Not much to report after tonights meeting. Plenty was accomplished but it is all shrouded in secrecy. All I can tell you is some changes were made but they are a surprise, you will have to show up in Stevens Point to see what has changed.
The team also did an improve instant challenge where they randomly drew a place, an event, and a character. The team drew Heaven, A Robbery, and Super Dog. They then had 5 minutes to prepare a 3 minute skit using these items. The team came up with a good story about stolen halos, and super dog and his trusty side kick save the day.
One more meeting next week and then it's off to Stevens Point.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Meeting #21 - 4/6/2010
Team 14's season continues. After their second place finish at the Green Bay regional tournament the team is no preparing for the state tournament in Stevens Point on 4/17.
This meeting we took a look at the raw scores from the teams main challenge to decide what if anything they wanted to change. The team decided to reinforce their main set piece to make it stand better and take some of the bow out of it.
The team also had some fun playing a "minute to win it" game http://www.nbc.com/minute-to-win-it/how-to/ involving creating a cup pyramid and taking it back down.
We also did a task based instant challenge called "The Tipping Point". The team had a lot of good ideas while working on this challenge but couldn't quite focus enough to pull it all together. At this point in the meeting it became very clear to me in general this team doesn't do well with evening meetings - they are too tired out from the day to completely focus.
At the end the team did some rehearsals of their main performance but playing another team members role. The team really enjoyed doing this and it should help them see their performance from a different perspective.
Be sure to check out the photo album for some photos from tournament and from this meeting.
This meeting we took a look at the raw scores from the teams main challenge to decide what if anything they wanted to change. The team decided to reinforce their main set piece to make it stand better and take some of the bow out of it.
The team also had some fun playing a "minute to win it" game http://www.nbc.com/minute-to-win-it/how-to/ involving creating a cup pyramid and taking it back down.
We also did a task based instant challenge called "The Tipping Point". The team had a lot of good ideas while working on this challenge but couldn't quite focus enough to pull it all together. At this point in the meeting it became very clear to me in general this team doesn't do well with evening meetings - they are too tired out from the day to completely focus.
At the end the team did some rehearsals of their main performance but playing another team members role. The team really enjoyed doing this and it should help them see their performance from a different perspective.
Be sure to check out the photo album for some photos from tournament and from this meeting.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Meeting #20 - 3/19/2010
Twas the night before tournament
and team 14
did final rehearsals
each and every scene
Their timing was good
Their story was fine
They finished one rehearsal
Within the alloted time
Tomorrow is the day
We will meet at 10
they will go to the IC
they will rock that and then
Off to present their solution
for the challenge DI-bot
Some think they are nervous
I think they are not
Win or lose they will put on
A performance to rock the joint
If the stars align just right
Perhaps they will do it again in Stevens Point
I'm out of rhymes for the tonight
Now it's time for bed
With visions of team 14
Dancing in my head
and team 14
did final rehearsals
each and every scene
Their timing was good
Their story was fine
They finished one rehearsal
Within the alloted time
Tomorrow is the day
We will meet at 10
they will go to the IC
they will rock that and then
Off to present their solution
for the challenge DI-bot
Some think they are nervous
I think they are not
Win or lose they will put on
A performance to rock the joint
If the stars align just right
Perhaps they will do it again in Stevens Point
I'm out of rhymes for the tonight
Now it's time for bed
With visions of team 14
Dancing in my head
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Meeting #19 - 3/14/2010
The team did some fine tuning today, an instant challenge and a rehearsal. They are all ready for tournament.
If it works out they would like to have one more short meeting Friday night, do a quick rehearsal and help load up the van.
Just a couple new pictures in the photo album this week.
Next weekend, it's tournament time!
If it works out they would like to have one more short meeting Friday night, do a quick rehearsal and help load up the van.
Just a couple new pictures in the photo album this week.
Next weekend, it's tournament time!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Meeting #18 - 3/7/2010
Two meetings in a row with everyone present! The team did more rehearsing today, including two rehearsals where they moved all of their set pieces and props in. On one of these rehearsals they actually came in under the required amount of time, I happened to record this one there is a link below.
The team also did two instant challenges, one task based where they had to build a bridge and get the two bases as far apart as possible, there is one new picture in the photo album showing the finished product. In another challenge they had to make up three different uses for a single object and incorporate them into a skit of some kind.
We have one final meeting next Sunday (3/14/2010) at 3pm. The Saturday after that (3/20/2010) is the regional tournament at Ashwaubenon High School. Team 14 will have their instant challenge at 11:00am and their main challenge at 1:30pm. My plan for the weekend is currently...
Friday afternoon/evening
Stop at LeClair's house to load up all of the teams stuff, probably around 6pm if this works for the LeClair's. I'm hoping I can get all of the teams stuff into my van with the seats removed.
Saturday Morning
I'll be arriving early at tournament so all of the stuff will already be there bright and early. I would like the team to meet at 10:00am near the registration area. We will then make a quick stop to hopefully watch St. Bernard Team 12 present their solution to Challenge A, then we'll move to the Instant Challenge area and do our Instant Challenge at 11:00am. After the Instant Challenge we will visit the room our main challenge will be in to get a feel for the room. If anyone wants to grab a quick bit to eat we will probably do that next and then start moving our stuff to the staging area for our 1:30pm presentation.
The team also did two instant challenges, one task based where they had to build a bridge and get the two bases as far apart as possible, there is one new picture in the photo album showing the finished product. In another challenge they had to make up three different uses for a single object and incorporate them into a skit of some kind.
We have one final meeting next Sunday (3/14/2010) at 3pm. The Saturday after that (3/20/2010) is the regional tournament at Ashwaubenon High School. Team 14 will have their instant challenge at 11:00am and their main challenge at 1:30pm. My plan for the weekend is currently...
Friday afternoon/evening
Stop at LeClair's house to load up all of the teams stuff, probably around 6pm if this works for the LeClair's. I'm hoping I can get all of the teams stuff into my van with the seats removed.
Saturday Morning
I'll be arriving early at tournament so all of the stuff will already be there bright and early. I would like the team to meet at 10:00am near the registration area. We will then make a quick stop to hopefully watch St. Bernard Team 12 present their solution to Challenge A, then we'll move to the Instant Challenge area and do our Instant Challenge at 11:00am. After the Instant Challenge we will visit the room our main challenge will be in to get a feel for the room. If anyone wants to grab a quick bit to eat we will probably do that next and then start moving our stuff to the staging area for our 1:30pm presentation.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Meeting #17 - 2/28/2010
We finally had a meeting with all team members present, it had been a while! The did some serious rehearsing today. Their first rehearsal had their performance timing in at over 9 minutes (they need to be under 8 including set up time), by their last performance they were at 7:30. Their last performance was recorded and is posted below so they can critique themselves.
The team basically has a few last minute details to cover, a little more rehearsal time, and they are ready for tournament. Next week all team members should bring what they think would make a good costume for their character. Tournament details are starting to come in. Team 14 will perform their DI-Bot solution at 1:30pm, the last middle school DI bot performance of the day. We do not know what time their instant challenge will be yet. I'll keep you posted as more details become available.
The team basically has a few last minute details to cover, a little more rehearsal time, and they are ready for tournament. Next week all team members should bring what they think would make a good costume for their character. Tournament details are starting to come in. Team 14 will perform their DI-Bot solution at 1:30pm, the last middle school DI bot performance of the day. We do not know what time their instant challenge will be yet. I'll keep you posted as more details become available.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Meeting #16 - 2/21/2010
The team is making great progress. Today the platform for the television was finished up and tested out, check out the great pictures in the photo album. The television is a pretty neat illusion. The season spinner is also being finalized, about 3 of the four seasons are completed, hopefully next week it will be tested with the overall set backdrop.
The final thing the team needs is some practice time with all team members present, a few good hours of practice and they will be ready for tournament.
Next weekend is the sneak peek. We are in the 9:25am time slot which will hopefully work out well with our team members who are also in solo AND ensemble that morning. The team WILL talk a little bit about their challenge, show off their DI-bot and do a quick instant challenge.
The final thing the team needs is some practice time with all team members present, a few good hours of practice and they will be ready for tournament.
Next weekend is the sneak peek. We are in the 9:25am time slot which will hopefully work out well with our team members who are also in solo AND ensemble that morning. The team WILL talk a little bit about their challenge, show off their DI-bot and do a quick instant challenge.
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