World Magic Cup Qualifier/PTQ Friends - Chicago, IL

Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in joining us at the World Magic Cup Qualifier in Chicago, IL! Below, you'll find all the information you'll need to attend our event. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at jason.long@pastimes.net. We look forward to working with you!

NOTE: While the WMCQ is a one-day event, we will host a Pro Tour Qualifier on the following Sunday. If you are available to judge at the PTQ, please make that clear in your application.

EVENT INFORMATION

WMCQ Head Judge: James Bennett, L3

Rules Enforcement Level: Competitive

Planeswalker Point Multiplier: 5x

PTQ Head Judge: TBD

Rules Enforcement Level: Competitive

Planeswalker Point Multiplier: 5x

TRAVEL

We do not provide travel or hotel sponsorship for floor judges at this event. However, we will provide information about any room blocks we arrange with nearby hotels.

EXPECTATIONS

Judges volunteering at these events are expected to prepare for each event by reviewing the Comprehensive Rules, Magic Tournament Rules, Infraction Procedure Guide, and Judging at Regular REL documents, each of which can be found at the Magic Judges Document Center. Judges are also expected to behave in a professional manner at all times, as representatives of Pastimes and the Magic Judge program. This includes arriving on time, and in appropriate attire.

Judges should arrive no later than 8:30 AM on days they are scheduled to judge and are expected to stay until the conclusion of the Swiss rounds. If you must arrive later than 8:30 or may have to leave before the conclusion of top 8 (to catch a ride, for instance), please note that in your application.

The dress code for judges at this event is a Black Magic Judges judge shirt (if you don't already own one, please note this in your application), black pants (dress pants are preferred), a belt, and comfortable shoes (both preferably black). Judges should not be in uniform while off-duty, including during breaks and while trading.

TESTING

Testing opportunities are available at this event. If you are interested in testing, please include this in your application, or contact jason.long@pastimes.net.

COMPENSATION

Certified judges will receive:

• $150 (mailed as a check after the event, pending completion of a Federal W9 tax form.)
• $200 in Pastimes store credit (usable either online or at the event.)

HOW TO APPLY

Judges can apply by clicking the "Apply for this Event!" link toward the top of the page. Please answer all questions in the application form.

The application window for this event closes April 30. Anyone interested in applying after that deadline should email jason.long@pastimes.net