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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Nov 15 2023
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 Program Guide and the many videos and articles available on the NoVA North Resources page: https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=3597.
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Oct 30 2023
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 be available for questions.
For additional guidance throughout the season, coaches are also advised to review the 2023-2024 Program Guide and the many videos and articles available on the NoVA North Resources page: https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=3597.
Office Hours Schedule (7:30-8:30 pm):
Nov 2: Teambuilding, Brainstorming
Nov 16: Reading the Long-Term Problem
Nov 30: Style
Dec 14: Writing a skit
Jan 4: Clarifications, iterating
Jan 18: Scoring
Feb 1: Practice
Feb 15: Tournament forms/details
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Oct 16 2023
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. Up to 5 kits may be purchased in a single transaction.
The kits will be available for pickup at the Coaches Q&A session on December 2 or by arrangement in the Reston/Herndon area.
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