L2+ Development Conference Austin

Organizer: L2 L&D Conference Team
Judge manager: Michael Arrowsmith
Event type: Judge Conference
REL: N/A
Format: Mixed Formats
Event date(s): Jan. 13, 2020
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Venue: Pat's Games

2308 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
Applications accepted through: Nov. 19, 2019

Event Information

Thank you for your interest in the L2+ Development Conference at MagicFest Austin!

This Conference can accommodate 30 attendees. It is open to L2s and L3s, and acceptances will be prioritizing L2s on the path to L3, as well as L2s operating in leadership roles.

This being said, the cover letter is very important! Tell us about yourself, what you look to gain from this conference, and what you are working towards in the Judge Program. Acceptances will be posted publically shortly after Magicfest Austin acceptances are public.

 

TIME

The L2+ Development Conference at Magicfest Austin will be held from 10am- 5pm January 13th, 2020 (the Monday following Magicfest Austin)

There are 4 sessions, and a Q&A panel.

10am-1030am- Welcome and Introductions

1030am-1120am- L3 John Brian McCarthy: How to be a helpful Team Lead

Looking at what you can do to make the HJ's life easier, as well as run an amazing team at large events.

1130am-1220pm- L3 W. Matt Williams: Card Counting.

 

1230pm-120pm- LUNCH

130pm-220pm- L3 Nicolas Zitomer: Utilizing non-verbal communication in judging situations.

Recognizing body language cues to assist you in handling situations that arise when judging

230pm-320pm- L3 Julio Sosa: 10 misconceptions of Leadership.

 

 

330pm-430pm- Panel: "Back in my day...." 

In this panel discussion, we chat with some of the most experienced judges in the program. We look back at how things once were, and how those things made what we do now possible.

Zwanger, Hibbs, Carter

 

430pm-5pm- Closing and Distribution of Foils.

 

VENUE

Pat's Games

2308 Hancock Dr

Austin, TX

78756

This is a foil sponsored conference, provided by the Judge Academy. As prerequisites for receiving foils, you must be a certified judge and participate actively and in a constructive manner during all seminars. You must attend all sessions to be eligible for foil sponsorship. 

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
John Brian McCarthy
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Presenter
Julio Sosa
Level 5 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Presenter
Joseph Steet
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Attendee
W. Matt Williams
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Presenter
Steven Zwanger
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Team Lead
Amanda Coots
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Attendee
Klaus Lassacher
Level 4 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Spectator
Kyle Ryc
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Attendee
Tobias Vyseri
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Western Provinces Attendee
Nicolette Apraez
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Southeast Spectator
Michael Arrowsmith
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Staff
Sashi Balakrishnan
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Southeast Asia Spectator
John Carter
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Team Lead
Samuel Duralde
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Attendee
David Hibbs
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Team Lead
Matt Marheine
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Attendee
Agustín Mopty
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Attendee
Elliot Raff
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Attendee
Bryan Spellman
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Attendee
Nicholas Zitomer
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Southeast Presenter
Andrew Blizzard
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Attendee
Nicolas De Bonis
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Spectator
Roisin Doyle
Level 2 (Judge Academy) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Attendee
Jeffrey Emery
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Attendee
Omar Gonzalez
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Attendee
David Jimenez
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Attendee
Emmanuel Leal
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Attendee
Erin Leonard
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Staff
Mitchell Nitz
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Attendee
Christina Paz
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Attendee
Kenny Perry
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Attendee
David Rockwood
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southeast Attendee
Gary Roland
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - South Central Attendee
Cristian Sanchez
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Hispanic America - North Attendee
Jim Shuman
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Attendee
Skarlet Shuplat
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southeast Attendee
Alexander Smith
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Federico Verdini
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Attendee
Herbert Zurita
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Attendee
Isaac King
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Western Provinces Attendee