Grand Prix Denver 2015

Organizer: Channel Fireball
Judge manager: Kyle Knudson
Event type: Grand Prix
REL: Competitive/Professional (GP)
Format: Standard
Event date(s): Jan. 2, 2015-Jan. 4, 2015
Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Venue: Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Hotel & Convention Center
15500 E. 40th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80239
Phone: (303) 371-9494
Applications accepted through: Nov. 8, 2014

Event Information

On behalf of ChannelFireball and Cascade Games, I want to thank you for your interest in working at Grand Prix Denver 2015! The dates for this event are January 2-4, 2015. Please be sure to read the entire application carefully before applying. The application window will close November 8, 2014.


Expectations


This application covers all event roles, including judging, scorekeeping, and registration. If you are selected for staff, you may be asked to do any or all of the following:
  • Judge for part or all of a shift - including delivering rulings, answering judge calls, and participating in feedback
  • Work registration for part or all of a shift - including handling cash or paperwork, or managing a line
  • Scorekeep events for part or all of a shift - including live scorekeeping for side events or post-event entry
  • Assist with special features, such as the Prize Wall or VIP, for part or all of a shift - including awarding prizes, helping artists, or checking in players at the VIP lounge
You may answer some questions related to the above in the application. You may also be asked for further detail in forum communication. If you are selected for staff, please check the forum periodically for important news.

Tangible Benefits For You
All staff members will receive the following:
  • 1 current booster box per level per day (up to 3)
  • $80 cash stipend per level per day
  • 1 Grand Prix playmat
  • 1 Zip Up Hoodie
Cash stipends can be converted to ChannelFireball.com store credit for a 25% bonus.

Examples:
  • A level 3 that works Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will get
    • 9 booster boxes
    • $720 cash or $900 ChannelFireball store credit
    • 1 Grand Prix playmat
    • 1 Zip Up Hoodie
  • A level 2 who works Saturday and Sunday will get
    • 4 booster boxes
    • $320 cash or $400 ChannelFireball store credit
    • 1 Grand Prix playmat
    • 1 Zip Up Hoodie
  • A level 1 who works Friday and Saturday will get
    • 2 booster boxes
    • $160 cash or $200 ChannelFireball store credit
    • 1 Grand Prix playmat
    • 1 Zip Up Hoodie
Status types
You may apply for one or both statuses: Confirmed or Standby.

  • Confirmed means that you are confirmed to work the event. Staffing needs vary day-by-day, but Friday staffing will be posted shortly after final selections are made. To apply for Confirmed status, please select "Full Sponsorship."
  • Standby means that you are not confirmed to work on any day, but that you agree to show up and be "activated" as necessary. You will be included in forum communications, and we may activate you before the event begins. If you are not activated in advance, we encourage you to show up and play.
 
Please apply for all status types you will accept. If you select Standby and Confirmed, we will consider you for Confirmed staff first. If you do not select Standby, we will not consider you for Standby.
 
Paperwork
Please note that all staff members are independent contractors and will be required to complete US tax paperwork prior to beginning their shift. 
  • US citizens and other US persons, including permanent residents and citizens living internationally, must complete a W-9. 
  • Non-US persons must complete a W-8BEN.
This paperwork is required for each Grand Prix, even if you have previously completed forms for ChannelFireball.
Hotel
Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Hotel & Convention Center
15500 East 40th Avenue 
Denver, Colorado 80239
$79/night 
For reservations, go to: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/magicprix

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Joe Klopchic
Level 5 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Steven Zwanger
Level 5 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Charles Ferguson
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Justin Hovdenes
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Floor Judge
Joe Kavanagh
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Nathan Long
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
John O'Donnell
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Vicente Davis
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
David Zimet
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
John Alderfer
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Bryce Andersen
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Alicia Anderson
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Brandon Arsenault
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Trevor Baker
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Ray Bechtel
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Jeremy Behunin
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Brittney Blumenthal
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Casey Brefka
Uncertified USA - South Central Floor Judge
Will Bumgardner
Member (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Aaron Candib
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Rob Castellon
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Frank Chafe
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Adena Chernosky
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Evan Cherry
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Nole Clauson
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Mike Combs
Uncertified USA - Plains Floor Judge
Patrick Cossel
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Ryan Darris
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Chris Davis
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Rodney Edwards
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Kyle Falbo
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Louis Fernandes
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Lee Fisher
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Raven Fox
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Mike Goodman
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Andrew Goulart
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Luke Hagerling
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Arthur Halavais
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Sarah Hayashi
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Riki Hayashi
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Chris Higashi
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Jeff S Higgins
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Adam Hunt
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Alex Jacques
Member (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Floor Judge
Shawn Jamison
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Jordan Johnston
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Michael King
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Emily Klopchic (Blasdell)
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Kyle Knudson
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Daniel Lee
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Kathryn Lee
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Jason Lemahieu
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Head Judge
Eric Levine
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Stefan Mackiewicz
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Scott Marshall
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Jordan McQueen
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Cassidy Melczak
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
John Mills
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Justin Miyashiro
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Min Moldover
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Alex Jerard Muhich
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Tony Munhollon
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Katie Neal
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Scott Neiwert
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Ken Nichols
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Phillip Painter
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Talia Parkinson
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Elizabeth Peloquin
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Derek Peterson
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Ben Petrila
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Elliot Raff
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Kori Redman
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Zachary Reyburn
Uncertified USA - Plains Floor Judge
Jon Saso
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Tournament Organizer
Chris Schafer
Uncertified USA - Plains Floor Judge
Tim Shields
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Bret Siakel
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Joshua Silvestri
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Craig Stambaugh
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Amanda Swager
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Craig Teppert
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Ronald Thompson
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Josh Ulmer
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Joey Valente
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Nathan Wang
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Adam White
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Kyle Yeates
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge