My name is Ben. I am currently a freshman in college. I have been actively
involved in Destination Imagination in the Southside region of Virginia since the fifth grade.
I have competed at the regional tournament 6 times, moved on to the affiliate tournament 4 times,
and traveled to Global Finals once. Around 2006, I developed a strong interest in the Instant Challenge.
I acted as an assistant Team Manager for 4 Elementary Level DI teams over my last two years of high school, primarily focusing
on Instant Challenge Training. I have also provided direct assistance with Instant Challenge training of about 3 other
Elementary teams. I have been somewhat of a team manager to 4 of my own Destination Imagination teams, and I more or
less acted as the school coordinator at my high school.
Last year, I decided that I have competed in enough Destination Imagination events for now,
and decided to help out by appraising. Last year, I appraised the Instant Challenge at my regional tournament and acted
as a stuDIo Appraiser for Chorific! at the DIVA affiliate tournament. I plan on appraising this tournament
season as well.
I am pretty busy at school these days, so I haven't been team managing or writing many updates
for this site. Hopefully, I will find more time over the summer. However, if you need advice on team managing,
I would be more than happy to help via e-mail.
