Grand Prix Nashville

Organizer: Donald Noland
Judge manager: Nicholas Sabin
Event type: Grand Prix
REL: Competitive/Professional (GP)
Format: Team Limited
Event date(s): Oct. 31, 2014-Nov. 2, 2014
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Venue: Nashville Music City Center
201 5th Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37203
http://www.nashvillemusiccitycenter.com
Applications accepted through: July 31, 2014

Event Information

On behalf of The Next Level Games, allow me to thank you for your interest in judging at Grand Prix Nashville 2014. Below, you will find all the information you need in order to apply.

Our Head Judge will be Jared Sylva (L4 - Virginia) and our Support Judge will be Scott Marshall (L5 - Colorado). 

DATE
Friday, October 31st through Sunday, November 2nd

LOCATION
Nashville Music City Center
201 5th Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37203
http://www.nashvillemusiccitycenter.com

HOTELS
We are currently negotiating room blocks for two of the nearby hotels -- the Omni and the Hilton. More information to come once details are finalized. 

What We Expect

Judges at Grand Prix Nashville are expected to be professional, punctual, and current on all relevant rules and policies. This includes familiarity with the Comprehensive Rules, Infraction Procedure Guide, and Magic Tournament Rules. As representatives of The Next Level Games and the Magic Judge program, judges are expected to conduct themselves professionally at all times.

Judges will be expected to adhere to the dress code of an official Magic Judge shirt, black pants, black belt, and comfortable black shoes. Judge shirts will be available upon request for staff.

Applicants of all levels are welcome to apply, though there is a strong preference for Level 2+ judges. Level 1 judges on staff will be assigned to judge side events.

What You Can Expect

Judges at Grand Prix Nashville can expect to be treated respectfully and professionally and, most importantly, to have fun. Grand Prix are a valuable opportunity for all judges to meet new friends and improve their craft.

Judges will be compensated in sealed packs of Khans of Tarkir. Level 3+ judges will receive 54 packs per day; Level 1 and 2 judges will receive 36 packs per day. All judges who volunteer for at least two days will receive a selection of judge foils from our friends at Wizards of the Coast.

Judges will also be provided a daily stipend to defray the cost of meals and lodging based on level:

In order to receive this stipend, judges will need to submit a W-2 onsite.

Judge Testing

Judge certification for Level 1 and 2 will be available at the Grand Prix. Please consult the Judge Level requirements before requesting to test. Testing will only be offered to judges on staff for the Grand Prix.

If you wish to test for Level 2, you must take a Level 2 Practice Exam. Once you have done so, please send the exam ID number to nicholas.sabin@gmail.com

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Abraham Corson
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Shawn Doherty
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Matthew Karr
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - South Central Floor Judge
John Brian McCarthy
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Steven Zwanger
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
John Alderfer
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Scott Marshall
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Head Judge
Jared Sylva
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Head Judge
CJ Crooks
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Jonathan Holland
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - South Central Floor Judge
Matthew Jacques
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Floor Judge
Raoul Mowatt
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Josh Stansfield
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Adam Eidelsafy
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Alex Jacques
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Floor Judge
Martha Lufkin
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Chris McGuire
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
James Risner
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - South Central Floor Judge
Marcie Twedell
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Kali Anderson
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Scorekeeper
Casey Brefka
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Steven Briggs
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Levi Brooks
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Brian Brown
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Rob Castellon
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Adena Chernosky
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Eddie Cheung
Uncertified Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Mike Clark
Uncertified Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Tom Davis
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Nicola DiPasquale
Uncertified Japan Floor Judge
Jess Dunks
Uncertified USA - Southeast Floor Judge
David Elden
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Chaz Estell
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Jason Flatford
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Jeph Foster
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Raven Fox
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Thomas Fritz
Uncertified Australia and New Zealand Floor Judge
Michael Grimsley
Uncertified USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Brian Guess
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Steve Guillerm
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Carsten Haese
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Aaron Hamer
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Casey Hanford
Uncertified USA - Plains Floor Judge
Samuel Hanna
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Riki Hayashi
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Aaron Henner
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Daniel Hernandez
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Ryan Hoffman
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Adam Hubble
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Io Hughto
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Francisco Iramain
Uncertified USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Shawn Jamison
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Andreas Quvang Jepsen
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Jimmie Johnson
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Yonatan Kamensky
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
James Kerr
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Brogan King
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Adam LeGear
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Stefan Mackiewicz
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Benjamin McDole
Uncertified USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Min Moldover
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Scott Neiwert
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Donald Noland
Uncertified USA - South Central Tournament Organizer
Trenten Novak
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Gustavo Otero De Leon
Uncertified USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Randy Peterson
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Jason Reedy
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Robert Romine
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Nick Rzeczkowski
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Nicholas Sabin
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Judge Manager
Angela Schabauer
Uncertified Canada - Western Provinces Floor Judge
Maximilian Schroeder
Uncertified USA - Plains Floor Judge
Adam Shaw
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Frank Singel
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Derrik Smith
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Craig Stambaugh
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Lexie Steele
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
William Stephenson
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Ronald Thompson
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Jeremy Toma-Cooper
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Alex Tune
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Patrick Vorbroker
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Anthony Wood
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge