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

Appraiser Training

February 10, 2027

Experienced

(5 years or More)

Appraiser Training

February 11, 2027

Team Manager Training!

Basic Team Manager Training - Part 1

  • Understanding the DI Experience (3:11)

  • The Manager’s Role (9:00)

  • Getting Your Team Started (26.15)

  • Your First Meeting (33:05)

  • Picking Your Challenge (37:00)

  • Reading the Challenge (40:00)

  • Additional Resources (1:00:00)

Basic Team Manager Training - Part 2

  • Manager’s Role – Review (1:45)

  • Resolving Team Conflict (9:15)

  • Attacking the Challenge (16:15)

  • Storytelling (36:05)

  • Rules of the Road (41:50)

  • Roadmap (51:00)

  • Instant Challenge and Interference (53:45)

  • Instant Challenge (56:10)

  • Additional Resources (1:12:00)

BONUS Team Manager Training Resources