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 Q33. Third being in […]
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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 them you care about their
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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 Update Quizzes are crucial for
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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 be held by videoconference via Zoom. The purposes of the meeting are to receive a report from the bylaws committee and to change
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Hello, judges! Let’s cut to the chase: if you wrote or received a particularly great review this year, you can now nominate it for the Judge Foundry Review Contest! Here’s the link! Feedback is one of the cornerstones of judging. At its best, our community knits itself together with every event as judges lift each
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Western & Eastern Provinces The RA of the Western Provinces Region, Chris Hrichishen, made me aware of this amazing recognition article series known as the Maple Mana: A Canadian Judge Spotlight. This article series has highlighted some stellar judges such as Michael Hill, Tobi Vyseri, Sierra Black, Aaron MacLean, and Kyle Ryc! I have considered
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Introducing the Judge Foundry Conferences Committee The Judge Foundry is proud to announce the creation of the Judge Foundry Conferences Committee — a dedicated team focused on supporting, coordinating, and encouraging judge conferences of all sizes. Our mission is to empower judges to host engaging, educational, and community-building events across all regions. Whether your event
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Spider-Man update quizzes are live! Do whatever a Level Two+ Judge can and take your quiz by December 1st
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The Edge of Eternities update quizzes are now available!
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Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast posted a job opening for a Magic Judge Program Manager. We are thrilled to see Wizards taking this step, and fully support their efforts. When a new Magic Judge Program Manager is hired, we look forward to working with them to provide whatever assistance is requested, and will continue to
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