A practical guide to the new World Tour Mentor role: why it exists, what to expect on-site, and how to make the most of it as a Floor Judge, Team Lead, or Head Judge. Written from the perspective of Émilien Wild (Europe Lead, Mentoring & Feedback Team) based on early implementations, and intended as a shared baseline for the experimentation phase as the role evolves.
One year in, the Learn to Play certification has grown into a global program: 1,300+ judges have earned Basic, and 19 have achieved the aspirational Advanced. This update reviews 2025 highlights, what we learned from Advanced submissions, the eight L2P articles published this year, and what to expect in 2026—faster checklist turnaround, monthly articles, and a restructured team with new regional and content coordination roles.
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