Cardmarket Series 2019 Frankfurt

Organizer: Play-MTG.eu
Judge manager: Johanna Virtanen
Event type: MKM Series
REL: Competitive
Format: Mixed Formats
Event date(s): Aug. 2, 2019-Aug. 4, 2019
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Venue: BÜRGERHÄUSER DREIEICH
FICHTESTRASSE 50
63303 DREIEICH
GERMANY
Applications accepted through: June 17, 2019

Event Information

We are looking for local judges to help us run the Cardmarket Series event in Frankfurt! 

Cardmarket Series website: http://series.magiccardmarket.eu/

Please read the below information carefully! Judges from all regions are welcome to apply, but we expect that most applicants will be from Germany and nearby countries. 

Expectations

All staff members are expected to perform their duties in a professional manner that reflects positively on the rest of the event staff, Play-MTG.eu and Cardmarket. We expect you to have fun, be professional and contribute to a great atmosphere for everyone to be in.

In addition to making rulings, judges can be asked to assist with event logistics, such as setup/breakdown, managing lines, pushing chairs, picking up trash, handing out prizes.

We expect every staff member to dress professionally throughout the event weekend and hold up their personal hygiene. Cardmarket will provide shirts for judges and these are to be worn with black pants or skirt, belt and shoes. Sizes S to 3XL are available. If the size you require is not available, you may wear the black judge shirt or a plain black dress shirt instead. 

Shifts

This is a three day event. It is possible to work 1 to 3 days - please indicate all options you are willing to accept. We expect Sunday to be the busiest day, while Friday should be the least busy, with lower numbers of judges needed. We will only have a limited number of three-day slots available. If applying for Friday, please note that some judges will be expected to assist with product preparation.

For each day, we need 1-2 Head Judges. If you need a specific number of HJ shifts, please indicate this in your cover letter. 

In addition to judges, we need: 

- A scorekeeper to work all three days

- Ops: Takes care of event logistics, registration, product/prize handling. May be asked to assist with scorekeeping, including non-Magic games (training will be provided). One Ops person is needed to help with setup and breakdown. There is extra compensation for the setup andn breakdown, but you must have your own safety shoes. 

- Spotter: Helps coverage get information about feature matches. Certified Magic judges preferred, spotter experience is a bonus. Only needed for Sat/Sun

- Friday setup help: On Friday, we need a few judges to come in early (8:00 to 12:00) and help with setting up the venue. There is an extra 50 EUR compensation for this. 

Compensation

We offer the following daily rates: 

Head Judge, SK, Ops: 25 EUR cash and 190 EUR in Magiccardmarket coupons. The coupons can be converted to 175 EUR in cash (for a total daily rate of 200 EUR).

Floor judge, Spotter: 25 EUR cash and 115 EUR in Magiccardmarket coupons. The coupons can be converted to 105 in cash (for a total daily rate of 130 EUR). 

Water and coffee will be provided during your shifts.  

Contract

Every judge must sign a contract before their first shift. We will also require all judges and staff to provide their national ID/social security number. Please contact the judge manager before applying if you have concerns or questions about providing this information. 

Contract template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cxg35TkC1HVPPVmqhBEB_TyGd9d2BxqZ/view?usp=sharing

Regarding the insurance clause in this contract: 

tournamentcenter confirms that any actions done by a self-employed judge or event staff member, on the request of tournamentcenter, is covered by our liability insurance. Any intentional damage is not covered by our insurance. 
Although our insurance covers this, we still advice self-employed contractors to have their own liability insurance, although it's not a mandatory requirement in this contract. 

 

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Klaus Lassacher
Level 4 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Jurgen Baert
Level 3 (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Tournament Organizer
Johanna Virtanen
Level 3 (Magic Judges Finland) Europe - North Staff
Cyril Germain
Level 2 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Paul Heidenreich
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Tristan Hof
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Philip Ockelmann
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Dirk Schlösser
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Helge Stoffregen
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Eser Unger
Level 2 (Judge Academy) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Nicole Weber
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Juergen Wierz
Level 2 (Judge Academy) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Michael Wiese
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Head Judge
Nicolas Baptiste
Level 1 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Abdullah Caliskan
Level 1 (Judge Academy) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Jochen Frenster
Level 1 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Martin Graf
Level 1 (Judge Academy) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Carolin Haul
Level 1 (Judge Academy) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Robin Massart
Level 1 (Judge Academy) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Kai Sternitzke
Level 1 (Judge Academy) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Marianna Trnikova
Level 1 (Judge Academy) Europe - Central Floor Judge
Martin Golm
Uncertified German-speaking countries Scorekeeper
Wouter Maenhaut
Uncertified BeNeLux Tournament Organizer