(L2) Tobias Vyseri shares with us her experiences from GP Toronto 2017, with many anecdotes on how to make the best out of the situations, both for others and on how to best contribute to the event yourself!
Category: GP Side Event
GP Diary: Manila 2017
L2 QJ Wong continues his GP Diary series with GP Manila 2017. This entry features his take on managing side events at a Grand Prix. Stock up on some tech such as the use of Gantt charts as a resource management tool. Check it out and be better prepared for sides at your next Grand Prix.
GP Pittsburgh Legacy SE Report
Nataniel shares a great look at his first time running a large Competitive REl Side Event at a GP. Great to read if you're going to be in the same position in the near future.
“You are Not Prepared.”
Alfred brings us a different look at running tournaments from the perspective of "compassion" for players and judges. Very well written, and will definitely have you thinking about your next event differently.
GP NYC ’16 – Sleuthing and Monsters!
Riva Arecol shares with us some interesting scenarios and takeaways from Grand Prix New York City 2016, including a couple of very good examples on how investigations can help solve problems!
GP Washington DC – ODE’s Tech Level-Up
Charles Featherer had an innovative solution to a problem he observed from a prior event, and it definitely made everyone's day better at GP Washington 2016's side events. Read all about it here!
GP Vancouver – Scheduled Sides
Derek Barbee has some good advice and shares a couple of important lessons from GP Vancouver 2016. This report is a great read for newer L1s who wants to get used to large, competitive events; for experienced judges, this report has important points to share with judges you mentor.
GP Kobe 2015 – An Introduction to Last Chance Trials in Japan
QJ Wong writes about the Last Chance Trials in a Japanese Grand Prix where he got as close as possible to the center of all the LCT action as the scorekeeper of GP Kobe 2015's LCTs!
Swap, Drop, and Roll? A GP Sydney Tournament Report
Paul Johnson was at the front-lines when the world was introduced to the "Sydney Swap" at Grand Prix Sydney 2015. Read about the insights and the advice he has for us when carrying out this new deck swap procedure!
Grand Prix Beijing 2015 – Team Sealed
Fabian Peck was "slightly disappointed nothing exploded" during GP Beijing 2015. Read more about what contributed to such a successful Team Limited event!