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Congratulations! You did it!
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Global Finals is the world’s largest
celebration of creativity. This year,
more than 8,000 of the world’s most
innovative minds come together to
showcase their Challenge solutions,
celebrate creativity, and have fun.
Because of the extreme creativity,
innovation, and teamwork that your
team has shown, you’re invited to
join the celebration!
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NOW WHAT?
Step 1- Celebrate with your team!
Step 2- Get some sleep!
Step 3- Use the Global Finals Guide and resources
to make Global Finals 2015 an incredible experience!
Global Finals- What to Expect
If you’re a Global Finals veteran,
you already know. Global Finals
is something you need to
experience firsthand to truly
understand. Celebrate the 201415 DI season surrounded by
more than 16,000 amazing
people and one-of-a-kind events
that celebrate creativity and
innovation in an incredible
multicultural atmosphere.
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Global Finals Resources
Online Resources:
www.globalfinals.org
Email:
globals@dihq.org
Phone:
1.888.321.1503
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Global Finals Resources
Global Finals Guide
The Global Finals Guide is your one-stop place for
all information necessary to prepare. It includes:
• Registration Information
• Housing Information
• Travel Guide
• Prop Information
• On and Off-Campus Events Information
• Skills Workshops
• Rules and Regulations
• Mailed to all teams Monday March 31, 2015
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Preparing For Global Finals
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Register your team online as
soon as possible. All
registrations and payments
must be completed by
Friday, May 1st.
HOUSING &
SCHEDULING
Submit requests for housing
and scheduling. Remember to
note if any participants have
special needs or
requirements.
TRAVEL
Book your travel according to
arrival and departure plans at
Global Finals.
Tournament starts Wednesday
and Closing Celebration is
Saturday PM.
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Fundraising for Global Finals
Parent and Community
Groups
Parent and community
groups dispense their
funds in the spring as
the school year ends. DI
is a great activity for
these groups to support!
School Boards and
Principals
Boards of Education and
Principals have
discretionary funds to pay
for events just like DI!
Show them how well your
team has done and ask
for financial support!
Local Businesses
Make sure to ask for
sponsors and support
at the businesses in
your community and
where your parents
and supporters work.
Team Activities
Car Wash
Raffles
Garage Sale
School Spirit Day
Spaghetti Dinner
Online Crowd
Funding
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Team Housing
Packages (Pg 18)
Teams have several options
when registering for housing at
Global Finals. Teams may
choose a registration package
that includes housing, or just
event registration and meals.
Packages that include housing
are the most popular option for
teams attending Global Finals.
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Team Housing
Assignment (Pg 17)
• Teams will be assigned
housing with their Affiliates
• Teams may be placed in a
residence hall (dorm) or hotel.
• Teams will find out where they
are housed approximately
one week before arrival, but
will not be assigned specific
rooms until On-site
Registration.
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Spectator Registration
Packages (Pg 18)
Each spectator must register for Global
Finals. Spectator registration includes
access to all competition areas, special
events, and pin trading locations.
Options for spectators include housing
with the teams, event passes only, and
passes with lunch or all meals included,
depending on the needs of each
spectators. Pre-purchased spectator
passes are picked up when teams
register on-site in Knoxville. Spectator
passes can be purchased on-site for an
additional $5 per pass.
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Registration/Paperwork Checklist
Online
Registration
Registration
Payment
Registration
Forms
Travel
Requests
Affiliate Forms
and Orders
Register and pay
$500 deposit
within 2 weeks
Pay Team
Registration fees
in full
Parental Consent
On-site Contact
Graduation
Registration
Team Transfers
Prop Shipment
Pin Orders
Shirt Orders
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Competition
Schedule
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During online registration, your team may
make special requests for scheduling.
While DI will make every effort to
accommodate your team’s request, no
special requests are guaranteed.
Your team’s Instant and Team Challenges
will be scheduled on separate days.
The Tournament Schedule will be available
approximately 10 days prior to Global
Finals. Check Globalfinals.org to find the
complete schedule, after release.
Travel and Prop Shipment (Pg 21)
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Teams travel from all over the world to
Global Finals and choose many different
modes of transportation.
• If travelling by Bus or Plane, book your
travel As Soon As Possible!
• Airport transfers are available, but they
must be purchased in advance through
the ShopDI Store online.
Props may be shipped to UT-Knoxville. All
shipped props must arrive between May 4th
and May 15th. Prop shuttles will be available
to transfer props around campus.
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Team Member Packing List
What Team Members Need For Global Finals
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Suitcase/Duffle Bag
Backpack or Tote
Cell phone
Chargers
Books & Entertainment
Cash- Food during travel
Identification
Toiletries
Glasses/Contacts
On-Campus List
Housing List
Travel List
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Flip-Flops or Slippers
Comfortable Shoes
Bathrobe
Clothes- Layers
• Temps 70’s and 80’s
• Towels (swim and shower)
• Swimsuit
• Poncho/Rainwear
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Backpack/Bag
Cash- Sightseeing
Affiliate Shirt(s)
Pins/Pin Bag or Towel
Camera
Credentials
Sunglasses
Sun block
3M Duct Tape Costume
Remember to bring a Fix-It Kit!
Global FinalsAffiliate T-Shirts
Affiliate shirts are strongly recommended for all
participants. Wearing an Affiliate t-shirt is one of the
best ways to represent Team New Jersey at Global
Finals!
• Team New Jersey 2015 Global Final T-Shirts
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5 Color 2 sided with Glitter
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$10 for Youth Sizes
$13 for Adult Sizes
Order at www.njdi.org
Order by April 15, 2015
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Global Finals Pin Guidelines
Pin Trading is a big part of the Global Finals experience.
Affiliate Pins- Available for purchase directly from Affiliate
Team-Created PinsUnless given specific permission from Affiliate may
not include:
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Affiliate name or Region name
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Affiliate logo
Team-Created Pins may never include:
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Box & Ball logo
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The words “Destination Imagination”
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Challenge names
Affiliate Pin Information
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2015 New Jersey Ninja Pins
• Set of 5 Pins depicting famous New
Jerseyans – Clara Barton, Bruce
Springsteen, Buzz Aldrin, Albert Einstein
and Thomas Edison
• Set of 5 Pins - $6.00 per set
• New Jersey State Pin – Ninjas
depicting George Washington’s crossing
of the Delaware River
• State Pin - $1.50 each
• Order at www.njdi.org
• Order by April 15, 2015
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Arriving at
Global Finals
Knoxville On-Site
Registration (Pg 15)
When your team arrives in Knoxville,
your first stop should be TRECS to get
registered. Registration hours are as
follows:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday/Friday
Saturday
2PM to 11PM
10AM to Midnight
10AM to 5:30PM
9PM to Midnight
7:30AM to 5PM
7:30AM to 12PM
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Global Finals- General Schedule
Tuesday- Arrivals
Team Manager Meeting- 7PM
Wednesday- Tournament Begins
Welcome Ceremony- 7:30PM
Thursday- Tournament
Friday- Tournament
Saturday- Tournament
Closing Celebration- 7:30PM
Sunday- Departures
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Welcome/Closing Celebration
Welcome Ceremony
Wednesday- 7:30PM
Welcome Ceremony is our
official start to Global Finals.
We celebrate you and all of
your accomplishments,
beginning with a parade and
featuring thousands of
cheering team members
and spectators.
Closing Celebration
Saturday- 7:30PM
We bring an end to Global
Finals with a world-class
celebration packed with
thousands of cheering
participants and fans. We’ll
look back on your week at
Global Finals and present
awards and trophies!
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Global Finals- Event Schedule
Tuesday
Thursday
Team Manager Meeting-7PM
Southern Soirée- 5-8PM
Passport Party- 7:30-10PM
Duct Tape Costume Ball- 7-9PM
Wednesday
Welcome Ceremony- 7:30PM
Friday
Saturday
DI Graduation - 7:30-9PM
Movies in the Park- 7:30PM
“Try DI” Challenge- 7-8:30PM
Closing Celebration- 7:30PM
Team Parties- 9:30PM
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Innovation ExpoAt the Innovation Expo, you
will have the opportunity to
see and test the latest
technology and gadgets our
vendors have to offer as well
as meet with officials from
NASA, the U.S. Space and
Rocket Center and many more.
Check the website for up-todate vendor information!
Expo Hours
Wed- 9AM-5PM
Thurs- 9AM-5PM
Friday- 9AM-5PM
Sat- 9AM-3PM
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Survival Tips- You Can Do It!
Global Finals is an incredible experience, but it can
also be overwhelming. Remember to:
• Ask for help from your school system, parents and the Affiliate
• Keep a positive outlook and a good sense of humor
• Be prepared for anything- flexibility is a must!
• Get enough sleep (and make sure your kids do)
• Breathe deeply- take a few minutes each day to yourself
• Remember you are at Global Finals- savor the experience
Have an incredible time!
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Global Finals Supporters and Partners
Presented By:
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Important Contacts:
New Jersey Affiliate Director: Carmine Liuzzi
Phone: 203-300-3776
Email: carmine.liuzzi@saiglobal.com
Affiliate Global Finals Backup: Anne DiGiuseppe
Phone: 609-510-5128
Email: gtmrsd@gmail.com
Affiliate Information: www.njdi.org