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MAY 20-23 KNOXVILLE, TN GLOBALFINALS.ORG

PRESENTED BY

Destination Imagination, Inc. 1111 S. Union Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 February 2015Destination Imagination, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Education Organization.

Copyright ©2015 by Destination Imagination, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.

By my participation in an event conducted by an Affiliate, Region or other gathering related to the Destination Imagination program, the participant or participant’s parents or participant’s guardian understands and hereby voluntarily agrees to release, waive, forever discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Destination Imagination Inc., and their agents, officers, boards, volunteers, and employees from any and all liability and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services, or otherwise which may arise out of the participant’s participation in activities related to the Destination Imagination event, including travel to and from the event.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

STRATEGIC SPONSORS

PROGRAM SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR INNOVATION SPONSOR CREATIVITY SPONSOR

TEAM SCHOLAR SPONSORS COLLABORATORS

2015 EXHIBITORS

Pamela & Charles Schroeder

Chuck & Elaine Cadle

Roger & Faith Garriock

CHP Dosimetry NASAMarshall Space &

Flight CenterLegendary Products, Tomorrow’s Solutions

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CONTENTSEVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Top Ten Reasons to Attend ................................. 4

One-of-a-Kind Events .......................................... 6

Innovation Expo ..................................................... 9

Instant Challenge Boot Camps ........................10

Skills Workshops..................................................11

Off-Campus Tours ...............................................12

HOUSING

Registration & Payment ....................................14

Cancellations & Refunds ...................................16

Housing Assignments ........................................17

Registration Packages .......................................18

TRAVEL & PROPS

Travel to Global Finals ........................................19

Prop Shipment ......................................................21

Health & Safety Info ...........................................22

1 YOU’VE EARNED IT!Your team has worked hard all season developing its Challenge solution. You’ve meticulously built amazing props and honed your teamwork skills. You’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime. Now, it’s time to take your team on the road and show the world what you’ve got!

2 A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE FOR ALLIf you’re a Global Finals veteran, you already know. Global Finals is something you need to experience firsthand to truly understand. Celebrate the 2014-15 DI season surrounded by more than 16,000 amazing people and one-of-a kind events that celebrate creativity and innovation in an incredible atmosphere.

3 HEAD OFF ON AN AMAZING ADVENTUREEach year, Destination Imagination and the University of Tennessee partner to provide a variety of fun and educational off-campus tours for participants. From spelunking in the Tuckaleechee Caverns to horseback riding through the Great Smokey Mountains to tubing along the clear waters of Little River, you can pick your adventure and better explore your southern surroundings.

4 MEET CREATIVE MINDS FROM AROUND THE WORLDAt Global Finals 2015, teams from more than 15 countries will showcase their Challenge solutions. Not only are they ready to present their solutions to a whole new audience, they’re ready to make some friends! Learn about different cultures firsthand from fellow DI-ers.

TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND

Guide to Global Finals 2015 / GlobalFinals.org 5

5 THE ULTIMATE SHOWCASE OF CREATIVITY, FUN AND INNOVATION Global Finals is designed not only as a chance to showcase your creative Challenge solutions, but an opportunity to let loose and have some fun! Your week will be jam packed with activities your team chooses. Between outdoor parties, movie screenings, live music, workshops, hands-on exhibits and much more, it will be hard picking what NOT to do!

6 LEARN FROM THE PROS Skills Workshops at Global Finals give participants of all ages the opportunity to learn from industry experts while further exploring their curiosities and enhancing their skill sets. Whether you’re an arts fanatic or a budding STEMist, you will not want to miss out!

7 CREATIVITY & TECHNOLOGY COLLIDEThe Innovation Expo, by far, is THE place to be when students are not performing or participating in other event activities. Be inspired by officials from some of the most innovative companies in the world, including NASA, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, National Geographic, Oracle Academy and Vizitech, as well as test the latest gadgets and games, and purchase official souvenirs to commemorate an unforgettable experience.

8 GET A TASTE OF COLLEGE LIFEMany participants request to stay in University of Tennessee residence halls for the opportunity to experience what it’s like to live on a college campus. Participants also have the option to stay in a hotel located on-campus or minutes away from the university.

9 STRETCH YOUR CREATIVE SKILLS Take a break from the tournament to attack our unique Instant Challenge Boot Camps designed just for fun. We stretch creativity and problem solving so far beyond pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks and cardboard tubes that you’ll wonder how we can keep it contained in one building!

10 ALL THE PIN TRADING YOU CAN HANDLE Pin trading is one of the most popular events at Global Finals. When trading pins, students have the chance to see creative designs from around the world, meet new friends and show good sportsmanship.

SOUTHERN SOIRÉEWORLD’S FAIR PARKAll participants arriving before 7p.m. on Tuesday are invited. Enjoy dinner, country entertainment and demonstrations of southern country crafts. This event will serve as dinner for all event participants that purchased a Tuesday Arrival Housing & Meal package. Pizza will be available for teams arriving late.

TUE5-8

RECREATIONAL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESTRECSOnce you reach Knoxville, your first step will be to register your team at TRECS. However, it’s also an opportunity to celebrate your team’s journey and have some fun! Let loose with a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, volleyball, Giga Ball games, water slides, and much more.

WELCOME CEREMONYTHOMPSON-BOLING ARENAWelcome 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. It’s big, it’s colorful, and it’s loud!

ALL WEEK

ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENTSYou’ll want to plan your days at Global Finals because between the tournament, recreational activities, interactive exhibits and parties for all ages, there will be no time to rest with the number of on-campus festivities we have in store!

WED7:30-9


PIN TRADINGPIN TRADING ZONESOne of the most popular activities at Global Finals is trading pins. It’s one of the best ways to get to know other teams from around the world. Your Affiliate generally sells pins for this purpose.

HIGH SCHOOL ANDCOLLEGE GRADUATIONALUMNI MEMORIAL BUILDINGOur Graduation Ceremony is a very special event provided for all high school seniors and college students receiving degrees. Most participants wear caps and gowns or dressier clothing.

ALL WEEK

THUR7-9

THUR7:30-10

PASSPORT PARTYTRECS PARTY TENTTravel the world without having to leave the University of Tennessee campus! The Passport Party is all about celebrating the international character and culture of our Global Finals participants. From enjoying live entertainment to getting your passport stamped to sampling native foods from around the world, you won’t want to miss out.

DUCT TAPE COSTUME BALLTHOMPSON-BOLING ARENAUse your creativity (and as much duct tape as you need!) to create your costume and take part in one of the most popular events at Global Finals—the Duct Tape Costume Ball. We shine the spotlight on your creative designs, while you enjoy music, dancing and all the fabulous costumes at this ultimate dance party.

FRI7:30-9

FRI7-8:30

“TRY DI” CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY DISCWORLD’S FAIR PARK-FESTIVAL LAWNSpectators, Team Managers, Officials, and Sponsors: this is your chance to try a DI Challenge! Create a solution, wear wacky costumes and enjoy the music!

FRI7:30-11:30

MOVIES IN THE PARKWORLD’S FAIR PARKExperience movie night DI style! Join other Global Finals participants for a relaxing evening of movies under the stars. Enjoy your favorite theater snacks while watching a variety of entertaining films on the big screen in World’s Fair Park.

CLOSING CELEBRATIONTHOMPSON-BOLING ARENAWe bring an end to Global Finals with a world-class Closing Celebration packed with thousands of cheering participants and fans, text voting and an extraordinary light show. We’ll look back on your week at Global Finals, present awards and look forward to the 2015-16 season.

DI CACHINGAROUND CAMPUSWednesday afternoon through 3 p.m. Saturday, you’ll have the chance to look for items hidden around campus that can only be found by using GPS coordinates. Be sure to bring your GPS unit or smartphone. Have fun making your way around campus with your team and scoring some cool surprises including the coolest pins!

ALL WEEK

SAT7:30-9:30


INNOVATION EXPOKCC EXHIBIT HALL A

At 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-to-date vendor information!

WED9:00-5:00

THUR9:00-5:00

FRI9:00-5:00

SAT9:00-3:00

• Explore exhibits featuring the latest in innovation and interact with teams from around the world

• Speak with officials from some of the most innovative companies in the world, including NASA and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

• Test the latest gadgets, games, toys and more

• Purchase official Global Finals merchandise from the Souvenir Sales Store to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime experience

SOUVENIR SALESStop by Souvenir Sales and check out the latest Destination Imagination gear, Global Finals 2015 T-shirts, games, books and much, much more. Souvenir Sales is a stop that can’t be missed, so be sure to grab your commemorative souvenirs before they run out!

JOURNEY TO MARSNEW THIS YEAR!NASA’s Journey to Mars may be difficult, but challenges are really just opportunities to learn. Join us as we fly, land, live, work and return safely from the Red Planet. Hands-on interactive and photo activities make this a fun and informative stop! See how past, current and emerging technologies will improve human exploration and scientific discovery.

Join NASA on the #JOURNEYTOMARS

INSTANT CHALLENGE BOOT CAMPSTake a break from the tournament to attack these unique Instant Challenge sessions that are designed just for fun. We stretch creativity and problem solving so far beyond pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks and cardboard tubes that you’ll wonder how we can keep it contained in one building! Reserve your spots early!

REGISTRATION FOR OUR INSTANT CHALLENGE BOOT CAMPS BEGINS IN MID-MAY AT SHOPDI.ORG AFTER CHALLENGE SCHEDULES ARE RELEASED

• These are not your ordinary Instant Challenges! We take it to the max with help from innovative supporters such as NASA and National Geographic

• Make new friends while working with other DI teams from around the world

• Parents can join in on the fun with our Family Instant Challenge Boot Camp

• One-of-a-kind Instant Challenges that are task-based, performance-based or a combination of the two

• Instant Challenges are not appraised, so you can work on your team-building and quick thinking skills without the pressure


• Learn from industry experts and grow your skill set while having fun

• Dozens of interactive workshops, ranging from choreography to 3D printing

• The perfect opportunity to try something new and be inspired

• Open to Global Finals participants of all ages

• Whether you’re an arts fanatic or budding STEMist, you will not want to miss out!

BECOME A SKILLS WORKSHOP PRESENTERAs an international educational organization, Destination Imagination includes one of the most diverse groups of students who are eager to learn about everything from 3D printing to choreography. Our Global Finals Skills Workshops are designed to provide that learning experience for students and allow them to experience new and exciting ways to enhance their skill set for success in school, their career and life.

We are currently seeking professionals and organizations to facilitate workshops of their choice and provide our global audience of students with interactive, exciting and uniquely hands-on workshops that will leave a lasting impression. Don’t miss your chance to meet and help shape the most creative minds of the future!

For more information on becoming a Skills Workshop presenter, please visit our website at www.globalfinals.org/skills-workshops.

SKILLS WORKSHOPSFrom hip-hop and Broadway dance to 3D printing and microcontrollers, our workshops are designed to help you further explore your curiosity and enhance your skills.

REGISTRATION FOR OUR SKILLS WORKSHOPS BEGINS IN MID-MAY AT SHOPDI.ORG AFTER CHALLENGE SCHEDULES ARE RELEASED

OFF-CAMPUS TOURS AND ACTIVITIESDestination Imagination, Inc. and UT have partnered to offer a variety of educational off-campus tours for students to enjoy on the day when their team is not competing. Each tour will be an all-day event, with the exception of Adventures in Chemistry. Reservations are required. Updated information, including specific dates, times and pricing, will be available after April 1 at GlobalFinals.org. Tours will not be available for purchase until the competition day schedule is released.

REGISTRATION FOR OUR OFF-CAMPUS TOURS BEGINS MID-MAY AFTER CHALLENGE SCHEDULES ARE RELEASED

DOLLYWOOD WITH OR WITHOUT DELUXE BUS TRANSPORTATION

A DAY OF WONDER AND ADVENTURE IN PIGEON FORGE

Dollywood is a unique and thrilling theme park that delivers an entertainment experience unlike any other. Its one-of-a-kind atmosphere combines the charm and beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains with rustic architecture and scenes straight from the 1950s. Thousands of colorful flowers provide the perfect panoramic backdrop for live music shows, unique attractions, fun-for-all rides, craft showcases, and special events.

The Dollywood Only ticket prices include one discounted park ticket and meal voucher, but groups will be on their own for transportation to and from the park. The Dollywood Express ticket prices include deluxe bus transportation in addition to the discounted park ticket and meal voucher.

Your adventure will begin with a visit to the Titanic Museum. This museum pays tribute to the famous ship that struck an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland in 1912, resulting in the greatest maritime disaster of all time. You will go back in time as you sit in a wooden lifeboat and immerse your hand in frigid waters.

Your journey will continue into the 21st century at WonderWorks where you will have the opportunity to participate in more than 100 entertaining and educational exhibits, as well as play a daring game of laser tag. When you enter the building, everything will be upside down; so in order to participate in the fun, you must step inside the inversion tunnel and be properly aligned. Once aligned you’ll be free to exercise your imagination and challenge your mind with all the wonders this indoor amusement park has to offer. All participants must wear closed-toe shoes.


OPTION A:RIDING THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS

OPTION B:TUBING ON THE RIVER

OPTION C:SPELUNKING AT TUCKALEECHEE CAVERNS

Spend an exciting afternoon horseback riding along the beautiful mountain trails at Davy Crockett Riding Stables. You’ll enjoy a fun and peaceful ride on the finest selection of Tennessee walking horses, taking in the breathtaking views and fresh mountain air. Your group-guided tour will last 60-90 minutes. Closed toe shoes are required and you should plan to wear long pants. All participants must sign a waiver.

Enjoy a relaxing tubing adventure on the cool, clear waters of the Little River. Life jackets will be provided and are required for participants ages 12 and under. Bring your own bathing suit, sunscreen, T-shirt and water shoes. (Water shoes are available for purchase for $10.) All participants must sign a waiver.

Tuckaleechee Caverns, estimated to be 20 to 30 million years old, is known as the “greatest site under the Smokies.” Your guided tour will take you underground where you’ll explore the wonders within the caverns and learn the rich history and lore that surrounds them. Be prepared for cooler temperatures as the caverns rest at 53 degrees year-round. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Be mindful that there are many steps throughout the caverns.

A MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHERIf you’ve ever wondered what mountain life is like, we’ve got a tour full of fun and adventure you won’t soon forget! The first stop for you and your tour guide on this mountain experience is the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. While there, you will experience what life was like in East Tennessee 200 years ago by touring the historic village and playing pioneer games. You’ll learn to throw a spear using an atlatl and use a blow gun made of authentic rivercane with thistle darts. You’ll also help load a wagon for the long journey of moving into the Appalachian Mountains during the 1800s.

At least one chaperone is required for each group purchasing tickets. We suggest one chaperone per five students. Check ShopDI.org for available sessions. Tours will be held, weather permitting, at the discretion of the destination vendor. Be prepared to bring rain gear for any overcast or rainy weather conditions. Lunch will be provided.

Get your science on! In this hands-on workshop, you will work in small groups with Dr. Al Hazari, Professor of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, and graduate students conducting experiments and learning about the properties of popular household products. You will observe how atoms and molecules combine to form substances that are brittle

or flexible, colored or clear, or solid, liquid or gas. Experiments will include making latex rubber balls, growing crystals, making pennies look like gold, identifying mystery liquids and solids, and much more. Students must wear long pants, shirts with sleeves, socks and closed- toe shoes in order to participate.

ADVENTURES IN CHEMISTRY

I CAN’T WAIT! SIGN ME UP!Because Global Finals is such a massive international event, we always aim to provide you with the tools necessary to get your team to the tournament and make your registration and travel experiences as hassle-free as possible. From fundraising strategies to shipping props to choosing a registration package, you’ll be a step ahead with these helpful tips and event options.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENTYour team had an amazing tournament season and has qualified to compete in the ultimate showcase of creativity at Global Finals 2015! Read below to find out more about registration and payment for the event.

1. Affiliate Directors certify teams eligible to attend Global Finals.

2. Team Managers receive an email which will direct them to accept or decline their invitation to Globals Finals.

3. Team Managers register online and pay a $500 deposit.Once the Team Manager has decided which packages are best for them, they must register the team members online and make the $500 deposit. This can be done by going to GlobalFinals.org and clicking on the “Register” button. This must be completed within two weeks after your Affiliate Tournament. Team Managers will receive an email confirmation of their registration. If you do not already have an account, go to ShopDI.org to create one.

4. Team Managers can make add-ons or changes to the team’s registration and complete payment.Add-ons, cancellations and changes can be made online until May 1, 2015, 11:59 p.m. EDT. Purchase orders or payment in full must be received by May 1, 2015, 11:59 p.m. EDT to be registered for the tournament.

Accepted payment forms are check, credit card, money order, wire transfer or purchase order. After May 1, all changes for Housing Packages will incur an additional $50 per person fee. Changes between May 2-8 must be sent via email to [email protected] or faxed to 856-324-4371. Changes after May 8 will be done on-site at Registration upon Team Manager check-in.

5. Download and complete online forms and bring them to Global Finals.All attendees must complete the appropriate consent forms, which are available for download at GlobalFinals.org. Please complete the forms before leaving for Global Finals. The Team Manager will submit the originals to UT at Registration. We strongly recommend that the Team Manager make a copy of each form to keep with them during the event.

FORMS CHECKLIST £ Parental Consent, Photo & Medical Release Form: 1 for every participant and spectator £ On-Site Event Contact Form: 1 per team £ General Consent Form: 1 for each person 18 and over £ Tennessee Law on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse: 1 for each person 18 and over


ON-SITE REGISTRATIONOnce you reach campus, your first stop will be TRECS for Registration and Orientation. Only Team Managers or adult representatives from each team will be allowed to enter the Registration Area. (Only one representative per team, please.) The team, parents, supporters and siblings are asked to remain outside, where they can take part in the entertainment, relax a little bit, or join in on the pin trading fun.

University staff will be available for tour and excursion questions, directions and general information. This is also where you should go if you need replacement Event Passes, wristbands, etc.

UPON LEAVING REGISTRATION, YOU SHOULD HAVE:

X Parking information, a housing assignment, and instructions on where to get keys

X A cafeteria location and wristbands

X Event Passes to get you, the team, supporters and spectators into all events

X Tour and field trip information, and maps on where to find everything

X A packet containing Global Finals information and seating tickets for Welcoming Ceremony and Closing Celebration

X Challenge-specific information from your International Challenge Masters

X Information on when and where you are being picked up if you purchased an Airport Transfer

REGISTRATION HOURSDay Registration Opens Registration Closes Day Registration Opens Registration Closes

Monday, May 18 2:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19 10:00 a.m. Midnight Friday, May 22 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23 7:30 a.m. Noon

9:00 p.m. Midnight

Tuesday arrivals please note: Tuesday is by far the busiest arrival day, with close to 80% of our teams arriving some time that day. Please be prepared for long wait times and plan accordingly for any events you may want to attend that evening. To make the registration process quicker please have your balance paid in full before you arrive and try to make your rooming list ahead of time. Any on-site changes will significantly increase your time in registration.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS TEAM CANCELLATION AND LATE REGISTRATIONIt is very important that all attendees are properly registered by Friday, May 1, 11:59 p.m. EDT. If the entire team cancels before that date, Destination Imagination will refund all registration fees except 50% of the $500 deposit (i.e., $250). After May 1, DIHQ will refund all registration fees received except the $500 deposit.

If the entire team registers after Friday, May 1, there will be an additional $500 fee.

INDIVIDUAL CANCELLATION AND LATE REGISTRATIONChanges can be made to individual housing and meal packages until Friday, May 1, 11:59 p.m. EDT. After May 1, individual registration package cancellations will incur a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be submitted by the Team Manager via e-mail to [email protected] or by fax at 856-324-4371. After May 8, cancellations can only be made in the Registration and Orientation Area at time of check-in at TRECS in Knoxville.

If a Housing and Meals Package is added after Friday, May 1, there will be an additional $100 fee for that package. Event Passes, Event Passes with all meals, Event Passes with Lunch, and Day Passes are not refundable after May 1. Refunds, less cancellation fee, will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the event. Cancellation fees are not transferrable.

TEAM MANAGERS’ TUESDAY EVENING MEETINGKCC BALLROOMS ABC: TUESDAY, MAY 19, 7:00 TO 9:00 P.M.It’s extremely important that you (the Team Manager), your co-Team Manager and/or a team representative who is well-acquainted with your Team Challenge and with Instant Challenge attend the Team Manager’s meeting on Tuesday evening at the Knoxville Convention Center. During the meeting, the layout of your Presentation Site will be reviewed, and you will be able to meet and listen to the International Challenge Masters review any last-minute issues pertinent to the Challenge or the Presentation Site. This meeting will also offer you the opportunity to meet Team Managers from other Affiliates and countries. Keep in mind if you are arriving on Tuesday, registration wait times will be long. Please plan accordingly.

FUNDRAISINGBecause many teams have to travel to Knoxville from all parts of the world, getting an early start on fundraising can be extremely helpful. From car washes and spaghetti dinners to crowdfunding online, there are many fundraising options for teams. For more fundraising tips, visit our blog and fundraising page on GlobalFinals.org.

PUBLICITYUsing publicity to promote your team is a great way to increase awareness of Destination Imagination Global Finals and to raise funds. Without publicity, the community will not know of the team’s advancement to Global Finals and, therefore, will not know that there is a financial need. Let them know about your team promptly, and let the community develop a sense of pride in the team.


HOUSING & MEAL OPTIONS THAT FIT YOUR TEAM’S NEEDS From meals to accommodations, we offer a variety of registration packages to fit your team’s needs. All Global Finals participants, supporters and spectators are required to have Event Passes and wristbands for all use of meal provisions, all competition areas and special events. An Event Pass will include the individual’s name, Team Number and Affiliate, and identify the individual as a team member, Team Manager or spectator. Event Passes are free for children under 4 years of age. Wristbands issued must be worn throughout the event.

HOW HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS WORKHOUSING ASSIGNMENTSTeams will be assigned housing with their Affiliates (state/province/country) based on Affiliate participation. Both residence halls and hotels are used to house Affiliates. You will be able to find out whether your team has been assigned to a residence hall or a hotel approximately one week before Global Finals.

Teams requesting hotel housing will not be housed with their Affiliate unless their Affiliate is housed in a hotel. Affiliate housing will encompass all residence hall space and most, if not all, of the downtown hotel properties.

Teams that request hotel housing will most likely be assigned to properties outside the downtown area. Because housing prices are based on full

occupancy, all group members must purchase the same housing package and arrive on the same day.

If you have special need or circumstance that make hotel housing better for your group, you can note this requirement as you register. We can guarantee you a hotel space, but you will not be housed with teams from your Affiliate if they are housed in residence hall space.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTSTeam Managers will make specific housing assignments in consultation with UT Registration staff when the team arrives at Global Finals. However, it is helpful to plan your rooming list in advance. See the housing section at GlobalFinals.org for tips and tools for assigning team members to rooms.

HOTELSIf your team is assigned to a hotel, please plan to achieve an average occupancy of three people per room (e.g., a team of 6 people would receive 2 rooms to use as they wish, and a team of 9 people would receive 3 rooms). In cases where there are extra paid people, a limited number of roll-away beds are available to increase room occupancy. Breakfast is provided at all hotels, lunch is provided at the event and some dinners will be at the hotel, while others will be served at the event. Check out time for hotels is 11:00 a.m.

RESIDENCE HALLSIf your team is assigned to a university residence hall, please plan to group your team members in groups of two to four. If your group has more than four people who wish to stay together, roll-away beds are available to increase room occupancy. Check out time for residence halls is 10:00 a.m.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS For spectators traveling with Global Finals teams but not staying in team housing, we have arranged room blocks at a variety of Knoxville area hotels. Visit the Family and Friends section of GlobalFinals.org for complete listings and descriptions of each available hotel property.

REGISTRATION PACKAGES

MONDAY ARRIVAL

EVENT PASSES WITH LUNCH

EVENT PASSES WITH ALL MEALS

TUESDAY ARRIVAL

WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL

$740PER

PERSON

$3750PER

TEAM

$4750PER

TEAM

$715PER

PERSON

$705PER

PERSON

• 6 nights of housing (Mon-Sat)

• 16 meals, starting with dinner on Monday and ending with dinner on Saturday

• Access to all competition areas, special events, recreation areas and pin trading locations

• Up to 10 Event Passes with lunch for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

• Event Passes are valid for team members, Team Managers and spectators

• Up to 10 Event Passes with 10 meals per person for Wednesday dinner through Saturday

• Event Passes are valid for team members, Team Managers and spectators

• 5 nights of housing (Tue-Sat)

• 13 meals, starting with dinner on Tuesday and ending with dinner on Saturday


• 4 nights of housing (Wed-Sat)

• 10 meals, starting with dinner on Wednesday and ending with dinner on Saturday


REGISTRATION & MEALS WITH HOUSING Packages with meals and housing included are the most popular option for teams. Depending on your arrival day, you have three options to choose from.

REGISTRATION & MEALS WITHOUT HOUSING If you and your team prefer to find your own housing accomodations, you can select from our Events with Meals options. Please note that off-campus housing may be limited.

EVENT PASS EVENT PASS WITH LUNCH

EVENT PASS WITH ALL MEALS DAY PASS

$75PER

PERSON

$125PER

PERSON

$45PER

PERSON

$275PER

PERSON


• Please add an additional $5 if purchasing on-site


• Includes lunch Wednesday-Saturday



• Includes all meals Wednesday-Saturday



• Valid for one day only

• No meals included

SPECTATORS & SUPPORTERS NOT STAYING WITH TEAMS


TRAVELING TO GLOBAL FINALSYOUR FIRST STOP Once you reach Knoxville, your first stop will be TRECS (Tennessee Recreational Center for Students) for Registration and Orientation. Knoxville is accessible from I-40 West and East and I-75 North and South, as well as Highway 129 from the McGhee Tyson Airport. Once you are on one of the above interstates or highways, it is an easy drive to Knoxville and Global Finals Registration at TRECS.

TRECS (TENNESSEE RECREATIONAL CENTER FOR STUDENTS) 2116 ANDY HOLT BOULEVARD KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37996

TRAVELING BY CARYou will be given a Vehicle Identification Voucher during registration that must be displayed on your vehicle’s dash throughout your stay. Parking for residence halls is not necessarily adjacent to each hall, but is nearby. Information about the closest available parking to your assigned residence hall will be available at check-in. Hotel guests may park at their hotel and use the shuttle for trips to campus. If you are staying on campus and participate in a Challenge located off campus, you can ride the shuttle and use the prop delivery system.

Because parking at many Challenge sites is limited, we encourage you to park your vehicle upon arrival and use our shuttle system during Global Finals. Oversized vehicles and vehicles with anything in tow must fit in one or two standard parking spaces.

GETTING YOUR TEAM AND PROPS TO GLOBAL FINALS

TRAVELING BY PLANEAIRPORT TRANSFERSAirport Transfers must be purchased by May 1. After May 1, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the airport. Destination Imagination, Inc., in cooperation with the University of Tennessee, will make airport transfers available to those purchasing Global Finals Housing and Meal Packages. You may purchase Airport Transfers during your online registration process or visit ShopDI.org. You MUST have your itinerary information to complete your purchase.

FROM KNOXVILLE AIRPORTTransfers from Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport to Registration and then to your housing locations are available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Return transfers from your housing location are available on Sunday only. Service is available for all arriving and departing flights.

Knoxville One-way Transfer: $24 per personKnoxville Round-trip Transfer: $35 per person

FROM ATLANTA AND NASHVILLEIn order to help keep team travel costs low, shuttles are also available from the Atlanta and Nashville airports. These transfers begin on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and run on the following schedule at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Return service is available on Sunday only and is scheduled at Registration when you arrive at the University of Tennessee. Groups must meet a minimum of 7 per transfer from these airports, but every effort will be made to combine groups to achieve this minimum.

TRAVELING BY BUSCOMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS TO CAMPUS FOR TEAMS ARRIVING IN KNOXVILLE VIA THE MEGABUS! The MegaBus stop for all arrivals and departures is located at the Knoxville Transit Center, 301 Church Avenue. Please visit ShopDI.org to reserve your transfer.

EVENT SHUTTLESShuttle buses moving from the campus and off-campus Presentation Sites and team hotels will transport you and your teams throughout your stay at Global Finals and will stop at or near every major Challenge site. All Global Finals guests are encouraged to park their vehicles upon arrival at your Global Finals housing location and take advantage of the event shuttle service, leaving the driving to us.

CHALLENGE SITESThe Team Challenge sites will be spread around the University of Tennessee campus and the Knoxville Convention Center. If your team’s props were shipped, they will be delivered to the Prop Storage Area for your Challenge. Teams are encouraged to see as many Team Challenge solutions as possible while at the event. The Instant Challenge sites will be in the Humanities building on the UT campus. Your team’s Team Challenge and Instant Challenge Presentations will be scheduled on separate days during the tournament.

Nashville One-way Transfer: $50 per personNashville Round-trip Transfer: $70 per person

Atlanta One-way Transfer: $70 per personAtlanta Round-trip Transfer: $99 per person


PROP SHIPMENTYou are ultimately responsible for shipment of your team’s props. Please pay close attention to these procedures and policies and note the following:

X Props should be well packed so they can be opened for inspection and then re-packed. Print address information directly on your props. Packages not clearly marked will not be delivered to any Challenge sites but will be stored at the central storage facility until claimed at the Prop Information Desk at Registration.

X Each prop shipment box must have the approved Prop Shipment Form attached. This form will be provided upon registering your prop shipment at Globalfinals.org. Attach the form to each box that you are shipping. If you do not complete the prop registration process, your props will not be accepted.

X Props will be received from May 4–15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Monday through Friday only. Please advise your courier.

X Props shipped in advance will be delivered to the Prop Storage Area at your Challenge site. Props should be packaged to fit through a standard doorway, approximately 30in wide x 76in high (.76m x 1.93 m). Please check the prop delivery website to see if your props will be able to be delivered to your competition site. lf they are packaged in a way that is too large to fit through a standard doorway, your team may be required to disassemble the boxes at a central storage facility when you arrive in Knoxville. After disassembly, our prop delivery system will assist you in delivering your props to the appropriate Challenge site. Be sure to check with the prop desk at Registration to make sure that your props have been delivered to your Prop Storage Area.

X We are committed to doing everything possible to make sure your props are ready for you when you arrive. You may call 865-974-0263 to inquire about your props or to get additional information.

AT THE EVENTPlease review these requirements, and be sure to bring tools to open your prop crates and reassemble your props!

X No package should be left unattended in any location other than the official Prop Storage Areas, sleeping rooms and locked vehicles. Props in vehicles must be secured and out of sight. Unattended props are subject to removal.

X Props stored in a Prop Storage Area must have a Prop Identification Form attached to each box and are subject to inspection by event personnel at any time. These forms are available at Registration. Prop trucks will not transport props without fully completed Prop Identification Forms.

X In order to fit into the shipping cartons, some props have to be taken apart. If so, pack the prop parts in appropriate boxes, and reassemble them on the first day after you have arrived. Don’t wait, as some of your items may have been damaged in shipping and you may need to give your team time to recover.

X Props being discarded must be disassembled and all boxes must be broken down before being placed in recycling or trash receptacles. Significant efforts will be made at Global Finals to recycle as many of the discarded props and boxes as possible. Cardboard recycling sites are located at Prop Storage Areas and Challenge sites. Any props left in Prop Storage Areas after the end of tournament Saturday will be discarded or recycled.

PROP SHUTTLESThere will be a prop pick-up/delivery service available for those purchasing a University Housing/Meal Package. It will operate by reservation only from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. This service will transport your props between your housing location and the prop storage room at your Challenge site. If your team is in need of the prop shuttle service, please schedule pick-up and delivery times at Registration when you arrive. (Prop shuttle service cannot be guaranteed unless it is scheduled at Registration.)

RETURN SHIPMENT OF PROPSTeams requesting prop return shipments must make arrangements at Registration prior to the team’s departure. To arrange for pick-up of your props, please complete a Return Shipment Request Form at Registration and leave your fully packed materials in the Challenge site Prop Storage Area. Freight companies may pick up return shipments on Tuesday, May 26, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Any props without approved return shipment labels left in the Challenge sites or Prop Storage Areas after Challenges end Saturday, May 23, or in the storage facility on Wednesday, May 27, will be removed and discarded.

KCECAttn: UT Conferences525 Henley StreetNorth Loading Dock, WFP Drive AccessKnoxville, TN 37902

PROP SHIPMENT ADDRESSProps should be shipped to the following address. Team-contracted freight companies may also pick up props here. If you wish to have UT arrange your return prop shipment, you may do so on-site at TRECS.

HEALTH SERVICE The University of Tennessee’s on-campus Student Health Center, located at 1800 Volunteer Blvd. will provide outpatient medical care from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for those participants ages 14 and older. Those under 14 can visit the first aid station located at the Aquatic Center or go directly to a local hospital for treatment. The Aquatic Center first aid station will have a Paramedic and EMT to assist with medical needs from 4:30 p.m. to Midnight on Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. to Midnight from Wednesday through Saturday. Basic consultation and simple care is available to participants at no charge. More advanced care may result in charges to the recipient. The UT Medical Center or another hospital of choice will provide after-hours care and preform procedures unavailable on campus.

SAFETY AND SECURITYPlease discuss with your team some basic tips about campus and hotel living and overall event safety. Nothing is more important than the safety of your team and the participants at Global Finals. Please review the following items with your team and supporters who are attending Global Finals:

1. Competitors, Team Managers and supporters must wear Event Passes while participating in any Global Finals event and while inside any event venue, including residence halls, hotels, cafeterias, Challenge sites, recreational facilities and all major events.

2. You should always lock your room door, even for quick trips down the hall. Never allow anyone you do not know to enter your room. You can call the front desk of your residence hall or hotel to confirm the identity of anyone at your door who claims to be staff.

3. You should familiarize yourself with blue light emergency stations located around the campus. These stations can be used to summon police.4. You should report any suspicious person or activity to the nearest law enforcement officer, or call UT Police at (865) 974-3114.5. Use pedestrian crosswalks and always observe traffic signals and police directions. Do not jaywalk.6. We suggest that you discourage team members from traveling alone. It is always better to travel in groups, especially at night.7. You should always dial 911 if you have an emergency. If an emergency occurs in your residence hall or hotel, please notify the front desk

immediately after calling 911.8. Uniformed officers will be present at Challenge venues to ensure site security, and they will be present for Special Events and closing parties

to search packages and check Event Passes.9. Be sure to complete your “On-Site Event Contact Form,” including wireless phone numbers of those attending the event with your group. This

will assist us in locating adults with your group should a problem arise.10. There are specific measures in place to help keep every Global Finals participant safe and secure. The most important security measure involves

the Event Passes you will be given when you arrive. These Event Passes and wristbands are required at every event location and function, and they must be worn at all competition areas, recreation areas and special events. Event Passes and wristbands are also required for access to housing areas, meal areas, pin trading locations and entry to the shuttle system.

11. In the event of an emergency at Global Finals, all Team Managers registered in the emergency system will receive a phone call or text message. Team Managers sign up by entering their phone numbers online when registering their teams. Please note that signing up for this alert system is free of charge, but wireless carriers may charge users a fee to receive text messages.

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ELIGIBILITY & AGE REQUIREMENTSIf you are under 18, you must ask your parent or guardian permission before entering this contest. The contest is open to any student (K-12) and is not limited to Destination Imagination participants. $1,500 will be awarded to one lucky winner from each age category.

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