Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How can I learn more about the DI program and the NExT Region?
A: Many schools will be holding DI Awareness meetings throughout the months of September and October. Please check the NExT Region calendar or with your school or school district to see if they are scheduling such a meeting.

Q: Where can I find the full Challenge descriptions?
A: First you must get a DI Team Number before you can access the full challenge write ups. Check with your school DI Coordinator to see if they have purchased a team number for your team. Once you have that number, you can go online to www.idodi.org and register that number to your team. As a Team Manager, you will then have access to the full DI program and resources.

Q: Where can I get Team Manager training?
A: The DI program has an excellent Team Manager's guide which will guide you in the best practices in leading your team. Additionally, the NExT region offers a number of Team Manager's training that you are encouraged to attend, which can be found on our calendar of events. These trainings give our NExT region Team Managers additional information specific to the NExT Region and then many events we offer to our teams. You should plan to attend the Team Manager Training on either Monday October 12th or on Thursday October 22nd both at Bowman Middle School beginning at 7:00 pm. For Instant Challenge, you should plan on attending the Team Manager Training on Monday November 9th at Bowman Middle School beginning at 7:00 pm. Additionally, we have Team Manager Training as a session during our Fall Workshop for Teams on December 5th for competitive teams, and on December 6th for Rising Stars! teams.

Q: Where can I get training for my team?
A: The NExT Region is offering two Fall Workshops, one for competitive teams on December 5th and one for Rising Stars! teams on December 6th. There are a number of sessions where your team will get hands activities led by experienced and professional instructors. Register early as spots are limited.

Q: How can I prepare my team for their Instant Challenge?
A: The DI program has a good Instant Challenge practice set which will give you Instant Challenges you can practice. The NExT Region also has an Instant Challenge Festival scheduled for January 30th for both competitive teams and for Rising Stars! teams. Additionally, for competitive teams, you should plan to attend the Instant Challenge Scrimmage on February 13th. Register early for both of these events.

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