2026 STATE TOURNAMENT
Colorado's premier DI competition
APRIL 11
2026
REGISTRATION & KEY DATES
HOW TO REGISTER
Teams that qualify at their Regional Tournament must register for State online. Registration is due the Friday after your regional tournament.
Register OnlineKEY DATES
- Mar 25Payment deadline for State registration
- Mar 30Tournament schedule released (target)
- Apr 11State Tournament day!
REGISTERING FOR STATE
Teams that advance from their Regional Tournament register for State through the DI HQ online portal. Here's how it works:
- 1
Log in to the RYT Portal
Go to ryt.destinationimagination.org the Sunday after your regional tournament. Use the same credentials you use to log in to destinationimagination.org.
- 2
Click the Tournament Registration Button
Find your team name and click the registration link for the Colorado Affiliate Tournament. Your team's information from the regional tournament will transfer over automatically.
- 3
Verify Your Team Information
In the main screen you'll see blocks of information to complete — including team name, team number, and challenge. Verify everything is correct. If there are errors, click Edit Basic Information and save your changes.
State Registration Fee: $200
Payment is due by the deadline listed in Key Dates above. See your Regional Director if you have questions about fee assistance.
HOTEL OPTIONS
Hampton Inn Denver West / Golden
DI Colorado group rate available for April 10-12.
Book with Group Rate ↗SpringHill Suites Denver West / Golden
Marriott property near the School of Mines campus.
Contact hotel directly for rates
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
SCHEDULE
Team check-in times, challenge performance schedule, and key event times.
Details coming soon
VENUE INFORMATION
Parking, building maps, and accessibility information.
Colorado School of Mines - The Green Center
924 16th Street, Golden, CO 80401
CHALLENGE ROOMS
Room assignments for each challenge type and level.
Details coming soon
INSTANT CHALLENGE
IC room locations and rotation schedule.
Details coming soon
CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
Where to check in, what to bring, and registration procedures.
Details coming soon
FOOD & CONCESSIONS
On-site food options, nearby restaurants, and concession info.
Details coming soon
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Appraiser check-in, volunteer assignments, and schedules.
Details coming soon
AWARDS CEREMONY
Award ceremony time, location, and what to expect.
Details coming soon
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- All team members must have completed registration and have a valid team number
- Team Managers must have current background checks on file
- Review your challenge Rules of the Road before tournament day
- Arrive early to allow time for check-in and setup
QUESTIONS?
Contact Louie with any questions about the State Tournament.