Team Registration

1_bubble Form a Team!

Learn about the components of what makes Destination Imagination and talk among your community to meet with interested prospective team members and parents. Once you decide to participate, identify the person who will be the Destination Imagination School/Organization Contact Person. 

2_bubble Purchase a Team Number

Maryland DI is excited to offer a simplified all-in registration bundle for the 2026–2027 season. For one flat fee, your team is covered from your first practice through your regional tournament; no separate affiliate fee, no separate regional registration. Everything is included.

Early Bird Pricing – Register Before July 15, 2026

Price increases from $300 to $310 on July 15

What’s included:

    • ✅ Team Registration Number
    • ✅ Maryland DI Affiliate Fee
    • ✅ Regional Tournament Registration
    • ✅ DI Days (Instant Challenge Days, Skills Workshops & Activities)

$300 per team

Increases to $310 on July 15, 2026

Additional fees throughout the MDDI Season:

  • State Tournament Registration Fee: $140. This fee will cover the facility, supplies and awards for teams that qualify for the State Tournament. 

If you are paying by check, please reach out to Laura Elkins at laura.elkins@marylanddi.org to process payment. Once your check clears or purchase order is received, you will receive a team number.

3_bubbleNow What?

  • A background check can be purchased for $25 for individual Team Managers.  Your school or organization may qualify for a waiver.  Please refer to Background Checks to determine what would work for your team.
  • Access all the challenges and other resources online.
  • Read the challenge First Look previews, Rules of the Road, and the Roadmap to learn how the DI program works and what you need to do to have a successful team. Maryland DI will also be offering Team Manager Zoom trainings in October along with Challenge Reviews to help you get ready.
  • Find a regularly occurring time period for the team managers and members to meet.
  • Team Manager training is available in various forms:
    • Road Map – Included in the program materials
    • Team Manager Training

Enjoy your DI Team(s) and be amazed at what they can accomplish!