Hi, the following are some ideas for how the players can help their State Championships run more smoothly:
okeball: Please bring your decklist with you to the event!! There are numerous places to download blank decklist forms, including HERE. If you're still searching for that last perfect card, then make two decklists- one with it and one without it. This will save you and the judges, who have to check them, valuable time and energy! You won't have to dismantle your deck right before you play and your opponents will have less opportunity to see what your deck contains.
okeball: Locate your POP ID number BEFORE you head to the event. Write it on a slip of paper and tape it to the inside lid of your deckbox, along with your name. This will save valuable time for the scorekeeper when he or she is entering names into the tournament software. Please don't just expect us to look up your number because you're too lazy to do it yourself!
okeball: Listen attentively to the Head Judge when he or she is speaking, especially when he or she is going over the rules.
okeball: When pairings are posted, please find your seat as soon as possible. Don't forget to flip for who goes first before you draw your hand. Don't forget to lay your prizes too!!
okeball: DON'T HESITATE to call a judge if you have a question during gameplay. The judges are your friends, they are there to help you and make sure both players are playing by the rules. If you have a question DON'T take your opponent's word for it, even if he or she is a professor. There are a lot of new rulings and only the tournament judges can make a call.
okeball: When you finish your game, both players need to go to the scoring table and report the result. Your TO may have you fill out a match slip instead so, again, pay attention during the rules and procedures speech.
okeball: Please return promptly after lunch and be ready to play.
okeball: If there are problems, please be patient and understanding while the judging staff works them out. California players are especially good at this. :biggrin:
I'm sure that I'm missing some things so please feel free to add to the list. In general, though, if you follow the above guidelines you will help your Tournament Organizer rule a smooth, problem-free event.
Disclaimer: At any time, no matter what you or the TO and judges do, the Tournament Manager Software may decide to mess with the scorekeeper and wreck havok at the scoring table. In case of this occurance, emergency procedures will be relayed to the players through the head judge. :biggrin:
okeball: Please bring your decklist with you to the event!! There are numerous places to download blank decklist forms, including HERE. If you're still searching for that last perfect card, then make two decklists- one with it and one without it. This will save you and the judges, who have to check them, valuable time and energy! You won't have to dismantle your deck right before you play and your opponents will have less opportunity to see what your deck contains. okeball: Locate your POP ID number BEFORE you head to the event. Write it on a slip of paper and tape it to the inside lid of your deckbox, along with your name. This will save valuable time for the scorekeeper when he or she is entering names into the tournament software. Please don't just expect us to look up your number because you're too lazy to do it yourself!okeball: Listen attentively to the Head Judge when he or she is speaking, especially when he or she is going over the rules. okeball: When pairings are posted, please find your seat as soon as possible. Don't forget to flip for who goes first before you draw your hand. Don't forget to lay your prizes too!!okeball: DON'T HESITATE to call a judge if you have a question during gameplay. The judges are your friends, they are there to help you and make sure both players are playing by the rules. If you have a question DON'T take your opponent's word for it, even if he or she is a professor. There are a lot of new rulings and only the tournament judges can make a call.okeball: When you finish your game, both players need to go to the scoring table and report the result. Your TO may have you fill out a match slip instead so, again, pay attention during the rules and procedures speech.okeball: Please return promptly after lunch and be ready to play.okeball: If there are problems, please be patient and understanding while the judging staff works them out. California players are especially good at this. :biggrin: I'm sure that I'm missing some things so please feel free to add to the list. In general, though, if you follow the above guidelines you will help your Tournament Organizer rule a smooth, problem-free event.
Disclaimer: At any time, no matter what you or the TO and judges do, the Tournament Manager Software may decide to mess with the scorekeeper and wreck havok at the scoring table. In case of this occurance, emergency procedures will be relayed to the players through the head judge. :biggrin:
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