Region ONE Tournament
We welcome all team to our Regional Tournament to showcase their Amazing Creations!
Plan to spend the day! Bring your EZ-Up and chairs to enjoy the quad!
Tournament Details
Where to go
Appraisers check in at the Appraiser Lounge and get a light breakfast and free lunch
Team Managers check in at DI Central
Officials and Volunteers check in at DI Central for details on your assignment
Thanks,
The DI Region ONE Board and Operating Committee!
Challenge Specific State Appraiser Training This Week
Appraisers receive ‘generic’ training that applies to all challenges on January 28th and January 30th.
The week of February 2nd there will be multiple ‘Challenge Specific’ Training sessions where appraisers learn the specific rules of the challenge that they are appraising.
There are all the first week of February. Each Appraiser will get an email inviting them to their session.
The dates should also be on the CALDI calendar here: CALDI Calendar — California Destination Imagination
TM Walkthrough / Appraiser Training
Team Managers and Appraisers are required to attend this meeting at Olympus Junior High School.
Team Managers will get to meet the Challenge Master, see the site where their team will perform, and ask any questions about tournament day. After that the Region Director will provide detailed information about tournament day.
Appraisers will see the challenge site, review details of the challenge, and pick roles for each appraiser.
Appraiser Training - All Appraisers
This meeting is for all appraisers, with or without past experience. This session focuses on important reminders and things that may have changed from past years for the experienced appraisers. This information applies to appraisers for ANY challenge.
Appraiser Training - New Appraisers
If this is your first or second year as an appraiser, you must attend this online training session where you learn the basics of appraising. Everything you learn here applies to any of the 7 challenges.
Appraisers will get an email in January with an invitation to this web meeting.
Skills Workshop
Got Skills? Of course you do, you’re a DI Team! Come to our Skills Workshop to learn more!
The Skills Workshop has multiple stations where each team spends 20 minutes learning a new skill. Woodworking, fasteners, how to write a skit, use of electricity, how to work with PVC, and many other skills. The Skills Workshop may give the kids ideas for IC solutions or their Central Challenge.
HOW TO REGISTER - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND:
IMPORTANT: Each team must REGISTER HERE to participate. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY JANUARY 10th! If your team shows up without registering they won’t be able to participate.
Each team needs 1 adult (usually team manager) to stay with the team, and at least 1 adult volunteer to help in with a skill. It’s not hard, and it’s fun. We will provide all of the materials and help get them started. Having two adult volunteers makes it easier!
SPECIAL REQUEST: Do you or one of the parents of your Team know a unique skill they would like to share at the Skills Workshop? Are you passionate about acting/theater, art, robotics, electronics, or any other topic? If so contact amayer@caldi.org about hosting a 20 minute rotation at the Skills Workshop! We would love to have a Lego Robotics session at the Skills Workshop.
The cost is $20 per team.
Questions:
If you have any questions please reach out to Alan Mayer (amayer@caldi.org).
DI Team Registration Deadline Approaching
Most DI Teams Register by December 1st, but if you learned about DI late the deadline to COMPLETE Registration is January 15th. This means your team has to be registered and paid, and you must register the Team Manager(s), Appraiser, and volunteer information. Also, background checks must be complete which takes a few days and up to a week or two. Be sure to start registration by early January so it can be completed by January 15th.
Contact Alan Mayer (amayer@caldi.org) with any questions.
Virtual InfoNight
This is a Virtual Information Session to provide information about Destination Imagination!
See below for slides, recording, and other links to help you get started!
Click here for the slide deck in PDF format. The links in PDF work.
Click here for brief summary of all challenges.
Here is a full copy of the ‘Technical Challenge’ for this year. You’ll get access to the rest of the challenges which have similar documents after you register your team. This shows the level of detail provided for each challenge. Remember, “If it doesn’t say you can’t then you can!” when reading it. Don’t forget, a solution does not have to be technical to win. The younger the kids, the simpler the solution!
Click here for recording of Zoom meeting (Just over an hour including Q&A)
Are you interested? Or maybe interested?
1) If you have a Team Manager and a Team, you can register your team here. You must start registration by January 1st. It is a multiple step process. If you get stuck in registration process reach out to Jay Baker (jbaker@caldi.org)
2) If you are looking for team mates or a Team Manager, fill out this form so we know who is interested! It will ask for Parent name and contact information and whether you are considering being a Team Manager or co Team Manager, and the name, school and grade of your child.
If you have questions, please reach out to one of us! We are here to help!
Alan Mayer - amayer@caldi.org
Mike Finkel - mfinkel@caldi.org
Sara Rathnavel - saradha.rathnavel@gmail.com
Instant Challenge Play Day!
Bring your team to the Instant Challenge Play Day!
The Instant Challenge Playday provides an opportunity for your kids to practice multiple Instant Challenges and learn strategies to improve your Instant Challenge skills and solutions!
HOW TO REGISTER - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND:
IMPORTANT: Each team must REGISTER HERE to participate. If your team shows up without registering they won’t be able to participate. Unlike previous years, there is no fee and all teams are welcome!
Each team needs 1 adult (usually team manager) to stay with the team, and at least 1 adult volunteer to help in one of the IC rooms. It’s helpful if the volunteer knows a bit about IC, but not required. If they are not experienced, ask them to watch the video’s below! Cost is $20 per team paid when you register.
The deadline to register is December 4th!
Questions:
If you have any questions about Instant Challenge play day please reach out to Claudia Wilson (cwilson@caldi.org).
Why is Instant Challenge Important?
Instant Challenge is 25% of your score on Tournament Day
Instant Challenges are fun, and fuel your creative juices
Instant Challenges build teamwork within your team that can significantly help your team with their Central Challenge as well!
How can I prepare my Team to get the most out of IC Playday?
Consider watching these videos with your team before attending so they can get the most out of Instant Challenge Play Day:
1) Ideas for roles for each team member during instant challenge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv-CAFFB34Y&t
2) Example of experienced team doing an Instant Challenge. Watch with your team and talk to them about how it was approached.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKsbWojzNLU
3) Demonstration of multiple teams solving the same challenge:
TM Training (2 of 3) - IC
This 90 minute Virtual Session over Zoom is designed for all Team Managers, especially new Team Managers.
This session will help you become a successful Team Manager and will cover:
How to plan and run a meeting
How to pick a challenge
Important Sections of ‘Roadmap’ document for Team Managers
Important Sections of ‘Rules of the Road’ Document
What to expect on Tournament Day
TM Training (1 of 3) - Central Challenge
This 90 minute Virtual Session over Zoom is designed for all Team Managers, especially new Team Managers.
This session will help you become a successful Team Manager and will cover:
How to plan and run a meeting
How to pick a challenge
Important Sections of ‘Roadmap’ document for Team Managers
Important Sections of ‘Rules of the Road’ Document
What to expect on Tournament Day
InfoNight! Auburn
Information Session for Auburn Schools!
Contact Alan Mayer (amayer@caldi.org) if you are interested in attending from outside Auburn or have any questions.
InfoNight! Rocklin Academy
Information Session for Rocklin Academy!
For Rocklin Academy Students, check for a Flyer on Wednesday 11/6 or Wednesday 11/13.
Contact Alan Mayer (amayer@caldi.org) if you are interested in attending from outside Rocklin Academy, or would like to schedule an Info Night for your school district!
Information Session - Folsom/Cordova USD
Information Session for Folsom Cordova School District.
Contact Alan Mayer (amayer@caldi.org) if you are interested in attending from outside FCUSD or would like to schedule an Info Night for your school district!
Information Session - Folsom Education Academy
Information Session at Folsom Educational Academy
