I’m Meredith from Sherborn

Hi I'm Leslie From Bedford

Beth from Groton, here!

Hi I’m Rita from Hopkinton

Great session for Scientific! Thanks you

super useful info for the Fine Arts challenge. Thanks !

Fantastic session for Engineering! So helpful

No balloons? Or no latex balloons?

Ignore above, I already have the answer

Is it possible to request a preferred time slot?

Can you please clarify that it is no balloons at all? Thanks.

No latex balloons (you can use mylar) but no helium

re preferred time slot - we have already reviewed conflicts and requests. If there is a true, previously unknown conflict, please email us after the schedule draft is reviewed

so you can use ballons made of mylar, just not latex? Can they be inflated with air? BTW - thx for the heads up on conflicts. My son is getting his holy confirmation and they were really late with the dates. I will email info

Mylar balloons filled with air is ok!!

Also we wanted to confirming re: lights- we can not request lights to turn off during the central challenge solution (for an illusion)?

The paperwork is due a week before the tournament???

It's very simple! Better than paper for my team!

is it live now?

It's not that bad

correct, the team may NOT request a change in the lighting in the room the of the performance

Do the kids do the paperwork or the manager?

EL teams can dictate paperwork answers and TMs can transcribe

The team manager must submit but in the words of the team

Thanks!

Question on space for tricky tales performance - it says prepare for 8x10 space - we have 7 kids - they barely fit with their illusion - is it really that small??

Suggestion: type the questions into a google doc and have them fill it out and then copy and paste to your account

I’ve been managing teams for 7 years…never have we had paperwork ready a week early. We’re still figuring it out the day before! We already lost a week when Regionals were canceled. Another week lost!

sorry MIchelle Barrette - we need the documents in advance so that we can get through the prep process

I agree with Michelle. My team will have a hard time with this. last min changes or items on expense list

I just worry something may change if something breaks or fails a few days before the tournament.

Can the photo have the kids masked, since we meet indoors and we have a mask mandate??

we found that providing the documents earlier gives the team a chance to make fixes before tournament vs on site

Is it possible to email or paste the link with the videos related to the paperworks? I know you showed where to find it, but somehow those links are giving me the same results

sure, the photo can have the kids masked for their team pic!

I have 2 teams, am I only allowed to go into IC with one of them?

So the photo taken at the tournament will have the kids masked because they are indoors?

video re paperwork is on madikids.org under INFO tab and MANAGER INFO sub-tab

When I go there, I don’t see it

Is it the video in the Assistance with Uploading Videos and Paperwork for the Virtual Tournament section?

Margaret here is the link: http://www.madikids.org/index.php/early-access

Are teams assigned tables in the common space?

Yes Margaret - Assistance with Uploading Videos and Paperwork for the Virtual TournamentTournament Paperwork in Mobile Scoring Video RecordingPasscode: MADI2022!

Will parents be able to see CC? Siblings?

if the manager doesn't go with the team to IC, do we just go with the family to the commons ?

We're saying yes - the "pod" is the teams immediate family

Yes Anne - that would be a good plan

thanks !

will photos be digital files or mailed to us?

Will there by a prep appraiser at one of these steps?

So parents handle prop removal? I thought kids had to haul everything themselves.

What will we need a device for on tournament day?

I have 2 DI teams, am I allowed to go into IC with both or only one? (Different challenges, different levels)

But the pods don’t extend to teams with siblings? Ie another team shouldn’t watch a team with some siblings

So not for paperwork?

I think I have the link now. Thanks

will we have a wifi password then?

masks in photographers photos?

Will there be a single extension cord for each challenge site?

Will power be available for a portable speaker if they are playing music?

Just thinking about like IC paperwork - will we need to attest there on a device or will we do that in advance or on paper day of

IF the challenge states that electricity is provided, a single extension cord will be available for them to plug into

Is the link for the expense report on MADI? Could not find it yesterday.

re IC "declaration of independence" there is a process we will cover at pre-tournament meeting - next meeting

Will wifi be available?

wifi-probably - we'll address that at the pre-tournament meeting next month

Is it required that each team have an appraiser/volunteer this year?

Last year, team managers could scribe the paperwork for middle school level teams. Are we able to do that again this year or does the team have to type in in themselves?

I looked for it yesterday and just could not find it

In the past, we just lost points for that kind of mistake. I’d rather more time for prep and paperwork than for the Appraisers to catch an error that the TM should have caught. Is that the only reason you need paperwork early?

*expense report

can we include a script

Ugh - this is more stressful than the challenge itself - so scared I’m going to miss something and screw it up for the kids 🤦‍♀️

i had two appraisers but they're not experienced...you don't want them i thought?

Thanks Stephanie

Talk more about the deadline for making paperwork changes.

So it will be editable after we submit…

?

If something needs changing the day before....and we change it the night before, should we tell the prep appraiser

Feel free to ignore this question if you will cover it later, but one of our favorite parts of the tournament is seeing all the other teams' solutions. Will anyone be filming the central challenge performances so teams can see other teams' performances?

yes, sand question at Kerry Evans!

*same

When will the paperwork show up on the DI website? We will be away for school vacation week so we will have to start filling out paperwork Feb 12th weekend because we will not be meeting until march 5th after that

let me find out Jennifer

I’m in now and see my paperwork available @Michelle

if we choose to have a mask and unmasked picture, do we have to pay for two pictures

There is a fee for team photos, correct?

How do you expect it to work if they have decorated their masks for their performance? Would they have to swap masks for the contest?

One child on our team has permission to wear a face shield instead of a mask. Will that be sufficient for tournament expectations?

To Challenge Me Inc memberships; we'll email the town shirt so everyone doesn't have to :-)

Did you say photos are required even if we don’t plan on purchasing them or is it optional to stop for photos?

Please have the team stop for photo even if you are not making a purchase

re face shield - please email me directly so we can make a note

Brown school!

😀

it says no later than, but you can come a little earlier? up to a half hour earlier?

Is the schedule available on madi

Please ignore if this info will come later, but when will the appraisers find out their schedule?

appraiser info will be coming from the Affiliate Challenge Masters - sorry we don't have that info right now

Ok thank you!

Is there another page of the schedule coming? Our team isn’t on there though several other teams from our town/our challenge are.

found it. never mind. thanks.

Grafton High School?

we are using BOTH Grafton HS and Grafton MS

where is the schedule?

Grafton high and middle share parking lot

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BgcKQXABl37FbrFcACnIP2wIub2fFP9f/view

also you may want to remind everyone that I think the time changes Sat night

If I am managing more than one team and there is a time gap between challenges can we stay in the common room?

Oh shoot lol!

NICE CATCH Stephanie!!

+ 1 for all times lol?

Is section 4 of TDF required this year?

I am wicked sorry to be late with the request for preferred time. I promise to make it up to whoever I swap with.

That’s the reflection one

Is it safe to assume that our assigned day is cast in stone, but the time might change?

If I am managing more than one team and there is a time gap between challenges can we stay in the common room?

The challenge video said that section 4 is required this year, it never has been before. So it would be really helpful to know if it is actually required or just recommended

(Never before for states)

Thank you 🙂

My two teams are at almost the same time. is that going to be ok?

What is expected for team introductions?

but an assistant manager can go into IC with the 2nd team?

That's a good idea to use the assistant manager

Thank you both SO much for everything you have done to make this work, can’t imagine how hard this has been (on top of the usual insanity)

I will never forget the musical intro I saw a high school team from Ayer do once -- I forget the challenge. But it amazing!

*was amazing

It’s going to be AWESOME regardless.

when will we find out if we’re at the high school or middle school? sorry if you already said.

Bless you both for continuing to make this happen!

Thank You for your time!

Yes...thank you so much!!!

Both my teams felt that same way last year, DI was one of the only things running

Yes- thank you!!!!

Great. Thanks.

Thanks for all you have done to get this going. Not easy ever and certainly not this year or last. You rock!!

THANK YOU!!!

put the improv kids in that room!

Thanks!

thank you !!

Thanks Karin and Michelle! (And thanks to all our awesome Bedford TMs! You’re doing great! ;))

Thank you!!!!!

Thanks!

Thank you both!

Thank you!

We'll be there to help you! look forward to seeing all the teams!

Thank you!

Thank you two for everything!

Thank you both for your extra inspiring work!!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you!!

Thank you!!

Thank you both!!!

THANK YOU!

Thanks

thank you

Thank you

Thank you for all the helpful information