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Creating Teams
The following restrictions apply to all students registering for MIST as a competitor.
Starting with the MIST 2010 tournament a new rule is in place. The DC MIST board has made the decision to solely allow high school MSA teams to compete in the tournament. This decision will therefore terminate the standing of masjid teams. Please note that this was a very difficult decision to come to and has been discussed and agreed upon by the entire DC MIST board.
From here on out, only high school MSAs can create new teams. Please contact register.dc.mist@gmail.com with any questions or comments.
Private/Public Schools
- If a high school currently has an MSA, MIST or a Muslim club, the students must join the MIST team from that high school.
- If the MSA or Islamic club as a whole, chooses not to participate in the tournament, the few members who would like to join MIST can still represent their MSA and their high school.
- If the high school does not have an MSA or MIST club, try your best to form an Islamic educational organization open to students/faculty of any religion, gender, or national origin in your high school, if you do not have one already, refer to How to form an MSA or MIST club. Having an organization or MSA will make it easier to keep registration organized.
- In the end, students MUST register with the high school they attend. Students cannot register with any other high school. If they do so, they risk being disqualified.
- If you are unable to form an MSA or student organization, you can:
- Try convincing another cultural organization or even your high school to sponsor MIST as an official extracurricular activity. This may help to ensure that your absence is excused if your MIST-Regional is scheduled to start on a weekday.
- If this does not work, you may still take part in MIST by unofficially representing your school. Print the Parent Permission Letter, get it signed by your parent or guardian, and turn it in to your school. You must follow all other registration instructions.
- If you need help creating an MSA at your high school or creating a MIST team, you can contact the MIST Outreach Committee for more help at dcmist.outreach@gmail.com.
Home Schooled Students
Home schooled students who are 13 or above at the time of the MIST tournament and does NOT hold a GED can compete in MIST. Home schooled students can join any high school team they wish.
In order to join MIST, home schooled students must:
- Join a MIST team from the local mosque/youth group or a local high school.
Qualifications to join MIST are based on your age and your school grade. Refer to Age restrictions for more information.
