Affiliate Tournament

Lone Star Finals at the University of Texas at Arlington on March 28 & 29, 2025.  The fee is $350.00 per team. The deadline to register for the 2025 Lone Star Finals is March 4, 2025.  www.registeryourteam.org.

Payable to: Texas Destination Imagination, P.O. Box 8634, Greenville, TX 75404 (please see checklist for important instructions). Deadline- March 4, 2025

Lone Star Finals Team Resources

Important Deadline and Dates

Please note; that our deadlines are strictly enforced out of respect for our volunteers’ time. Thank you for being so supportive!

Giveaways!!!- Would you like a chance to win 10 vintage Texas DI pins? Complete your  Lone Star Finals registration by one of the following dates to earn a chance to win 10 vintage pins. The earlier you register the greater your odds will be!! We will announce the lucky winner the following day for each round.

1st round- Register by Tuesday, Feb. 11th (10 vintage TX DI pins will be given away at each round to one lucky team)

2nd round- Register by Tuesday, Feb. 18th

Last chance to win- Register by Tuesday, Feb. 25th

(slides are referenced from the Lone Star Finals Presentation)

Lone Star Finals 2025 Important Dates and Deadlines (the deadlines are strictly enforced to value our volunteers’ time). 

• Registration and Payment- March 4, 2025 (all portions must be completed) slide 6
• State T-shirt and/or Pins Order and Payment- March 4, 2025- slide 11
• Spectator Wristbands- Opens February 19 at 5 a.m. and closes March 19 at 11:00 p.m. -slide 12
• Challenge Paperwork- March 17, 2025, closes at 11:00 p.m. -slide 14
• Team Competition Schedule is Posted- One Week Prior to the Tournament- slide 9
• On-site Registration Check-In is Posted- One Week Prior to the Tournament – slide 15
• Submitting High School Senior Pictures (attending Lone Star Finals 2025)- Due March 21, 2025 (linked below)
• Submit your Team Photos (attending Lone Star Finals 2025)- Due March 21, 2025 (linked below)
• Team Mixer- March 28, 2025- slide 16
• On-site Registration- March 28, 2025 – slide 15
• Team Competition- March 29, 2025 

• Star Finals Presentation– click the link to view. Important dates, deadlines, and instructions can be found in the presentation. Please review carefully.
• Lone Star Finals Sample Letter—Click the link to view a sample letter to our winners. Please note that our tournament is a qualifying tournament. Each team must qualify and be certified by their region.
• School Sponsored Team Checklist for Registration. Click the link to view a checklist for teams sponsored by their school district.
• Lone Star Finals Registration Instructions– Please use the link to view step-by-step instructions.
• Lone Star Finals T-shirt and Pin Online Order Instructions– Please view the step-by-step instructions using the link. The order must be placed with the team manager.
• Lone Star Finals Pin and T-shirt Images—Please note: The prices are for 2025 LSF teams only and must be placed with the team manager. These are presale prices. Onsite prices will be slightly higher and posted later.
• Lone Star Finals Invoice- Blank copy. You can find your teams’ invoices by logging into registeryourteam.org (see instructions/checklist above).
• Lone Star Finals Bulk Pay Option– This option is for school districts with 3 or more teams. This option is for debit/credit cards only.
• Lone Star Finals FAQS—Please view the most frequently asked questions using the link. The presentation will also provide important information and dates.
• Lone Star Finals High School Senior Scholarship– The scholarship is intended for seniors attending the 2025 State Tournament. Check back on Feb. 1st.
• High School Senior Photos for State Tournament Seniors– Click the link to submit your senior’s pictures.
• Team Photos- Submit your team photo for The Lone Star Finals Award Ceremony (those attending Lone Star Finals 2025)
• Bluebonnet Award Submission for Lone Star Finals 2025– Click the link to nominate a team manager, appraiser, regional director, or TX DI volunteer.
• Arlington Area Hotels– Please follow your school’s travel policies and research the hotels and area. We ask that you reserve the Appraiser Hotel– Double Tree by Hilton Arlington DFW South- 1507 N Watson Rd. for appraisers only. Do not book at the appraiser’s hotel.