Dear Regional Winner

Dear Regional Winner,

Congratulations on your success at the Regional Destination Imagination Competition. Texas DI is looking forward to our AnnualAffiliate Tournament to be held inAnna, Texas. The theme for this year’s competition is “Highlighting Creativity in Texas DI”and the competition will be held at:

Anna High School

1107 W Rosamond Parkway

Anna, Texas 75409

And

Anna Middle School

501 S Sherley Rd

Anna, Texas 75409

Tournament Registration and the Team Mixer will be held at:

Anna Football Stadium

501 S Sherley Rd

Anna, TX 75409

The Closing Ceremony willalso be held at:

Anna Football Stadium

501 Sherley Rd

Anna, Texas 75409

All team registration will be done online at If you need help registering on-line, please contact Holly Taylor (phone 903.408.4452 or email .)T-shirt and Pin Order Forms will also be completed online. Payment maybe made online with a credit card or the team manager can print the order form and send a school purchase order, money order, school district check, or cashier’s check. TXCPSO does not accept personal checks for registration or t-shirt and pin orders. The T-shirt and pin order is optional. The Media and Medical Forms can be found online at The Media Form will be turned in at registration and the Team Manager will show the Medical Form at registration, but the Medical Form will be kept by the TM.Please check a list of paperwork requirements at under the Affiliate Tournament.

As a safety measure, the Texas DI Executive Board has instituted several measures to provide a sense of safety to our teams, team managers, and supporters. Additional security officers have been employed for all venues. Every person that is attending the state tournament will be required to wear an Events Pass Wristband at all times. All teams will be provided with All Event Pass Wristbands by their regional directors. Supporters will purchase an Events PassWristband and this will allow the purchaser to attend all events.

All EventsPass (Wristbands) will be available online at $10.00/each, for all events. Team Managers are asked to order All Event Passes for parents and team supporters. The team manager will collect the money from the supporters and parents and make one purchase. Online purchases of Event Passes must be completedby March 14, 2016 and All Event Passes are nonrefundable. Please purchase carefully. If a supporter has not purchased All Events Pass (Wristbands) by March 14th,supporters will have the opportunity to purchase online beginning March 15 using the following link: clicking on Purchase Wristbands The cost of the All Event Pass online is $12.00 and this link is not active at this time. Please encourage your parents to purchase by March 14th. A letter is enclosed for you to give to the parents. Those people who do not purchase Event Passes online prior to the Tournament will be able to purchase the wristbands onsite Friday night. The cost for the Event Wristband will be $15.00 if purchased at the tournament.The wristbands will be sold at Anna Stadium on Friday night and in the foyer of Anna High School and Anna Middle School on Saturday. Children three and under will be given a wristbandat no cost they must wear the wristbands at all times. The wristbands for children three and under must be ordered with parents’ Event Passes. As you enter new venues, please show your Wristband to the security team. Event Wristbands will be given to you by your regional director.If you have supporters that are unable to purchase the Event Wristband, a “Hardship EventsWristband” application is enclosed with this letter. Event Passes are nonrefundable.

The Sheraton Hotel in McKinneyis off limits to teams and supporters. Any teams that stay at or visit this hotel during the tournament will not be scored for advancement purposes, but will be allowed to showcase their performances.

As in the past, the Friday night tournament favorite –team mixer party - is planned for the teams. The team mixer party will be held at Anna Stadium from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. In the case of inclement weather the team mixer party will be moved to the Middle School Gym. Your team should plan on attending the party and trading regional pins and other items representing your region. Pins are to be traded only and not sold. The Spirit of DI is to trade pins in a friendly manner. We encourage the teams to bring regional pins to trade. Please check with your Regional Director if you wish to buy regional pins. The DI-me store will be located at the Anna Middle School Stadium. The Silent Auction will be located in the area of the DI-me Store. All money raised from the Silent Auction goes to Texas DI Scholarship Fund. Team Managers will register their teams from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm in the Anna Middle School Library.Registration is open only to team managers. Competition begins early Saturday at Anna High School and Middle School.

This year, Inflatables (bounce houses, etc.)will be available to the teams, families, etc. during the day of competition at both campuses. Food will be offered at the schools and from food trucks. The food trucks will be open until about 7:00 PM. You will be notified as to what food is available. There is a small park between the high school and middle school if you would like to picnic.

The TXCPSO, Inc. Board of Directors voted to prioritize scheduling requests. Over 475 teams participate at the state tournament and it is impossible to honor every request that is received.

Priority List for Affiliate Tournament Scheduling

Teams doing multiple challenges and/or Team Members on multiple teams.
Team Managers of multiple teams
Team Managers with children on other teams
School related scheduling requests (UIL, etc.)
Maintaining consistent times between TCand IC(Avoiding times in excess of 3 hours between TCand IC.)
Families with children on multiple teams
Other scheduling requests

There will be two closing ceremonies this year. The ElementaryClosing Ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM. The ceremony will be at the Anna Football Stadium, doors open at 5:30 PM. Team members are required to wear their regional T-shirts and be seated with their region in assigned areas. Only team members and team managers are allowed to sit in the region’s assigned seats. Confetti Eggs and Silly String are prohibited at the closing ceremony. The Middle Level, Secondary, and University Closing Ceremony will begin at 8:30 PM.

Each team advancing to the affiliate tournament is required to furnish one volunteer for four hours. Each volunteer is to go to the link: and complete the questionnaire. The volunteer will be scheduled as not to conflict with their team’s performance. Vera Hayes, volunteer coordinator, will provide more information to your volunteer after the competition schedule is set.

Texas was allotted 137 slots for Global Finals plus ties and all university teams.At least five places plus ties will be advancing to Global Finals from the Affiliate Tournament. The actual number advancing from each site will be posted on the website a few weeks before the Affiliate Tournament. Destination Imagination allotted more spots for PROJECT OUTREACH than the other challenges.

Following each Closing Ceremony, Team Managers that have teams advancing to Global Finals in Knoxville, TN will meet in the Middle School Library. Team Managers of teams that are advancing should attend this meeting. Each team will receive information about “Going to Globals” and information from the state office about Global Finals. The meeting is only open to Team Managers, District Coordinators, and Regional Directors. All cellphones will need to be turned off during this meeting.

Teams and Team Managers are not permitted to view the competition sites before Saturday morning. Teams with early morning performance times may view the site one hour before their performances.

John Stromp, Rachel Sullivan, Leslie Akins, Pat Sudduth, Robin Napier, and Catherine Carlin are serving as the Tournament Directors. Assisting the Tournament Directors are Anna ISD and many wonderful volunteers from the NEXT Region,SaYes Region, Southeast 6 Region, and the TVNC Region. A special thank you to Anna ISD for hosting the affiliate tournament Please show your thanks and gratitude by keeping the buildings clean.

Maps of the competition site will be posted online after March 26th. The Affiliate Tournament pins and T-shirts will be posted as soon as possible. Please check the Texas DI website for updates. If you have questions, please email me at or call the office, 903.408.4452.

Sincerely,

Sue Shanks

Affiliate Director

Texas Destination ImagiNation

Enclosures:

Parent letter

Hardship Application – Event Wristbands

TEXAS DESTINATION IMAGINATION AFFILIATE

TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES

Welcome to the Annual Texas Destination Imagination Affiliate Tournament. Over 470 teams consisting of more than 3100 students are expected to compete this year. In order to assure that everyone has fun and an equal chance to compete, a few guidelines must be followed.

REGISTRATION:

Registration and T-shirt pick-up will be at Anna ISD Football Fieldfrom 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The team manager is required to show the Declaration of Independence Form, the Expense Report, the Tournament Data Form(s) and Medical Forms. A copy of the Media Forms will be taken up at registration. Only the Team Manager should be in the registration area.

Late registration will be at Anna High School in the front foyeron Saturday from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. The Team Manager is required to show the Declaration of Independence Form, the Expense Report, and the Tournament Data Form(s).

All EVENT PASS (WRISTBANDS):

Teams and team manager wristbands will be given to each team by their regional directors. Each team is guaranteed a wristband for each team member and two team managers.

Team managers will purchase All Event Wristbands for supporters online under Pin and

T-shirt orders for$10.00 each. The team manager will collect the money from the parents and supporters to pay for the Event All Event Wristbands Children under the age of three will be given a free wristband, but parents must order the free wristbands online with a purchased order. The wristbands will be mailed in advance of the tournament. Any supporter that has not purchased the All Event Pass (Wristbands )by March 14 will be able to purchase online beginning March 15 at

People that have not purchased the All Event Wristbands prior to the tournament will be able to purchase the wristbands on Friday night at the Team Mixer or on Saturday in the front foyer of Anna High School and Anna Middle School..

FRIDAY NIGHT EVENTS:

A team mixer party will be held at

Anna ISD Stadiumfrom 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Teams need to be chaperoned.

The DI-me Store and Silent Auction are located at Anna ISD Stadium.All money raised from the Silent Auction is used for Texas DI Scholarships. Check on-line at for listing of items for the Silent Auction.

SATURDAY:

Competitions begin promptly (check the schedule on-line after April 1st) at Anna High School and Anna MiddleSchool

An information booth will be located at AnnaHigh School. Please check the booth for information or announcements to the manager/teams. The registration area will be the central location for lost and found items.

Video and flash cameras are not allowed unless permission is secured in advance from the performing team.

All cellular phones and pagers must be turned off during each performance.

The Elementary Closing Ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM (door open at 5:30 PM) for the Elementary Ceremony. The Middle Level, Secondary Level, and University Level will begin at 8:30 PM. No confetti eggs or silly string are permitted at the Closing Ceremony

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Formal intervention (Dialogue Request Form) can only be pursued by Team Managers for rule interpretation and procedural irregularity. No formal intervention can be sought for a subjective appraisal decision. If an intervention is needed for reasons stated, Team Managers must follow the appropriate procedures found in the Rules of the Road.

Please remember that your team has thirty minutes after receiving the Dialogue Form to complete and return the forms to the head appraiser or challenge masters. It is the team’s responsibility to pick up their scores.

Texas is allotted 137 slots for Global Finals plus ties and all university teams. At least five places plus ties will be advancing to Global Final from the Affiliate Tournament. The actual number advancing from each site will be posted on the website a few weeks before the Affiliate Tournament. Destination Imagination allotted more spots for projectOUTREACH than the other challenges. Global Finals is to be held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville May 20-23. If a tie should occurall teams tied will advance.

A mandatory meeting for the team managers advancing to Global Finals will be held immediately following each Closing Ceremony. This meeting is for team managers, school coordinators, and regional directors. Please turn off your cell phones at this meeting. Your team must be represented.

SAFETY INFORMATION:

As a safety measure, the Texas DI Executive Board has instituted several measures to provide a sense of safety to our teams, team managers, and supporters.

Additional Security Officers have been employed for all venues.

All participants are required to wear an Event Wristband at all times.

Information on how and where to purchase the Events Wristbands are in the Winners’ letter.

SCHEDULING:

The TXCPSO, Inc. Board of Directors voted to prioritize scheduling request. Over 475 teams participate at the state tournament and it is impossible to honor every request that is received.

Priority List for Affiliate Tournament Scheduling

Teams doing multiple challenge and/or Team Members on multiple teams.
Team Managers of multiple teams
Team Managers with children on other teams
School related scheduling requests (UIL, etc.)
Maintaining consistent times between TCand IC(Avoiding times in excess of 3 hours between TCand IC.)
Families with children on multiple teams
Other scheduling requests

P.O. Box 8747 / Greenville, Texas 75404 / 903.408.4452