We’re introducing two new official positions in the program, to help manage the workload and policies associated with large tournament operations and regional coordination. They’ll work with their respective groups and in coordination with the Program Coordinators.

We’ll announce the application process a month in advance (so, December for Regional Coordinator leader and March for Grand Prix Head Judge leader). In the interim, feel free to address questions about the positions to any of the Program Coordinators.

Grand Prix Head Judge Leader

The Grand Prix Head Judge Leader position is a management role focused on oversight of the Grand Prix Head Judges and oversight of large tournament policies and practices. It is a one-year appointment (April – March) contracted by Wizards of the Coast.

It is not a prerequisite that the candidate be a Grand Prix Head Judge, but experience with the role is preferred.

Duties of the Grand Prix Head Judge Leader

1) Manage the selection process for new Grand Prix Head Judges twice a year, including generating questions and coordinating evaluations.

2) Facilitate Grand Prix Head Judge discussions. Act as mentor to new members, and be a significant voice for Grand Prix logistic and policy questions. Mediate disputes on the list if necessary.

3) Centrally coordinate with TOs and Grand Prix Head Judges to make sure all Grand Prix have appropriate staffing (Head Judges and Appeals Judges) from the group.

4) Own best practices and processes for large scale tournaments.

5) Ensure Grand Prix Head Judges are fulfilling their obligations, including post-event tournament reports.

The selection committee for the Grand Prix Head Judge Leader consists of a Program Coordinator, four active Grand Prix Head Judges and two Level 3 judges chosen from the at-large population. Anyone seeking the position is ineligible to serve on the selection committee.

Regional Coordinator Leader

The Regional Coordinator Leader position is a management role focused on the guidance of the Regional Coordinators and ensuring the regions implement the program’s structure appropriately. It is a one-year appointment (January – December) contracted by Wizards of the Coast.

It is not a prerequisite that the candidate be a Regional Coordinator, but experience with the role is preferred.

Duties of the Regional Coordinator Leader

1) Oversee the selection process for new Regional Coordinators in a portion of the global regions twice a year, including generating questions and coordinating evaluations.

2) Facilitate Regional Coordinator discussion, act as mentor to new members, and be a significant voice for regional administration questions. Mediate disputes among Regional Coordinators as necessary.

3) Ensure consistent regional implementation of Level 1 and Level 2 definitions.

4) Assist Regional Coordinators in developing the leadership structures for their local regions.

5) Ensure that Regional Coordinators have the resources they need for success and relay any large-scale problems to the Program Coordinators or Wizards of the Coast.

6) Work with the Judge Conduct Committee and Regional Coordinator Committee on regional discipline questions.

The selection committee for the Regional Coordinator Leader consists of a Program Coordinator, four active Regional Coordinators (with geographic diversity) and two Level 3 judges chosen from the at-large population. Anyone seeking the position is ineligible to serve on the selection committee.