Appraiser and

Team Manager Training

Check out our calendar to find out when we are hosting virtual trainings!

During the COWs or Challenge Orientation Zoom Meetings, the Affiliate Challenge masters will discuss the challenge, explain procedures and answer questions. You don't want to miss this!

Appraiser Training

Appraiser Training this year will be virtual during the second week of February.

  • All Teams MUST supply a trained appraiser to compete in California Tournaments.

  • All Appraisers MUST participate in both the Regional and Affiliate Tournaments.

New Appraiser Training

February 9, 2027

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Appraiser Training

February 10, 2027

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Experienced

(5 years or More)

Appraiser Training

February 11, 2027

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Team Manager Training!

Basic Team Manager Training - Part 1
The Basics

  • Purpose (1:00)

  • The Manager’s Role (9:00)

  • Getting Your Team Started (29:00)

  • Your First Team Meeting (34:15)

  • Picking Your Challenge (37:00)

  • Dissecting the Central Challenge (41:20)

  • Rules of the Road (45:15)

  • Road Map (47:30)

  • Additional Resources (57:00)

  • Future Sessions (1::08:15)

View HERE!

Basic Team Manager Training - Part 2

  • Manager’s Role – Review (2:03)

  • What Not to Do (8:15)

  • Pick Your Challenge (9:57)

  • Dissecting the Challenge (14:45)

  • How to Read the Challenge (21:00)

  • Challenge Sections - The Big Stuff (27:45)

  • Rules of the Road (42:39)

  • Roadmap (49:45)

  • Instant Challenge (52:30)

  • Instant Challenge (56:10)

  • Additional Resources (1:01:00)

View HERE!

BONUS Team Manager Training Resources