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Jcrollie: /* Shift Leader */

2026-08-02T09:41:33Z

Shift Leader

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	A Shift Leader will manage one area during the shift e.g. Skirmish or Anvil, and is the first point for escalation for any issues. They will deal with minor issues and escalate more serious issues to one of the Head Refs. This is a facilitation role and while they are expected to be experienced refs they are not expected to be experts in all areas of reffing and will often defer technical decisions to experts in that area.		A Shift Leader will manage one area during the shift e.g. Skirmish or Anvil, and is the first point for escalation for any issues. They will deal with minor issues and escalate more serious issues to one of the Head Refs. This is a facilitation role and while they are expected to be experienced refs they are not expected to be experts in all areas of reffing and will often defer technical decisions to experts in that area.
	<br><br>What a shift ref '''is''' expected to deal with:		<br><br>What a shift ref '''is''' expected to deal with:
	*Checking the team have the right numbers ~~to do their~~, referring to the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empireplotwiki/Ref_Rota Ref Rota] and noting Skirmish Shift Lead will also need to balance Plot and War teams		*Checking the team have the right numbers, referring to the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empireplotwiki/Ref_Rota Ref Rota] and noting Skirmish Shift Lead will also need to balance Plot and War teams
	*Ensuring the team have the opportunity to have breaks throughout the shift and are not getting too tired or overwhelmed		*Ensuring the team have the opportunity to have breaks throughout the shift and are not getting too tired or overwhelmed
	*Assigning buddies to newer team members or refs asking for training		*Assigning buddies to newer team members or refs asking for training

Jcrollie: /* Shift Leader */

2026-08-02T09:35:15Z

Shift Leader

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	*Liaising with other depts on normal cross departmental issues		*Liaising with other depts on normal cross departmental issues
	*Acting as a tie break in judgement calls between other refs		*Acting as a tie break in judgement calls between other refs
			*Providing meal tickets to Shift Refs
	<br>What the Shift Leader '''is not''' expected to deal with:		<br>What the Shift Leader '''is not''' expected to deal with:
	*Answering complex questions or judgement calls- these should either handled by experts in the team or escalated to Head Refs or other Depts as required [[Organisation, Roles & Responsibilities]]		*Answering complex questions or judgement calls- these should either handled by experts in the team or escalated to Head Refs or other Depts as required [[Organisation, Roles & Responsibilities]]

Jcrollie at 08:38, 2 August 2026

2026-08-02T08:38:50Z

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	* Time commitment (a shift is ~5 hours) - timings can be flexible as agreed with ~~lead refs~~ but reffing a battle in your monstering slot does not count towards the number of shifts you have reffed as this is covered by play one / monster one requirement. Being coached / trained does not detract from shift time as assumed to be on the job training		* Time commitment (a shift is ~5 hours) - timings can be flexible as agreed with Head Refs or Shift Leads but reffing a battle in your monstering slot does not count towards the number of shifts you have reffed as this is covered by play one / monster one requirement. Being coached / trained does not detract from shift time as assumed to be on the job training
	* Backstage access - Access to the Crew Welfare Space (only when on shift for shift refs) Crew Party & Crew T-shirts for full and part time only		* Backstage access - Access to the Crew Welfare Space (only when on shift for shift refs) Crew Party & Crew T-shirts for full and part time only
	* Database access - When required database access will be granted at the start of shift and removed at end of shift so no pressure to perform ref duties on an off shift		* Database access - When required database access will be granted at the start of shift and removed at end of shift so no pressure to perform ref duties on an off shift
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	If you collect your equipment during the event i.e. once time in has been called/after 6pm on Friday, you will need to liaise with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref or Ref Coach, if you are being trained, who can help you to obtain the equipment needed.		If you collect your equipment during the event i.e. once time in has been called/after 6pm on Friday, you will need to liaise with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref or Ref Coach, if you are being trained, who can help you to obtain the equipment needed.

	If you are battle reffing then the timeline of when and how to get your equipment can be found here [[Battle Ref Guidelines]]		If you are battle reffing then the timeline of when and how to get your equipment can be found here [[Battle ref guidelines\|Battle Ref Guidelines]]

	==Signing In & Out for your shift==		==Signing In & Out for your shift==

	You will be asked to sign in and collect your equipment so you can start your shift at the agreed time. You can do this by liaising with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref~~/Ref Coach~~.		You will be asked to sign in and collect your equipment so you can start your shift at the agreed time. You can do this by liaising with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref.

	'''Combat reffing''' – you will be allocated a Skirmish team who have a fixed timetable and the team should be near the monster room, if not you ~~cal~~ always go to the Regio and ask another ref to radio and co-ordinate meeting up.		'''Combat reffing''' – you will be allocated a Skirmish team who have a fixed timetable and the team should be near the monster room, if not you can always go to the Regio and ask another ref to radio and co-ordinate meeting up.

	'''Tablet reffing''' - you can meet at one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. There will be a sign in sheet to confirm you have collected your equipment and database access has been granted to you.		'''Tablet reffing''' - you can meet at one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. There will be a sign in sheet to confirm you have collected your equipment and database access has been granted to you.
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	==Disclaimer==		==Disclaimer==
	The reduced hours ref and shift ref are new roles and therefore, the details above are subject to change or amendment following them being used in practice.		The reduced hours ref and shift ref are new roles and therefore, the details above are subject to change or amendment following them being used in practice.

			==Shift Leader==
			A Shift Leader will manage one area during the shift e.g. Skirmish or Anvil, and is the first point for escalation for any issues. They will deal with minor issues and escalate more serious issues to one of the Head Refs. This is a facilitation role and while they are expected to be experienced refs they are not expected to be experts in all areas of reffing and will often defer technical decisions to experts in that area.
			<br><br>What a shift ref '''is''' expected to deal with:
			*Checking the team have the right numbers to do their, referring to the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empireplotwiki/Ref_Rota Ref Rota] and noting Skirmish Shift Lead will also need to balance Plot and War teams
			*Ensuring the team have the opportunity to have breaks throughout the shift and are not getting too tired or overwhelmed
			*Assigning buddies to newer team members or refs asking for training
			*Coordinating ref numbers with other Shift Leads or teams e.g. team members having to drop out, unexpected combat in Anvil, reallocating after Skirmishes stop for the evening or if one area is unexpectedly shorthanded
			*Ensuring the team have all the resources needed to do their job e.g. database access, tablets, radios, encounter timetables, lights for night fights etc
			*Liaising with other depts on normal cross departmental issues
			*Acting as a tie break in judgement calls between other refs
			<br>What the Shift Leader '''is not''' expected to deal with:
			*Answering complex questions or judgement calls- these should either handled by experts in the team or escalated to Head Refs or other Depts as required [[Organisation, Roles & Responsibilities]]
			*Dealing with serious disputes within the team or with other Depts - these should be escalated to Head Refs

	{{RefLinks}}		{{RefLinks}}

Matt at 09:47, 6 June 2026

2026-06-06T09:47:22Z

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			==Overview==
	We want crewing to be as enjoyable as possible – our current referee team work the whole event, but our goal is to recruit enough new refs that everyone could take some time off if they need too. If you’ve ever thought about trying out reffing, but still want a chance to roleplay with your friends during the event, then this could be the perfect time to try that.		We want crewing to be as enjoyable as possible – our current referee team work the whole event, but our goal is to recruit enough new refs that everyone could take some time off if they need too. If you’ve ever thought about trying out reffing, but still want a chance to roleplay with your friends during the event, then this could be the perfect time to try that.

Matt at 09:44, 6 June 2026

2026-06-06T09:44:30Z

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	==Disclaimer==		==Disclaimer==
	The reduced hours ref and shift ref are new roles and therefore, the details above are subject to change or amendment following them being used in practice.		The reduced hours ref and shift ref are new roles and therefore, the details above are subject to change or amendment following them being used in practice.

			{{RefLinks}}

Jcrollie at 14:46, 8 March 2026

2026-03-08T14:46:22Z

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	We want crewing to be as enjoyable as possible – our current referee team work the whole event, but our goal is to recruit enough new refs that everyone could take some time off if they need too. If you’ve ever thought about trying out reffing, but still want a chance to roleplay with your friends during the event, then this could be the perfect time to try that.		We want crewing to be as enjoyable as possible – our current referee team work the whole event, but our goal is to recruit enough new refs that everyone could take some time off if they need too. If you’ve ever thought about trying out reffing, but still want a chance to roleplay with your friends during the event, then this could be the perfect time to try that.

	If you’re interested at all, please email crew@profounddecisions.co.uk and let us know what you’d be interested in doing.		If you’re interested at all, please email [mailto:crew@profounddecisions.co.uk crew@profounddecisions.co.uk] and let us know what you’d be interested in doing.

	There are several ways to help out refereeing in Empire plus there are options for training and coaching that you can request		There are several ways to help out refereeing in Empire plus there are options for training and coaching that you can request
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	We are developing ways to offer training and coaching for referees of all types. This can be combined with any of the roles above although options for coaching during battles is limited currently.		We are developing ways to offer training and coaching for referees of all types. This can be combined with any of the roles above although options for coaching during battles is limited currently.

	Each event there will be slots for 1:1 coaching and training with one of our more experienced crew refs. To book a slot contact crew@profounddecisions.co.uk and let us know your preferred slots, noting there will be a limited number of slots in each shift		Each event there will be slots for 1:1 coaching and training with one of our more experienced crew refs. To book a slot contact [mailto:crew@profounddecisions.co.uk crew@profounddecisions.co.uk] and let us know your preferred slots, noting there will be a limited number of slots in each shift

	'''Combat reffing''' - primarily focussed on skills needed to ref skirmishes and battles but can also apply to combat in Anvil e.g. duels		'''Combat reffing''' - primarily focussed on skills needed to ref skirmishes and battles but can also apply to combat in Anvil e.g. duels

Jcrollie at 14:35, 8 March 2026

2026-03-08T14:35:55Z

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	We are developing ways to offer training and coaching for referees of all types. This can be combined with any of the roles above although options for coaching during battles is limited currently.		We are developing ways to offer training and coaching for referees of all types. This can be combined with any of the roles above although options for coaching during battles is limited currently.

	Each event there will be slots for 1:1 coaching and training with one of our more experienced crew refs. To book a slot contact ~~<create forwarding mail address e~~.g. ~~referees@>~~ and let us know your preferred slots, noting there will be a limited number of slots in each shift		Each event there will be slots for 1:1 coaching and training with one of our more experienced crew refs. To book a slot contact crew@profounddecisions.co.uk and let us know your preferred slots, noting there will be a limited number of slots in each shift

	'''Combat reffing''' - primarily focussed on skills needed to ref skirmishes and battles but can also apply to combat in Anvil e.g. duels		'''Combat reffing''' - primarily focussed on skills needed to ref skirmishes and battles but can also apply to combat in Anvil e.g. duels
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	'''Tablet reffing''' - you can return the equipment to one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. You will be able to use the same sign in sheet to confirm you have returned your equipment and database access has been revoked at the end of your shift.		'''Tablet reffing''' - you can return the equipment to one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. You will be able to use the same sign in sheet to confirm you have returned your equipment and database access has been revoked at the end of your shift.

	Please note - you MUST make sure all of the equipment is returned to the ~~refree~~ team, because the same equipment is used for Battle Refs.		Please note - you MUST make sure all of the equipment is returned to the referee team, because the same equipment is used for Battle Refs.

	==Disclaimer==		==Disclaimer==
	The reduced hours ref and shift ref are new roles and therefore, the details above are subject to change or amendment following them being used in practice.		The reduced hours ref and shift ref are new roles and therefore, the details above are subject to change or amendment following them being used in practice.

Jcrollie at 19:21, 3 August 2025

2025-08-03T19:21:43Z

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	* Time commitment (a shift is ~5 hours) - timings can be flexible as agreed with lead refs but reffing a battle in your monstering slot does not count towards ~~shift reffing~~ as this is covered by play one / monster one requirement. Being coached / trained does not detract from shift time as assumed to be on the job training		* Time commitment (a shift is ~5 hours) - timings can be flexible as agreed with lead refs but reffing a battle in your monstering slot does not count towards the number of shifts you have reffed as this is covered by play one / monster one requirement. Being coached / trained does not detract from shift time as assumed to be on the job training
	* Backstage access - Access to the Crew Welfare Space (only when on shift for shift refs) Crew Party & Crew T-shirts for full and part time only		* Backstage access - Access to the Crew Welfare Space (only when on shift for shift refs) Crew Party & Crew T-shirts for full and part time only
	* Database access - When required database access will be granted at the start of shift and removed at end of shift so no pressure to perform ref duties on an off shift		* Database access - When required database access will be granted at the start of shift and removed at end of shift so no pressure to perform ref duties on an off shift

Jcrollie at 16:53, 26 July 2025

2025-07-26T16:53:57Z

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	* Time commitment (a shift is ~5 hours) - timings can be flexible as agreed with lead refs but reffing a battle in your monstering slot does not count towards shift reffing as this is covered by play one / monster one requirement. Being coached / trained does not detract from shift time as assumed to be on the job training		* Time commitment (a shift is ~5 hours) - timings can be flexible as agreed with lead refs but reffing a battle in your monstering slot does not count towards shift reffing as this is covered by play one / monster one requirement. Being coached / trained does not detract from shift time as assumed to be on the job training
	* Backstage access - Access to the Crew Welfare Space for ~~everyone,~~ Crew Party & Crew T-shirts for full and part time only		* Backstage access - Access to the Crew Welfare Space (only when on shift for shift refs) Crew Party & Crew T-shirts for full and part time only
	* Database access - When required database access will be granted at the start of shift and removed at end of shift so no pressure to perform ref duties on an off shift		* Database access - When required database access will be granted at the start of shift and removed at end of shift so no pressure to perform ref duties on an off shift
	* Time off type - if playing a character follow the appropriate guidelines for [[Time off]]. Note all refs are regularly vetted for rules or conduct infractions		* Time off type - if playing a character follow the appropriate guidelines for [[Time off]]. Note all refs are regularly vetted for rules or conduct infractions

Sdawhitaker at 14:15, 20 July 2025

2025-07-20T14:15:57Z

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	You will be asked to sign in and collect your equipment so you can start your shift at the agreed time. You can do this by liaising with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref/Ref Coach.		You will be asked to sign in and collect your equipment so you can start your shift at the agreed time. You can do this by liaising with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref/Ref Coach.

	'''Combat reffing''' – you will be allocated a Skirmish team who have a fixed timetable and ~~will~~ be ~~able~~ to ~~confirm when~~ and ~~where is best~~ to ~~meet~~.		'''Combat reffing''' – you will be allocated a Skirmish team who have a fixed timetable and the team should be near the monster room, if not you cal always go to the Regio and ask another ref to radio and co-ordinate meeting up.

	'''Tablet reffing''' - you can meet at one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. There will be a sign in sheet to confirm you have collected your equipment and database access has been granted to you.		'''Tablet reffing''' - you can meet at one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. There will be a sign in sheet to confirm you have collected your equipment and database access has been granted to you.