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 month of January.

  • 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

January 28, 2025

Appraiser Training

January 30, 2025

Challenge Specific Appraiser Training

February 3-9, 2025

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