What is the first task when organizing a tournament staff?

Identifying the needed positions is the foundational step in organizing a tournament staff. This process involves determining what roles are essential for the event's success, such as tournament directors, registration personnel, scorekeepers, and volunteers. By clearly identifying these positions first, you can ensure that the organizational structure is robust and that specific responsibilities are allocated effectively later in the planning process.

Once the necessary positions are identified, it becomes easier to create detailed job descriptions, calculate the requirements for volunteers, and develop checklists of duties, all of which are dependent on having a clear understanding of personnel needs. This logical sequence sets the stage for subsequent tasks, making it a critical aspect of tournament staffing.