Palisades PTQ Double-Header Weekend!

Organizer: Gamers Gambit / Dragons Den
Judge manager: Steve Carpenter
Event type: Mythic Championship Qualifier
REL: Competitive
Format: Sealed Deck
Event date(s): May 31, 2014-June 1, 2014
Location: West Nyack, New York, United States
Venue: Palisades Mall*

1000 Palisades Center Drive
West Nyack, NY 10994

*The event hall is in the mall, 4th floor, Tower 8, right above Macy's, follow signs to the ice rink.
Applications accepted through: May 19, 2014

Event Information

The Gamers Gambit in Saddle Brook, NJ and the Dragon's Den in Poughkeepsie NY will be hosting a double-header PTQ at the Palisades Mall on May 31 and June 1.

Head Judge:  Steve Carpenter (steve.carpenter@mtgjudge.com)

REL Competitive, Sealed Format

 

Expectations

Judges are expected to prepare for this event by reviewing the Comprehensive Rules, Magic Tournament Rules, Infraction Procedure Guide, and Judging at Regular REL documents. Judges should arrive no later than 9:00 AM, and will be expected to stay until dismissed after the swiss rounds.

The dress code for judges is a tucked-in Magic Judge shirt, black dress pants, a belt, and comfortable shoes (both preferably black).  If you do not have a Magic Judge shirt, please wear a button-down black dress shirt.  Judges should not be in uniform while off-duty, including during breaks and while trading, so bring a hoodie or jacket.

 

Compensation

All certified Magic Judges will be compensated 1 box of the current set or $100 cash per day worked.  Level 2 judges will be compensated an extra $20 ($120 total) per day worked.  Level 3+ judges should contact Steve Carpenter directly for compensation discussion.  Judges will also receive lunch and drinks, provided by the TO.

 

Accomodations

The Tournament Organizer will be providing an additional $50 stipend to cover hotel, food, or other expenses for judges and staff working both days of the event.  If you would like to be considered for this stipend, and are working both Saturday and Sunday, please indicate that in your application by selecting "Room Sponsorship".

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
John Shannon
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Team Lead
Jeremy Smith
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
William Anderson
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Steve Carpenter
Uncertified USA - Northeast Head Judge
Michael Cox
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Matthew Foster
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Scorekeeper
David Haass
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Erik Halverson
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Erik Mulvaney
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Sam Nathanson
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge