You are eligible to compete in DC MIST if you are:
Currently attending public/private high school in the Washington D.C, Maryland, or Virginia area.
Currently homeschooling
Have not obtained a High School Diploma/GED by the start of the tournament
In accordance to MIST National regulations, you are not allowed to join other school teams or form teams between Masajid.
Homeschoolers and Middle Schoolers
Exceptions for joining other school teams exist for homeschoolers and middle schoolers of 13 years of age.
School verification is required in order to be filed under this exemption.
Students who are 13 years of age by the first day of MIST weekend and exhibit a strong sense of maturity/intellect may compete in MIST if they complete a one page essay describing why they would like to compete. This essay must be EMAILED to registration@dcmist.org no later than the early registration date.