Grand Prix Toronto - 2016

Welcome:
Face to Face Games is overjoyed to announce our very first Grand Prix!  With your help we look forward to bring a top notch GP to Canada!

Applications for Grand Prix Toronto close on Sunday March 6th, 2016 with staff lists being posted as close to March 13th as possible.  Early applications will be reviewed before this deadline and may be accepted sooner.

The Head Judge for Grand Prix Toronto is Jared Sylva, with John Alderfer acting as support judge.

Expectations:
Work hard, play hard:

-     Providing great customer service 
-     Taking Judge calls
-     Event registration
-     Crowd control

-     Room maintainance
-     Prize distribution
-     Helping artists and special guests
-     Deck registration for VIPs
-     Working at the Info Booth or Prize Wall
-     Other event needs assigned by your team leader or staff member

Dress code:
All Judge and Staff members are expected to dress professionally throughout the weekend. 

Judges are expected to wear the button down Magic Judges shirt, black pants with a black belt, black socks and shoes.

Staff members in non-judging roles will wear a Face to Face Games event staff shirt, black pants with a black belt, black socks and shoes.

Remember that you are representing the judge program, the tournament organizer, and most importantly yourself.  Make a point of representing yourself well.

Sponsorship Options:

Due to the varying needs of any event of this scope Judges can apply a Volunteer.  Volunteer Judges will be scheduled in advance of the event, but will be conpensated at a volunteer rate of one box per day.  Level 1 Judges without sufficient experience, but an abundance of enthusiasm and interest in learning are encourage to apply as volunteers. Applying as a volunteer will increase your chances of being accepted.

Compensation:

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UPDATE!  -  Judge comp has now been updated.  Thank you for your patiences while this issue was being resolved.

Compensation will be given out to judges per day worked based on judge level at the time of application.  Should you work only part days, compensation may be reduced.  If you are asked to stay late or arrive early, comp may be increased.

Level 1 judges:  $100 cash CND, plus one booster box

Level 2 judges: $275 cash CND, plus one booster box

Level 3 judges: $450 cash CND, plus one booster box

Judges will be provided with one meal ticket per day worked. Tickets are redeemable at the food vendors on site.

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Got questions?  We love questions!  Email Graham at   
 

Shifts & Schedules:

Judges may apply for one, two, or three days on staff.

Shifts at Grand Prix Toronto are planned for no longer than 12 hours and will include at least a one hour meal period.  Possible shifts are Split (AM & PM with a 3+ hour break in the middle), Early, Late, Mid.  Should you be willing to suffer through a split shift, we will make life slightly easier by letting you play on demands, on the house.. and yes, this does include commander pods.

If you are flexible that is good.  We like flexible.  If you have to leave early on Sunday or can't work the early shift on Friday please make that super clear in your application and we will try to accomodate. 

Goodies:

Each Judge and staff member will receive some sweet swag.  Details to follow.  Trust us, its going to be nice.

Accommodations:
Hotel accommodations aren't included in Judge comp.  We look forward to having a well written, helpful and humourous Judge Travel Guide.  This will have a healthy section on not just hotels near by, but also hostels and potential airbnb options.  We want to help you save money on lodgings so you don't have to spend your whole comp paying for a bed.

Here are some links to hotel room blocks that have been set up:  Please book sooner rather than later if you plan on attending to ensure your spot.

- Radisson

FACE TO FACE – HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Admiral Radisson: 

April 29 - May 1

175$ single and double occupancy/ 195$ triple occupancy/ 215$/ quadruple occupancy, plus applicable taxes

Call directly the hotel 416-203-3333 or 1-800-333-3333, by March 27 2016, identify yourself as part of

the Face2Face Games group 

http://www.radisson.com/f2face

- Double Tree

The guestroom block is now live and guests can now make reservations via telephone, fax, email  or online.  Please see booking instructions options below. 
 
·        Online (E-link) : http://tinyurl.com/MagictheGatheringGrandPrix2016 <http://tinyurl.com/MagictheGatheringGrandPrix2016> 
·        Hotel Phone: 416-599-0555 or 1-800-668-6600 and ask  for the Magic the Gathering Grand Prix 2016 preferred rate or reference group code : MTG
·        Fax: 416 597 6351
·        E-Mail: reservations@torontodoubletree.com <mailto:reservations@torontodoubletree.com>   
 
Please note: The group  rate will be available until March 29, 2016.  After this date, any unused portion of the block will be released for general sale.  
The DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown will continue to accept reservations after this date on a space available basis, at current available rates

Staff and Scorekepeer Positions:
We are also looking for event staff and scorekeepers for Grand Prix Toronto.  If you are qualified for these roles and are interested in working on stage please note that in your application as well as emailing us directly. Compensation will be discussed individually but will be similar to regular judge comp... unless you're like.. Super insane-o scorekeeper extraordinaire.  Or an actual Wizard.  If you're an actual Wizard we will pay you more.

Judge Shirts:
If you need a Judge shirt for this event you must note it with your initial application.
 

 Contact Us: 

Please feel free to contact Graham Schofield (Judge manager) with any questions!