MCQ Richmond - Phoenix Comics and Games

Organizer: Phoenix Comics and Games
Judge manager: Joe Klopchic
Event type: Mythic Championship Qualifier
REL: Competitive
Format: Modern
Event date(s): Sept. 14, 2019
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Venue: Lynnwood Convention Center
3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Applications accepted through: Aug. 23, 2019

Event Information

Thanks for your interest in joining us at Phoenix's first MCQ. Below, you will find all the information you'll need to be a judge at our event. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the judge manager, Joe Klopchic via the JudgeApps email tool.
 
EXPECTATIONS
 
Judges are expected to prepare for the event by reviewing the Comprehensive Rules, Magic Tournament Rules, Infraction Procedure Guide, and Judging at Regular REL documents. These documents can be found at the Magic Judges Document Center. As certified representatives of the Magic Judge Program, judges are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times. Judges are expected to arrive on time and in appropriate attire to begin judging at the start of their assigned shifts. 
 
Floor judges are expected to arrive no later than 9:15AM and are expected to stay until the conclusion of the Swiss rounds. Team Leads will need to arrive by 9AM and will stay until the conclusion of the event.
 
Judges should wear black pants, black belt, and black, comfortable shoes. Judge shirt will be determined based on staff selected and availability of shirts. During breaks, or any other time that a judge is off duty, judges should remove or cover their judge shirt.
 
HEAD JUDGE
 
Joe Klopchic will also be acting as the Head Judge, however, if any L2+ applying for this event is interested in the Head Judge position, please indicate that in your application and we will reach out to discuss.
 
COMPENSATION
 
  • Team Leads (2) will receive $160.
  • Floor Judges (2) will receive $120
  • Standby Judge (1) will receive $120 if activated. If not activated, they may play in the event for free.
 
Lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided for all staff members.
 
 
BACKGROUND CHECK
 
As required by the WPN, Phoenix Comics and Games will perform an appropriate background check on accepted judges. 
 
TIMELINE
 
Applications close on Friday, August 23rd. Staff will be published by end of day Monday, August 26th.

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Stephan Classen
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northwest Team Lead
Joe Klopchic
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northwest Judge Manager
Richard Neal
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northwest Team Lead
Emily Klopchic (Blasdell)
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northwest Scorekeeper
Josh Oratz
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northwest Floor Judge
Andy Sugiyama
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northwest Floor Judge
Nick Nazar
Uncertified USA - Northwest Tournament Organizer
Addi W
Uncertified USA - Northwest Standby