter what happens during a performance, the show must go on. The same is true in OM! For this problem, teams will portray the Opening Night of a play based on a classic story. The Opening Night performance will not go as planned and will include a set malfunction, unexpected sound effects, and a theater critic. Deespite the Opening Night Antics, the show is a success!

Problem 4:Deep Space Structure

Divisions I, II, III, IV

The universe is full of mysteries we hope to discover and some we may not want to discover! In this problem, teams unravel an original mystery by portraying a balsa wood structure discovered in deep space. The structure will be examined, tested, interviewed, and observed. The performance will include an actual balsa wood and glue structure that is tested to balance and support weight, a character portraying the discovered deep space structure, and the scientists studying it.

Problem 5: THEATRICAL Rocking World Detour

Divisions I, II, III, IV

ARe you ready to rock? Here is your opportunity! In this problem, OM teams will create a performance about a rock band on tour. Things get derailed in a very Odyssey way--while playing a song, the band is transported to an unexpected location. The band members must figure out how to use music to get them back on their tour. The performance will also include band merchandise and original hairstyles.

This problem is sponsored by ARM & HAMMER^™.

Primary: The Night Life

Grades K-2

When most people are sleeping, there is a whole new world that comes to life in the night. In thisproblem, teams will creat and present a performance about an explorer character that searches for things in nature that "wake up" at nighttime. It will also include a team created original discover, something that lights up, and a team member in costume that represents a nocturnal animal.