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***** GENERAL *****
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Be friendly and chatty with everyone in green room. Relax. Try to enjoy yourself.

Write down your opponent’s name, as you can't see their name plate.



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SAY SO WHEN YOU DECLARE if it’s not written down. Otherwise you run the risk of being disqualified for that round.