# Play! Pokémon GO Judge Roles

## Pokémon GO Floor Judge

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

- **On-the-Ground Support:** Floor Judges are responsible for handling issues and inquiries from participants during the event. They’re the first point of contact for players who need assistance or have questions.
- **Rule Enforcement:** They ensure that the rules of the tournament or event are being followed. This includes monitoring gameplay, addressing rule violations, and making sure that matches are conducted fairly.
- **Match Oversight:** Floor Judges may be assigned to oversee specific matches, ensuring that they are played according to the established rules and resolving any disputes that arise.
- **Player Assistance:** They provide guidance and support to players, including helping them with registration issues, understanding event procedures, and addressing any concerns they might have.
- **Reporting Issues:** They report any significant issues or disputes to the higher-ranking judges (Assistant Head Judge or Head Judge) for resolution.
- **Technical Issues:** Help the players with logging in and more importantly when logging out how to remove personal information from the phones.
- **Team Checks:** On an as needed bases, check the players team posted on RK9 and compare it to the team shown on the phone they are using. In addition, using gameplay footage to verify is always good to do if you have time.
- **Match Reporting:** Using Challonge to update what tables are playing currently as well as the final scores when a player raises their hands.
- **Crowd Control:** Making sure other players are giving an appropriate distance from the table to give the active players comfortable and focused on the games at hand. Also assists with deterring cheating.
- **Housekeeping:** Making sure the stations where players will be playing is clean, free from debris or clutter. In addition, phones are connected to the chargers and back on the stands. Chairs should be pushed in and ready for the next player.
- **Phone Testing:** Logging in to the phones with the organizers' Google login to make sure that assets are downloaded, game functions properly, and battles do not seem to have any issues.
- **Game Disputes:** Handle any game disputes the players might have. You are the first line of defense in terms of being able to solve their problem and make a ruling. After making a ruling always explain to them if they would like to appeal to a head judge they may ask for that.
- **Penalties:** Handle explaining any penalties the player might incur from being late, not submitting a team, not having the same Pokémon registered in RK9 vs what they are playing with in a manner they can understand and can comply with.

## Pokémon GO Assistant Head Judge

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

- **Support to Head Judge:** Work closely with the Head Judge to help manage the event, including providing support for decision-making and overall event management.
- **Rule Interpretation:** Assist in interpreting and applying rules during the event, particularly in more complex situations or when disputes arise.
- **Dispute Resolution:** Handle disputes or rule violations that are escalated from Floor Judges. Provide fair and consistent resolutions based on the event rules and guidelines.
- **Judge Coordination:** Help coordinate and manage the Floor Judges, ensuring they are performing their duties correctly and effectively.
- **Logistical Support:** Assist with the logistical aspects of the event, including scheduling, match management, and ensuring the event progresses smoothly.

## Pokémon GO Head Judge

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

- **Event Management:** Oversee the entire event, ensuring that it is conducted according to the established rules and regulations.
- **Final Decision-Making:** Make final decisions on disputes and rule violations that have been escalated from the Assistant Head Judge. Their decisions are authoritative and final.
- **Rule Consistency:** Ensure that the rules are applied consistently across all matches and that all participants are treated fairly.
- **Team Oversight:** Manage and oversee the judging team, including Floor Judges and Assistant Head Judge. Provide guidance, support, and address any issues within the judging team.
- **Communication:** Act as the primary liaison between the event organizers and the judging team, ensuring that any major issues or changes are communicated effectively.

## Pokémon GO Lead Judge

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

- **Event Planning:** Involved in the planning and preparation stages of the event, working with organizers to ensure all aspects of the event are properly coordinated.
- **Judge Training:** Responsible for the training and preparation of the judging team, including Floor Judges and Assistant Head Judges, to ensure they are well-versed in the rules and their roles.
- **Strategic Oversight:** Provide strategic oversight for the event, making high-level decisions to ensure the event runs smoothly and addressing any significant issues that arise.
- **Complex Issue Resolution:** Handle complex or high-profile disputes and problems that may arise during the event, ensuring fair and balanced resolutions.
- **Reporting and Evaluation:** Provide post-event reports and evaluations to organizers and stakeholders, summarizing the event's success, challenges, and areas for improvement.
