Competition Information

 

• When: March 28th
• Where: Menchville High School
• Performance Information – everyone must be at NSES by 8:30. We will load up our set and have a caravan to the school.
  • Problem #3: Pandora’s Box (Division I)
  • Long term – 3:30 in the auxiliary gym (family members allowed to watch)
  • Spontaneous – 11:40 (team members only)
  • Awards Ceremony – Tentatively at 6:00pm
• Team members are requested to stay on campus during competition (per OOTM rules)
• We ask that our Odyssey team not watch any other Pandora’s Box performances except for Nansemond River High School (10:00) until after we have finished our long term performance.  The team members can watch any other problem, but we do not want them to watch potential competition!
• We can bring our set into the building one hour prior to long term time. We can unload on the bus ramp but they do not want anyone parking there. Parking is limited so get there early!
• Make-up and costumes must be applied by team members…otherwise it is outside assistance and we will be penalized. If something breaks on a prop, it must be fixed by a team member or it will be penalized as outside assistance!!!
• Parents are allowed to help bring props into the building
• No one is allowed into the performance area once the time has started. Be on time so that you do not miss it!!
• Parents are not allowed in the team competition area (where we meet our Staging Area Judge)
• Good sportsmanship should be reinforced at all times. Poor sportsmanship may result in a penalty under Spirit of the Problem scoring.
• Concessions and souvenirs are available (cash/check). You can also bring snacks and books/cards, etc., but remember that team members may not be able to stay with personal belongings so don’t bring anything valuable unless a parent can watch it!
• Spontaneous problems are not to be discussed until after World Finals!!!!
• Most importantly, remember to have fun! Odyssey is all about allowing Omers to grow individually and as a group and competition is a time to celebrate that. Feel free to dress for the celebration (silly hats, team shirts, beads, noisemakers, etc.!) Also, it is a long day at the school, so you may want to bring cards, games, etc.
• Questions? Call Jones at 757-679-6633 or Pulley 757-718-6173 and we will be happy to help!

Final Week of Practice

Monday – practice at the T’s home until 6

Tuesday – practice at the T’s home until 6 and then transfer set/props to school

Wednesday – team performs for school in the morning, practice at school until 6

Thursday – team practice and parent participation in spontaneous until 6 (parents arrive at 5)

Friday – team practice to run through performance and pizza  until 6

Saturday –  Competition day!  Menchville High School

We would like to meet at NSES at 8:30 and drive as a caravan Menchville HS.  We will register by 9:30 so that we can watch and support Nansemond River High School when they perform at 10:00

Spontaneous Performance – 11:40

Long Term Performance – 3:30

Award Ceremony – tentatively scheduled for 6 pm

Updates

We are looking to make-up time by extending practices on Thursday until 5:30 and practices on Saturday until 5.  Mrs. Wolfe is able to provide transportation for the team members on Thursday to Kenzie’s house, so we will need permission slips from each student stating they are riding with her.  The team will be performing for Northern Shores students on March 25th as a dress rehearsal.  I have updated the snack schedule for the month of March for the team members that have not yet provided snacks.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either me or Mr. Pulley.

Thanks!

Updated Snack Schedule

March 7 – Maha

March 14 – Sophia

March 21 – Andrew

March 28 – Competition!