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Emerald Coast Odyssey of the Mind

Welcome to the Emerald Coast Region

of the Florida Odyssey of the Mind Association

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About Odyssey of the Mind

Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and world level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and about 25 other countries participate in the program.

Balsa Structure Problem Practice
Teams performing

About the Emerald Coast Region

Emerald Coast Region is one of 10 regions of the Florida Odyssey of the Mind Association.  We train coaches, hold team events, and host a regional tournament for the 10 westernmost counties of Florida.

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  • Sat, Sep 26
    North Bay Haven Charter Academy
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    North Bay Haven Charter Academy, 1 Buccaneer Drive, Panama City, FL 32404, USA
    Learn how to be a great Odyssey Coach at either our East (Panama City) or West (Pensacola) session.
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  • Sat, Oct 03
    Ferry Pass Middle School
    Oct 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Ferry Pass Middle School, 8355 Yancey Ln, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Learn how to be a great Odyssey Coach at either our East (Panama City) or West (Pensacola) session.
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  • Sat, Feb 06
    Crestview High School
    Feb 06, 2027, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
    Crestview High School, 1250 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536, USA
    Mandatory training for judges. Registration is done on the odysseyofthemind.com website. As of 20 July 2026 registration is not open yet.
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  • Sat, Feb 20
    Crestview High School
    Feb 20, 2027, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
    Crestview High School, 1250 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536, USA
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Contact Us

Regional Director:  Doug Smith

emeraldcoastrd@floma.org

850.226.1772

Assistant Regional Director:  Melissa Hughes

emeraldcoastard@floma.org

Coaches' Representative (east): Crystal Lund

lund.rep.emeraldcoast@floma.org

Coaches' Representative (west): Carrie McGugin

cmcgugin@ecsdfl.us

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