Grand Prix Atlantic City!
| Organizer: | TJ Collectibles |
|---|---|
| Judge manager: | Nicholas Sabin |
| Event type: | Grand Prix |
| REL: | Competitive/Professional (GP) |
| Format: | Sealed Deck |
| Event date(s): | May 8, 2015-May 10, 2015 |
| Location: | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Venue: | Atlantic City Convention Center One Convention Blvd Atlantic City, NJ 08401 |
| Applications accepted through: | March 31, 2015 |
Event Information
Welcome to Grand Prix: Atlantic City 2015!
On behalf of TJ Collectibles and Wizards of the Coast, welcome to the staff application page for Grand Prix: Atlantic City. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, professional individuals with a goal of providing exceptional guest service through the entire Grand Prix experience. If this sounds like you, then we welcome you to apply within and be a part of the amazing team that will make Atlantic City a memorable and Magical weekend.
Expectations
All staff members are expected to perform in a professional manner that reflects positively on the rest of the event staff, the Tournament Organizer, Wizards of the Coast and the Judge Program. We desire team members that diligently seek to promote a fun, exciting environment for everyone to enjoy. This also includes avoiding activities that could in any way negatively affect a staff member’s performance.
All staff members are expected to dress professionally throughout the weekend, with all clothing clean and neat. Staff members who do not meet this expectation will be sent to remedy the situation immediately or will be removed without compensation. Judges are expected to wear the Magic Judge shirt, dark undershirt, black belt, black pants or skirt (tactical pants are acceptable, jeans are highly discouraged), black socks, and black shoes. Staff members in a judging role will adhere to the above dress guidelines, donning the TJ Collectibles red staff shirt instead of the Magic judge shirt while working in a non-judging role. Staff shirts will be provided as needed.
Judges are expected to report on-time, prepared to give best effort toward the event weekend at whatever times they are scheduled during the weekend. TJ Collectibles will assign shifts for Friday, while the Head Judge will assign shifts in coordination with TJ Collectibles for Saturday and Sunday. You are expected to be available on Sunday until at least 6:00pm and we will be asking/preferring individuals who are more flexible with schedule and/or can stay later on Sunday.
There will also be additional product compensation provided to individuals willing to take on essential non-judging roles to contribute to our event weekend’s complete success.
Acceptance Procedures
We will be accepting judges on a Rolling Basis (Yes, actual Rolling Basis), with most judges receiving Saturday and Sunday staffing. There will be a limited number of judges needed for the Friday shift.
If you absolutely need to be scheduled all three days to be on staff for this event, please note that in your application.
Compensation
All judges will be receiving a Grand Prix: Atlantic City playmat and a special Judge gift that will be announced soon! Additionally, judges will also receive 1 booster display per level per day, up to a maximum of 3 displays per day, and monetary compensation based on level per day. (This will be in the form of cash and check. $20 per day will be paid in cash, with the remaining amount per day paid in the form of a check.) L3+ judges will be provided the option to have their product shipped domestically at no additional cost. There will be no additional compensation for food, travel, or hotel.
Compensation based on level is as follows:
Level 1 judges will receive $80.00 via check, $20 cash, and 1 booster display per day worked.
Level 2 judges will receive $130.00 via check, $20 cash, and 2 booster displays per day worked.
Level 3 judges will receive $205.00 via check, $20 cash and 3 booster displays per day worked.
Level 4 judges will receive $230.00 via check, $20 cash, and 3 booster displays per day worked.
Level 5 judges will receive $230.00 via check, $20 cash, and 3 booster displays per day worked.
For example, a Level 2 judge working on Saturday/Sunday would receive:
1 - GP: Atlantic City Playmat
1 – Judge Gift
4 - Booster displays of Dragons of Tarkir
$260 check and $40 cash
Hotels and Lodging
We have a hotel block set up. The Sheraton next to the venue has a group rate of $145 per night. If you wish to use this, use the name Magic the Gathering Grand Prix.
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
2 Convention Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
800-524-1357
April 22nd is the cutoff date for the hotel block.
Required Paperwork
All staff members are independent contractors, and as such are required to submit paperwork for each Grand Prix, even if you have judged at a prior GP with TJ Collectibles. This includes:
1. Completion of the Staff Emergency Google Form - link will be shared on the event forum.
2. Completion of either a W-9 for US citizens or W-8BEN for non-US persons.
3. Non-US persons are also required to obtain any applicable work visas as needed.
4. Completion of a TJ Collectibles Premier Event Contract.
Additional Questions
If you have any questions about the event weekend or applying for this event, please email Michael Arrowsmith at Mike@tjcollect.com
Staff Members
| Name |
Level |
Role |
|---|---|---|
|
John Alderfer
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Head Judge |
|
Paul Baranay
|
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 |
|
Joseph Steet
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Elliot Raff
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Nicolette Apraez
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Michael Arrowsmith
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Meg Baum
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Nicola DiPasquale
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jernej Lipovec
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
John Shannon
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Ryan Stapleton
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jared Sylva
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Head Judge |
|
John Temple
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Patrick Vorbroker
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jonathan Aiken
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jordan Baker
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Scorekeeper |
|
Rob Blanckaert
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | 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 |
|
Sean Calvo
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Simon Cooper
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Chase Culpon
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Adam Eidelsafy
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Ben Eldridge
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeffrey Emery
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
James Eveland
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeph Foster
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Steve Guillerm
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeff S Higgins
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jonathan Holland
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Daniel Jackson
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Paul Jasinto
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Brogan King
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jacob Kriner
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Cassidy Melczak
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Eli Meyer
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Sam Nathanson
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Sherwin Ng
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jason Riendeau
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Judge Manager |
|
Christopher Rumore
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Nicholas Sabin
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Judge Manager |
|
Kush Singhal
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeremy Smith
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Matt Stone
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Chris Wendelboe
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Phillip Wulfridge
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Joseph Achille
|
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Ethan Do
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Pi Fisher
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Bryan Paduano
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
William Anderson
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Max Arenstein
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Matt Braddock
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Brian Bradshaw
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Levi Brooks
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Raven Byrne
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Rob Castellon
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Adena Chernosky
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Chris Connett
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Michael Cox
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Nicholas Cummings
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jason Flatford
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Joel Goggin
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Trevor Gulley
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Arthur Halavais
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Erik Halverson
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Liz Hare
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Ryan Hoffman
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Anthony Hullings
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
AJ Kerrigan
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Megan Linscott
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Stefan Mackiewicz
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Joanne Mansur
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
|
Gilbert Medeiros
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Min Moldover
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Kaylee Mullins
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Erik Mulvaney
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jesse Polo
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jason Reedy
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Vincent Roscioli
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Tom Shea
|
Uncertified | Tournament Organizer |
|
Craig Stambaugh
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Alex Stratton
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jeremy Toma-Cooper
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Mark Wanich
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |