This presentation will cover the main activities of judging at a GP. The presentation will start with preparing for the GP and will cover all the usual activities one can participate in during the GP.

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JUDGING
A GRAND PRIX
Georgi Benev, L2
Bulgaria

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Pre-event
• The usual: travel & lodging arrangements
• The unusual: check your schedule/shifts,
team assignments, team leads
• The semi-usual: ask teammates for
feedback

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Expect to walk a lot!

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At the event: program
• Friday – GP trials, judge conference
• Saturday – main event
• Sunday – main event, side events, judge
exams

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At the event: teams
Paper:
– Pairings / standings
– Slips
– Pairing boards
– Cutters
– Waivers at the pre-event

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At the event: teams
Deck checks:
– Collect and sort decklists
– Perform deckchecks and
give penalties
– Check lists for errors

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At the event: teams
Logistics:
– Tables
– Table numbers
– Product prep
– EOR

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At the event: teams
Floor
Features
Breaks
VIP
Support

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At the event
• Personal goals
• Reviews and feedback

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Fun at the GP!
• Friday traditional dinner
• Drafts and games
• Sunday dinner
• Sightseeing