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About Us
Our Mission
Judge Foundry forges high-quality tournament officials in the crucible of mentorship. We foster a member-driven community in the United States and Canada to create outstanding player experiences while providing judges the opportunities to develop and grow
Our Vision
Judge Foundry will provide a training and certification program that will:
- Give judges a sense of pride, ownership and community that inspires them to invest in their peers and in their work.
- Give tournament organizers the tools and expertise to staff their events with high-quality judges focused on creating a positive experience.
- Give publishers confidence to create ambitious organized play environments for players at all levels.
- Give players a fair and fun tournament experience at every event.






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Latest Articles
January Regional Activity Update
Plains The RA of this region, Jordan Powell, is planning and organizing at least three conferences this year, possibly a fourth, dependent on excitement and demand. The tentative timelines for the conferences are as followed:1. First being in late Q1 or early Q22. Second being in late Q2 or early…
2025 Review Contest Results
The 2025 review contest has come to a close, and we have some winners! The goal of this contest was to encourage judges to help each other improve. Feedback is one of the best parts of judging. Taking the time to write up some thoughts for a fellow judge shows…
A Call to Service: Set Update Quizzes
Set Update Quizzes: A History Ever since its inception in November of 2023, Judge Foundry and its members have appreciated and valued Set Update Quizzes. These quizzes have been routinely created and offered to JF members since the release of Lost Caverns of Ixalan in the Fall of 2023. Set…
Special Member Meeting Announcement
A Group of judges definitely voting for bylaws on their phones at NRG Mundelein. Photo © Jordan Baker. A special meeting of the members of Judge Foundry will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (7:00 p.m. CST, 5:00 p.m. PST). The meeting will…
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