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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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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 …

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Reminder: Office Hours for Coaches on November 16

This week’s office hours will focus on reading the Long Term Problem.  Coaches will also have time to ask any questions they have. The link for the meetings is https://meet.google.com/zzu-zruw-dts.  The schedule for the whole series is listed on this page:  https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=9195. For additional guidance throughout the season, coaches are also advised to review the 2023-2024 …

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Office Hours For Coaches – November 2

The first on-line Office Hours for coaches will be on Thursday, November 2, at  7:30-8:30  pm. We will talk about teambuilding and brainstorming.  The link for the meetings is https://meet.google.com/zzu-zruw-dts.  The schedule for the whole series is listed below. Amy Montie, a long-time coach, will speak about team building and brainstorming, after which she will …

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Spontaneous Kits Are Available Again!

Spontaneous kits are available this year!  Each kit contains all the materials needed for 20 updated spontaneous problems to use with your team.  The cost is $25.00; they must be purchased in advance at https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=3548 .  A PayPal account is not needed; a credit or debit card can be used without logging in to PayPal.  …

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