Saturday 12/2 — 9:30am-11:30 –Primary, Problems 2,3,5 (4 PCs taking questions)
Nov 27 2023
Q and A with Problem Captains
Saturday 12/2 — 9:30am-11:30 –Primary, Problems 2,3,5 (4 PCs taking questions)
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Nov 15 2023
Reminder: Office Hours for Coaches on November 16
This week’s office hours will focus on reading the Long Term Problem. Coaches will also have time to ask any questions they have. The link for the meetings is https://meet.google.com/zzu-zruw-dts. The schedule for the whole series is listed on this page: https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=9195.
For additional guidance throughout the season, coaches are also advised to review the 2023-2024 Program Guide and the many videos and articles available on the NoVA North Resources page: https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=3597.
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Oct 30 2023
Office Hours For Coaches – November 2
The first on-line Office Hours for coaches will be on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30-8:30 pm. We will talk about teambuilding and brainstorming. The link for the meetings is https://meet.google.com/zzu-zruw-dts. The schedule for the whole series is listed below.
Amy Montie, a long-time coach, will speak about team building and brainstorming, after which she will be available for questions.
For additional guidance throughout the season, coaches are also advised to review the 2023-2024 Program Guide and the many videos and articles available on the NoVA North Resources page: https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=3597.
Office Hours Schedule (7:30-8:30 pm):
Nov 2: Teambuilding, Brainstorming
Nov 16: Reading the Long-Term Problem
Nov 30: Style
Dec 14: Writing a skit
Jan 4: Clarifications, iterating
Jan 18: Scoring
Feb 1: Practice
Feb 15: Tournament forms/details
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Oct 16 2023
Spontaneous Kits Are Available Again!
Spontaneous kits are available this year! Each kit contains all the materials needed for 20 updated spontaneous problems to use with your team. The cost is $25.00; they must be purchased in advance at https://www.novanorth.org/wp/?page_id=3548 . A PayPal account is not needed; a credit or debit card can be used without logging in to PayPal. Up to 5 kits may be purchased in a single transaction.
The kits will be available for pickup at the Coaches Q&A session on December 2 or by arrangement in the Reston/Herndon area.
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Oct 05 2023
Coaches Training on October 21: Register by October 17
—What: Coach Training
—When: October 21, 0830-1230
—Where: Sully District Community Rooms, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly VA 20151
—Register by 17 October: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054DABA62BA64-44805790-nova
Details:
—All coaches and school coordinators are encouraged to attend orientation on 21 October from 0830-1230. You will get an overview of the program, pointers for getting your team started, and an introduction to resources to help you throughout the season. You will also get an introduction to the Spontaneous Problem portion of the program.
—There is no cost to attend but we ask you to register so that we have sufficient materials.
—Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start to sign-in and get seated. We will start promptly at 0830.
—Bring a snack and beverage.
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