Wisconsin Destination Imagination

Wisconsin Destination Imagination 2025 Affiliate Tournament
2025-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Sun Prairie West High School, 2850 Ironwood Dr, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
Qualifying teams from all over Wisconsin will present their solutions to the 2024-25 Destination Imagination® (DI) Challenges at the Wisconsin Affiliate Tournament at Sun Prairie West High School in Sun Prairie, WI on April 5, 2025!
Student-led teams will qualify for the Affiliate Tournament by placing in the top spots at their respective Regional Tournament. Visit the WIDI website to find your region https://wisconsindi.org/widi-regions/ and contact your Regional Directors (RD) for more information.
Teams who place in the top spots at the Affiliate tournament will earn a chance to advance to Global Finals at the end of May.
2024 – 25 teams are forming now! Visit https://www.destinationimagination.org to purchase your team number.
If you have any questions on how to get involved, what DI is, or how to start a program in your area, contact us today!
Teams at the Elementary Level (EL), Middle Level (ML) and Secondary Level (SL) will compete in the level of their chosen Challenge (Technical, Scientific, Fine Arts, Improv, Engineering and Service Learning) as well as an Instant Challenge. Early Learning teams (Rising Stars!) will present their Challenge solutions to Appraisers for positive feedback and celebrate their accomplishments for the season.
Stay tuned for tournament registration information.

Wisconsin Destination Imagination Southeast Regional Tournament
2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Muskego High School, W183S8750 Racine Ave., Muskego, WI, 53150, United States
Student-led teams from all over Southeast Wisconsin will present their solutions to the 2024-25 Destination Imagination® (DI) Challenges at the Southeast Regional Tournament at Muskego High School on March 15, 2025!
2024 – 25 teams are forming now! Visit https://www.destinationimagination.org to purchase your team number.
If you have any questions on how to get involved, what DI is, or how to start a program in your area, contact us today! Click here to find your region and contact your Regional Directors (RD) for more information.
Teams at the Elementary Level (EL), Middle Level (ML), and Secondary Level (SL) will compete in the level of their chosen Challenge (Technical, Scientific, Fine Arts, Improv, Engineering, and Service Learning) as well as an Instant Challenge. Early Learning teams (Rising Stars!) will present their Challenge solutions to Appraisers for positive feedback and celebrate their accomplishments for the season.
Stay tuned for tournament registration information.

South Central Regional Tournament
2025-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic School, 219 Columbus St., Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Student-led teams from all over South Central Wisconsin will present their solutions to the 2024-25 Destination Imagination® (DI) Challenges at the South Central Regional Tournament at Sacred Hearts School in Sun Prairie, WI on March 8, 2025!
2024 – 25 teams are forming now! Visit https://www.destinationimagination.org to purchase your team number.
If you have any questions on how to get involved, what DI is, or how to start a program in your area, contact us today! Find your region here and contact your Regional Directors (RD) for more information.
Teams at the Elementary Level (EL), Middle Level (ML) and Secondary Level (SL) will compete in the level of their chosen Challenge (Technical, Scientific, Fine Arts, Improv, Engineering and Service Learning) as well as an Instant Challenge. Early Learning teams (Rising Stars!) will present their Challenge solutions to Appraisers for positive feedback and celebrate their accomplishments for the season.
Stay tuned for tournament registration information.

Canceled: Wisconsin Destination Imagination 2025 Northwest Regional Tournament
2025-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Hudson Middle School, 1300 Carmichael Rd, Hudson, 54016, United States
The Northwest Regional tournament has been canceled.
Teams from the Northwest Regional received an email regarding alternatives.

Wisconsin Destination Imagination 2025 Northeast Regional Tournament
2025-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Algoma High School, 1715 Division St., Algoma, WI, 54201, United States
Student-led teams from all over Northeast Wisconsin will present their solutions to the 2024-25 Destination Imagination® (DI) Challenges at the Northeast Regional Tournament at Algoma High School on February 22, 2025!
2024 – 25 teams are forming now! Visit https://www.destinationimagination.org to purchase your team number.
If you have any questions on how to get involved, what DI is, or how to start a program in your area, contact us today! Click here to find your region and contact your Regional Directors (RD) for more information.
Teams at the Elementary Level (EL), Middle Level (ML), and Secondary Level (SL) will compete in the level of their chosen Challenge (Technical, Scientific, Fine Arts, Improv, Engineering, and Service Learning) as well as an Instant Challenge. Early Learning teams (Rising Stars!) will present their Challenge solutions to Appraisers for positive feedback and celebrate their accomplishments for the season.
Stay tuned for tournament registration information.

Northeast Regional Team Manager Information Session
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | ONLINE
Northeast Region Team Managers (TM) and Program Coordinators are invited to join the NE Regional Directors (RD) for a TM information session to talk about the upcoming NE Regional Tournament.
Learn about tournament day expectations, the venue, where to park and unload props, additional activities, etc.
This is your opportunity to ask the RDs questions, so we hope to see you there!
The link to the call will be emailed to all NE Regional Team Managers (TM) and Program Coordinators

Southeast Regional Instant Challenge Workshop
2025-02-02 13:00 - 15:20 UTC | Milwaukee School of Engineering Campus Center, 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The Southeast Region’s annual Instant Challenge workshop will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 1 to 3:20 PM at the Milwaukee School of Engineering Campus Center, 1025 N. Broadway, in downtown Milwaukee.
Teams will have the opportunity to complete 4 different Instant Challenges and receive feedback from DI volunteers.
This is for elementary and middle-level teams only.
The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Register here: https://forms.gle/bmqBpTLL3PprNGkt5.
Teams MUST be accompanied by a team manager or other trusted adult. It is OK to bring only part of your team, but you should have at least two team members to participate. This workshop is open to any Wisconsin team in any region.

Wisconsin Destination Imagination South Central Region Team Manager Information Session
2025-01-18 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic School, 219 Columbus St., Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Destination Imagination South Central Region is holding an in-person Team Manager tournament information session on Saturday 1/18/25 at Sacred Hearts School from 9 – 10:30 AM.

RSVP’s can be submitted here: https://forms.gle/ph1fxDFYnif7BrWA7

Think Like an Appraiser Team Manager Training
2025-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | ONLINE
In this training, you will learn how to break down a Challenge, effectively complete tournament data forms, understand Scoring, and prepare your team for the Tournament by understanding what Appraisers are looking for as they Appraise your team on Tournament day!
This training is open to both experienced and new Team Managers.
Register here: https://TINYURL.COM/WI-TLAA

Team Manager Training: Getting Your Team to TOW
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | ONLINE
How can you help your team push their limits to create an amazing challenge solution? How do you encourage the creative process without interference?
This training is for new and experienced Team Managers who are interested in taking their team to the next level!
Register to get the Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/WI-GYTW

In-person, interactive training session for Team Managers
2024-11-09 08:30 - 12:00 UTC | Wauwatosa East High School, 7500 Milwaukee Ave., 7500 Milwaukee Ave., Wauwatosa, WI, United States
Join Wisconsin Destination Imagination (WIDI) for an in-person, interactive training session for managers of Destination Imagination (DI) teams!
We’ll discuss:

planning and conducting team meetings
Interference
how to help your team make decisions, negotiate conflict, and manage their time
how to make the best use of the DI Roadmap and other resources available to you; and more.

There will be a special breakout session just for managers of Rising Stars (early learners) teams.
If you are in your first or second year as a DI team manager or could use a refresher, this training session is for you.
Wauwatosa East High School library (second floor)
7500 Milwaukee Ave., Wauwatosa WI (enter from 74th Street)
While walk-ins are welcome, advanced registration is preferred. Register here: https://forms.gle/WzfcnAozLiRbxhi26.

Improvisation Acting Workshop
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Willow River Elementary School 1118 4th St., Hudson WI, 1118 4th St., Hudson, wi
You are invited to join ComedySportz Twin Cities for an Improvisation Acting Workshop! The workshop is free, but space is limited, and pre-registration is required! Sign up at: https://tinyurl.com/iawnw
Brush up on your Improv skills or learn some new ones. Improv acting skills can be used for an Instant Challenge or even a Central Challenge.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024

9 – 10:20 AM: Grades 3 – 5
10:40 AM – 12 PM : Grades 6 – 8

Where: Willow River Elementary School 1118 4th St., Hudson WI
The workshop is sponsored by Wisconsin Destination Imagination.

About ComedySportz Twin Cities: Since opening in 1989, CSz Twin Cities has been producing and performing hilarious improv comedy shows including our flagship show ComedySportz!
ComedySportz is fast-paced improv comedy played as a sport! Two teams of actors create short comedy games and scenes on the spot based on audience suggestions to earn points and laughs. You, the audience, assist in the comedy by yelling out the suggestions and voting each round to award points!
ComedySportz is rated E for Everyone!

Wisconsin Destination Imagination Information Session for Students, Parents, & Educators
2024-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Meadow View Elementary, 200 North Grand Ave., Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Calling all Creative Problem Solvers!
You are invited to an Information Session to learn how Wisconsin Destination Imagination helps students in grades K–12 practice the skills needed to thrive in school, future careers, and beyond.
Monday, September 23, 2024
6:30 PM: Brief presentation
6:45 – 7:30 PM: Hands-on activities!
Meadow View Elementary Cafeteria
200 North Grand Ave.
Sun Prairie, WI
This free event is open to anyone interested in learning about Destination Imagination (DI).
Download the event flyer here.
Questions? Please contact: Anne Coulling Wisconsin Destination Imagination anne.coulling@wisconsindi.org.

2023 - 24 Wisconsin DI Team Manager Virtual Coffee Hours
2024-04-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Team Managers from around Wisconsin for a one-hour, once-per-month candid conversation about being a DI Team Manager.
Hear from experienced TM’s about tips and tricks to help your team be successful! *Coffee is optional!*
Time: 10 – 11 AM CT.
Date/Topic
October 21, 2023: Picking a Challenge & Becoming a Team
November 18, 2023: Tackling Instant Challenge
December 9, 2023: Registering Your Team
January 13, 2024: Preparing for Your Tournament (Early Learning & Competitive)
February 10, 2024: ‘AHH! Will they ever finish?’ & Submitting Tournament Data Forms
March 17, 2024: All Things Affiliate Tournament
April 20, 2024: Getting Ready for Global Finals

Register to get the meeting link*: Register: https://tinyurl.com/tmvch
Questions? Email alumni@wisconsindi.org

*If you registered for the 2022-23 Team Manager Coffee Hours, you must re-register for this season. Thank you.

We look forward to chatting with you!

Brought to you by the Wisconsin Destination Imagination Team Manager Ambassador Program

Wisconsin Affiliate Tournament 2024
2024-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | UW Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay, WI, 54311, United States
The 2024 Wisconsin Affiliate Tournament tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the UW-Green Bay campus in Green Bay, WI.
WIDI 2024 Affiliate Tournament Hotel Blocks
Hampton Inn Green Bay – Direct link to room block reservations
830 Morris Avenue Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304
$135 King
$150 double queen
Must reserve by 3/5/24 or block is released

East Central Sectional Tournament
2024-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Kennedy MIddle School, W160N11836 Crusader Ct., Germantown, 53022, United States
The 2024 East Central Sectional Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Kennedy Middle School.
Teams from the Blackhawk, Kettle Moraine, and Winnebago regions will compete at the East Central Sectional Tournament.

Southeast Sectional Tournament
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Muskego High School, W183S8750 Racine Ave., Muskego, WI, 53150, United States
The 2024 Southeast Sectional Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Muskego High School.
Teams from the Milwaukee and South Central regions will compete at the Southeast Sectional Tournament.

Northeast Sectional Tournament 2024
2024-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Algoma High School, 1715 Division St., Algoma, WI, 54201, United States
The 2024 Northeast Sectional Tournament will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Algoma High School.
Teams from the BayLake, Green Bay Area, and Northeast regions will compete at the Northeast Sectional Tournament.

Wisconsin DI Challenge Master Training
2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
January 27, 2024, 10am – 12pm CT.
This virtual session is required for all Wisconsin Challenge Masters
The first hour will be Affiliate-wide expectations, scoring program updates, etc. and the second hour will be for Challenge-Specific breakouts.
The session link will be sent closer to the date.
If you have any questions please contact Elliott Kaas, WIDI Board of Directors ACM Representative, and WIDI Instant Challenge ACM at elliott.kaas@wisconsindi.org.

Think Like An Appraiser Team Manager Training
2024-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
In this training, you will learn how to break down a Challenge, effectively complete tournament data forms, understand Scoring, and prepare your team for the Tournament by understanding what Appraisers are looking for as they Appraise your team on Tournament day! This training is open to both experienced and new Team Managers.
January 24, 2024, 7 – 9 PM via Zoom. The link will be sent to all registrants.
Register here: https://conta.cc/48iYi3V

Challenge Master Basics
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Challenge Master Basics
Required for new Wisconsin Destination Imagination (WIDI) Challenge Masters (CM) and Affiliate Challenge Masters (ACM), but all WIDI CMs are welcome.
Join WIDI for a discussion on the nuts and bolts of being a CM. Virtual link will be sent out closer to the date.
January 10, 2024, 7 PM CT
All registered WIDI Challenge Masters should have received an email from Elliott Kaas, WIDI Board of Directors ACM Representative, and WIDI Instant Challenge ACM. If you are a WIDI Challenge Master and did not receive the email please contact Elliott at elliott.kaas@wisconsindi.org.

2023 - 24 Wisconsin DI Team Manager Virtual Coffee Hours
2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Join Team Managers from around Wisconsin for a one-hour, once-per-month candid conversation about being a DI Team Manager.
Hear from experienced TM’s about tips and tricks to help your team be successful! *Coffee is optional!*
Dates Topics To be announced. Time: 10 – 11 AM CT.
October 21, 2023
November 18, 2023
December 9, 2023
January 13, 2023
February 10, 2023
April 20, 2023

2023 - 24 Wisconsin DI Team Manager Virtual Coffee Hours
2023-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Join Team Managers from around Wisconsin for a one-hour, once-per-month candid conversation about being a DI Team Manager.
Hear from experienced TM’s about tips and tricks to help your team be successful! *Coffee is optional!*
Time: 10 – 11 AM CT.
Dates and Topics
October 21, 2023: Picking a Challenge & Becoming a Team
November 18, 2023: Tackling Instant Challenge
December 9, 2023: Registering Your Team
January 13, 2024: Preparing for Your Tournament (Early Learning & Competitive)
February 10, 2024: ‘AHH! Will they ever finish?’ & Submitting Tournament Data Forms
March 17, 2024: All Things Affiliate Tournament
April 20, 2024: Getting Ready for Global Finals
Register to get the meeting link*: Register: https://tinyurl.com/tmvch

Questions? Email alumni@wisconsindi.org
*If you registered for the 2022-23 Team Manager Coffee Hours, you must re-register for this season. Thank you.

We look forward to chatting with you!

Brought to you by the Wisconsin Destination Imagination Team Manager Ambassador Program

Global Finals 2023
2023-05-20 08:00 - 2023-05-23 17:00 UTC
Dates: May 20-23, 2023
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
The Global Finals 2023 registration fee is $5,500 USD for US teams and $5,000 USD for teams outside the US. The deposit to secure your registration is $2,000 USD and will be due by April 12, 2023.
Registration opens on March 1, 2023 and closes on April 12, 2023.
More information about how to advance to Global Finals will be announced as soon as it is available.

Virtual Call: “I might be interested in being a Challenge Master…But What Does that Mean?”
2023-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Zoom
Virtual Session May 15, 2023 :“I might be interested in being a Challenge Master…But What Does that Mean?”
If you’ve EVER even briefly considered what being a Challenge Master would entail, please consider attending Wisconsin Destination Imagination’s May 15th, 2023 virtual session, “I might be interested in being a Challenge Master…But What Does that Mean?”
Come, hear us out, and then let us know if you’re interested. No strings attached, we promise. The call will start at 7pm, be an hour or less, and we’d love to have you attend live (but we’ll record it too). Register here>>

Wisconsin DI Virtual Team Manager Coffee Hour: Global Finals 101
2023-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Join Team Managers from around Wisconsin for a one-hour, once-per-month candid conversation about being a DI Team Manager.
Hear from experienced TM’s about tips and tricks to help your team be successful! *Coffee is optional!*
Dates and Topics
October 15th: WIDI Welcome / Forming Teams
November 19th: Teamwork & Instant Challenge
December 17th: Registering Your Team
January 21st: Preparing for your Tournament (with Competitive and Early Learning Breakout Sessions)
February 18th: AHH! Will they ever finish?
Date & Time Change: March 19th: All Things Affiliate Tournament/1 – 2PM
April 15th: Global Finals 101
Time: 10 – 11AMCT via Google Meet. Link will be sent to all registrants. You only need to register once per season.
Register here to get the meeting link*
Questions? Email alumni@wisconsindi.org
*If you registered for the 2021-22 Team Manager Coffee Hours, you must re-register for this season. Thank you.
We look forward to chatting with you!
Brought to you by the Wisconsin Destination Imagination Team Manager Ambassador Program

Global Finals Team Manager Conference Call
2023-04-03 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Zoom
The top three teams in each Challenge and level from the Wisconsin Affiliate tournament will qualify to advance to Global Finals being held in Kansas City, MO May 20-23, 2023.
In lieu of the in-person meeting for Team Managers of GFs qualifiers, a conference call has been scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2023 at 6:30PM. Team Managers of qualifying teams will receive a link to the Zoom call after the Celebration Ceremony.
