State Tournament Reminders

This post includes a few last-minute reminders for teams at the State Tournament on Saturday, April 10.

1. Photos – An area in the small gymnasium has been set up for picture-taking. You are invited to bring your camera and take a picture of your team.

2. Board games and cards – Although all teams are encouraged to observe other performances during their free time, there are also board games and cards that may be borrowed to keep your students busy. Visit the Sales & Registration area to borrow a game.

3. Food Services - Food Services at Ames Middle School will provide breakfast, lunch and snack items. Food Services will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please note that food and drinks may not be consumed in carpeted classrooms.

4. Prop Entrances – Challenges A and B need to bring their props into the building through the Music Room doors on the east side of the building. All other Challenges may bring their props into the building through the front (main) doors. Please note there is no dumping of Challenge materials on the Tournament site unless a team has secured approval. Teams that discard any part of their Challenge solution at the Tournament site may receive an Unsportsmanlike Conduct deduction.

5. Buses – Bus parking is on the north side (behind) the school building.

6. Scores - Raw (preliminary) Challenge scores may be picked up from the Head Appraiser approximately 30 minutes after the team’s performance. All scores will be posted on the wall for a brief time following Closing Ceremonies, then will be posted on the state Web site.

7. Global Finals Qualifiers – The first place team in each Challenge and Level of the competition will qualify to advance to Global Finals. Team Managers should accompany their teams when 1st place teams are recognized at Closing Ceremonies, as you will receive some preliminary information about Global Finals. Second and third place teams should not discard any part of their solution, as sometimes a first place team will elect not to advance to Global Finals. In that event, the next highest-placing team is invited to advance instead.

8. Paperwork – Teams need to bring 5 copies of the Tournament Data Form, one copy of their Expense Report, a copy of any Team Clarifications received, and 2 copies of the Declaration of Independence. The Team Manager should carry on his/her person a copy of a Medical Information Form for each team member in case of a medical emergency. There is a generic form available on the state Web site for your convenience: http://www.cre8iowa.org/Generic%20Medical%20Form.pdf. Please remember that your team must complete the competition paperwork, not you. Only Team Managers of elementary teams may assist their teams in completing paperwork, and then must write down the EXACT words dictated by team members.

Have a GREAT time. Good luck to all teams!