2013 State Schedule

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Mar 232013
 

The State Tournament schedule is now available for viewing. Please note that the deadline for special schedule requests has passed. If a special situation arises between now and the State Tournament, you may contact another team and exchange places, as long as that team is competing in the same Challenge and Level. However, both teams must notify cre8iowa by emailing cre8iowa@gmail.com. If your team withdraws, please notify us immediately, as this affects the schedule.

Go to our Competition Schedule page to download the State Tournament schedule, as well as to locate driving directions to Ames Middle School. The download link for the schedule is AFTER the map, so make sure you scroll past the map.

You may find the following Tournament reminders helpful:

  • When you first arrive at the Tournament, visit the Registration table to check in your team. This is located in the Commons.
  • Parking:
    • Please note that buses should NOT park in front of the school. Those that have done so in the past get parked in until the end of the Tournament, and cannot get out until everyone else has left. Instead, park in the back of the school in the north lot.
    • Challenge A teams can drop off their props by going to the East parking lot. Look for the doors with a large letter “A” on them.
    • Do not park in the center turnaround. This is a Cy-Ride turnaround, and you will be towed away if you park here.
  • Schedule:
    • When you check your schedule, please note that there are 2 performance times: one for the Team Challenge, and one for Instant Challenge. Check-in is 20 minutes before any performance, so give yourself enough time to move from one location to the next.
    • Challenge E teams have a structure weigh-in time, for a total of 4 scheduled times: Structure Check-in, Team Challenge Check-in, Team Challenge and Instant Challenge.
  • Prop Storage:
    • We are asking Team Managers and Coordinators for their assistance in monitoring Prop Storage. Prop Storage is NOT supervised, so do not leave your valuables unattended. Many teams choose to leave their solution in a vehicle until it is time to perform.
    • If you see something that shouldn’t be happening, please let the Prep Area Appraiser for that Challenge know, or talk to the Challenge Master (identified by a neon-colored safety vest).
  • Things to do during downtime:
    • There will be a photo station somewhere in the Commons, so bring your camera and take a team photo.
    • Your team is encouraged to watch other teams’ performances, since this is a great learning opportunity.
    • Got a restless team? There are games that teams can borrow to keep them occupied. The Games Table is located in the Commons Area. Also, check out the state team packet for some more ideas.
  • No dumping of any part of your solution is allowed. We appreciate being able to use the Ames Middle School facility, and want to insure that we are welcome in the future. Dumping of any part of your solution can be grounds for an Unsportsmanlike Conduct deduction, even after the Tournament is completed.
  • Paperwork: Make sure your team shows up with the appropriate completed paperwork. This is turned in to the Prep Area Appraiser. Team Managers can complete paperwork for elementary teams as long as they write the exact words the team dictates. Middle and high schoolers should complete their own paperwork. It is important that these forms be legible! To insure legibility, take advantage of the fillable forms found in the Resource Area. If you run out of space, type on the back, or attach a second sheet. Keep in mind, however, that Appraisers do not have time to read a novel!
    • All teams: Declaration of Independence (2 copies – one for the Prep Area Appraiser, and one for Instant Challenge Check-in)
    • All teams except projectOUTREACH® (see below) – 5 copies of Tournament Data Form (each Appraiser gets a copy)
    • projectOUTREACH® teams: 6 copies of Project History for Continuing Projects and 6 copies of Tournament Data Form (each Appraiser gets a copy)
    • All teams – Medical Information Form for each team member (kept by the Team Manager in case of an emergency)
    • All teams except for Challenge D – Expense Report (make sure this is a photocopy, since it will not be returned to you). Also bring copies of receipts in case questions arise about Expense Report.
    • All teams – 5 photocopies of Team Clarifications (if your team asked for any)
  • Things to know:
    • All teams are required to familiarize themselves with Published Clarifications. These clarifications supersede all other rules and can be published ANYTIME.
    • Make sure you review the Tournament policies page. No weapons (real or facsimile) are allowed, and requests for the use of dry ice must be pre-approved by the Tournament Director. Students must be supervised by adults at all times.
  • If you have not already scheduled a dress rehearsal, now is a great time to do so. Please remind audience members that it is Interference for them to provide any kind of constructive feedback. Have your team practice set-up, entering from the left, entering from the right, and having something go wrong (such as having scenery fall down, or a prop being forgotten at home). Remind teams that their solution must fit through a standard doorway.
  • Now is a good time to have the team brainstorm a list of “what if” scenarios in case something goes wrong at the Tournament. Simultaneously, have the team brainstorm a list of items needed for an emergency repair kit.
  • Remind parents and supporters that they may not help students put on makeup and costumes, and that it is the team’s responsibility to make any repairs to their solution. It is the team’s solution!

As always, feel free to contact us with your questions.

 

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State Tournament Schedule & Reminders

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Apr 052012
 

The State Tournament schedule is now available for viewing. Please note that the deadline for special schedule requests has passed. If a special situation arises between now and the State Tournament, you may contact another team and exchange places, as long as that team is competing in the same Challenge and Level. However, both teams must notify cre8iowa by emailing cre8iowa@gmail.com. If your team withdraws, please notify us immediately, as this affects the schedule.

Go to our Competition Schedule page to download the State Tournament schedule, as well as to locate driving directions to Ames Middle School. The download link for the schedule is AFTER the map, so make sure you scroll past the map.

You may find the following Tournament reminders helpful:

  • When you first arrive at the Tournament, visit the Registration table to check in your team. This is located in the Commons.
  • Parking:
    • Please note that buses should NOT park in front of the school. Those that have done so in the past get parked in until the end of the Tournament, and cannot get out until everyone else has left. Instead, park in the back of the school in the north lot.
    • Challenge A (Assembly Required) teams can drop off their props by going to the East parking lot. Look for the doors with a large letter “A” on them.
    • Do not park in the center turnaround. This is a Cy-Ride turnaround, and you will be towed away if you park here.
  • Schedule:
    • When you check your schedule, please note that there are 2 performance times: one for the Team Challenge, and one for Instant Challenge. Check-in is 20 minutes before any performance, so give yourself enough time to move from one location to the next.
    • Challenge E (Hold It!) teams have a structure weigh-in time, for a total of 4 scheduled times: Structure Check-in, Team Challenge Check-in, Team Challenge and Instant Challenge.
  • Prop Storage:
    • We are asking Team Managers and Coordinators for their assistance in monitoring Prop Storage. Prop Storage is NOT supervised, so do not leave your valuables unattended. Many teams choose to leave their solution in a vehicle until it is time to perform.
    • If you see something that shouldn’t be happening, please let the Prep Area Appraiser for that Challenge know, or talk to the Challenge Master (identified by a neon-colored safety vest).
  • Challenge B: Since lighting is controlled for this Challenge, once the doors have closed for this performance, no one may enter or exit the performance venue. If you plan to watch this performance, make sure you arrive on time!
  • Things to do during downtime:
    • There will be a photo station somewhere in the Commons, so bring your camera and take a team photo.
    • Your team is encouraged to watch other teams’ performances, since this is a great learning opportunity.
    • Got a restless team? There are games that teams can borrow to keep them occupied. The Games Table is located in the Commons Area. Also, check out the state team packet for some more ideas.
  • No dumping of any part of your solution is allowed. We appreciate being able to use the Ames Middle School facility, and want to insure that we are welcome in the future. Dumping of any part of your solution can be grounds for an Unsportsmanlike Conduct deduction, even after the Tournament is completed.
  • Paperwork: Make sure your team shows up with the appropriate completed paperwork. This is turned in to the Prep Area Appraiser. Team Managers can complete paperwork for elementary teams as long as they write the exact words the team dictates. Middle and high schoolers should complete their own paperwork. It is important that these forms be legible! To insure legibility, take advantage of the fillable forms found in the Resource Area. If you run out of space, type on the back, or attach a second sheet. Keep in mind, however, that Appraisers do not have time to read a novel!
    • All teams: Declaration of Independence (2 copies – one for the Prep Area Appraiser, and one for Instant Challenge Check-in)
    • All teams except projectOUTREACH® (see below) – 5 copies of Tournament Data Form (each Appraiser gets a copy)
    • projectOUTREACH® teams: 6 copies of marketing brochure and 6 copies of Tournament Data Form (each Appraiser gets a copy)
    • All teams – Medical Information Form for each team member (kept by the Team Manager in case of an emergency)
    • All teams except for Challenge D – Expense Report (make sure this is a photocopy, since it will not be returned to you). Also bring copies of receipts in case questions arise about Expense Report.
    • All teams – 5 photocopies of Team Clarifications (if your team asked for any)
  • Things to know:
    • All teams are required to familiarize themselves with Published Clarifications. These clarifications supercede all other rules and can be published ANYTIME.
    • Make sure you review the Tournament policies page. No weapons (real or facsimile) are allowed, and requests for the use of dry ice must be pre-approved by the Tournament Director. Students must be supervised by adults at all times.
  • If you have not already scheduled a dress rehearsal, now is a great time to do so. Please remind audience members that it is Interference for them to provide any kind of constructive feedback. Have your team practice set-up, entering from the left, entering from the right, and having something go wrong (such as having scenery fall down, or a prop being forgotten at home). Remind teams that their solution must fit through a standard doorway.
  • Now is a good time to have the team brainstorm a list of “what if” scenarios in case something goes wrong at the Tournament. Simultaneously, have the team brainstorm a list of items needed for an emergency repair kit.
  • Remind parents and supporters that they may not help students put on makeup and costumes, and that it is the team’s responsibility to make any repairs to their solution. It is the team’s solution!

As always, feel free to contact Judy Nolan, judynolan@aol.com, with your questions.

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Sub-State Tournament Schedule

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Feb 232012
 

The Sub-State Tournament schedule is now available for viewing. Please note that room assignments and times are subject to change with notification. The deadline for special schedule requests has passed. If a special situation arises between now and the Sub-State Tournament, you may contact another team and exchange places, as long as that team is competing in the same Challenge and Level. However, both teams must notify cre8iowa by emailing cre8iowa@gmail.com. If your team withdraws, please notify us immediately, as this affects the schedule.

Go to our Competition Schedules page to download the Sub-State Tournament schedule, as well as to locate driving directions to Ames Middle School. The download link for the schedule is AFTER the map, so make sure you scroll past the map.

You may find the following Tournament reminders helpful:
  • When you first arrive at the Tournament, visit the Sales & Registration table to check in your team. This is located in the Commons.
  • Food service will be available from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. You will find the menu Here.
  • Please note that buses should NOT park in front of the school. Those that have done so in the past get parked in until the end of the Tournament, and cannot get out until everyone else has left. Instead, park in the back of the school in the north lot.
  • Challenge A (In the Zone) teams can drop off their props by going to the East parking lot. Look for the doors with a large letter “A” on them.
  • Do not park in the center turnaround. This is a Cy-Ride turnaround, and you will be towed away if you park here.
  • When you check your schedule, please note that there are 2 performance times: one for the Team Challenge, and one for Instant Challenge. This includes Rising Stars!® teams. Check-in is 20 minutes before any performance, so give yourself enough time to move from one location to the next.
  • Challenge E (Hold It!) teams have a structure weigh-in time, for a total of 4 scheduled times: Structure Check-in, Team Challenge Check-in, Team Challenge and Instant Challenge.
  • Prop storage is NOT supervised, so do not leave your valuables unattended. Many teams choose to leave their solution in a vehicle until it is time to perform.
  • There will be a photo station somewhere in the Commons, so bring your camera and take a team photo.
  • Your team is encouraged to watch other teams’ performances, since this is a great learning opportunity.
  • Got a restless team? There are games at the Sales & Registration table that teams can borrow to keep them occupied.
  • No dumping of any part of your solution is allowed. We appreciate being able to use the Ames Middle School facility, and want to insure that we are welcome in the future. Dumping of any part of your solution can be grounds for an Unsportsmanlike Conduct deduction, even after the Tournament is completed.
  • Make sure your team shows up with the appropriate completed paperwork. This is turned in to the Prep Area Appraiser. Team Managers can complete paperwork for elementary teams as long as they write the exact words the team dictates. Middle and high schoolers should complete their own paperwork. It is important that these forms be legible! To insure legibility, take advantage of the fillable forms found in the Resource Area. If you run out of space, type on the back, or attach a second sheet. Keep in mind, however, that Appraisers do not have time to read a novel!
    • All teams except Rising Stars!®: Declaration of Independence (2 copies – one for the Prep Area Appraiser, and one for Instant Challenge Check-in)
    • All teams except  Rising Stars!® (see below) – 5 copies of Tournament Data Form (each Appraiser gets a copy)
    • Rising Stars!® teams: 5 copies of Starry Showcase form (each Appraiser gets a copy)
    • All teams – Medical Information Form for each team member (kept by the Team Manager in case of an emergency)
    • All teams except for Challenge D and Rising Stars!® – Expense Report (make sure this is a photocopy, since it will not be returned to you)
    • All teams except for Challenge D and Rising Stars!® – Copies of receipts in case questions arise about Expense Report
    • All teams – photocopy of Team Clarifications (if your team asked for any)
  • All teams are required to familiarize themselves with Published Clarifications. These clarifications supercede all other rules and can be published ANYTIME.
  • Make sure you review the Tournament policies page. No weapons (real or facsimile) are allowed, and requests for the use of dry ice must be pre-approved by the Tournament Director. Students must be supervised by adults at all times.
  • If you have not already scheduled a dress rehearsal, now is a great time to do so. Please remind audience members that it is Interference for them to provide any kind of constructive feedback. Have your team practice set-up, entering from the left, entering from the right, and having something go wrong (such as having scenery fall down, or a prop being forgotten at home). Remind teams that their solution must fit through a standard doorway.
  • Now is a good time to have the team brainstorm a list of “what if” scenarios in case something goes wrong at the Tournament. Simultaneously, have the team brainstorm a list of items needed for an emergency repair kit.
  • Remind parents and supporters that they may not help students put on makeup and costumes, and that it is the team’s responsibility to make any repairs to their solution. It is the team’s solution!
As always, feel free to contact us, cre8iowa@gmail.com, with your questions.

 

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State Tournament Schedule available for viewing

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Mar 282011
 

The State Affiliate Tournament is now available for viewing. Please note that the deadline for special schedule requests has passed. If a special situation arises between now and the State Tournament, you may contact another team and exchange places, as long as that team is competing in the same Challenge and Level. However, both teams must notify cre8iowa by emailing cre8iowa@gmail.com. If your team withdraws, please notify us immediately, as this affects the schedule.

Please note one correction to the schedule in regard to Challenge B. The Prop Storage Area should be G-108, not F-108.

Click HERE to view the the State Tournament Schedule.

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Sub-State Tournament schedule now available for viewing

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Feb 222011
 

The Sub-State Tournament schedule is now available for viewing. Please note that the deadline for special schedule requests has passed. If a special situation arises between now and the Sub-State Tournament, you may contact another team and exchange places, as long as that team is competing in the same Challenge and Level. However, both teams must notify cre8iowa by emailing cre8iowa@gmail.com. If your team withdraws, please notify us immediately, as this affects the schedule.

Click HERE to see the Sub-State Tournament schedule.

Click Here to see the addendum to Challenge D: Mythology Mission Middle Level Schedule.

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State tournament announcements

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Mar 262009
 

As teams prepare for the upcoming state tournament on April 4th, you will wish to note the following additional information concerning the schedule, cafeteria offerings, scholarship application deadlines, and driving, parking and unloading directions.
  • The state tournament schedule is now ready for viewing here.

  • Cafeteria offerings and serving hours at the state tournament are found in the cre8iowa Document Library here.

  • Site information, which includes driving directions, unloading information and parking areas, can be found here.
  • The scholarship deadline for seniors who have completed 2 or more years of DI experience is on Sat., March 28th. There are 2 scholarships available, the Kitch-Eilerts Memorial Scholarship, and the cre8iowa Student Scholarship. The winners of these scholarships will be announced at the state tournament. Download the applications from here (scroll down to view).
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Western Regional Tournament schedule just released

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Feb 272009
 

The Western Regional Tournament schedule has just been uploaded to the state Web site under Competitions.

This schedule is a final one. If you notice an error in your team name, number, challenge or level, please let us know right away by emailing askcre8iowa@cre8iowa.org. The deadline for regional tournament requests has passed; if you need to make a change, you do have the option of exchanging times with another team, but in order for this to happen, BOTH teams must notify us of the change ahead of time. Note: You can only exchange times with another team in your level and in your challenge.

The deadline for State tournament special schedule requests in March 17. Please send your request to askcre8iowa@cre8iowa.org by this date. Include your team’s name, team number, the reason for the request, and a description of your special needs.

Questions? Contact Judy Nolan at judynolan@aol.com, or call 515-270-4514.

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Tournament schedules & more

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Feb 192009
 

Both of our regional tournaments are approaching very quickly, with the Eastern Regional tournament taking place on Sat., Feb. 28, and the Western Regional tournament taking place on Sat., Mar. 7. We’re looking forward to seeing all teams’ creativity, problem-solving and teamwork skills as they show off their solutions to Team Challenges and Instant Challenges.

Whether this is your first year of participation, or you are a long-time participant, you are sure to have many questions, so hopefully this post will answer them.

Schedule:

  • The 2009 Eastern Regional tournament schedule has just been released. Please review it to make sure your team is listed in the correct Challenge and level. If you notice an error, please send an email right away to judynolan@aol.com. To view the schedule, click here.
  • The 2009 Western Regional tournament schedule will be released about a week before the tournament. Team Managers and Coordinators will be notified by e-mail.
  • When a tournament schedule is released, it is FINAL. The deadline for special requests is Feb. 18 for the Eastern regional, and Feb. 25 for the Western regional. If you do not submit your request by these deadlines, you do have the option of contacting another team in your challenge and in your level to exchange times. However, this exchange will only be honored if we hear from both teams BEFORE the tournament. Send this information to: askcre8iowa@cre8iowa.org.
  • Closing Ceremonies begins at approximately 4:00 p.m., when all of the scores have been tabulated by the Score Room. Make sure you arrive early. Prior to Closing Ceremonies, up to 10 teams will be able to participate in a special Tournament Day Challenge. Sign-ups take place at the Sales & Registration table. What you will do is a SURPRISE!

Directions:

  • Western regional: Kuemper Catholic High School is located at 109 S. Clark St. in Carroll. Get directions here: http://tinyurl.com/bxyz8z
  • Upon arrival, the Team Manager should visit the Registration table.
  • Rising Stars volunteers should report to the Registration table to serve their shift. Please arrive early so that you will have enough time to both serve your shift and watch your team perform. Note: Challenge Appraisers will not be able to leave their challenge site to observe teams perform.
  • Teams should arrive about 15 minutes before their scheduled Instant Challenge, and about 20 minutes before their Team Challenge. If the team wishes, one adult Team Manager may accompany the team into Instant Challenge. No other supporters are allowed in the Instant Challenge room.
  • For Challenge D, Private DI, there are three times on the schedule: an Instant Challenge time, a StuDIo arrival time, and a Team Challenge performance time one hour after StuDIo arrival. Supporters may observe the Team Challenge performance, but not the StuDIo activities.
  • For Challenge E, A New Angle, there are three times on the schedule: an Instant Challenge time, a Structure Check-In time, and a Team Challenge performance time one hour after Structure Check-In.

Prop storage:

  • Check the schedule to see where the Prop Storage area is located for your team’s Challenge. Please note that this is NOT a supervised area. Do not leave valuables unattended.

Required paperwork:

  • Teams need to bring one copy of the Declaration of Independence, one copy of the Expense Report (along with photocopies of receipts), and five copies of the Tournament Data Form. Interactive versions of these forms may be found online HERE. In addition, the team should bring a copy of any Team Clarifications they have received. Finally, in case of a medical emergency, the Team Manager should carry on his or her person medical information forms for each team member. A generic form may be found HERE.
  • If you are unsure how to complete paperwork, please refer to Rules of the Road which is part of your program materials. You will also find very helpful information in the TravelGuide for Teams, which is a tournament guide describing site procedures, scoring criteria, awards and much more. To download this handy guide, click HERE.

Emergency kit:

  • Team Managers should take the time during a team meeting to lead the team in a brainstorming discussion about items they may need to repair any part of a challenge solution at the Tournament. Consider both materials and portable tools.
  • Be on the lookout for a special Tournament Day Challenge that will be held at both regional tournaments, just before Closing Ceremonies. To participate in this Challenge, teams need to sign up for the Tournament Day Challenge at the Sales & Registration table. Participation is open to the first 10 teams that sign up. Make sure you pack in your Emergency Kit one or more items produced by 3M, which has been a member of the Destination ImagiNation team for more than 10 years. (This item is essential to your team’s solution of the Tournament Day Challenge!) To find out what products are produced by 3M, visit this site: http://www.mmm.com/.

Reminder about site restrictions:

  • Please note that there is a zero tolerance weapons policy in effect at both regional tournaments. This means that no weapons, real or facsimile, may be brought to the site.
  • The use of dry ice must be pre-approved by the Tournament Director.
  • Helium balloons are allowed as long as appropriate safety precautions are followed, as outlined in Rules of the Road. Helium balloons must remain under control at all times.
  • Lights may not be turned off during any performance. This is a safety issue.
  • If you have questions about site restrictions, contact the Tournament Director, as follows: Western Regional Tournament Director: Mary Koester, makoester@kuemper.org; Eastern Regional Tournament Director: Jay Swords, jswords@prodigy.net

Conduct Concerns

  • During the time that teams are not competing, they need to be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that classes or other activities may be taking place at the same time teams are there, so it is important to be quiet in the hallways and respectful of other people’s needs.
  • 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.

Questions? Contact Judy Nolan at judynolan@aol.com or 515-270-4514.

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