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State Results; Team Photos Posted

30 Mar 2008 14:35:05 GMT

Results from State Finals; Photos of Teams Posted

It was a VERY competitive state finals, but the results and the teams advancing to Destination ImagiNation Global Finals are now posted at NH-DI.org.

Photos of opening and closing ceremonies will be posted later Sunday as well.

States Schedule Updated!

25 Mar 2008 01:44:27 GMT

States Schedule Updated

We told you it would change, and IT DID! (Okay, just for a few teams).

Team Managers: Please remember to go to NH-DI.org and follow the link to the State's Survival Guide. There is vital info there for you!

Also, remember that the Opening Parade also will have important information. Please check in BEFORE the parade starts at 8 AM.

Finally, print out the How to Watch a Destination ImagiNation Challenge from the home page. It's a great way to get the rundown on scoring for other challenges. Go and enjoy some of these! They are NH's best!

State Finals Tent. Schedule Posted

23 Mar 2008 13:48:33 GMT

NH Destination ImagiNation States Schedule Posted

Who will represent New Hampshire as creativity teams from all 50 states and some 20 countries gather at Destination ImagiNation Global Finals at the end of May?

We'll find out Saturday, March 29th at the NH-DI State Creativity Finals in Plaistow.

The TENTATIVE (note the big letters) schedule is now posted on NH-DI.org!

Photos and Results for Nashua, Kingston are Posted!

17 Mar 2008 00:35:02 GMT

Photos, Results from Nashua and Kingston Regionals
Posted at NH-DI.org

Week two of New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation creativity Regional competitions are in the book. But what a book: Amazing solutions to complex challenges that bridged everything from international studies to the arts, technical, mechanical and architectural design and so much more.

Most important, these team members DID IT THEMSELVES!

CONGRATULATIONS on a GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!

The results, including the special awards for these tournaments are posted on our tournament page, as well as links to photos of the day!

Nashua, Kingston Schedules Updated

13 Mar 2008 00:29:19 GMT

Nashua, Kingston Schedules Updated

Updated schedules for this week New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation tournaments are now posted on the tournaments page of NH-DI.org.

Photos Posted from Tilton, Swanzey Regionals

13 Mar 2008 00:25:59 GMT

PHOTOS POSTED FROM TILTON, SWANZEY NH-DI REGIONALS

Photos taken during the first week of NH Destination ImagiNation Regional Creativity Tournaments have been posted on the NH-DI.org web site. Also, a video from Tilton is now posted as well!

This is the first of several weeks of tournaments for NH-DI!

Results for NH-DI Tilton and Swanzey Regionals Posted!

9 Mar 2008 23:22:38 GMT

Results for NH-DI Tilton and Swanzey Regionals Posted!

The following are the results of the NH Regional Destination ImagiNation competition held Saturday at Monadnock Regional School in Swanzey, NH and Winnisquam Regional Middle School in Swanzey.

Teams of up to seven students solve Challenges that incorporate core school subjects with a focus that is based in Technical and Mechanical Design, Structural and Architectural Design, Science, Theatrical/Literary/Fine Arts, Improvisational, Research, or International Studies - or a blend of several disciplines. The choose one of five Challenges that seem interesting to the team. They also learn and practice "think on their feet" skills for the Instant Challenge portion of the competition.

Click for details.

ALL NH-DI Regional Schedules Posted!

3 Mar 2008 23:59:11 GMT

ALL NH-DI Schedules Posted!

The preliminary schedule for the all the NH Destination ImagiNation Regional Creativity Tournaments have been posted at www.NH-DI.org.

CHECK FOR UPDATES TO THE SCHEDULES. These schedules are tentative. The final schedule will be available only at the tournament site the day of competition.

Kingston Regional Schedule is Posted!

2 Mar 2008 01:16:32 GMT

Kingston Schedule is Posted!

The preliminary schedule for the Kingston Regional has been posted at www.NH-DI.org.

CHECK FOR UPDATES TO THE SCHEDULES. These schedules are tentative. The final schedule will be available only at the tournament site the day of competition.

How Many People We Feed is Up To You!

2 Mar 2008 01:01:02 GMT

Bring Cans of Food to Your Regionals!

Again this year at our NH Destination ImagiNation meet, we are including a Community Service Awareness Project.

This project is to recognize (and address) some of the region’s need for food. We are asking that all team members and supporters bring along a canned good as a freewill donation.

All donations will go to a local provider or the statewide food bank of New Hampshire (such organizations service many of the area food banks and soup kitchens).

The collected foods will help those in all areas of the state who are hungry, homeless or in need. We hope our donations will make a DIfference in the lives of those less fortunate than we are.

Cans will be collected at a specified location at your Regional. Please bring in your can-tribution in the morning! Thank you for adding this to your ‘ remember’ list.

Posted: How To Watch a Destination ImagiNation Challenge

24 Feb 2008 17:40:09 GMT

How To Watch a Destination ImagiNation Challenge 2008 Posted

It's been one of our most popular posts that explains the complex Challenges our teams do in one sheet. Okay, one sheet per Challenge. But it is perfect for the press, team supporters, and even teams watching other Challenges.

1. What is Destination ImagiNation and what is learned?

2. What is the purpose - educationally and functionally of each Challenge?

3. What should I look for in each Challenge?

4. Where are the points?

Yes, it may look like a "skit" but it is really a solution to complex questions and scoring!

It is available in the Important Paper Library at nh-di.org!

Swanzey Schedule Posted.

23 Feb 2008 16:44:20 GMT

Swanzey Schedule Posted!

The schedule for the 2008 NH-DI Swanzey Tournament has been posted on the Important Papers Library page at NH-DI.org.

TEAM MANAERS: Must Read Regional Survival Guide Posted

23 Feb 2008 16:41:55 GMT

The Regional Tournament Survival Guide has been posted.

This is a must read document for Team Managers, and team members are welcome to read it too! It can be found on the important paper library page at nh-di.org.

PODCAST: Instant Challenge Advice; Appraiser Training

11 Feb 2008 04:38:48 GMT

Appraiser Training; Instant Challenge Advice from a State Challenge Master

If you're worrying about Instant Challenge, listen to Appraiser Dan. As one of our State Challenge Masters for "IC", he has seen it all (almost) and has some good ideas for new and veteran Destination ImagiNation teams.

200+ Appraisers Trained; More Next Week in Tilton!

27 Jan 2008 05:11:53 GMT

Over 200 Appraisers Trained; More in Tilton; Photo Album Posted.

Over 200 Appraisers PLUS an additional 55 from Massachusetts were trained at New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation Appraiser Training on Saturday at Pennichuck Middle School in Nashua.

A photo album has been posted of the event on pur photo page.

Destination ImagiNation sponsors creativity competitions in 50 countries. The "Challenges" team choose from blends science, the arts, technology, architecture and other elements with team work, research and presentation skills. Competitions for the teams begin in March and end with a Global Finals event of top teams in May. Over 2,300 New Hampshire students and over 250,000 students around the world participate in "DI".

BRILLIANT! 2008 NH-DI T-Shirt Special

19 Jan 2008 02:48:51 GMT

BRILLIANT! 2008 NH-DI T-Shirt Special

This year's t-shirt is BRILLIANT! Getting the T-shirts NOW instead of waiting for the price to go up is also BRILLIANT! - Just like your team!

Order them now and you can even add YOUR TEAM's name to the back of the shirt!

CLICK for more details!

NH-DI Creativity Tassel for Grads!

19 Jan 2008 02:45:38 GMT

It's the Amazing NH-DI Creativity Tassel!

IT’S A TANGIBLE REMINDER OF THOSE THOUSANDS OF HOURS DEDICATED TO DI, CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE!

See the top 10 reasons why YOU should have a Creativity Tassel!

Camp GottalikaChallenge - BIG NEWS!

19 Jan 2008 02:41:23 GMT

Camp GottalikaChallenge - BIG NEWS!

BIG NEWS from the lakes of Camp GottalikaChallenge, one of the nation's first summer creativity camps:
We are holding THREE one-week sessions!

Joining our sites of Camp Coniston and Brewster Academy is Hampton School!

Click for more information / Registration Form

Upcoming: Appraiser Training

19 Jan 2008 02:39:27 GMT

APPRASIER TRAINING Starts JANUARY 26th in NASHUA!

Who appraises the solution of these teams? The appraisers of course! Those who have been suggested by team members to appraise a meet need to register for these sessions, which begin on Saturday January 26th.

Click for more details... and scroll to Upcoming Training Dates

PODCAST: Instant Combustion and Improv Workshop

18 Jan 2008 03:37:59 GMT

New Podcast of the Instant Combustion and Improv Workshop Posted!

If you were at the University of New Hampshire for January's Instant Combustion and Improv Workshop, or even if you weren't, you will enjoy hearing some highlights from the training for team members.

Click here for the pictures and podcast page!

Clarifications Posted from NH-DI.org.

15 Jan 2008 00:59:46 GMT

Challenge Clarification Links Posted.

Every so often, three years isn't enough to figure out every answer to every question about a challenge. Okay, the real truth is the teams are just better at it! That's why the International Challenge Masters post clarifications to challenges.

You can find these Clarifications on the Challenge Page. Just scroll to your Challenge, and click the link!

For more information on these important clarifications, check out Rules of the Road's clarification section.

Reminder: Team Training SAT in Thornton; Next Sat 1/12 at UNH

30 Dec 2007 18:46:08 GMT

Reminder: Team Training SAT in Thornton; Next Sat 1/12 at UNH

Training for team members is scheduled in two half-day sessions at two locations this year!

On Saturday, January 5th the ALL NEW Technical Skills and Instant Combustion W http://www.nh-di.org/documents/0708/instant_combustion.pdf orkshop will be held at Thornton Central School. Team members will learn about task-based instant challenges from the State's Challenge Masters and technical skills usable for ALL challenges!

Saturday, January 12th, the University of New Hampshire in Durham hosts the annual Instant Combustion and Improv W http://www.nh-di.org/documents/0708/instant_combust_improv.pdf orkshop! The focus here is task and performance-based Instant Challenges, improv skills for all challenges, and a mini-workshop (several to choose from!). Team Managers can ask questions of the State Challenge Masters in your team's Challenge!

TEAM MEMBER Training in January - 2 Locations!

14 Dec 2007 01:45:48 GMT

Two Team Member Training in January

Training in Thornton and Durham focus on Different Areas

Training for team members is scheduled in two half-day sessions at two locations this year!

On Saturday, January 5th the ALL NEW Technical Skills and Instant Combustion Workshop will be held at Thornton Central School. Team members will learn about task-based instant challenges from the State's Challenge Masters and technical skills usable for ALL challenges! [More Details | DIrections]

Saturday, January 12th, the University of New Hampshire in Durham hosts the annual Instant Combustion and Improv Workshop! The focus here is task and performance-based Instant Challenges, improv skills for all challenges, and a mini-workshop (several to choose from!). Team Managers can ask questions of the State Challenge Masters in your team's Challenge! [More Details | DIrections]

Above: Last Year's Instant Combustion & Improv Workshop at UNH, Durham.

Reminder: Regional Team Fees; Appraiser Due Tue. Dec. 18th

13 Dec 2007 03:33:30 GMT

Deadline for Regionals Fees; Appraiser Notification

Tuesday, December 18th is the deadline to pay Regional team fees and to notify us of who your appraiser will be.

Additional questions, please contact the NH-DI office at 603-868-2140.

Click for to pay. . . . Click for to register an Appraiser.

Happy Thanksgiving! Remember Dec 1 TM Trainining!

21 Nov 2007 01:31:24 GMT

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Don't Turkey Out: Register for the December 1st Team Manager Training!

We're in our 27th. Yes, the XXVIIth year of training Team Managers to faciliate creativity from their teams. This year, we've shook a few things up at the December 1 Team Manager Training:

Designed for BOTH experienced and new team managers.
Choose from a fine array of well-seasoned & superbly prepared sessions.
Bring a bag lunch or purchase pizza by the slice.
Buy some great books to use with your teams!
Newbies: Please bring a copy of Rules of the Road
To ensure sufficient hand-outs for all, pre-register online by Nov. 24th for this workshop!

Register ONLINE!!! Or sign up by fax, email or mail! We need your name, contact info & # of years in the program (0 – 100).

For more information - click here!

NH-DI Scholarship Information

21 Oct 2007 03:22:24 GMT

NH-DI Scholarship Information

Information about the New Hampshire's Incredible Creativity Connection (NHICC) / NH-DI Scholarship is now posted at the NH-DI Important Paper Library.Also posted is the DISC scholarship awarded at the international level. Please apply for both if you qualify!

Tons of New Training Documents at NH-DI

21 Oct 2007 03:16:58 GMT

TONS of New Documents added to NH-DI Important Paper Library.

Training information and dates have been added to the NH-DI.org Important Paper Library. This year, we have new training in Plymouth and UNH for team members and a return and revamped New Team Manager Training and the All Team Manager Cafe.

Information about team registration and training can be located at www.NH-DI.org.

Time To Register Your Teams!

11 Sep 2007 02:01:30 GMT

Registering Your DI Teams Has Never Been Easier.

Well, maybe the time someone else did it for you. But this is pretty easy. Details are in the important paper library at www.NH-DI.org!

Camp Gottalikachallenge Photos Posted

29 Aug 2007 02:12:06 GMT

THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING 14th YEAR OF CAMP GOTTALIKACHALLENGE!

It was two outstanding weeks of Camp Gottalikachallenge! Now the photo albums from both weeks are posted on our web site at www.nh-di.org/camp.

A CD of higher quality photos of either camp can be orders from the NHICC / NH-DI office at 603-868-2140.

Shhh. We have a big secret for next year!

2007-2008 Destination ImagiNation Documents at NH-DI.org!

25 Aug 2007 03:10:03 GMT

2007 - 2008 Documents added to www.NH-DI.org!

With the 14th year of Camp Gottalikachallenge now complete, new program documents for New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation have been added to the Important Paper Library of NH-DI.org.

Included are:

Parents Guide
Program Guide Overview
DI and School Standards
Coordinator Guide
Online and paper registration materials!

And more will be coming!

07-08 Challenge Summaries on NH-DI.org

New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation — 11 Aug 2007 03:09:08 GMT

07-08 Challenge Summaries on NH-DI.org

Destination ImagiNation challenge summaries for the 2007-2008 year have been published on the New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation web site, www.NH-DI.org.

Last season, over 300 NH teams - more than 2,300 students from around the state made this year's New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation one of the most fun in recent memory.

This year, they will join over 250,000 students from over 50 countries in challenges that range from the arts and culture to technology and engineering.

Click for the summaries for the 2007-08 Challenge Year!

Global Finals Teams Become TEAM NH FRIDAY!

7 May 2007 02:45:27 GMT

GLOBAL FINALS TEAMS BECOME 'TEAM NEW HAMPSHIRE' FRIDAY

In the fall, there were 400 teams from over 150 schools competing in complex creativity challenges. The 34 teams that are heading to Destination ImagiNation Global Finals will converge on Nashua High School on Friday night for last minute instructions, practices, and way to much ice cream.

"The teams compete individually, but for the 26 years of the New Hampshire program, the teams are very supportive of each other", according the New Hampshire Affiliate Director Jill Schoonmaker. "The [Friday night] meeting is an example of fostering that support, while running some last minute training for the teams." Meanwhile team managers (the adults who facilitate the teams) and parents get the travel details in another room. More at www.NH-DI.org or global info at www.NH-DI.org/globals.

Spoil Your Dinner PODCAST and PHOTO ALBUMS!

7 May 2007 02:45:33 GMT

Spoil Your Dinner Podcast and Photo Albums Posted

Teams heading to Global Finals from all over the state converged on Nashua High School North on Friday, May 4th. The annual SPOIL YOUR SUPPER DINNER takes all these teams, who beat the odds to advance to Global Finals and briefs them on what to expect at the World's largest creative problem solving celebration and competition.

More important, they are now representing the state and well over 2,000 students in the New Hampshire program who did not advance to Globals. The were known as the team from their town. They are now part of Team New Hampshire!

Click for the details!

PODCAST: NH Destination ImagiNation 26th State Finals

NH Destination ImagiNation — 9 Apr 2007 00:40:48 GMT

PODCAST: NH-DI State Finals - The Sounds

Relive portions of the opening and closing ceremonies of NH Destination ImagiNation State Finals. {take me to the Podcast and Photos page}

TEAM NH Pages for Globals Ready!

6 Apr 2007 02:41:27 GMT

Team NH Pages Ready - See Your Favorite Teams!

Over 2,300 NH-DI students have successfully competed in this year's Destination ImagiNation program! Teams were able to learn to work as a team, skillfully use each others talents, stay within budgets, and deliver a solution to their Regional Tournaments! THEY HAVE SUCCEDED!

Now the top 34 teams from around the state will compete for the right to represent New Hampshire at Destination ImagiNation Global Finals.

See these teams at the www.NH-DI.org/Globals web site - you're connection to live web casts and information about Team NH, including press-ready photos! These pages will be updated from Knoxville and in the days leading up to d2k.7!

Opening Ceremony of d2k.6 Global Finals, last year

NH Top Teams Chosen for Global Finals

6 Apr 2007 02:41:16 GMT

34 NH Creativity Teams Advance Destination ImagiNation^® Global Finals - Will compete with teams from 50 states; 17+ countries

Posted at:www.NH-DI.org

They were just one of almost 400 Granite State teams. Now, a record-tying 34 New Hampshire creative problem solving teams will be heading to Destination ImagiNation Global Finals at the University of Tennessee in May. Results were determined Saturday at the non-profit organization’s state creativity final held at Timberlane Regional High School in Plaistow.

They will join the best of over 250,000 students from 17 countries and all 50 states competing with applied creativity, innovation and teamwork. Teams are appraised for their creative solutions to Challenges that mix core school subjects with different focus areas that include Technical and Mechanical Design, Structural and Architectural Design, Science, Theatrical and Fine Arts, Improvisational, Research, or International Studies – or a blend of several disciplines. These solutions must be totally generated by the teams, without any interference from others – including the adult Team Managers who facilitate the teams.

“This is the ultimate kids hands-on, adults hands-off program”, according to NH-DI Affiliate Director Jill Schoonmaker. “The challenge for the kids is mastering the process of using each others creativity, knowledge, skills and talents to accurately meet the nearly 20 scoring areas of each challenge. The teams advancing have done that better than others. But each team who tried and performed has learned valuable life lessons.”

Some international affiliates that have been confirmed as attending Global Finals include Turkey, Brazil, Poland, UK, China, Mexico, Guatemala, and several Canadian provinces.

More information about New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation is available at their web site at www.NH-DI.org.

NH-DI State Finals Tent. Schedule Posted

27 Mar 2007 02:14:50 GMT

NH-DI Posts Tentative Schedule for State Finals

It's so big we're taking up two schools with NH Destination ImagiNation State Finals!

The tentative schedule is posted on the NH-DI web site at:
http://www.nh-di.org/important_papers.htm

As always, the only official schedule will be available the day of the event.

106 teams will be competing as well as 3 DI eXtreme teams at State Finals.

Teams, be sure to pay attention to the Team check-in time!

NH-DI State Finals Saturday Leads to d2k.7 Global Finals

Kurtzman — 26 Mar 2007 03:20:31 GMT

NH Creativity Teams Seek to Win International Competition Slots at
Destination ImagiNation^® State Finals This Saturday!

This Saturday, the top New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation teams will be competing to represent the state at Destination ImagiNation Global Finals in May. The only thing in their way is getting past the other incredibly creative Granite State teams!

NH Destination ImagiNation State Creativity Finals will be held at Plaistow’s Timberlane Regional High School. The top scoring teams at State Finals will advance to compete with teams from over 17 countries and all 50 states.

In the fall, over 2,300 NH students joined over 250,000 students from around the world in applying creativity and teamwork to Challenges from the non-profit Destination ImagiNation program.

106 teams have advanced to the State Finals, and each will compete within their Challenge, and within their grade level. The top two teams in each Challenge and grade level – elementary, middle or secondary school – will be invited to Global Finals from May 23 – 27 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN.

For more information visit www.NH-DI.org. Press should visit www.NH-DI.org/press.

Swanzey and Tilton Results and Photos Posted

22 Mar 2007 02:48:10 GMT

Awesome Results at Tilton, Swanzey Regionals

The final two regionals of the NH Destination ImagiNation season were held in Tilton and Swanzey last Saturday. In all, over 2,300 students have participated in the world's largest creative problem solving program this year, stretching their imaginations, ability to innovate as a team, and create to strict point values.

Photos and results from these events are now posted!

Next up: NH-DI State Finals in Plaistow on March 31st!

Nashua, Plaistow Results and Photos Posted!

11 Mar 2007 21:53:57 GMT

Over 1,300 Compete in Nashua, Plaistow; Swanzey, Tilton Regionals THIS SATURDAY!

What an amazing start to the Creativity Tournament Season in New Hampshire!

Over 1,300 team members started with regionals in Nashua and Plaistow and over 1,000 more to come in Swanzey and Tilton this coming weekend! Click for photo albums and results.

First Time at a DI Competiton? Read This!

7 Mar 2007 22:37:14 GMT

First Time at a NH Destination ImagiNation Tournament?

They may look like skits, but you're watching solutions to complex challenges with lots scoring areas.

Here's an easy document to know what's going on. The How To Watch a DI Challenge Guide covers the basics of each Team Challenge. (Download the PDF here)

Swanzey Regional Schedule Posted; Others Updated

7 Mar 2007 22:34:22 GMT

NH-DI Regional Tournaments start Saturday, and the Swanzey tentative schedule has been posted in the NH-DI.org Important Paper Library.

New Press Kit Added; REGIONALS THIS WEEK!

4 Mar 2007 23:02:33 GMT

ImagiNation Rocks This, Next Weekend

www.NH-DI.org/press

New Press kit added; please provide to media as needed.

Imagine a competition where student teams apply creativity, research and knowledge to complex challenges that covers everything from mechanical design and the arts, science and math to improvisation, structural design and international studies. Welcome to Destination ImagiNation!

Starting this Saturday, the first of over 2,200 New Hampshire students join the 200,000 students in 50 countries and all 50 states in their quest to advance to State Finals and ultimately Global Finals in "DI".

The team members, grades Kindergarten through 12th grade select one of five Challenges. Teams from schools and community groups work for months in this process oriented program that leverages teamwork, creativity and innovation with presentation skills.

"This is the ultimate kid’s hands-on, parent’s hands-off program", according to affiliate director Jill Schoonmaker.

...more at NH-DI.org...

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Tilton Regional Schedule Posted

3 Mar 2007 20:26:16 GMT

New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation (r) (www.NH-DI.org) announces the schedule for the Tilton Regional Creativity Tournament. {link to schedule}

Over 2,500 creative problem solving team members from 150+ New Hampshire schools will be taking place in Destination ImagiNation this year - joining over 200,000 students in all 50 states and over 50 countries.

NOTE: This is a preliminary schedule. The only TRUE schedule is the one available at the tournament site that day.

Nashua Regional Schedule Posted

25 Feb 2007 21:34:25 GMT

New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation (r) (www.NH-DI.org) announces the schedule for the Nashua Regional Creativity Tournament. {link to schedule}

NOTE: This is a preliminary schedule. The only TRUE schedule is the one available at the tournament site that day.

Plaistow Regional Tournament Schedule Posted

24 Feb 2007 22:49:18 GMT

New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation (r) (www.NH-DI.org) announces the schedule for the Plaistow Regional Creativity Tournament. {link to schedule}

NOTE: This is a preliminary schedule. The only TRUE schedule is the one available at the tournament site that day.

Important Documents for Regionals Posted

18 Feb 2007 12:15:49 GMT

NH-DI , New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation® has released several important documents for teams competing in the March Regional Creativity Tournaments.

Included are:
The "Read It or Weep" Survival Guide {link}
Regional Competition TravelGuide {link}

All important documents can be found at the Important Paper Library at www.NH-DI.org.

Travel Guide for Destination ImagiNation Competition

24 Jan 2007 21:04:22 GMT

Travel Guide for Destination ImagiNation Competitions can now be downloaded from www.NH-DI.org . The guide has about everything your team needs to know about preparing for your Tournament, including:
What will happen at your Presentation Site,
Who’s who on the Appraisal Team,
How teams are awarded points, and lots more!
Click for more details