Teams form and begin meeting between August and January. They typically spend 2-6 months developing their Team Challenge solutions and practicing Instant Challenges. Ohio Regional and Affiliate tournaments take place between February and April. For teams that qualify for Global Finals, their season may extend into May of each year.
August 1, 2025
Full Team Challenges released
October 18, 2025
Team Manager Training
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
All Saints School
8939 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
November 6, 2025
Artwork Contest submission deadline
November 6, 2025
November Huddle
7:00 pm Zoom
Overview of the DI Resource Area, how to access you Challenge materials, and tournament registration
December 4, 2025
December Huddle
7:00 pm Zoom
Overview of the Clarification process and tournament registration
December 14, 2025
Tournament Registration deadline
January 5, 2026
T-shirt & Challenge Pin orders due
January 6, 2026
January Huddle
7:00 pm Zoom
Explanation of Team Choice Elements
January 15, 2026
Ohio South West Region Scholarship Application deadline
Open to HS Juniors and Seniors with at least 2 years of DI participation
January 31, 2026
Clarification deadline
February 5, 2026
February Huddle
7:00 pm Zoom
Overview of Tournament Data Forms, Expense Reports, and tournament day procedures
February 7, 2026
Appraiser Training
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rapid Run Middle School
6345 Rapid Run Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233
February 21, 2026
Ohio South West Region Tournament
Rapid Run Middle School
6345 Rapid Run Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233
March 28, 2026
Ohio Affiliate Tournament
Lakota East High School
6940 Lakota Lane
Liberty Township, OH 45044