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March 2016
Coaches Meeting with Problem Captains
Coaches are invited to meet with their Problem Captain. This meeting is not required but could provide answers to questions about site layout, tournament procedures, and final preparation jitters before the State Tournament.
Find out more »WF Decision Deadline
World Finals eligible teams must notify the Association Director, Kathy Jacob, of their decision to travel to World Finals by this date. This is out of respect for the third place teams who are awaiting the decision as to their eligibility to attend World Finals in the place of a team that decides not to go. Please let the AD know as soon as possible of your decision.
Find out more »World Finals Team Meeting -South
A representative of all eligible teams planning to go to World Finals Competition is required to attend this meeting.
Find out more »World Finals Team Meeting – North
A representative of all eligible teams planning to go to World Finals Competition is required to attend this meeting.
Find out more »May 2016
October 2016
Northern Coaches’ Training
This event is free and no registration is necessary. All coaches, and those thinking they might want to coach, are encouraged to attend. Veteran coaches are especially encouraged to attend and support the newcomers.
Find out more »November 2016
Southern Coaches’ Training
This event is free and no registration is necessary. All coaches, and those thinking they might want to coach, are encouraged to attend. Veteran coaches are especially encouraged to attend and support the newcomers.
Find out more »December 2016
Balsa Training
Problem 4 coaches and teams are encouraged to attend this one hour workshop with Problem Captain Leslie Griffiths. It will precede the three hour “Performance Polish” and Spontaneous workshop. Registration is required and is separate for each workshop. If you would like to attend both workshops, you will need to register for them separately.
Find out more »“Performance Polish” and Spontaneous Workshop
This three hour workshop is split into two sessions: “Performance Polish” is intended to help teams assess their presentations and think how they might improve on their performance. The spontaneous workshop works on strategies useful for developing spontaneous problem solving skills. Registration is required and space is limited.
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