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DI EXtreme 2008!Colorado Destination ImagiNation brings to you and your High School Students
- DI eXtreme at the Colorado Destination ImagiNation State Tournament, April 26,
2008. This is creativity at it best! Geared towards the busy lives of High
School students, it doesn't require months of preparation, work, meetings,
building props etc. It is a one day - 3 hour - get in there, do it, build it and
get it done opportunity for high school students to show us their CREATIVITY! Registration Form!What is DI EXtreme?Teams of 5 to 8 students, 9th through 12th grade students only, arrive at the tournament site with nothing but their creative energy . There is a 30 minute team building exercise, then the teams begin a 60 minute time period to complete the Challenge given to them. No one will see the Challenge until that moment when all the DI EXtreme teams open the packet together. The Challenge is a combination of building and performance skills -- think of it as a long term Instant Challenge! After the 60 minutes, teams will present their solution to Appraisers and the audience. DI EXtreme RulesWhat the Teams Can Do! 1. All members of the team MUST sign a General Release Form. (Provided at the tournament) 2. They can stretch the limits of the Challenge. If it doesn't say you can't, then you CAN. 3. They must use only the materials provided to solve the Challenge. What the Teams Cannot Do!1. They can't have anyone outside their team help them with any aspect of their Challenge. That means they can't ask for ideas, advice or have anyone outside the team help build anything. 2. They can't move away from their "Tinker Tank" during the work time, except for bathroom breaks. While out of the "Tinker Tank" they may not communicate about the Challenge with anyone except team members. 3. They can't use cell phones or any type of video recording devices while working on the Challenge. 4. They can't violate the Safely Rules below. Safety Rules!1. While they are working on their solution, they must be CAREFUL and use the materials in a safe manner. 2. If there is an injury while the team is working, they must notify the DI EXtreme Leader immediately. 3. The challenge solution must be designed to operate safely, without endangering team members, Appraisers, the audience or the facility. 4. Team members need to wear shoes or reasonably impenetrable foot coverings at all times at the Tournament, including during their presentation. 5. Lights may not be turned off during the performance WE WANT TO DO DI eXTRME - NOW WHAT?1.Registration Fee - Introductory price for 2008 - $70! (Not the $115 paid by other teams registering for the state Tournament!) Make checks payable to Colorado Extreme Creativity. We do not accept credit cards. Mail to address below. 2. Email your desire to participate in DI eXTREME to nkimmett@extremecreativity.org immediately to get on the schedule 3. If your High School team is already attending state in one of the competitive challenges, we can't guarantee the schedule will accomodate both activities - if your team is interested let us know. 4. Complete the DI eXTREME Registration Form <click here>. 5. Registration Deadline is Monday April 14, 2008. Late registrations will not be accepted. 6. Times for DI eXtreme are from 12:00 - 2:30pm. Depending on the number of teams registering, this may change. 7. Take care of all the details and 8. Join us for a great DI eXtreme experience. COME SHOW US YOUR CREATIVITY!Help us make this first year for DI eXtreme in Colorado a fun and Creative success. We are looking forward to seeing you at the State Tournament. Thank you for making Destination ImagiNation possible for Colorado High School students! Colorado Extreme Creativity Board of Directors Colorado Extreme Creativity 9249 South Broadway Blvd. Unit 200-345 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 |