PTQ Fate Reforged

Organizer: Catherine Walker
Judge manager: Nichole Johnson
Event type: Mythic Championship Qualifier
REL: Competitive
Format: Sealed Deck
Event date(s): Nov. 8, 2014
Location: Riverside, California, United States
Venue: Rubidoux High School Gym at 4250 Opal Street – Riverside, CA 92509
Applications accepted through: Oct. 31, 2014

Event Information

Pro Tour Qualifier Khans of Tarkir

 

GMI Games is holding their PTQ at Rubidoux High School Gym  at  4250 Opal Street – Riverside, CA 92509.

In response to several questions regarding our upcoming PTQ (Pro-Tour Qualifier); we at GMI Games have decided to post the following FAQ on our website:

 

What  day is it, and is it a single or multi-day event?

  • November 8, 2014  and it is a single day event.

 

When does it start?

  • Registration opens at 9:00am and deck registration will start between 10:00am and 10:30am.

 

Can I pre-register?

  • No. Pre-Registration for this event, we should have plenty of room.

 

How much does it cost to enter?

  • The cost is $45 for the main event which includes a free meal ticket.  Side events will cost $15.00 per event.

 

What’s the format?

  • The format for the main event is Sealed (6 boosters of Khans of Tarkir).

 

What’s in the prize pool?

  • First place is a travel reward (i.e. airline tickets) to Pro Tour Fate Reforged in Washington D.C. Febuary 6-8, 2015.  The remainder of the prize pool has yet to be determined, but will depend upon the number of players participating in the main event.

 

How long will it last?

  • We expect the main event to take 11 to 13 hours to complete.

 

How many events will you be running that day?

  • There will  be a single main event, and then starting at the beginning of the third round we will be taking signups for 8 player side events.

 

What about food,snacks, etc.?

  • We are having food catered in by Cardelli’s Italian Deli which features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses.

 

But what about singles?

  • We have contracted with Shuffle & Cut and Tier 1 games to handle the sale, purchase, and trading of singles for this event as well as other related merchandise.

 

Compensation:

Compensation for volunteers will be 1/2 box of the latest set for level 0 judges, 1 box of the latest set for level 1 judges, and a 1-1/2 box of the latest set for level 2 judges.

If you are selected for standby and are needed in the event you will get full compensation based on level. If you end up not working in the event you will receive free entry into the event.

 

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Josh Stansfield
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Eric Cheung
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Head Judge
Jason Clark
Uncertified Canada - Western Provinces Floor Judge
Aaron Gansky
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Brian Glenn
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Nichole Johnson
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Scorekeeper
Robert Jures
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Greg Lauro
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Kyle McQuilkin
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
David Park
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Standby
Amanda Swager
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Standby
Catherine Walker
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Tournament Organizer