NEWS	Beginning and Advanced Team Manager Training (see below)
Preview 2011-12 Challenges below	New Tips Section at right

SCHEDULES

A tentative schedule is available to the right, a finalized schedule will be forthcoming as we get closer to the competition. Watch your emails, or this site for further updates.

TM/CM Roundtable

Roundtable letter and Order Forms are available at the links to the right. Click one of the top four and it will give you all. Info for T-Shirts, Tournament Fees and Trading Pin orders are available.

REGISTRATION

IF you have not registered a team,and you meant to, please contact the Regional Tournament Director Now. Registration should be completed at this time. A deadline of Feb. 11th is in force for both teams and appraisers. Go to the State website or contact your Regional Director for more info.

Volunteers Wanted - The tournament cannot run without your kind participation, please consider helping out. Contact either of the Regional Directors and we'll get you signed up. We are especially looking for people to Appraise the teams performances, it may seem a daunting task but it really is not; the Challenge Masters will train you to handle almost any situation, and they will be on site to answer any questions.

Interesting Items On IDODI.ORG

You may want to check out the national IDODI.ORG website for some interesting and money saving opportunities.

First, if you're looking for Instant Challenge Practice, SHOPDI is offering $5.00 downloadable challenges. What a bargain. Hurry, this price is only good through Jan. 5th.

Second, "Destination Imagination (DI) has been changing lives for 29 years. With more than a million alumni and 38,000 volunteers worldwide, it has made a huge impact on many kids and adults. So tell us how DI has changed your life. We want to hear about the late nights practicing, about your first tournament with your team, life-long friendships, and problems solved. Be creative and tell us something great!

"This contest is open to ALL Destination Imagination team members, Team Managers & volunteers. The winning team member or Team Manager will receive free passes to Global Finals 2012 for their whole team. If you are a volunteer without a team, your winning entry will allow you to send the team of your choice to Global Finals. All you have to do is produce a 60-second video that tells us your story!" Go to the IDODI website and click on the link for rules and application.

DATES TO KNOW

Feb. 11 - Blackhawk/South Central RoundTable

Mar. 10 - Blackhawk/South Central Roundtable

Apr. 14 - State DI Tournament

May 23-26 - DI Global Finals

UPDATES

Stay updated on any Clarifications for the Challenges, there is the possiblity that they can alter how you think about the challenge.

Also, it is important to note that being creative, and taking risks can really impress an Appraisal team. But sometimes there are consequences if the team pushes beyond the spirit of the challenge. If your team does not know if they have gone over that fine line, have them ask for a personal Clarification from the International Challenge Masters. Procedure for this is in the Rules of the Road. Or contact the Directors or this website, and we'll tell you how to do it. Cut-off for these Clarifications is Feb. 15th.

Previews of the 2011-12 Challenges

TECHNICAL: ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. Better. Faster. Stronger. Make a better plan to fill orders. Use your skills to assemble products faster. Make equipment stronger than the competition's. Don't forget: everything has to happen just in time. Do it all, and leave nothing behind. Note: Assembly required.

SCIENTIFIC: THE SOLAR STAGE. Since the first sunrise, solar energy has shaped and fueled planet Earth. Now it is your turn to harness the sun's awesome power in a new way... IN THE DARK! Can someone please dim the lights? It's time to shine on The Solar Stage.

FINE ARTS: COMING ATTRACTIONS. The following preview has been approved for all audiences: Roll the opening credits, start the music, and cue the stars: characters from two nations. You haven't seen a Movie Trailer until you've seen one live! Your Team. In Coming Attractions. Playing everywhere this season.

IMPROVISATIONAL: NEWS TO ME. "What if a Three Foot Snake Found in a Child's Locker" actually caused the "Gulf Oil Spill"? On top of that, what if everyone involved with that story had ferrets for fingers? OMG, what a story! Toss in some cooperative human scenery and you'll have a sensational tale to tell...DI improve style.

STRUCTURAL: HOLD IT! Hold that pose! Hold that thought! Hold on to your hat! And build a structure that can hold things inside while holding up weight! In this ultimate test of control, your teamwill deliver, captivate and Hold It!

projectOUTREACH: THE WORLD CANVAS. Make a difference in your community by sharing your passion and delivering for your cause. Can you excite others to join your campaign? Grab your paintbrush, dip it in service, exhibit your Project and Canvas the World!

RISING STARS! BUILT TO LAST. At the factory, your team is designing the last toy EVER to be created, but you all have your own ideas! How are you ever going to make up your minds on what toy to create? Will your team be able to come together and agree on the perfect toy? It's up to you in Built to Last!

 
Paperwork 02.15.11

Interactive Forms for all Challenges are now available to you in the Resource Area on the idodi.org website. Once in Resource click Download Materials, then click 2010-11 Program Materials. Choose your team's Challenge and your ready to go. Forms available are the Tournament Data Form, the Expense Report, and the Declaration of Independence.

START A TEAM - Go to the idodi.org website and click on the Start A Team icon. Or, Contact your school Gifted and Talented Coordinator or Principal regarding info on Destination Imagination. Organizations outside a school setting can also be arranged for groups like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc. Even homeschoolers have options to join. For more info, contact one of the Regional Directors on how to start a team, or contact the State or National sites . Click Contacts in the navigation bar for their info. New TM Resource - There is a new guidebook for Team Managers that can help you understand and plan your team meetings. It is called ROADMAP. Go to the idodi.org website and download it free or order a hardcopy for $15.