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
September 17, 2026

  • 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)

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Basic Team Manager Training - Part 2
September 2016
New Training Available
Thursday October 1, 2026


  • 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)

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Register for 7:30 pm October 1, 2026 Basic Team Manager Training Part 2

BONUS Team Manager Training Resources