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Team GG was back for this event, with one new member and our first local player making Day 2! I was on Side Events Registration, and I was really happy with how well the team came together. Highlights included the Spheal shrine, excellent vegan catering, earning an RPC promo, and the big Pikachu themself showing up to the staff party!
Team GG had its first outing as a proper team, and it was very rewarding seeing everyone in their team shirts together. Highlight of the weekend was running two raids simultaneously, one for some Juniors and parents, and one for a group of friends who wanted to play with older format cards.
This event had me on Side Events registration for the first time. It was definitely a different kind of stress - things moved very quickly and trying to balance making sure people got friendly and accurate service with the need to keep lines from forming was a challenge - but it was very enjoyable seeing the team come together. I even got to practice my French! I'm sure I made plenty of mistakes, but I think it helped communicate things so much more easily for the players.
My first big event as staff! And definitely a learning experience!
The first event I was ever the Tournament Organiser for was a Christmas tournament at my local game store. There were 10 attendees, and it was very fun and casual. It was the impetus to start the local League!