A Successful Program Year

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May 082013
 

Hello All Creative Problem Solvers,

On behalf of the Students for a Creative Iowa (cre8iowa) board, I would like to say THANK YOU for participating in the Destination Imagination® program through the Iowa Affiliate organization, cre8iowa. Whether you are a veteran or a new participant, you should be congratulated on a great season.

To view the State competition results please go Competition Results page. We want to congratulate all of the first place teams in every Challenge and level that have qualified to advance to Global Finals at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville on May 22-25, 2013. If you want to watch as our proud Iowa teams participate in the largest creative thinking and problem solving competition in the world, stay tuned to DITV. Congratulations also to Joe Bantz, Team Manager for West Des Moines team 112-46655, Jenius Gellybeans, for earning a Spirit of DI Award.

If you have not yet done so, this would be a great time to have a DI celebration. Have a party, have the students perform their Challenge one last time, have the parent do an IC, the sky is the limit. I would encourage all teams to celebrate their success, whether that is competitive success and/or successful completion of a journey through the creative process.

Are you asking yourself what (if anything) have you learned from participating? I bet if you start listing all the skills and research factoids, you would be surprised. The 2013 Students for a Creative Iowa Student Scholarship and the 2013 Kitch-Eilerts Memorial Scholarship winner, Virginia Bantz, has some encouraging words on why to participate in DI:

DI has given me the tools I need to easily adapt to new situations, help people use their strengths, and lead those around me to a common goal. And though I have not yet had the opportunity to save the world with a bed sheet and Popsicle sticks, I know I will be ready.

Congratulations Virginia on being selected as this year’s scholarship winner and thank you to all who applied.

If you have more questions after your first year as a participant or you are an old hat at this, you should keep checking out our website, www.cre8iowa.org, and the Members Only Gallery. We have all sorts of materials and activities including ideas on how to keep all those creative juices flowing (stay in DI mode all year), how to get even better at Instant Challenge (you want to take home the new IC medal home don’t you?), how to help jump start your team (it’s never too early to be thinking about next year). Speaking of next year, take a gander at the 2013-14 Challenge Previews. Where do those previews lead you?

Also consider submitting a design for the Pin and T-shirt Design Contest.  Please check the Contest page for more details. The 2012 team members of “Deafened by the Sneeze,” in addition to Avery Travis from Fairfield, are co-winners of the 2013 Pin & T-shirt DIsign Contest. Congratulations!

Still have more questions? Please email us at cre8iowa@gmail.com.

 

Creatively yours,

Alisha Heisterkamp

Affiliate Director, Students for a Creative Iowa

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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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2013 Sub-state Tournament Schedule

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Feb 232013
 
3.7.13 Update: The Final Schedule with confirmed rooms and times is available on the Competition Schedules Pages.

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 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, cre8iowa@gmail.com, with your questions.

 

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State Tournament Results

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Apr 172012
 

Congratulations to all of our teams for sharing their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving efforts with us, and for entertaining each audience. We hope each team will hold a celebration soon to recognize students for their accomplishments, their strides in learning, and the experiences they gained. Sixteen first-place teams and one “Wild Card” team (Seductive Reasoning  from Fairfield, Team 112-42484) have earned the right to advance to Global Finals being held May 23-26, 2012 at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. You can follow all of the competitive and recreational activities at the Global Finals Web site.

Special recognition

Special recognition goes to several teams and individuals for their accomplishments.

Spirit of Discovery & Imagination Award

The TAG Team from Evans Middle School in Ottumwa, Team 112-16416, earned a Spirit of Discovery & Imagination Award in Team Challenge E, Hold It! “The team forgot their structure at home,” said the Appraisers. “They did not sulk or complain. They disassembled and reworked their delivery device to obtain materials. They developed a new design and built a new and working structure. The team maintained a very positive ‘get it done’ attitude throughout the episode. They maintained a great attitude.” Congratulations, The TAG Team! Such perseverance is truly the Spirit of DI! The Spirit of Discovery & Imagination Award is offered for exceptional Spirit, Teamwork, Volunteerism and Sportsmanship.

Renaissance Award

Also earning a special award was Hypothetically we have a Giant Mushroom from Maharishi School of Fairfield, Team 112-24943, which earned the Renaissance Award in Team Challenge B, The Solar Stage. “This team,” said the Appraisers,” did an excellent job researching and integrating unique scientific and theatrical components. They demonstrated advanced knowledge through communicating with experts and integrating solar energy within an ‘unearthly realm.’ They applied advanced lighting techniques to demonstrate their scientific components as well as their theme. Lighting created both mood and motion effectively. They built an infinity mirror completely from scratch that reflected light as if it had been professionally made and was very effective as a representative of a wormhole. Their dialog was well executed and explained the science behind their story very well. The theatrical lights were very thoughtful. Each theme had a different color. The whole story was smooth and integrated with the element choices. They demonstrated an extraordinary amount of effort and preparation with their solution and outstanding performance, engineering and design.” Congratulations to this team for an outstanding job all-around! The Renaissance Award is offered for exceptional skill in the areas of engineering, design, or performance.

Students for a Creative Iowa Student Scholarship

Congratulations are in order for Ethan Marshall Lloyd of Maple Valley Anthon Oto, a seven-year Destination ImagiNation® participant who was awarded the Students for a Creative Iowa Student Scholarship in the amount of $500, to be used at a post-secondary institution of his choice. “Destination ImagiNation has been a great learning experience for me,” wrote Ethan in his scholarship application. “This is an experience that is unlike any other I have experienced in school. DI is a place for me to think out of the box and try to solve problems in different ways . . . . I have learned that no idea is a bad idea and many great things may spring out of a totally off the wall or silly concept. The trick is to channel and focus these types of ideas and use them as a jumping off point and develop them into workable concepts.”

Kitch-Eilerts Memorial Scholarship

Ethan Marshall Lloyd was also awarded the Kitch-Eilerts Memorial Scholarship, which honors the memory of two former Destination ImagiNation® participants (Dayle Kitch and Aaron Eilerts), who lost their lives early in life but were great role models for community service. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who has participated at least 2 years in Destination ImagiNation®, and who has made an impact as a community volunteer. Ethan wrote about April 9th last year, the same day that the State Tournament took place, to explain one of his volunteer experiences. “It was April 9th and I had just a little stage fright. It was the night of the high school play, and just as the first act was ending, the sirens started to howl. We all took cover in the basement while a tornado struck our town. When we exited the school building, we were amazed at the devastation. The work had just begun. Over the next several weeks I volunteered every chance I got. I helped clear trees and clean up the community. I helped load tin that had blown off buildings and spent many hours cleaning insulation from the chain link fence at school.”

Besides participating in the clean-up effort necessary in the aftermath of a tornado, Ethan volunteers three days a week in a special education classroom by reading to the students. After participating at Boys State his junior year, he became an assistant counselor. When the communities near the Missouri River had flooding last year, Ethan and several of his classmates helped clean up the area around Brown’s Lake. “Volunteering has taught me how to work with others,” he says. “After the tornado hit, I worked with many different people, old and young, male and female, students from different schools and even people who were just passing through and wanted to help. We worked together to move big pieces of debris. I have learned that no matter how bad things may look, if we work together and help each other, we can rise above the situation.”

Ethan plans to study video game design and computer science at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota next fall.

cre8iowa Pin & T-Shirt DIsign Contest

Congratulations and thank you to the two Fairfield girls, Avery Travis and Leanna Miller from Maharishi School, who won the cre8iowa Pin & T-shirt DIsign Contest for the 2012 Legendary Creativity Iowa Affiliate pin and T-shirt that will be worn proudly by all Iowa Global Finals participants, as well as their supporters, at the international competition. The 2013 contest is currently underway. Please visit the contest rules page to learn about submission guidelines. The submission deadline is Monday, July 2, 2012.

Thanks for your support!

It takes many volunteer hours and donations to support the Destination ImagiNation® program in Iowa. Special thanks go to the following for their assistance this past season:

  • All Affiliate Board members
  • Bruce Antion, Tournament Director
  • Affiliate Webmasters
  • All Challenge Masters
  • Panera Bread for discounting the cost of Appraiser lunches at the Sub-state and State Tournaments
  • Terry Lowe and the folks from Chartwells who provided food service for our Tournaments
  • Mary Boothsby for volunteering at the Sales Table and for donations of sales inventory
  • Deanna Jens for donations of sales inventory
  • American Legion Foundation for its grant used for medals, plaques and training workshops
  • Iowa Energy Center for printing and free use of its facilities for Board meetings and the Advanced Team Manager Training Workshop
  • Kuemper Catholic School in Carroll for hosting our Western Appraiser training
  • Ames Middle School for hosting our Central Appraiser training and Tournaments, and free use of its facilities
  • BluTrack for donating race track and associated supplies for the Games Table
  • Hy-Vee, 555 South 51st Street in West Des Moines for donating Instant Challenge supplies for the State Tournament
  • Everyone who donated to the Students for a Creative Iowa Student Scholarship and the Kitch-Eilerts Memorial Scholarship Funds
  • All Appraisers, Tournament volunteers, Coordinators, workshop facilitators, Team Managers and parents who provide the Destination Imagination® experience to Iowa students

Competition results

Tournament results are available below:

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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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State Tournament announcements

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Mar 062012
 
Thank you to all of your teams for sharing your creativity, teamwork and problem-solving with us at the Sub-state Tournament. If you did not already see your team’s scores, they are on the state Web site on the Competitions page.
Those of you who have been with us for a number of years likely know that though we recognize 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams at the Sub-state Tournament, ALL of our competitive teams advance to the State competition unless:
  • they do not have a trained Appraiser who also served at Sub-state this season
  • they made no visible effort toward a viable solution at the Sub-state Tournament
  • they are disqualified because of Interference in Instant Challenge (discussing their Instant Challenge with non-team members before Global Finals), or
  • they choose not to advance.

We are looking forward to seeing your improved solutions at the State Tournament. Watch for a special post this week about understanding your Tournament scores.

Lost & Found:

  • Several items were left behind at the Sub-state Tournament. If you have lost something, please send us an email, letting us know what you have lost or left behind, and we’ll let you know if that item has been found.


Who qualifies to compete at Global Finals at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville May 23-26, 2012?

  • Global Finals qualification is a two-step process, consisting of (a) being the first place team in a Challenge and Level at the State Tournament, and (b) being certified as “Globals ready” by the Affiliate Director.
  • If your team is the only team in its Challenge and Level, you qualify to advance to Global Finals only if your team is certified as being “Globals ready” by the Affiliate Director.
  • If there is a first place tie, then the tied teams may qualify to advance to Global Finals. A tie consists of 2 or more teams that are within 1 point of each other.
  • If a first place team chooses not to compete at Global Finals, then the 2nd place team may be invited in its place. If you are a 2nd place team, do not discard your props immediately after the Tournament! Wait for a couple of weeks before doing so.

State Tournament schedule:

  • The schedule will be posted on the Web site 1 to 1-1/2 weeks before the Tournament so that you have time to get your special schedule requests to us.
  • Special schedule requests must be submitted by the Coordinator or Team Manager only NO LATER than 14 days before the State Tournament. We will do our best to accommodate special requests, but please understand that some requests may not be logistically possible. Please be as specific as possible in your request. Provide your team number and details in writing about why you need special accommodations.
  • If a special situation comes up AFTER the schedule is published, you are allowed to exchange places with another team in the SAME CHALLENGE & LEVEL if both teams notify us in advance. The exchange is then for both the Team Challenge and the Instant Challenge.
  • If your team withdraws from the State Tournament, please let us know, since this affects the schedule.
  • All special schedule requests need to be emailed to: cre8iowa@gmail.com

Scholarship applications:

  • Do you have high school students who are graduating this year? Please get the word out to them that we have 2 scholarships for which they can apply. One is the non-renewable Students for a Creative Iowa Student Scholarship for $500. The other is the non-renewable Kitch-Eilerts Memorial Scholarship for $500. Both scholarships require applicants to write essay responses of 250-750 words apiece to 4 questions.
  • The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is Friday, March 16, 2012.
  • Scholarship application details are found here: http://www.cre8iowa.org/2010-2011-season/scholarships/

Tell Us Your Story Video Contest:

  • Destination ImagiNation 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!
  • The deadline for this contest is Friday, March 16, 2012.
  • Details about the contest may be found here: http://www.idodi.org/index.php/who-we-are/news/347-tell-us-your-story-video-contest

Parade of Shirts at State Tournament:

  • There will be a Parade of Shirts at the State Tournament.
  • Use your creativity to embellish the back of this season’s Affiliate T-shirt, whose theme is Legendary Creativity.
  • Get permission from your parents/guardians to participate.
  • To participate, sign up your team at the Sales & Registration table by 3:30 p.m.
  • A minimum of 5 teams is required.
If you have questions about anything in this post, please feel free to contact Judy Nolan at judynolan@aol.com.
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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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Post-Tournament housekeeping reminders

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Mar 172011
 

Congrats to all of your teams for their efforts at the Sub-State Tournament. It is our hope that everyone took away from this event some learning, and that teams will use the Sub-State experience to improve their performance at the State Tournament.

With regard to the upcoming Tournament, here are a few housekeeping reminders:

Special schedule requests. The deadline for special schedule requests is this coming Saturday, March 19th. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. If something comes up after this deadline that you did not anticipate, you may switch places with another team in your Challenge and Level once the schedule is posted. However, both teams must then notify cre8iowa ahead of time to let us know this exchange is taking place. Send all schedule requests to: cre8iowa@gmail.com.

Location for Challenges B (Spinning a Tale) and E (Verses! Foiled Again!). To eliminate hallway congestion, the location for these 2 Challenges will be swapped at the State Tournament.

Paperwork requirements. Please make sure that your team shows up with its paperwork completed ahead of time, and that the appropriate number of copies is brought. Your team is asked to bring 5 copies of the Tournament Data Form, 2 copies of the Declaration of Independence, and one photocopy of the Expense Report. (Please make sure you also have handy a photocopy of receipts.) These copies go to different officials for different reasons. If your team brings only one copy of the paperwork, you will be asked to make handwritten copies, which often results in illegible paperwork as well as a delayed performance. This then affects other teams, since it creates a ripple effect. Note that you can download “interactive” forms from the Resource Area at IDODI. These forms can be completed online and printed. Remember also to bring a copy of any Team Clarifications you have. The Team Manager should keep handy, in case of emergency, a Medical Release for each student.

Arrive ahead of time. Make sure your team checks in for its Team Challenge and Instant Challenge at least 15 minutes ahead of time. This helps us to stay on time.

Supervision. Encourage your students to watch as many other teams as they can to take advantage of the learning experience. Once all teams have performed and you are waiting for Closing Ceremonies to begin, your team can borrow one of the board games available at the Sales & Registration table. Please make sure your team members are supervised at all times, including in the school gymnasium.

Making changes to the Challenge solution. Can students make changes to their solution between the Sub-State and State Tournaments? Absolutely. Ideally, teams should triple their level of complexity between Tournaments. Ask your students to evaluate their scores and see where they might score a few extra points. Have students written a clear and detailed description of their Side Trips on the Tournament Data Form? Appraisers are required to score Side Trips on the basis of what is written, not what is said. Tell your students to read, re-read and read again the Challenge. Is there anything they have missed or misunderstood? How can the existing solution be modified to be more unique, more effective and/or more sophisticated?

Team roster changes. Team Managers and Coordinators often ask whether changes can be made to the team roster at the State Tournament. The answer is found on page 9 of Rules of the Road: “Your team may not add team members between Tournaments for any reason, even if your team does not have seven members. Adding team members between Tournaments will result in disqualification as a competitive team. You team may still perform but will not be scored.” If a team member is absent from ANY Tournament for any reason (illness, conflict, moving away, etc.), that individual remains on the team roster for ALL Tournaments.

Questions? Contact Judy Nolan, Co-Affiliate Training Director, at: judynolan@aol.com.

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Reminder: Scheduling Special Requests

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Feb 142011
 

Sub-state scheduling special request deadline is this Saturday, February 19th. The deadline for State scheduling special request is two weeks after the sub-state tournament, Saturday March 19th.  No scheduling request will be accommodated after these deadlines, as the schedule will be published as quickly as possible.  All requests must be emailed to cre8iowa@gmail.com and must include the team number (112-XXXXX).

Once the schedule is published, a team may switch times with another team IF both teams are in the same challenge and grade level and both teams agree to the change. However, it is your responsibility to contact another team and you must then notify us of the change.

Special requests for both Sub-state and State tournaments are being accepted at this time. If your team withdraws from ANY tournament, please let us know right away as this affects the schedule.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Tournament Registration Deadline Extended

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Dec 172010
 

The tournament registration postmark deadline has been extended to the end of this month, Friday, December 31st, 2010. This allows an extra ten (10) days to complete paperwork, recruit your Appraiser(s), and send in payment. Registrations postmarked after this date (December 31st, 2010) will have a registration fee of $80 per competitive team and $60 per primary or non-competitive team. Late registration deadline is still Friday, January 7, 2011.

Happy Holidays!

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