Grand Prix Vancouver 2017

Update 12/22:  Initial offers have gone out.  As we process any declined offers we will continue to make new offers as needed to fill the staff.  Standby postions will also be added soon.



Welcome:
On behalf of Game Keeper Online & Spellkeeper Events, I'd like to thank you for your interest in judging at Grand Prix Vancouver.
 
Applications for Grand Prix Vancouver close on Sunday, December 4th with final acceptances being posted soon after.  Early applications will be reviewed before this deadline and may be accepted sooner.  If early acceptance would help you in your plans please let us know.  Additionally please do not plan non-refundable travel until you have been accepted to the event.

The Head Judge for Grand Prix Vancouver is Kevin Desprez.  

Expectations:
Judging is fun, but it’s also a lot of work. While working, judges may be expected to help with the following, and more:

-     Providing great customer service 
-     Taking Judge calls
-     Crowd control
-     Venue setup and teardown 
      (tables, chairs, table cloths, pairings boards, table numbers, etc)
-     Picking up garbage
-     Pushing in chairs
-     Attending to artists
-     Other event needs to be assigned by your team leader
-     Shifts are planned for 11 hours.  
- The main event, being Modern constructed, will have a single shift on Saturday and Sunday. 
- Side Events are expected to have AM and PM shifts each day.
- If you need to leave before 8pm on Sunday please note it in your application.

- If you have a medical condition refraining you from doing certain tasks please note it in your application.
 

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 are expected to wear a 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.  Please put your best foot forward with your uniform and personal hygiene.

Compensation:
Spellkeeper Events will require a signed contract from each staff member reflecting the agreement between Spellkeeper Events and the staff member, as an independent contractor, to provide services appropriate to their role at the event.   This contract should be reviewed carefully before being signed and returned prior to your first shift.  A copy of the contract will be available in the Files Section of the event and the process will be detailed in a forum post soon.

If you have questions or concerns about this please reach out to Mauro to discuss. 

Financial compensation for all Canada-based Judges will be via check in CAD.  International Judges will have the option to get their check in CAD or in USD equivalent.  The exchange rate from CAD to USD will be announced once we are closer to the event.

Booster Pack compensation for Grand Prix Vancouver will be English language Aether Revolt.

You may elect to convert any or all of your CAD compensation into store credit with a 30% bonus.  Store credit can be used to purchase singles, sealed product, and more at the GameKeeper booth.  The decision to take Store Credit must be done before the event.  A Survey will be done to process requests. 

Please ensure your Judge level is current in Judge Apps when applying for this event as your selection and subsequently, compensation will be based on this level.  If your level should change between your application submission and the start of the event we can't guarantee a change in compensation.


Sponsorship:

Judge positions for GP Vancouver are planned as two-day roles.  If you require three days to attend please note it in your application as we may be able to accommodate you.  Judges may also be added as standby for a third day.  Also note that prep and tear down shifts are not part of the two-day role and thus can be done in addition to your shifts.

Event Compensation:
Judges will earn the following compensation, based on level, per day, worked.  

Level 1:  One Booster Box & $50 CAD
Level 2: One Booster Box & $275 CAD
Level 3: One Booster Box & $400 CAD

Level 3 Judges with the Grand Prix Head Judge certification will receive an additional $125 per day worked.  You may also be asked to be an appeals Judge on Saturday.

All Judges and Staff members will receive a GP Vancouver playmat.

Travel Stipend:
We realize that the further you have to travel to get to an event generally results in more expenses.  We are pleased to announce that all Level 2 or higher Judges selected to be on staff are qualified for a Travel Stipend based on their one-way travel distance to Vancouver.  One stipend per Judge regardless of number of days worked.
 
L2+ traveling more than 2250km – 36 Boosters
L2+ traveling more than 4500km – 108 Boosters

Travel Stipend Map

Red Ring is 2250km, Black Ring is 4500 km.


Prep & Tear Down Shifts
You don’t need to wear Judge attire for these shifts and these shifts don’t count as days in your two-day Judge role

We expect to need six people to help with venue setup on Thursday afternoon from 1pm to 7pm.  Compensation for Thursday is Two Booster Boxes and will be confirmed as we get closer to the event.

We also need people who are interested in working Sunday to help tear down and repack the GP kit.  You will start the day as a floor Judge at 3PM and transition to tear down when needed. Your shift may last until midnight or later. This work is physical in nature. Individuals on the tear-down shift will be compensated with one Booster Box in addition to the regular level compensation.

Standby:
Judges may also choose to apply for Standby or be potentially offered Standby if declined during primary acceptances.  Standby Judges can be activated at any time to a Sponsored Judge and would receive the same compensation as described above.  If a Standby Judge is activated within 14 days of the event they will receive one Booster Box per day worked in addition to the compensation described above.

Judges scheduled as Standby should come prepared to Judge each day they are scheduled for.  Judges accepted for a standby role (shows in Judge Apps as Standby) and not activated to work are eligible for free entry into Grand Prix Vancouver.

Accommodations:

Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
921 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1M2
$82/Night Double Occupancy - Google Form will be used to reserve.

Marriott Pinnacle Hotel
1128 West Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
$139/Night
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=16145698

Staff and Side Events Scorekeeper Positions:
We have a limited need for staff and/or scorekeeper positions.  If you are interested in one of these roles (Prize Wall, Info Booth, Registration, or Side Events Scorekeeper) please apply here and select the role or roles you are interested in.  

Compensation for these roles starts as advertised for your Judge Level, where applicable, paired with experience and final role.

If you are trying to apply for an admin role, aren't a certified Judge, and don't have a Judge Apps account please reach out directly to Rick to discuss potential roles.


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


Contact Us: 

Mauro Bongiovanni - Tournament Organizer - magic2magic@sympatico.ca
Rick Salamin - Event Manager - salamin@gmail.com