Grand Prix Liverpool 2015

Organizer: Channel Fireball
Judge manager: David Lyford-Tilley
Event type: Grand Prix
REL: Competitive/Professional (GP)
Format: Sealed Deck
Event date(s): March 6, 2015-March 8, 2015
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Venue: ACC Liverpool
Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront
Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4FP
Applications accepted through: Jan. 7, 2015

Event Information

This event will be held March 6-8, 2015.  The format is Sealed Deck.  Please read the below information carefully and click on the above link to apply.

Your application is for a minimum of Saturday and Sunday, although you may also apply for Friday if you wish. All applicants must be available to work until at least 20:00 on Sunday.

There will be several shifts on Friday, if you are interested in working Friday please indicate your preference (Early: 10am start, Mid: 12pm start, Late: 3pm start)

We are currently working with hotels to secure a room block for both Judges and Players.  :)

You have a better chance of being accepted if you are an active L2+ in your community.  You must speak sufficient English to operate in a tournament setting.  If you can speak other languages please indicate in your application, but this is by no means a requirement.


Please bring appropriate judging attire, including a black judge shirt and black trousers with belt. If you do not have a shirt, please let us know so one can be provided for you. 

Standby judges

If you're selected as a Standby judge, you will be expected to come and play the event for free. However, if attendance is higher than expected, you will be contacted on site to come and judge. This could happen at any given point during the weekend (Friday, Saturday or even Sunday). More information about the Standby Judge system will be provided if requested.

We are looking for Judges who may be interested in working in one or more of the following roles thorughout the weekend; Scorekeeping, Registraion, Prize Wall, VIP. If you are interested in any of these please indicate that in your application, including any relevant experience (SK at events, working at your local store, etc.)




Compensation

Compensation depends on your level and the amount of days you work. Compensation is given in English product of the current set at that time (which will be Fate Reforged).  There may be a limited number of Russian language product, we will ask what your preference is between now and the event so we can make sure everyone has an opportuinty to get this product if they want it.  Please make sure have sufficient space to take all of your product home with you when packing!

Compensation rates are as follows:

2 boxes per level per day (up to level 3)

£15 meal stipend per day

£100 travel stipend per weekend


This means that a L2 working Saturday and Sunday will get:

8 Boxes and £130


Hotel:

We have secured a discounted room block with the brand new Aloft Liverpool Hotel.  It is a short 15 minute walk to the venue.  To book your reservation use the following link below:

https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/magic 

You can also make your reservation by calling 0151 294 3970 and using the group code MAG03MAR

Aloft Liverpool
No. 1 North John Street
Liverpool, England, L2 5QW
United Kingdom
Phone: (44)(151) 294 3970



Judge Conference

There will be a Judge Conference held on Friday 6th.  Applications are open here.

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Francois Grossi
Level 5 Judge (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Sophie Pages
Level 5 Judge (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Mikaël Rabie
Level 5 Judge (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Florian Horn
Level 4 Judge (International Judge Program) France Standby
Philip Ockelmann
Level 4 Judge (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Kepa Arrieta
Level 3 Judge (International Judge Program) Iberia Floor Judge
Sashi Balakrishnan
Level 3 Judge (International Judge Program) Asia Floor Judge
Jack Doyle
Level 3 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Raymond Fong
Level 3 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Christian Gawrilowicz
Level 3 Judge (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Matthew Johnson
Level 3 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
David Lyford-Tilley
Level 3 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Judge Manager
Thomas Ralph
Level 3 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Francesco Scialpi
Level 3 Judge (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Jurgen Baert
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Oli Bird
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Paul Crosby
Level 2 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Standby
Dustin De Leeuw
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Daniel De Swarte
Level 2 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Carlos Fernandez
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) Iberia Floor Judge
Christian Genz
Level 2 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Nick Hall
Level 2 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Cayce Lauder
Level 2 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Auzmyn Oberweger
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Norman Ralph
Level 2 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Luca Romano
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Gareth Tanner
Level 2 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Emilien Wild
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Floor Judge
James Winward-Stuart
Level 2 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Antonio Zanutto
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) Brazil Floor Judge
Julien Al-Rubei
Level 1 Judge (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Standby
Jason Howlett
Level 1 Judge (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Scorekeeper
Tomas Joska
Level 1 Judge (International Judge Program) Europe - Central Standby
Jasper Overman
Level 1 Judge (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Floor Judge
José Luis Rofa
Level 1 Judge (International Judge Program) Iberia Floor Judge
Jakub Roh
Level 1 Judge (International Judge Program) Europe - Central Floor Judge
Giorgos Trichopoulos
Level 1 Judge (International Judge Program) Europe - East Floor Judge
Daniel Virag
Level 1 Judge (International Judge Program) Europe - Central Floor Judge
Witold Waczynski
Level 1 Judge (International Judge Program) Europe - Central Standby
Simon Ahrens
Uncertified German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Jean Baptiste Aucler
Uncertified None Floor Judge
Rhys Bainbridge
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Trevor Baker
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Steffen Baumgart
Uncertified German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Jona Bemindt
Uncertified BeNeLux Floor Judge
Mihai Bîrsan
Uncertified Europe - East Standby
Gianluca Bonacchi
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Luca Borra
Uncertified Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Mitja Bosnic
Uncertified Europe - East Floor Judge
Ryan Brierley
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Michael Chamberlain
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Jesús Chamón
Uncertified Iberia Standby
Maria Alex Chernov
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Misha Chernov
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Luca Chiassoni
Uncertified Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Joao Choca
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Standby
Wearn Chong
Uncertified Asia Floor Judge
Arthur Cohen
Uncertified Iberia Floor Judge
Rafael Dei Svaldi
Uncertified Brazil Floor Judge
Kevin Desprez
Uncertified France Head Judge
Richard Drijvers
Uncertified BeNeLux Floor Judge
Arseniy Egorov
Uncertified Russia and Russian-speaking countries Floor Judge
John Eriksson
Uncertified Europe - North Floor Judge
Lamberto Franco
Uncertified Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Rachel Gilbey
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Scorekeeper
Joe Gillard
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Nicolas Glik
Uncertified Iberia Scorekeeper
Pedro Gonçalves
Uncertified Iberia Floor Judge
Andrew Goulart
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Luís Guimarãis
Uncertified Iberia Floor Judge
Andrew Heckt
Uncertified Italy and Malta Staff
Gabor Hegyi
Uncertified Europe - Central Scorekeeper
Carlos Ho
Uncertified Latin America Floor Judge
Samuel Hopkins
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Petr Hudeček
Uncertified Europe - Central Floor Judge
Roel Jans
Uncertified BeNeLux Floor Judge
Lasse B. Jensen
Uncertified Europe - North Floor Judge
Jaroslav Karban
Uncertified Europe - Central Floor Judge
Daniel Kitachewsky
Uncertified France Floor Judge
Iva Kleiner
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Kyle Knudson
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Adam Kolipiński
Uncertified Europe - Central Floor Judge
Kenny Koornneef
Uncertified BeNeLux Floor Judge
Sonia L'hopital
Uncertified Australia and New Zealand Floor Judge
Kaupo Liiv
Uncertified Europe - North Floor Judge
Edd Miles
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Standby
Andrea Mondani
Uncertified Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Kevin Moore
Uncertified Europe - North Floor Judge
David Murray
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Standby
Jörg Nottebrock
Uncertified German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Elizabeth Peloquin
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Andrew Quinn
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Standby
Alex Roebuck
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Jon Saso
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Tournament Organizer
Mashi Scanlan
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Staff
Desmond Scholtens
Uncertified BeNeLux Floor Judge
William Seymour
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Tim Shields
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Mackenzie Stratford
Uncertified Australia and New Zealand Floor Judge
Zdenek Sury
Uncertified Europe - Central Floor Judge
Amy Tanner
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Standby
Matteo Tonazzo
Member (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Oliver Tremel
Uncertified German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Giuseppe Tufo
Uncertified Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Dave Tuite
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Standby
Niels Viaene
Uncertified BeNeLux Floor Judge
Kim Warren
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Head Judge
Juergen Wierz
Uncertified German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Mark Winckle
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Lucy Wyatt
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
David Záleský
Member (International Judge Program) Europe - Central Floor Judge
Teun Zijp
Uncertified BeNeLux Floor Judge