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TM Corner

Team Manager's Corner

Posted Wed, 2011-08-24 21:53 by webmaster

Welcome to California Creativity's Team Manager's Corner. We're here to trade tips, stories, fears, failures and successes about being a DI team manager (TM). Being a TM can be overwhelming and a little isolating. This is the place to cure both these ills so jump on in and participate. Since this is a public web site, comment submissions will be moderated.

Two Weeks After Your Regional Tournament: Global Finals?!?

Posted Thu, 2012-03-15 00:00 by aorcutt

Remember about a month back when I suggested that you talk to your team parents about the possibility of going to the State Tournament? Good - because you are going to have the same talk again but this one is on steroids. For those going to the State Tournament, you are faced with the very real possibility of being invited to Globals. Don't think it won't happen to you. My team stabbed me in the back, aced their IC and got invited despite having a weak technical element for their team challenge (their performance and Side Trips were quite good though).

One Week After Your Regional Tournament: State Finals?

Posted Thu, 2012-03-08 01:00 by aorcutt

Whether your team is advancing to State Finals or not, I encourage everyone to stop on by (if feasable) and watch some solutions to the challenge you did and the challenges you didn't. The Secondary teams are always worth watching. Seeing older, more sophisticated teams perform can give teams plenty of ideas for next year.

Comments

by Anonymous - 2010-04-12 11:07

I would like to contact the teams that are going on to globals from silicon valley. I am one of the team mangers who will be going to Tennessee. I would like to have some information from you with regards to publicity and fund raising.

by webmaster - 2010-04-12 11:57

The subject for that last comment was "Silicon Valley- Globals team managers". I recommend you all use your Regional e-groups for this (or contact your RD if your region does not have one).

by muthurengan - 2010-04-04 21:28

The Do or DI challenge - elementary level has 18 teams in all.. anyone knows how many will be going on to the Globals?

by Anonymous - 2010-03-19 12:50

Can you please give an example or two for the difficulty level of the ICs at the State tournament. Especially as applicable to the Elementary School teams.

by sharkissel - 2010-03-24 08:45

I have not seen the State Challenges yet. So, luckily, I can answer freely.
Comparatively speaking, the differences between levels is still noticeable. We don't expect Elementary Level teams to suddenly step up and tackle higher level challenges.
The largest difference is greater detail, more props and so on.
I hope your team has fun at State.
Sharon Kissel

After the Tournament

Posted Thu, 2012-03-01 01:00 by webmaster

I hope everyone had a great time at their regional tournament. Your scores should be posted under «Region», above.

If your team is advancing to State Finals, remember you have to register the week after the regional tournament. You need an experienced appraiser and a volunteer.

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Destination ImagiNation is a Project-Based Educational Program fostering Creativity, Problem Solving, and Teamwork.

Posted Sun, 2011-09-04 16:03 by dodger

The projects teams will work on can be found in the DI challenges. These seven challenges are in the areas of technical, scientific, fine arts, improvisation, structural, community service, and early learning. Click here to view the 2011-12 Challenge Previews. A team will choose one challenge to solve. Note: the Rising Stars! challenge is non-competitive and availabile to preschool through second grade.

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Beyond Standardized Is Creativity

California Creativity has encouraged youth teamwork and creativity for over 25 years . Our program operates in seven regions in California to provide youth a venue to display their divergent thinking and teamwork as they creatively solve challenges. California Creativity Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (EIN 33-0860160), and accepts tax-deductible contributions.

Start A Team

Purchase team number(s) from Destination ImagiNation - At time of purchase you will receive an email which will contain your team number(s) and order number. You will need the team number(s) and order number for the next step.
Get Basic Online Training - Before Regional Team Manager Training is available go to DIUNIVERSITY.ORG for basic training to get started.
Register your team with California Creativity by going to register.caldi.org by the earlier of your region's date, or January 30, 2011. Use your DI Order number and Team Number to give your region the information needed to plan for the tournament.
Contact your Regional Director. Training opportunities start early.
Register for the tournament in your region. Registration for tournament will be available at register.caldi.org soon. Right now you can register you team which includes you volunteers and appraisers for the tournament.

*This year, all adults (Team Managers, Appraisers, Volunteers) register directly on the team page, not the event page.

2011 State Finals Scores

Posted Sat, 2011-04-09 23:43 by webmaster

Destination ImagiNation congratulates all the students who participated in the Oakhurst, California tournament. We think you are all winners!

Teams emphasized as such are going on to the next level of competition.

A: Unidentified Moving Object
B: Spinning a Tale
C: Triple Take Road Show
D: Mythology Mission
E: Verses! Foiled Again!
pO: dynamic networks

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