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An International Educational Programme Challenging the World to Develop Problem-solving Skills

Welcome Back to TOM 2026: Where the Adventure Begins Again!


ACT Announcement

There's nothing quite like gearing up for a new year! As we develop our 2026 program, we'll keep you informed through our Facebook page and website.

If you'd like to learn more about this year's tournament, upcoming dates, or how to get involved, we encourage you to reach out directly to the ACT Director, Cara Clarke, who will be happy to provide further information.


Tournament Timeline | 2026

2026Registrations are NOW OPEN [Register Here]
Term 2 Holiday Break Registrations Close | Friday, 17th July
Term 3 Wk 1Nominations Open | Monday, 20th July 2026
Challenges Released | Monday, 20th July 2026
Term 3 Wk 3Nominations Close | Monday, 3rd August 2026
Term 3 Wk 6Regional Tournament Days | Saturday, 29th and Sunday, 30th August 2026
  • Saturday: Social Sciences and the Arts
  • Sunday: Language Literature and STEM
  • (Venue TBA)
Term 3 Wk 8Branch Final | Sunday, 13th September 2026 (Venue TBA)
Term 4 Wk 3TOM International Finals (TIF) | Friday, 30th October - Saturday, 31st October 2026

We are excited to announce that this year TIF will be hosted in Darwin, Northern Territory.

* The published dates on this site reflect the ACT School Term Calendar, 2026.


Become a part of our ACT TOM Team
We are always seeking judges, TOM officials, and venue guides for our Tournaments. Additionally, we warmly welcome new members to join the ACT TOM committee. Membership is open to everyone. To get in touch, please reach out to us.


Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

Tournament of Minds ACT is proudly sponsored by:

Lake Tuggeranong College
Unlocking the Potential of Tomorrow's Leaders, One Inspired Mind at a Time.
Lake Tuggeranong College --
Learn, Thrive, Connect

Storage King Mitchell

Unlocking Potential, One Organised Space at a Time.

Storage King -- Because Organised Minds Achieve Great Things.


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