Destination Imagination | Virginia

The Torchbearer Award: Freeman/Deep Run High School "The Rats"

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:39:49 -0400

The Torchbearer Award for Extraordinary Impact in and Beyond Their Local Communities

Team Challenge: Project Outreach-Real to Reel

Secondary Level

The Freeman-Deep Run High School presentation embraced the characteristics of the Torchbearer Award. The team took a global problem, a personal connection and the skill and talents of many people and found a dramatic and effective solution. Their deep understanding of gender bias issues for girls in Pakistan combined with a friendship with a fellow student from Pakistan motivated them to provide school supplies for girls in Pakistan. The time and distance between Virginia and Pakistan did not stop the—Skype and internet access brought this project to a successful conclusion.

In addition this project honored diversity with the sale of artwork representing many themes and media. This Freeman-Deep Run High School project made a personal connection and used resources in a creative way to influence education for women half-way around the world.

Renaissance Award: Wakefield School "Call of DI: Special Ops"

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:27:33 -0400

The Renaissance Award for Outstanding Design, Engineering of Performance

Team Challenge: Project Outreach-Real to Reel

Secondary Level

Wakefield School gave an extraordinary, well-rounded presentation of their project. They raised money for Homes for Troops through selling armbands, collecting corporate donations, and dramatic readings of a letter from a returning soldier.

Their presentation emphasized and highlighted the diverse methods they used to raise money. From a three-panelled scene depicting before, during, and after 9-11 to mannequins made of chicken wire and clothing made from Rt. 66 chips bags, these students spent hours creating a set that was a dynamic part of their presentation.

DaVinci Award: Powhatan School "The Fantastic Four"

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:22:38 -0400

DaVinci Award for Outstanding Creativity

Team Challenge: Project Outreach-Real to Reel

Middle Level

We believe Powhatan School clearly exemplifies exceptional creativity. Who else could bring President Sue, president of the United States and Air Force One into a DI performance so convincingly. Their creation of a fully funded activity book for support of local homeless orphans will give them two fun activities to do throughout the year. Their Gangdam Style inspired song detailed their efforts and their huge success. This team took risks through their face to face efforts to raise thousands of dollars to make life better for less fortunate members of the community.

DaVinci Award: Gordon-Barbour Elementary

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:16:52 -0400

DaVinci Award for Outstanding Creativity

Team Challenge: E-Twist-O-Rama

Elementary Level

The detail in the scenery was extraordinary. Each team member created a personalized section of the backdrop. The wizard costumes were detailed to match the scenery.

DaVinci Award: Echo Lake Elementary

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:14:22 -0400

DaVinci Award for Outstanding Creativity

Team Challenge: D-Change in Realitee

Elementary Level

This team transported the audience to Spain to witness the thrill of a bull fight complete with the Spanish national anthem and flag. We traveled there in a creative model of a fully functional helicopter using only team members and white t-shirts.

DaVinci Award: Northwood High School

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:11:12 -0400

DaVinci Award for Outstanding Creativity

Team Challenge: B-Wind Visible

Secondary Level

Imagine, the inside of a groom’s head. Destination—his wedding day. The bride in her beautiful plastic bottle gown covering her wire-fram body moved so gracefully. An expertly tuned PVC pipe drum was played to the cardboard congregation, in front of beautiful plastic and styrofoam stained glass windows. Through outstanding creativity, the team from Northwood High School transported us to this magical scene.

Renaissance Award: Northwood Middle School

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:05:22 -0400

Team Challenge: B: Wind Visible

Middle Level - Team Challenge

This team integrated electrical, mechanical & structural engineering to create a theatrical effect that was clever and orginal. A car window motor, alternating AC power to go up and down, launched a cow over the moon.

2013 Affiliate Scores

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:01:35 -0400

Click here to download the complete 2013 Affiliate Tournament Scores.

Important Documents for Affiliate Tournament

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:51:04 -0400

Photo/Medical Release for Persons Under 18 Years Old

Photo Release for Persons Over 18 Years Old

Team Participation Certificate

Get the Affiliate Tournament Program Guide NOW!

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:59:34 -0400

Download and print the 2013 Tournament Guide so you can be prepared for April 13th!

GET THE GUIDE

Affiliate Tournament Schedule Finalized!

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:57:35 -0400

Hey everyone, we’ve finalized the schedule for the April 13 Affiliate Tournament in Crozet, VA. Click below to download the PDF. See when your team is performing and … don’t be late! :-)

Download the schedule!

Remember that Instant Challenge Check-In is 15 minutes before your scheduled IC time and E:Twist-O-Rama teams need to weigh-in their structures at least 1 hour before their scheduled Central Challenge (CC) time.

Information for Advancing Teams.....

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:46:00 -0500

DIVA Tournament 2013: Creativity Never Goes Extinct!

For all teams advancing from their regional tournaments to the Affiliate Tournament:

1. Register your team for the DIVA Tournament

You must register within two weeks after your tournament.

Order Lunch, Pins and T-Shirts with this Form!

You can pay your tournament fees using a credit card via our online form. A mail-in payment form is also available if you do not want to provide your credit card information online.

Mail-in form (click here)

2. All competing teams must supply at least ONE (1) Appraiser and ONE (1) Adult Helper. Rising Stars teams must supply ONE (1) Adult Helper. Appraisers and Adult Helpers can be submitted using the links below:

Submit your Appraiser

Submit your Adult Helper

For helpful information about the DIVA tournament, see our Tournament Information page.

If you have any questions, feel free to email Laurie Abeel, Affiliate Director at testingstars@yahoo.com.

Talk about a glowing endorsement! Show this to your school...

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:32:33 -0500

Talk about a glowing endorsement! Show this to your school administrators STAT!

Scholarship Applications Available

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:51:53 -0400

The 2012-213 scholarship applications are available! This year, we have two scholarships available: one for high school students who plan to attend college, and one for college students who plan to continue their education next semester. We look forward to seeing your solution to our scholarship challenge!

Applications can be downloaded from our Scholarship page!

JMU DI to hold Instant Challenge Training!

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:44:39 -0400

James Madison University Destination Imagination will be holding an instant challenge workshop for DI teams of all levels on Sunday, November 4, 2012 — and we would love to have you attend! Teams will perform six instant challenges under mock tournament conditions, complete with scoring and feedback from our appraisers. We will also sell lunches and baked goods, including options for vegetarians. Registration will start at 12 PM; the workshop will begin at 1 PM, and conclude at approximately 5 PM. The event will be held in the ISAT building on the JMU campus, at 701 Carrier Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, 22807. The cost of the event will be $60 per team (teams should be comprised of seven members or less). Come perform instant challenges, meet with 2012 Globals Champions, and check out the only University Level DI program in the state of Virginia!

Registration Form can be downloaded here.

All interested teams should mail the registration form to the following address:

JMU MSC 4106
Attn: Destination Imagination
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

If you have any questions, or simply want to let us know you want to come, feel free to send us an email!

2013 DI Virginia Affiliate Tournament

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:57:57 -0400

The DI Virginia Affilate Tournament will be held on April 13, 2013 at Western Albemarle High School in Crozet, VA.

Tidewater DI's new Tumblr site is live!

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:28:42 -0400

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DI VA's new tumblr site is now live

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:19:48 -0400

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What Kids Say About: Destination ImaginationVideo produced by:...

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:47:25 -0400

What Kids Say About: Destination Imagination
Video produced by: Destination Imagination Mesquite, Texas

Destination Imagination (DI) is an educational program where student teams solve open-ended Challenges and present their solutions at tournaments. DI is a challenge and process-based program. In working to solve our Challenges, our teams learn important life skills like time management, collaboration, conflict resolution, and creative and critical thinking.

Our program takes place across 48 states and more than 30 countries including Canada, Turkey, Korea, Guatemala, Poland, China, India, Great Britain, Brazil and Singapore.

Opening Ceremony: Destination Imagination Global...

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:46:41 -0400

Opening Ceremony: Destination Imagination Global Finals  

Destination Imagination teams that advance past regional and state / country (Affiliate) tournaments are invited to participate in Global Finals. Global Finals is an annual celebration where fun, creativity, and the talent of the world’s future leaders are always on display. Each year, hundreds of teams gather at Global Finals to showcase their Challenge solutions, and the atmosphere is always electric.

Global Finals 2013: May 22-25 - Knoxville, TN
 Global Finals 2014: May 21-25 - Knoxville, TN