Tidewater Destination Imagination

Regional Tournament Registration

Ready to register for the 2012 Tidewater DI Tournament?  Click here for the Tournament Registration Form, and click here for the Volunteer Form. 

Advancing to the DIVA Tournament

Please note that this year, 1st and 2nd place teams from each site will advance to the DIVA Affiliate Tournament!  This includes projectOUTREACH, as this year the scoring structure for that challenge has changed.  In addition, we have one WILDCARD team that we will send on to the Affiliate Tournament!  In order to be elibigle for a WILDCARD draw, a team must have placed 1st in either the Central Challenge or Instant Challenge but not have placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd overall.

Challenge B: Site Specifics

For all you teams getting ready to set THE SOLAR STAGE: we have some specifics for you regarding the challenge site.  Here is a message from our Challenge Master:

 

1)       LOCATION of VENUE:   Corporate Landing Middle School’s auditorium. (Standard classrooms there can’t be darkened sufficiently, so our challenge will take place in the auditorium.)

2)      LIGHTING LEVELS:    Total darkness can be achieved.

• There are two “House Light” controls – one in back (for audience lighting), and one at rear of the stage.
• When the Announcer begins the announcement, the first item will be for the “Door Holder” to turn out the rear house lights (leaving only the stage house lights).
• When the team signals the Lighting Appraiser (who will be located behind a side curtain at the rear of the stage), the Lighting Appraiser will turn out the Stage Lights (this may require 3-4 steps to get there).
• If possible, the main aisles in the audience seating area which lead to the exit doors will be outlined by Christmas rope lights for emergencies.
• House lighting will remain off until the end of the performance or the end of the 8-minute time slot, whichever comes first.  Then appraisers will turn on both sets of House Lights.

3)      DOORS:    Signs will be posted at audience entrances and at team entrance to make everyone aware that during the 8-minute performance, DOORS WILL ABSOLUTELY REMAIN CLOSED (except for emergency).

4)      POWER:    A 3-pronged extension cord with one outlet will be available at the side of the performing area, plugged into the side of the stage (where a curtain operator would normally stand).   Normal school power will be provided at this site.   If your solution isn’t tripping the circuits at your practice area in your home or school, then it shouldn’t trip the circuits at the school.

IF YOUR SOLUTION TRIPS THE POWER CIRCUITS:

• Your performance will continue for the duration of the 8 minutes or until the performance is complete, and the entrances will remain closed except for school custodial personnel.  At least 2 Appraisers will have been given battery-powered flashlights, which they will then turn on to allow the team to continue the performance.  Every attempt will be made to restore the power during that time; however, if it is not possible to restore the power during that time, your scores for Technical Lighting (if you're using the extension cord provided at the side of the stage) would likely be affected. Any battery-operated Technical Lighting could still be evaluated, however, as that would not be affected.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our challenge masters, Jean Mann or Kathy Brunick

We can't wait to see your BRIGHT solutions!!! :)

Instant Challenge Training is FULL

Thanks to all the teams who have registered for this Saturday's Instant Challenge training!  We'll be at John B Dey Elementary School.  A schedule will be drafted tomorrow night during our board meeting and emailed to TMs of participating teams.  Reminder that the fee is $10 for participation.

In addition, don't forget that Saturday is the deadline for registering (cheaply) for the regional tournament!  Please send registration money to the Assembly Drive address listed in the online registration form.  If you'll be at the IC training, you can bring your check to the site and we'll collect it from you then.  After Saturday, the price for registering for the tournament goes up.

Instant Challenge Training 2012!

Hi, everyone!  We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an Instant Challenge Training!  The date is Saturday, January 7th, 2012 @ John B. Dey Elementary School.  It's going to work a little differently this year.  We can accommodate about 18 teams on a first-come, first-served basis.  To get details and register, click here to read and fill out the registration form.  We look forward to hearing from you!

DIVA Scholarships!

Are you a high school student heading to college next year?  Perhaps a college student who will be continuing your education in the fall?  Need a few extra bucks to pay for tuition?  We'd be happy to help!  Check out the Scholarship tab on the navigation pane to the left for our two $500 scholarships available this year.  High School scholarship deadline is February 12, 2012.  College scholarship deadline is April 7, 2012.  Good luck!

Need supplies? Check out our Staples deal!

If you're looking for office supplies (or supplies for your latest Instant Challenge!) consider shopping at Staples!  Destination ImagiNation has a discout contract with Staples.  Check out Staples.com for more details.

ANNOUNCING: Virginia's new overnight creativity program -- Gottabecreative!

Are you interested in testing your creativity? Want to have fun with other kids like you? OR are you interested in teaching kids how to maximize their creative potential? Then check out Gottabecreative -- an overnight creative problem solving program designed especially for DIers! Details are coming together about this opportunity -- please check out the FAQs and the Teaser for additional information. If you're interested in registering for this phenomenal event as a participant, please download the Flyer and Registration Form. Applications for staff members will be published soon.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Jill Schoonmaker at summer.creativity[at]gmail[dot]com.

2011-2012 Roadmap

Here is the Roadmap for the current season -- this item can also be found in the online resources at idodi.org.  The Roadmap contains lots of great information for team managers (especially new TMs) on how to manage your team's time from now 'til the regional tournament!

Check out DI University!

Interested in being a Team Manager or Appraiser?  Go to DI UNIVERSITY at www.diuniversity.org. Simply set up a free account (using your email address) and interact with the module of your choice!  Periodic knowledge checks and a final assessment will give you feedback on how much you've learned.  This is a great resource for new Team Managers to get familiar with how to have team meetings and use creative problem solving tools!

Tidewater DI Grant -- START A TEAM!

Interested in starting a DI team, but strapped for cash?  A generous sponsor has donated money to our board to help fund teams!  This needs-based grant will be used to purchase a team pak and a tournament registration fee totaling $175 per team.   Click here for more details.