Grand Prix New York 2016 (Judge)
| Organizer: | ChannelFireball |
|---|---|
| Judge manager: | Christopher Richter |
| Event type: | Grand Prix |
| REL: | Competitive/Professional (GP) |
| Format: | Standard |
| Event date(s): | May 6, 2016-May 8, 2016 |
| Location: | Secaucus, New Jersey, United States |
| Venue: | Meadowlands Exposition Center 355 Plaza Drive Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 |
| Applications accepted through: | March 14, 2016 |
Event Information
On behalf of ChannelFireball, I want to thank you for your interest in working at Grand Prix: New York 2016! The dates for this event are May 5th, 2016 through May 8th 2016. Please be sure to read the entire application carefully before applying. The application window will close on Monday, March 14th, 2016.
Expectations:
This application covers judging roles, including the Main Event, Scheduled Side Events, and On Demand Events. If you are only interested in ADMINISTRATIVE roles such as Registration, Information Desk, Prize Wall, V.I.P., or 'Special Operations' please apply to the Admin Application posted concurrently with this event. You can find that event here: http://apps.magicjudges.org/events/5073/
Please note that you may apply to both applications, though you will only be selected through one. If you are selected for judge staff, you may still be asked to do take on administrative roles if needed. If selected for a judging role, you may be asked to do any of the following:
•Work on one of the Main Event Teams (paper, floor, deck check, logistics, etc.)
•Judge Scheduled Side Events
•Judge On Demand Events
Everyone selected for judge staff would be expected to work the Saturday and Sunday. Some on staff will be selected for Thursday set-up and Friday on events.
You may send any questions regarding the above information specifically or your application in general to judge@channelfireball.com.
If you are selected for staff, please check the forum periodically for important news.
Compensation:
All staff members will receive a Grand Prix: New York JUDGE playmat in addition to the following:
•L1: $100 + 1 box per day
•L2: $200 + 1 box per day
•L3: $300 + 1 box per day
The per day compensation rate covers Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All judges are expected to work Saturday and Sunday (with some exceptions). Some judges will work Friday.
You an opt to receive all or a portion of this compenstion in Channel Fireball Store credit rate of 130%. For example, instead of receiving $100 cash, you can receive $130 in store credit.
Thursday Set Up:
We will need some judge staff on Thursday to assist with product preparation for the main event, set up of some banners and graphics and other miscellaneous set up.
Compensation for Thursday is not based on certification level. Anyone selected to help out on Thursday will receive $100 and 2 additional boxes of product.
This shift would start at 10 AM on Thursday and will go until 8 PM or later.
Saturday Extended Shift:
We are offering an extended shift for judges who would like to volunteer to work a longer shift on Saturday that will last as long as the full nine rounds of the Main Event. This will allow us to have more stability for the judge staff. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please indicate so on your application. The additional compensation for the extended Saturday shift is:
•L1: Not eligible for extended shifts.
•L2: +$100
•L3: +$200
We expect that approximately 40% of judges that apply for extended shifts will be granted. All L3s that apply for the extended shift will receive it.
Selection for extended shifts may not be decided when the staff is initially chosen. We will get the extended shift information out to staff as soon as it becomes available.
Sunday Strike:
Just as we need some help with set up on Thursday, we need a small crew to assist on Sunday night with striking some equipment. This shift would start at 3 PM on Sunday and could go until Midnight or later. If you are selected for this, you would not be on judge staff on Sunday. If selected for this, you would receive a box of product in addition to your normal rate of compensation for your certification level. This work is physical in nature and you would need to be able to lift and move large and heavy items for much of the time on this shift.
Status types:
You may apply for one or both statuses: Confirmed or Standby.
•Confirmed means that you are confirmed to work the event. Staffing needs vary day-by-day, but Friday staffing will be posted shortly after final selections are made. To apply for Confirmed status, please select "Full Sponsorship.”
•Standby means that you are not confirmed to work on any day, but that you agree to show up and be "activated" as necessary. You will be included in forum communications, and we may activate you before the event begins, or even on site. If you are not activated in advance, we encourage you to show up and play. Judges selected for standby will receive free VIP entry into the event and vouchers worth three side event drafts.
Please apply for all status types you will accept. If you select Standby and Confirmed, we will consider you for Confirmed staff first. If you select Confirmed, but do not select Standby, we will not consider you for Standby.
Paperwork:
Please note that all staff members are independent contractors and will be required to complete US tax paperwork prior to beginning their shift.
• Some Staff will be required to fill out an I-9 form and be able to present the appropriate documentation in person before they begin working. You can find the form and the list of documents here.
•US citizens and US residents must complete a W-9.
•Non-US citizen international residents that are eligible to work in the US must complete a W-8BEN.
The I-9 form is only required once; however the remaining paperwork is required for each ChannelFireball Grand Prix, even if you have previously completed these forms for ChannelFireball.
Channel Fireball uses a third party Human Resources service called Zenefits. Once you are selected for the Grand Prix, you will receive an email from Zenefits saying that "Superstars of Sports, Inc" (CFB's parent company) would like your information. You only need to fill out your SSN and mailing address. Zenefits may request your bank account information, but that is not required for this process.
Hotel:
We have arranged for discounted room blocks at two great hotels for Grand Prix New York 2016. Both are within walking distance to the venue.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Secaucus Meadowlands
455 Plaza Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094
2 Room Suites, up to Quad Occupancy at $192 / Night!
Book using link below!
Courtyard Secaucus Meadowlands
455 Harmon Meadow Boulevard
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Standard 1 King or 2 Queen rooms, starting at $129 / Night!
Book using link below!
Staff Members
| Name |
Level |
Role |
|---|---|---|
|
John Alderfer
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor 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 |
|
Matthew Karr
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Travis Lauro
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
John Brian McCarthy
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Eliana Rabinowitz
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Joseph Steet
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
W. Matt Williams
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Steven Zwanger
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Brandon Welch
|
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 |
|
Eric Dustin Brown
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
CJ Crooks
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Nicola DiPasquale
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Damián Hiller
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Head Judge |
|
Carlos Ho
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Head Judge |
|
Nate Hurley
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jonah Kellman
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jason Lemahieu
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Marcos Sanchez
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Jacen Simon
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Standby |
|
Eric Smith
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Bryan Spellman
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
John Temple
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Johnpaul Adams
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Riva Arecol
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jordan Baker
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Scorekeeper |
|
Ken Bearl
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Rob Blanckaert
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Andrew Blizzard
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Casey Brefka
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Christopher Cahill
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Mani Cavalieri
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Angela Chandler
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Benjamin Coursey
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Chase Culpon
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Ryan Darris
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Scorekeeper |
|
Andrew Doyle
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Adam Eidelsafy
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeffrey Emery
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Charles Featherer
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeph Foster
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Benjamin Harris
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Standby |
|
Caitlyn Hebert
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Daniel Jackson
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Brogan King
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Benjamin Klein
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jessica Livingston
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Martha Lufkin
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Michael Mapson
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Sean McClenathan
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Standby |
|
Cassidy Melczak
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Eli Meyer
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Philip Phelps
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeff Phillips
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Scorekeeper |
|
Tate Prodigalidad
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Standby |
|
Justin Purcell
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Ben Quasnitschka
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Standby |
|
Jason Riendeau
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Krystal Rose
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Christopher Rumore
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Standby |
|
Nicholas Sabin
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Rick Salamin
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Chris Schafer
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Jeremy Smith
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Karl Weisling
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Phillip Wulfridge
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Trevor Baker
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Spencer Carver
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Rich DiLeo
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
EJ Drew
|
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
|
Tony Houst
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Adam Jaekel
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Brian Paskoff
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
|
Joseph Sapp
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Kate Skelly
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Standby |
|
Nathan Wang
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
|
Louis Annino
|
Uncertified | Standby |
|
Zachary Apony
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Katie Bishop
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Brian Bradshaw
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Rob Castellon
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Adena Chernosky
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Terrence Cheung
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Chris Connett
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jess Dunks
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Marina Fagundes
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Nicholas Fang
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
|
Joshua Gang
|
Uncertified | Standby |
|
Mike Goodman
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Arthur Halavais
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Liz Hare
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Dawna Havnar
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Kacey Hogan
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Eric Hoser
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Io Hughto
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Ayrea Hurley
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
|
AJ Kerrigan
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Abby Kraycar
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Greg Lauro
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Megan Linscott
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Joanne Mansur
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
|
Michael McCliment
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Gilbert Medeiros
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Kaylee Mullins
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Scott Neiwert
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Vanessa Nguyen
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Phillip Painter
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Rusty Potter
|
Uncertified | Standby |
|
Christopher Richter
|
Uncertified | Judge Manager |
|
Vincent Roscioli
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jon Saso
|
Uncertified | Tournament Organizer |
|
Mashi Scanlan
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Jennifer Scott
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Ilan Seid-Green
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Adrian St. John
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Craig Stambaugh
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Amanda Stevens
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Zak Whyte
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |