Section H

DISQUALIFICATION REPORTING PROCEDURE

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H.1 - Introduction

This document outlines the responsibilities for tournament players, judges, and organizers for reporting the disqualification (DQ) of a DCI member from a DCI-sanctioned event.

This document is not intended to provide instructions on how to conduct a disqualification or on-site investigation. Head judges and tournament organizers should decide how best to conduct such reviews based on their particular circumstances.

H.2 - Rationale

All disqualifications from DCI-sanctioned events are reviewed by the DCI and are subject to investigation. Gathering statements and information according to this procedure reduces the length of time needed to resolve DCI reviews and investigations, and increases the accuracy of the required information. These reports also help ensure that disqualifications are fairly issued.

H.3 - Summary

When any disqualification is issued during a DCI-sanctioned tournament, the head judge is required to file a detailed report with the Organized Play Investigations Manager at Wizards of the Coast Headquarters in Renton, WA (USA) within three business days of the conclusion of the tournament or convention.

H.4 - Application

Compliance with this policy is required for all DCI-sanctioned tournaments. This policy applies to any DCI member that disrupts or interferes with a DCI-sanctioned tournament, including those not enrolled or active in that tournament.

H.5 - Procedure

The head judge is responsible for documenting all information gathered as part of the decision to disqualify a player, plus any additional information that may assist the DCI in evaluating the incident. All reasonable efforts should be made to minimize the disruption such a collection of information and statements may have on the tournament.

Statements should be gathered from the following people, as applicable:

• Disqualified player
• Opponent(s)
• Judges involved with the DQ
• Head Judge
• Observers interviewed in connection with the DQ

A player’s statement is their written account of the relevant events leading up to and including the disqualification, including a denial or admission of the infraction(s) for which they were disqualified. For a more detailed look at how to gather and write up this information please go to Properly Reporting a DQ.

H.6 - Head Judge’s Statement

The head judge must provide their account of the disqualification. In this account, the head judge should indicate if anyone refused to provide a statement or otherwise hindered or interfered with the collection of information for a DQ report. If the head judge or tournament organizer believes it is not in the best interest of the event to obtain a written statement from anyone involved with a disqualification, that opinion should be indicated in the head judge’s report.

Statements should include the following information:

• Full name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• DCI number
• Phone number
• Date of birth

Other information: The head judge should collect any documents or information relevant to the disqualification. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Player registration sheet
• Deck registration sheet (sealed or constructed)
• Draft deck list (judge may need to create)

Players that fail to comply with the instructions of a head judge, tournament organizer, or other tournament official are subject to review by the DCI. This may result in the suspension of their DCI membership. Failure to comply includes refusing to provide a written statement in connection with a disqualification.

Players and judges should write their statements in the language they are most comfortable using; translations will be obtained by the DCI. The head judge should review statements for legibility and clarity.

The head judge should include the date and sanctioning number of the event on each statement before submission to the DCI.

H.7 - Submitting DQ Reports to the DCI

The head judge must send complete DQ reports to the Organized Play Investigations Manager within three business days following the end of the tournament or convention. The head judge must retain a copy of the DQ report, including all information collected for a period of one year. A copy of the DQ report is located at the following URL: www.wizards.com/dci/downloads/DCI_DQ_Reporting_06aug04.pdf

The tournament organizer must assist the head judge in any reasonable way to ensure the timely submission of a DQ report (i.e., reimbursing the head judge for secure mail fees or fax service).

Fax, email, or secured mail (i.e., UPS, FedEx, or DHL) must be used for the submission of DQ reports. Regular mail should not be used. Reports should be submitted via a single delivery method.

• Fax number: 1-425-687-8287
• Email address: dqreports@wizards.com. Scanned items should be sent as .tiff, .gif, or .jpg files.
• Email through the Customer Service Tool
• Secured mail address:

   Wizards of the Coast
   ATTN: DCI Investigations Manager
   1600 Lind Ave SW, Suite 400
   Renton, WA 98055

If fax or secured mail is used, please send an email to dqreports@wizards.com with a brief notice of the forthcoming report.

Questions and comments regarding this procedure should be sent to dqreports@wizards.com.

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