Key Dates for 2025
School Registrations Close- Friday 20th June, 2025
Challenges Released- Saturday 28th June, 2025
Team Nominations open- Monday 21st July, 2025
Team Nominations close - Friday 1st August, 2025
Regional Tournaments 2025
| Region | Venue | Date |
| Metro Central | Deakin University, Burwood | Sat 16th and Sun 17th Aug, 2025 |
| Central Victoria | La Trobe University, Bendigo | Sat 16th Aug, 2025 (TBC) |
| Metro Northern | La Trobe University, Bundoora | Sat 23rd and Sun 24th Aug, 2025 (TBC) |
| Gippsland | Federation University, Gippsland | Sat 23rd Aug, 2025 |
| Geelong | Deakin University, Waurn Ponds | Sun 24th Aug, 2025 |
* Competition timetables for each region will be released approx two weeks before the Regional Tournament date
Finals
Victorian State Final
Sunday 14th September, 2025 (TBC) - La Trobe Uni, Bundoora
TOM International Final
Saturday 1 November, 2025 - Sydney, NSW
Tournament of Minds Workshops
We will be running a number of online workshops designed to support facilitators in 2025. Registration and workshop details can be found on the 'Workshop' tab above.
If you are new to TOM , it is strongly recommended that you attend one of our workshops.
| Workshop | Venue | Date and Time |
| What is TOM? *free workshop | Online | 10th Feb, 4.30-6pm |
| What is TOM? *free workshop | Online | 24th Feb, 4.30-6pm |
| Implementing TOM: An Intro to TOM | Online | 6th March, 4.30-6pm |
| Implementing TOM: An Intro to TOM | Online | 28th April, 4.30-6pm |
| Implementing TOM: An Intro to TOM | Online | 15th May, 4.30-6pm |
| Implementing TOM: An Intro to TOM | Online | 2nd June, 4.30-6pm |
| Simply Spontaneous *new workshop | Online | 12th June, 4.30-6pm |
| Implementing TOM: An Intro to TOM | Online | 26th June, 4.30-6pm |
| Unpacking the Challenges | Online | 28th July, 4.30-6pm |
School Incursions
We can assist you and your team with the adventure that is TOM. We are happy to chat with you to see how TOM can meet the needs of your team to prepare fully for TOM. There are a limited number of days and times available. Please contact the TOM Vic office via our email: [email protected].
Join the TOM Victoria team
We are always seeking judges, TOM officials, and venue guides for our Tournaments. Additionally, we warmly welcome new members to join the Victorian TOM committee. Membership is open to everyone. To get in touch email: [email protected].
More Information
The Victorian Office is always there to assist and support you to implement the TOM program at your school. We endeavour to respond to you within 24 hours. The best method of contact is by email, as our office is not always attended during business hours.
Email: [email protected]
Follow the Tournament of Minds - Vic Facebook Group for general updates, tips and tricks and important reminders. We also have a Facebook Group designed to provide support for registered facilitators only: TOM Facilitators(for registered school facilitators only)
Tournament of Minds Victoria is proudly sponsored by:
La Trobe University is proud to support Tournament of Minds Victoria Inc. as exclusive Learning Partner
Gifted Education
Teacher Learning Network - TOM Article
Victorian Committee
Co-Director & Professional Learning Coordinator
Geoff Whyte
Co-Director
Geraldine Nicholas
Deputy Director
Alec Baroni
Treasurer & Secretary
Lauren Ho
Regional Representative
Darren Hodgson
General Members
Lynton Perry and Cate Burns