1. Team Manager Training
October 14, 2014
Northwest ISD

2. What is Destination ImagiNation?
Destination ImagiNation is an educational activity in which student teams solve open-ended challenges and present their solutions at Tournaments.
DI is available across the US and in more than 30 countries.

3. The DI Program
Elementary to university-level students can participate.
Students must participate in teams of 2 to 7 members.
Teams compete in any of 7 Team Challenges.
A Destination ImagiNation Challenge is a fun exercise that socially and intellectually activates students by prompting them to use creativity and teamwork to solve a problem.

4. Teams showcase their Challenge solutions in Tournaments
All teams participate at the Greater Fort Worth Regional Tournament. The tournament date is February 27th, 2016 at Red Oak High School in Red Oak, TX.
Competitive teams can advance to Affiliate State Tournament which is in April 2nd in Anna, TX.
Top teams advance from Affiliate Tournaments to the DI Global Finals in May at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

5. Participation There are 5 age levels in DI:
Rising Stars! (Kindergarten-2nd Grade)
Elementary (3rd to 5th grade)
Middle (6th to 8th grade)
Secondary (9th to 12th grade)
University (University-Level or any High School Team composed of members who take all AP classes)

6. Two Required Components of Competition
Central Challenge- this is the challenge that the kids will work on for a few months. There are 6 challenges to choose from.
Technical, Scientific, Structural, Fine Arts, Improvisational, and Service Learning
Let’s watch one:
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7. The Central Challenges

8. The Central Challenges

9. Central Challenges

10. Rising Stars

11. Instant Challenges
The Instant Challenge is kept confidential until the day of the tournament. Only the team members and 1 coach can go into the instant challenge room.

12. Instant Challenge Cont.
Instant Challenges measure:
- The ability to use materials in a creative way
Improvisational skills
Engineering skills
Time management
TEAMWORK!!!!!

13. Instant Challenges Cont.
Important:
Practice as many Instant Challenges as possible before competition day!
Do not help the team solve the challenge! You can give feedback after the challenge but not during.

14. Instant Challenges Cont.
Still confused???
Let’s watch one.

15. Team Choice Elements
In addition to the challenge, the team must present 2 creations called Team Choice Elements that show off their interests, skills, areas of strength and talents. These can be props, music, technical gadgets, costumes, physical actions, etc.
The Element must have a meaningful connection to the team’s Central Challenge solution.

16. Scoring
The team manager is responsible for turning in all tournament paperwork at the tournament.
The judges will let you know when to pick up your scores at the tournament.
Any score discrepancies must be taken care of within 30 minutes of receiving scores.

17. What is a Side Trip?

21. What is she talking about???
Any questions so far?
What is she talking about???
I’m confused!!!

22. Materials
- Team Number
Road Map
Team Challenges
Rules of the Road

23. Rules of the Road
Please go over this before you meet with your team. Interference of a challenge is prohibited by the coach and parents. Interference is offering any type of assistance to the team in solving the challenge.

24. Aren’t we lucky to have a district that supports this program!
The Cost of DI
$9, 375- The total cost of team numbers paid by the district ( each)
$8,750- The total cost of competing at the regional tournament (125 at team)
$18, 125- Total investment by the district
Aren’t we lucky to have a district that supports this program!

25. The Cost of DI---NEW $5,000-7,000- State Competition Expense
$12,000-14,000- Global Competition Expense
*If you qualify for the state and/or Global Tournament, please be aware that your team will have to fundraise for the money. The district and campuses will not be able to provide financial assistance for these tournaments.
*Each team is responsible for registering a volunteer appraiser or pay $50.

26. Are you Hooked???

27. The Next Step
Contact your campus liaison and let them know that you would LOVE to coach a DI team. Make sure you have completed your Background check. They will get you the names of your team members. Contact the parents with a location and time of your meetings. Your campus liaison can help you find a place on campus to meet with your team.
Good Luck!!!

28. Campus Representatives
Justin:
Kelly Barrett
Lakeview: Erika Oster
Nance: Marissa Blattner
Granger: Joanna Espinoza
Beck:
Cori Harris
Hughes: Sandra Champion
Seven Hills: Shelly Callicott
Haslet:
Rebecca Davis
Roanoke: Stacy Pickett
Sendera Ranch: Stacey Polk
Love:
Kristy Schluter
Peterson:
Laura
Taylor-Dunn
Hatfield: Rebecca Davis
Schluter:
Liz
Smith
Thompson: Marcie Conrad
Prairie View: Cindy Ford
Cox:
Cindy Ford
Medlin: Abbey Flores
Pike:
Aimee Andrews
Tidwell: Alicia McClung
Chisholm Trail:
Brandy Brown
Wilson:
Noel McCauley
Byron Nelson: Marcie Conrad
Eaton:
Marcie Conrad
Northwest:

29. Registering your Team Deadline for NISD is December 1st
Once you have your list of team members, go to the Greater Ft. Worth Website to register your team. Click on Register teams for Tournament. Video Tutorial available. Go ahead and have each child fill out a Medical and Media Release form. We will call for these along with your printed tournament registration form on December 1st.(You will be glad you did this early)
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30. T-Shirts and Trading Pins
DI T-Shirts and Trading Pins are Optional. They are available online soon. T-Shirts are only required at the State and Global Tournaments.

31. Awards
The awards ceremony is a fun and exciting way for kids to celebrate their hard work. Attending the ceremony is optional. ALL Rising Stars will receive a participation medal during their ceremony (5:30-6:30)
Competitve teams will be recognized for placing 1st-6th Place during their ceremony. (7:00-8:00)
DI Seniors will be recognized in a graduation ceremony. 
Please have a representative pick up awards if you can not be there.
You will be asked to send in a team picture for the slideshow.

32. Resources Greater Ft. Worth Facebook Instant Challenge Blog
Greater Ft. Worth DI Workshop
December Luella Merritt
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33. Questions

34. Thank you for coming!!!
Imagination Rocks!!!