Team Manager Training October 20, 2015 Northwest ISD

What is Destination ImagiNation? Destination ImagiNation is an educational activity in which student teams solve open-ended challenges and present their solutions at Tournaments. DI is available across the US and in more than 30 countries.

The DI Program Elementary to University-level students can participate. Students must participate in teams of 2 to 7 members. Teams must have an adult sponsor. Teams compete in any of 7 Team Challenges. –A Destination ImagiNation Challenge is a fun exercise that socially and intellectually activates students by prompting them to use creativity and teamwork to solve a problem.

Tournaments Teams showcase their Challenge solutions in Tournaments All teams participate at the Greater Fort Worth Regional Tournament. The tournament date is February 27th, 2016 at Red Oak High School in Red Oak, TX. Competitive teams can advance to Affiliate State Tournament which is in April 2 nd in Anna, TX. Top teams advance from Affiliate Tournaments to the DI Global Finals in May at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN.

Participation There are 5 age levels in DI: –Rising Stars! (Kindergarten-2 nd Grade) –Elementary (3 rd to 5 th grade) –Middle (6 th to 8 th grade) –Secondary (9 th to 12 th grade) –University (University-Level or any High School Team composed of members who take all AP classes)

Commitment If you begin this week, you will have approximately 20 weeks to prepare for the tournament.

Two Required Components of Competition Central Challenge- this is the challenge that the kids will work on for a few months. There are 6 challenges to choose from. Technical, Scientific, Structural, Fine Arts, Improvisational, and Service Learning Let’s watch one: Picture hyperlinked

Only the team members and 1 coach can go into the instant challenge room. If a coach has more than 1 team, he/she is not permitted in either IC.

Instant Challenge Cont. Instant Challenges measure: - The ability to use materials in a creative way -Improvisational skills -Engineering skills -Time management -TEAMWORK!!!!!

Instant Challenges Cont. Important: -Practice as many Instant Challenges as possible before competition day! -Do not help the team solve the challenge! You can give feedback after the challenge but not during.

Instant Challenges Cont. Still confused??? Let’s watch one.

Scoring The team manager is responsible for turning in all tournament paperwork at the tournament. The judges will let you know when to pick up your scores at the tournament. Any score discrepancies must be taken care of within 30 minutes of receiving scores.

Team Choice Elements In addition to the challenge, the team must present 2 creations called Team Choice Elements that show off their interests, skills, areas of strength and talents. These can be props, music, technical gadgets, costumes, physical actions, etc. The Element must have a meaningful connection to the team’s Central Challenge solution.

What is a Choice Element?

Any questions so far? What is she talking about??? I’m confused!!!

-Team Number -Team Challenges -Road Map -Rules of the Road Materials

Rules of the Road Please go over this before you meet with your team. Interference of a challenge is prohibited by the coach and parents. Interference is offering any type of assistance to the team in solving the challenge.

The Cost of DI $9, 375- The total cost of team numbers paid by the district ( each) $8,750- The total cost of competing at the regional tournament (125 at team) $18, 125- Total investment by the district Aren’t we lucky to have a district that supports this program?!

The Cost of DI---NEW $5,000-7,000- State Competition Expense $12,000-14,000- Global Competition Expense *If you qualify for the state and/or Global Tournament, please be aware that your team will have to fundraise for the money. The district and campuses will not be able to provide financial assistance for these tournaments. *Each team is responsible for registering a volunteer appraiser or pay $50.

Are you hooked???

The Next Step Contact your campus liaison and let them know that you would LOVE to coach a DI team. Make sure you have completed your NISD Volunteer Background Check. They will get you the names of your team members. Contact the parents with a location and time of your meetings. Your campus liaison can help you find a place on campus to meet with your team. Good Luck!!!

Campus Representatives Justin: Kelly Barrett Lakeview: Erika Oster Nance: Marissa Blattner Granger: Joanna Espinoza Beck: Carolyn Forbes Hughes: Sandra Champion Seven Hills: Shelly Hall Haslet: Rebecca Davis Roanoke: Stacy Pickett Sendera Ranch: Stacey Polk Love: Kristy Schluter Peterson: Laura Taylor-Dunn Hatfield: Rebecca Davis Schluter: Liz Smith Thompson: Marcie Conrad Prairie View: Cindy Ford Cox: Cindy Ford Medlin: Abbey Flores Pike: Michelle Blackwell Tidwell: Alicia McClung Chisholm Trail: Brandy Brown Wilson: Noel McCauley Byron Nelson: Brittany Harper Eaton: Sarah Thomasson Northwest: Natalie Arnold

Registering your Team Deadline for NISD is December 1 st Once you have your list of team members, go to the Greater Ft. Worth Website to register your team. Click on Register teams for Tournament. Video Tutorial available. Go ahead and have each child fill out a Medical and Media Release form. We will call for these along with your printed tournament registration form onGreater Ft. Worth Website Register December 1 st (you will be glad you did this early). Words Hyperlinked

Team Pictures They will request a team picture for the awards ceremony. Make sure you take lots of pictures of your team. These will be submitted to GWF DI, not your campus. You will begin to receive s from DI once you register your team online. They will give you updates and reminders.

T-Shirts and Trading Pins DI T-Shirts and Trading Pins are Optional. They are available online soon. T-Shirts are only required at the State and Global Tournaments.

Awards The awards ceremony is a fun and exciting way for kids to celebrate their hard work. Attending the ceremony is optional. ALL Rising Stars will receive a participation medal during their ceremony (5:30-6:30 p.m.) Competitive teams will be recognized for placing 1 st -6 th during their ceremony. (7:00- 8:00 p.m.) DI Seniors will be recognized in a graduation ceremony. Please have a representative pick up awards if you can not be there. You will be asked to send in a team picture for the slideshow.

Resources Greater Ft. Worth Facebook Instant Challenge Blog Greater Ft. Worth DI Workshop November Luella Merritt Pictures hyperlinked.

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Thank you for coming!!! Imagination Rocks!!!