The match coordinator has three main tasks. First, he keeps an up to date match request listing. This is published in The K and on the official AHIKS web site. New match requests are also posted on the official AHIKS forum and on the AHIKS Face Book page as they come in. The forum has an opponents wanted and a match coordinator section. Second, he makes initial contact between possible players to find if a match is possible. When a match is accepted the match coordinator may contact the original poster and ask if they are still interested. Finally, the match coordinator sends out match assignments and ICRK sheets to each player once a match is made. The main goal of the match coordinator is to pair members with opponents who will follow through with their commitment to play.
If you have an interest in finding an opponent you simply contact the match coordinator with your requirements. This can be done through the AHIKS web site, email, postal mail, or phone. If there is a game on the match request list that you have interest in playing it is still a simple matter of contacting the match coordinator to let him know. You are free to make matches privately. Many members have regular opponents. You can have them rated with AHIKS, or not, as long as both players are AHIKS members. You are not required to notify the match coordinator of these but it is a kindness if you do. It allows the Executive Committee to assess the effectiveness of the organization.
There are a few things you can do to make this process smooth. They all involve timely and clear communication. Keep up on your own match requests. If your desire to play a game changes, inform the match coordinator so that your requests can be adjusted. This is key to keeping the match request list functional. Come to agreement with your opponent on how the game will be run, what optional rules to use, what platform to use, etc… before you begin. This will make your experience smoother and eliminate much unnecessary grief later. Overall, the key to success in correspondence gaming is clear communication between you, your opponent, and the match coordinator. Have fun!