I actually participated as a child (when it was still "Olympics of the Mind." Many, many years ago when I was probably 11, 12, 13. About that age range. A team at my school (after I left) actually went nationally one year.

I have fond memories of it. I recommend it. Being a coach is probably a tall order but I do see that in my future. Age 5 seems a little young, but then again, I didn't start until 5th/6th grade so maybe they expanded since then (yes faaaar more than 20 years ago).

JB