Spontaneous Workshop
January 27, 2024
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Dec 18 2023
Regional Tournament Registration is Open!
Registration for the NoVA North and NoVA South Regional Tournament is now open.
The team’s judge needs to register first at this location: http://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=1858.
Tournament registration can be found here: https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=5077.
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Dec 13 2023
Judges Registration is Open!
Information about judging can be found at https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=1858; a link to register is at the bottom of the page. On the NoVA North web site select Regional Tournament Judges under the Judges menu item at the top of the page; the Judges Training event in the Important Events list also has a link.
Judges who are volunteering on behalf of a team need to sign up before the team can be registered for the Regional Tournament. The team’s coach will need the ID number assigned as well as the exact name you provided (if you are known as Bob but registered as Robert the coach needs to identify you as Robert).
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Dec 08 2023
Program Guide Addition This Year
Please be aware that there is an addition to the Program Guide this year regarding Artificial Intelligence.
New Rule added #28: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for any part of a team’s solution is considered Outside Assistance.
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Nov 27 2023
Q and A with Problem Captains
There will be 2 sessions when coaches and team members can ask questions of the NoVA North/South Problem Captains at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly) Be sure to bring your problem statements and remember that the PCs cannot give outside assistance.
Saturday 12/2 — 9:30am-11:30 –Primary, Problems 2,3,5 (4 PCs taking questions)
11:30-12:45pm — Spontaneous practice with kits available to purchase for $25
Sunday 12/3 —1pm -2 Problem 1
2-4- Problem 4
Is your team confused about “Style” and how to incorporate the requirements into their long-term solution? A NovaNorth Board member is willing to meet with teams to explain the Style component and strategies for earning maximum points. Ask your school coordinator to email training@novanorth.org to arrange a session for your school’s teams.
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