TM Corner

Team Manager's Corner

Posted Wed, 2011-08-24 20:53 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.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Posted Wed, 2012-02-01 00:00 by aorcutt

Time becomes short with only weeks left until tournament day! [Since regional tournaments are spread out over several weeks, you'll notice a vagueness in these state-wide hints when yours will be]

It's maybe a little early for this topic but I'm making this up as I go (improvisation) and it doesn't hurt to start thinking about it now. Besides as we get closer to the tournament, I'll be overloading you with tournament tips to make your experience less stressful and more enjoyable.

Instant Challenge Teamwork

Posted Wed, 2012-01-25 00:00 by aorcutt

Its now weeks but not months to the regional tournament and by this time I'm thinking every team is putting the finishing touches on their solutions. OK maybe not. They will get there however so hang in there, take plenty of pictures and reread the Rules of the Road.

Side Trips + Improv

Posted Wed, 2012-01-18 00:00 by aorcutt

Side Trips

When it comes to appraising Team Challenges, I really love to do Side Trips because there is so much variety. I've seen teams with mediocre Central Challenges just blow us away with amazing Side Trips and go on to the next level of competition. This is especially important in the more technical challenges where even a good structure design or vehicle can run afoul of "Murphy's Law".

Comments

by jim_mccarthy66 - 2012-01-22 12:00

To not confuse new folks, the parts of team challenge called "Team Choice Elements" used to be called "Side Trips" which fit into an old food theme associated with challenges.

Also, there are 3 scoring elements with each of the 2 Team Choice Elements for the A:, B:, C:, E:, and pO challenges this 2011-2012 DI program year. Check out the details in the challenges.

w2d

Waves to Dunes Region

Regional Director

Cristie Lea
949-305-4CPS (4277)
28791 Appletree, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
cristie.lea (at) cox.net

Cristie's Welcome Message

Regional Operating Committee

Serving the counties of Orange, San Diego and Imperial, our region stretches from the sand dunes of the desert to the waves of the ocean - hence our nick name "Waves to Dunes". WAVES TO DUNES DI NEWS Yahoo group is the fastest and easiest way for Team Managers and Membership/school Coordinators to receive the most current news about upcoming trainings and tournament. As tournament time nears, there will be information specific to each challenge.

Click to join WavestoDunes

Click on the link to join the Yahoo e-mail group - it is a must have mailing!

Getting Ready for Tournament

Posted Thu, 2012-01-05 15:36 by cristielea13

GAME ON!! Lots of information. Please read through carefully.

CREATIVITY CARNIVAL 2012 IS HAPPENING!

Posted Thu, 2012-01-05 10:36 by cristielea13

JANUARY 21, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Grauer School 1500 El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024
Get your registration submitted by the deadline. This year the region cannot handle any latecomers, as we have in the past. Deadline is January 14, 2012 POSTMARKED.
Don’t know what challenge your team is doing yet? Don’t have a team name yet? Don’t wait!Send in the registration anyway – sooner is better!Capacity for 60 team only.
See the attached flyer. (note the zip code is 92692, not 9269)

2011 2012 Waves to Dunes Calendar of Events

Posted Fri, 2010-11-12 14:09 by cristielea13

Basic Team Manager Training offered on Saturday October 29, 2011 or Saturday November 12, 2011. $30 per TM
More dates and details here: Calendar 11-12 for membership.pdf

Yes you Can! Get a team started at your school or in your group!

Posted Tue, 2011-09-20 20:05 by cristielea13

Upcoming Information Sessions in South Orange County
October 18, 2011 6 pm to 7 pm - CUSD Education Center Board Room, 33122 Valle Rd., San Juan Capistrano
October 20, 2011 6pm to 7 pm - Tijeras Creek Elementary School MPR, 23072 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

2011 Tournament Results

Posted Sun, 2011-02-27 11:53 by dodger

Waves to Dunes 2010 Tournament Scores

Posted Sun, 2010-02-28 18:48 by wm-w2d

Destination ImagiNation congratulates all the students who participated in the San Juan Hills tournament. We think you are all winners!

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

A: DIrect DIposit
B: DI-Bot
C: You're Gonna Flip!
D: Do or DI
E: Breaking DI News
pO: Band Together

Waves To Dunes 2008 Tournament Scores

Posted Mon, 2008-03-03 15:04 by dodger

Destination ImagiNation congratulates all the students who participated in the Aliso Niguel High School tournament, March 1, 2008. We think you are all winners!