California Destination ImagiNation

Events

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Important Date (state)
Sat, 2010-03-27 23:45
Scholarship Deadline
Tournament (state)
Sat, 2010-04-10 07:00
2010 State Finals

TM Corner

Team Manager's Corner

Posted Mon, 2009-08-24 20:53 by webmaster

Welcome to California Creativity's Team Manager's Corner. We're here to trade tips, stories, fears, failures and successes about being a DI team manager (TM). Being a TM can be overwhelming and a little isolating. This is the place to cure both these ills so jump on in and participate. Since this is a public web site, comment submissions will be moderated.

Three Weeks Before Your Tournament

Posted Mon, 2010-02-08 00:00 by aorcutt

[Remember California Creativity Regions have staggered tournament dates, but the Team Manager's Corner is for everyone. It's likely *your* tournament is not in three weeks -- re-read this when it is.]

Three weeks before the tournament is the time to write up and submit any announcements for school. Invite teachers and administrators.

There is so much to remind everyone about the run-up to the tournament that I'm going to start this week. It's time to start planning a pre-tournament parent's meeting. Have this meeting soon after the schedule comes out. Here are some agenda points.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Posted Mon, 2010-02-01 00:00 by aorcutt

Time becomes short with only weeks left until tournament day! [Since regional tournaments are spread out over several weeks, you'll notice a vagueness in these state-wide hints when yours will be]

It's maybe a little early for this topic but I'm making this up as I go (improvisation) and it doesn't hurt to start thinking about it now. Besides as we get closer to the tournament, I'll be overloading you with tournament tips to make your experience less stressful and more enjoyable.

Instant Challenge Teamwork

Posted Mon, 2010-01-25 00:00 by aorcutt

Its now weeks but not months to the regional tournament and by this time I'm thinking every team is putting the finishing touches on their solutions. OK maybe not. They will get there however so hang in there, take plenty of pictures and reread the Rules of the Road.

Beyond Standardized Lies Creativity

This season, California Creativity celebrates 25 years encouraging youth teamwork and creativity. Our program operates in seven regions in California to provide youth a venue to display their divergent thinking and teamwork as they creatively solve challenges. California Creativity Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (EIN 33-0860160), and accepts tax-deductible contributions.

Start a Team in California

Start a Team by December 20, 2009. You'll receive team number(s) with your order.
Contact your Regional Director ASAP. Training opportunities start early.
Describe My team by January 10, 2010. Use your DI Order number and Team Number to give your region the information needed to plan for the tournament. [More detailed instructions]
Register for the tournament in My region. Commit your team and your adults.

Destination ImagiNation Public Service Announcements

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Skills Workshops for Team Managers

Posted Sun, 2009-09-20 14:11 by webmaster

Team Managers are invited to attend a fall Skills Workshop covering Teamwork, Creativity, Performance Skills, and Properties of Materials. The remaining workshops in the state are on 12/12 (one), and 1/9 (cc). Check their region's calendar to confirm time, place, and what fee applies.