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Lone Star Finals at the University of Texas at Arlington on March 24 and 25, 2023.
The Texas Destination Imagination Lone Star Finals app is now available. The schedule can be found within the app along with a wealth of information. Team managers must log in using their email and DI ID in order to access Team Manager info via the app.
The registration deadline will be set for Friday, March 3, 2023
Team Photos needed for the Lone Star Finals Award Ceremony (clickable link)- Please submit your team photos prior to Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Graduating Senior Photos- needed for the Lone Star Finals Award Ceremony - Please submit your senior photos prior to Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Dining Flyer (clickable link for options and hours)
Challenge Locations- Clickable Link. Please note; locations are subject to change if needed.
Picking up Scores- Picking up scores: We will follow the tournament guide
Approximately 30 minutes after the team’s Presentation, the Head Appraiser or ACM should have the Raw Scores. 1 team rep and 1 TM may ask for the scores. The Head Appraiser will review the scores and any deductions. Head Appraiser will then send the scores via email to the TM of record. Following the conversation with the Head Appraiser, the team has 30 minutes to send ONE team representative and the TM back with any questions or concerns
We encourage teams to consult with your school's travel policy and book your rooms early. Luke Combs, CMA's Entertainer of the Year will be in town the same weekend as our tournament.
Please reserve the below hotels for our appraisers. If a team books at the appraiser's hotel, your team may perform, but will not be scored. Thank you for being so supportive.
Appraiser Hotels- Please do not book at these hotels. They're reserved for our appraisers.
Crowne Plaza Hotel- 2700 E Lamar
Double Tree by Hilton Arlington DFW Hotel- 1507 N Watson
Team Manager Resources (all blue areas are clickable items)
Lone Star Finals PowerPoint Please click on the link to view the Lone Star Finals PowerPoint. This was provided to all certified Regional winners. Additional information will be posted after March 3, 2023. Please note; page 27 has been updated. See below...
- Picking up scores: We will follow the tournament guide
Approximately 30 minutes after the team’s Presentation, the Head Appraiser or ACM should have the Raw Scores. 1 team rep and 1 TM may ask for the scores. The Head Appraiser will review the scores and any deductions. Head Appraiser will then send the scores via email to the TM of record. Following the conversation with the Head Appraiser, the team has 30 minutes to send ONE team representative and the TM back with any questions or concerns.
Lodging for Teams- Texas DI does not have a contract or written agreement with the area's hotels. Please follow your school district’s travel policies and research the hotel and the area based on your preference or school policy. Arlington CVB has provided a list of hotels in the area as a resource. Rates and availability are subject to change. TX DI does not have a block or contract with these hotels. Please book your rooms early. Luke Combs, Entertainer of the Year will be in concert that same weekend. Rooms will fill up fast.
Events for Friday, March 24, 2023, at Maverick Activity Center from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- On-site Team Registration/Check-In (Required)- times to be announced one week prior.
- Lone Star Pre-Ordered Merchandise Pick Up- times to be announced one week prior.
- Pin Trading Mixer for Students (optional event)
- DIme Store and Wristband Sales
Events for Saturday, March 25, 2023 at UTA
- Competition 7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. (team schedules will be released one week prior)
- DIme Store and Wristband Sales
- Pin Trading
- Silent Auction (funds raised will go towards a graduating senior scholarship)
Events for Saturday Evening- doors open at 7:00 p.m. and awards will begin at 8:00 p.m.
Wristbands are required and must be purchased in advance.
- Awards Ceremony
Pin Images T-shirt image- (click on the link to view)
Advanced Spectator Admission Wristbands (clickable link to purchase)- We strongly encourage you to provide the link to your spectators so they may purchase their admission on their own in advance.
Onsite prices at the DIme Store- $4.00 pin (each) and $20.00. Supply will be limited.
Team Order Worksheet- Team Managers may use this worksheet to collect their team's order. Please note; a team order must be placed online and paid no later than March 3, 2023, to be filled. We strongly encourage you to have your spectators purchase their wristbands on their own. The link is coming soon.
TX DI State Tournament Registration Instructions- Please find the step-by-step registration instructions by clicking on the clickable blue area. The deadline to register and pay is March 3, 2023.
TX DI State Tournament Team Order Instructions - Team Managers will use these instructions to assist them when purchasing state t-shirts, state pins, and spectator wristbands as a team. These items are optional and will be picked up at on-site registration on Friday. The deadline to order is March 3, 2023. You may purchase state t-shirts and pins on site. Prices will be slightly higher and supply will be limited. Our office does not sell regional items. Please contact your region for all regional items.
School District Sponsoring your Team Checklist- Team Managers will use the checklist to assist them when turning in their paperwork to their school district. An official P.O. or payment must be met by March 3, 2023, to secure the team's spot on the schedule.
Registration Invoice- If your school district is paying for multiple teams and would like one invoice, click on the registration invoice, fill it out, and print it.
School District Vendor Approval- If your school district requires Texas Destination Imagination to be an approved vendor, please allow 7-14 business days to process your request. Please be aware of the registration deadline of March 3, 2023, and plan accordingly. You may submit your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (two weeks before March 3, 2023).
School District Paying with Credit Card- A school district may click on the blue clickable link to pay for 3 or more teams. If you have less than 3 teams, please pay at registeryourteam.org. Your team manager will be responsible for submitting invoices and receipts to their school district (see how to print invoices/receipts). Payment must be made prior to March 3, 2023.
Lone Star Finals Team Manager Emails- Email sent to winners after their tournament (clickable), Reminder Email from 2/23/23 (clickable)
Lone Star Finals Extreme Team Manager Emails- Email sent to Extreme team winners after their regional tournament (clickable).
Lone Star Finals Team Manager Emails- checklist sent on 2/28.
Lone Star Finals Team Manager Email- Registration Status- Deadline Friday, March 3, 2023 (sent on 3/1/23)
Lone Star Finals Team Manager Email Deadlines and Upcoming Items. Sent on Monday, March 7, 2023.
Lone Star Finals Team Manager Email- Updated Info, Release Info, and Reminders sent on Monday, March 20, 2023
Completing Competition Paperwork Online - Please submit your paperwork by 11:59 p.m., March 21, 2023, to help reduce the load on our system.
Learn how to submit your challenge paperwork for our tournament on your destinationimagination.org dashboard. You will need to sign in to your team manager's account on the Destination Imagination site. Be sure you complete and submit all paperwork before March 21, 2023. You will be providing a screenshot of your online checklist or paper copy at on-site registration/check-in. Please note; completing your competition paperwork on destinationimagination.org is a separate task from online tournament registration (registeryourteam.org) and on-site registration/check-in (UTA). You will complete all three tasks.
Paperwork Checklist- Please review an example of the checklist. Your team manager will be provided this information on March 9, 2023, via email.
On-site Registration Group Time (Full list clickable link)- The list is divided in alpha order by the school district (organization name). They’re listed below. We will only have our volunteers for one night. Therefore, it is important your teams register on Friday (see letter for details). Please note; this is for on-site registration. This is NOT the competition schedule. This is for Friday, March 24, 2023, On-site Registration. Please find your district in alpha order. See you on Friday!
On-site Registration- (alpha order by organization name)
Group 1 Time 6:00-6:20 p.m. – Alice ISD- Corpus Christi ISD
Group 2 Time- 6:30-6:50 p.m.- Crandall ISD- Greenwood ISD
Group 3- Time- 7:00-7:20 p.m.- Harvest Christian- Leander ISD
Group 4- Time 7:30-7:50 p.m. Levelland ISD- Mount Vernon ISD
Group 5- Time 8:00-8:20 p.m. North Lamar ISD- Wylie ISD
Example of Completed Paperwork Screenshot- Please click to view an example. You will bring a screenshot of your team's submitted paperwork to registration on Friday, March 24, 2023, during your assigned group time (see group times above). Please review the checklist for instructions. There is also, a how-to video on DII Learning Module System. See above.
Onsite Challenge Check-In Table on Saturday, March 25, 2023, Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes early to check in at your challenge table. This is the time our appraisers will review the paperwork. Please bring your laptop in case you are given instructions to make changes. Please plan accordingly.
Lone Star Finals- State Tournament FAQS- We have gathered the most frequently asked questions. Please click on the blue clickable area to find the FAQs.
Required Team Volunteer- Each team will supply an adult (18 years old or older) to volunteer for a three-hour shift You will be adding this information to your State Registration at registeryourteam.org. prior to March 3, 2023.
Spectator Advance Purchase Admission Wristband Link- You can click on the clickable link to purchase spectator wristbands. A two-wristband purchase minimum is required. The wristbands will be mailed to the purchaser. The deadline to order is March 2023. No refunds are allowed.
Lone Star Finals Parking Pass- Click on the link and print the pass.
Lone Star Finals Parking Instructions/Map for UTA- clickable link
Competition Sites- Click on these in order to review. (coming soon after March 3, 2023)
Itemized Receipt Example- Please click here to view a sample of what your registration and pre-sale (if applicable) itemized receipt should look like. You will print your copy from registeryourteam.org
