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Arrive approximately one hour before the team’s earliest time on the Tournament Schedule to allow for delays due to traffic or finding a parking space.
Don’t miss the last webinar in our series! Tournament Day Webinar: Wednesday, January 17, 7pm
Do you feel like you are scrambling? That is NORMAL. Here are some tips on what your team can be doing right now.
Resist the temptation to wait until the very last minute to do your team paperwork. Your paperwork is the team’s line of communication with the Judges.
Make sure your parent helpers know not to touch ANYTHING or point out that things are broken. Parents and coaches may not direct team members at any point once they are in staging.
A full Dress Rehearsal for families and friends might seem stressful but it has many benefits.
As you prepare for your long-term solutions, don’t forget to get a little spontaneous in at every practice.
Competitions will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Natomas High School in Sacramento and on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Edna Hill Middle School in Brentwood.
A team may participate in one Qualifying Tournament. Please only register for one weekend. Teams wishing to advance to the State Tournament must compete in a Qualifying Tournament.
Teams are encouraged to develop a theme and incorporate creative elements into their solutions in technical, vehicle, structure AND performance long-term problems.