Grand Prix Atlanta presented by StarCityGames.com
| Organizer: | StarCityGames.com |
|---|---|
| Judge manager: | Steven Zwanger |
| Event type: | Grand Prix |
| REL: | Competitive/Professional (GP) |
| Format: | Sealed Deck |
| Event date(s): | Nov. 13, 2015-Nov. 15, 2015 |
| Location: | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Venue: | Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard Northwest Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| Applications accepted through: | Sept. 7, 2015 |
Event Information
Welcome!
Hello, and thank you for your interest in judging at Grand Prix Atlanta! Below, you will find all of the information needed to apply for the Grand Prix. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us at judge@starcitygames.com.
- Head Judge - Sean Catanese - L4 - Seattle, WA
- Support Judge - Toby Elliott - L5 - Los Altos, CA
Staff for Grand Prix Atlanta will be primarily Level 2+ Judges. A small number of Level 1 Judges may be selected to assst with side events.
Expectations
Judges at Grand Prix Atlanta are expected to prepare for the event by reviewing the Comprehensive Rules, Magic Tournament Rules, Infraction Procedure Guide, and Judging at Regular REL documents. These documents can be found at the Magic: The Gathering Document Center. As representatives of StarCityGames.com and the Magic Judge Program, judges are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times.
Judges are expected to arrive in time and in appropriate attire to begin judging at the start of their assigned shifts. The Head Judge will be arranging main event shifts for Saturday and Sunday and StarCityGames.com will assign side event shifts including all Friday schedules. If you anticipate being unable to arrive by 9:00 am any day, or needing to leave before 8:00 pm any day, please include that information in your application.
Judges at Grand Prix Atlanta should be in Magic Judge Program attire of Official Magic Judge shirt, black pants, black belt, and comfortable black shoes. During breaks, or any other time that a judge is off duty, judges should remove, or cover, their Judge shirt. Once staff has been selected, there will be a forum thread posted with a way to request Magic Judge shirts.
Compensation
All Judges will receive one month of StarCityGames.com Premium, StarCityGames.com Judge Rewards items, exclusive Grand Prix Atlanta items, and "Blood" boosters determined by their level:
- Local (Level 1) judges will receive one box (36 packs) of "Blood" for each full day on staff.
- Area (Level 2) judges will receive two boxes (72 packs) of "Blood" for each full day on staff.
- Regional (Level 3) judges will receive three boxes (108 packs) of "Blood" for each full day on staff.
- International (Level 4), and Professional (Level 5) judges will receive four boxes (144 packs) of "Blood" for each full day on staff.
Food, Lodging, and Travel
All judges will receive a $20 meal stipend per day on staff.
StarCityGames.com will provide all scheduled judges will receive a travel stipend for each day on staff, paid by check (completed United States tax form required) or StarCityGames.com store credit.
- Local (Level 1) judges will receive $100 check or $125 in StarCityGames.com store credit for each day on staff.
- Area (Level 2) judges will receive $200 check or $250 in StarCityGames.com store credit for each day on staff.
- Regional (Level 3), International (Level 4), and Professional (Level 5) judges will receive $300 check or $375 in StarCityGames.com store credit for each day on staff.
If this policy would prevent you from attending, we invite you to contact us at judge@starcitygames.com.
How to Apply
Simply click on the "Apply Now!" link toward the top of the page. Please answer all of the questions in the application form.
Note: If your judge level is currently incorrect on JudgeApps when you apply please mention this in your application.
Due to staff needs, judges may be accepted for one, two or three days. Please indicate your preference, and requirements to attend, in your application.
The application window for Grand Prix Atlanta will close at 11:59 PM Eastern time on September 7th, 2015. Judges wishing to apply for this event after the application window has closed will need to contact us at judge@starcitygames.com. Please note that late applications will be considered at a lower priority than those received during the official application window.
Grand Prix Atlanta staff will be announced on, or before, September 16th, 2015. If an earlier notification of your application's status would facilitate making travel plans, please contact us at judge@starcitygames.com once you have submitted your application.
Judge Certification
Magic Judge Program certification for Level 2 is available at Grand Prix Atlanta.
Judges who wish to be considered for testing for Level 2 must meet the following criteria:
- Complete the pre-test requirements listed at the Official Resources page.
- Take a Level 2 Practice Exam and e-mail the exam ID and score to steven.zwanger@starcitygames.com.
- Apply to be on staff.
Staff Members
| Name |
Level |
Role |
|---|---|---|
|
John Alderfer
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Dan Collins
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Abraham Corson
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Shawn Doherty
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Matthew Karr
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Joe Klopchic
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
John Brian McCarthy
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Bryan Prillaman
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Julio Sosa
|
Level 5 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Davide Succi
|
Level 5 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Riccardo Tessitori
|
Level 5 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
W. Matt Williams
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Steven Zwanger
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
|
Ward Warren
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
|
Nicolette Apraez
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Kepa Arrieta
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Michael Arrowsmith
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Meg Baum
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Eric Dustin Brown
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Maria Alex Chernov
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
CJ Crooks
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Nicola DiPasquale
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Toby Elliott
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Head Judge |
|
Raymond Fong
|
Level 3 (UK Magic Officials) | Floor Judge |
|
David Hibbs
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Damián Hiller
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Nate Hurley
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jernej Lipovec
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jose Nazareno
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Elliot Raff
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Alejandro Raggio
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Niko Skartvedt
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Eric Smith
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jared Sylva
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
|
John Temple
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Yukio Victoria
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Patrick Vorbroker
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Nicholas Zitomer
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Christian Aguilar
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jonathan Aiken
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Erik Aliff
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Joni Bailey
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Casey Brefka
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Anthony Bucchioni
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Christopher Cahill
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Angela Chandler
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeffrey Darran
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Tom Davis
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Adam Eidelsafy
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Charles Ferguson
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeph Foster
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Lamberto Franco
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Arjun Gambhir
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Sergio García
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Kyle Gorbski
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Michael Grimsley
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Steve Guillerm
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Casey Hanford
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Caitlyn Hebert
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
David Homan
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Adam Hubble
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Daniel Jackson
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Paul Jasinto
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Richard Jones
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Alex Kelemen
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Brogan King
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Kyle Knudson
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Julien Laronde
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Micah Lee
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Adam LeGear
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Marc Lunde
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
David Maddox
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Eli Meyer
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Erik Mock
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Philippe Monlevade
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Erik Morton
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Patrick Nelson
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Matt Newnam
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
James Risner
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Justin Rix
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Josue Rodriguez
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Gene-Paul Russell
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Nick Rzeczkowski
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Nicholas Sabin
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Rick Salamin
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Douglas Sanchez
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Derrik Smith
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Barry Swan
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Andre Tepedino
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Dave Tosto
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Karl Weisling
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
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Morgan Wentworth
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Brendan Whatley
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Phillip Wulfridge
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Madalyn Young
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Antonio Zanutto
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Brian Guess
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Francisco Iramain
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Benjamin McDole
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jason McFarland
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Steve Peterman
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Dani Piercey
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Liz Richardson
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Angela Aliff
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Kali Anderson
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Brian Bradshaw
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Levi Brooks
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Bernd Buldt
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Sean Catanese
|
Uncertified | Head Judge |
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Adena Chernosky
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Travis Coffman
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
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Ricardo Conde
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
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Chris Davis
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
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Gregory De Bonis
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Lyle Dixon
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jess Dunks
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Nicholas Fang
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
|
Jarrod Feight
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Joshua Feingold
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jason Flatford
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Raven Fox
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Thomas Fritz
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Star City Games
|
Uncertified | Tournament Organizer |
|
Nicolas Glik
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Patrick Gruber
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Sarah Hayashi
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Riki Hayashi
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Sean Heath
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Daniel Hernandez
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Aaron Herrington
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Ryan Hoffman
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Io Hughto
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Ayrea Hurley
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
James Kerr
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
AJ Kerrigan
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
William Kirkwood
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Joel Krebs
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Ben Ku
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Joseph Kyle
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jon-Michael LaGray
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Chris Langston
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Eric Levine
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Lazaro Lopez
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Michael McCliment
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Addison Miller
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Kaylee Mullins
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Scott Neiwert
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Ryan Nightingale
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jason Reedy
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Jennifer Scott
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
|
Cj Shrader
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Tanner Sorensen
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Lexie Steele
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Dan Stephens
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Meg Stephens
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
|
Nat Sylva
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Katie Temple
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jeremy Toma-Cooper
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Justin Turner
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Taylor Wyatt
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Lucy Wyatt
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |