Affiliate Tournament

Thank you for attending The Lone Star Finals! Results can be found above (1st button).

Lone Star Finals Award Ceremony Pictures- click here to download.

 

Lone Star Finals at the University of Texas at Arlington on March 28 & 29, 2025.  Registration has closed. 

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

Registration and State Merchandise are non-refundable

Lone Star Finals Spectator Admission- $25.00 each (4 years and older) The wristband is good for all LSF 2025 events.

An admission wristband is required by all spectators 4 years and older. You may purchase an admission wristband at the following locations. The wristband is not sold at the Awards Ceremony. Please make plans to purchase the admission wristband before Awards.

Friday- Maverick Activity Center

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Saturday-

• The University Center

8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (please purchase before Awards)

• Maverick Activity Center (please purchase before Awards)

8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. (limited to debit/credit only)

Lone Star Finals App- Please download the 2025 Lone Star Finals app here. 

It will come in super handy at the tournament. If you are a team manager, sign in using your Destination Imagination user ID and password for additional team manager access.

Challenge Location Map. Click here.

Prop Unloading/Loading Zones- click here to view.

You can also find the maps on our app (see the link above).

Team Manager Checklist– click the link (sample of email sent to all Lone Star Finals team managers on March 24, 2025)

Team Managers’ Door Open-

The building will open for team managers and the team at 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Teams can bring their props into the building two hours before their performance time and must remove them immediately after.  Admission wristbands are required.

Lone Star Finals Results

We will post results on Sunday evening. Our tournament is a qualifying tournament (see Awards Ceremony tab for more info)

 

Lone Star Finals Team Resources

 

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

(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). 

• Feb. 25, 2025 -LSF25  High School Senior Scholarship Application- (linked below).
• March 1, 2025- Bluebonnet Award Nomination- (linked below)
• March 4, 2025- Registration and Payment- (all portions must be completed) slide 6
• March 4, 2025-State T-shirt and/or Pins Order and Payment- slide 11
• March 17, 2025-Challenge Paperwork- March 17, 2025, closes at 11:00 p.m. -slide 14
• March 19, 2025 (closes at 11:00 p.m.)-Spectator Wristbands-LSF events- slide 12
• Team Competition Schedule is Posted- One Week Prior to the Tournament- slide 9
• On-site Registration is Posted- One Week Prior to the Tournament – slide 15
• March 21, 2025- Submitting High School Senior Pictures (attending Lone Star Finals 2025-linked below)
• March 21, 2025- Submit your Team Photos (attending Lone Star Finals 2025-linked below)
• March 28, 2025- Team Mixer-6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.- slide 16
• March 28, 2025- On-site Registration- (times slots will be assigned one week before) – slide 15
• March 29, 29, 2025- Team Competition

 

 

  Titles are clickable links

 

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 Team Manager On-Site Check-In Times– Please click on the link to view times. Please check in during your assigned group time. The on-site check-in is intended for team managers only. The Team Manager On-Site Check-In is Friday, March 28, 2025, at the M.A.C. Our office has email every team manager with the instructions and times. You may find the entire list by clicking on the link (title).

 

Tournament Data Submission Example– Please click on the example to view. Please remember to submit your Tournament Data before March 17, 2025. You will find this information on destinationimagination.org, go to your dashboard to find Tournament Forms. The appraising team will begin to review forms after March 17, 2025. Be sure to monitor the messaging system in case they contact you.

 

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.

Scheduling

**Important Announcement Regarding Special Requests for the LSF25 Team**

 

We are excited to welcome over 500 teams from across the state to the 2025 Lone Star Finals, Texas’s largest celebration of creativity and innovation! Please take note of the following guidelines regarding tournament scheduling requests:

 

**Top Priority – Team Members on Multiple Teams**

We will always honor these requests.

 

**Priority 2 – Religious and Medical Requests**

These requests will be prioritized accordingly.

 

**Priority 3 – Team Managers with Multiple Teams**

We will do our best to accommodate these requests, but please understand that it may not always be possible. If you manage multiple teams competing at the Lone Star Finals, we recommend enlisting the help of a co-manager, parent, or friend.

 

**Priority 4 – All Other Requests**

 

When making special requests that reference other teams, it is **IMPORTANT** to include the team numbers. For example, “We have a team member on two teams: 750-***** and 750-****.”

 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

 

FAQS

 

Lone Star Finals FAQS—Please view the most frequently asked questions using the link. The presentation will also provide important information and dates.

 

Scholarship/ Photos Needed/ Bluebonnet Award Form

 

Lone Star Finals High School Senior Scholarship– The scholarship is intended for seniors attending the 2025 State Tournament. Due by Feb. 28, 2025. You can also, visit the scholarship page for more details.

 

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.

 

Travel/ Dining / Parking / Maps/ Challenge Sites / Guest Wifi 

 

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.

 

Dining Map– Click to view the dining map.

Dining Hours- Click to view the dining hours.

Maverick Cafe– Click to view the menu.

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner Connection– Click to view the menu

Ted’s Kitchen– Click to view the menu

 

Parking Map (includes ADA Parking)- Click to view the map

Challenge Sites– Click to view the challenge sites.

Guest Wifi (iOS)- Click to view

Guest Wifi (MAC)- Click to view

Guest Wifi (Windows)- Click to view

 

Silent Auction

Please click on the link to view and bid. All funds raised will go to Texas Destination Imagination Senior Scholarships. This year’s recipients will be announced at the Awards Ceremony. Thank you for your support!