Gamestar Sealed PPTQ in Salem, OR

Organizer: GameStar
Judge manager: Lisa Bieker
Event type: Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifier
REL: Competitive
Format: Sealed Deck
Event date(s): Dec. 20, 2014
Location: Salem, Oregon, United States
Venue: GameStar Lancaster

3070 NE Lancaster Dr
Salem, OR 97301
Applications accepted through: Dec. 8, 2014

Event Information

GameStar is hosting a SEALED PPTQ, yes you read it right, a SEALED PPTQ.

Head Judge: Lisa Bieker

Scorekeeper: GameStar

This PPTQ will be held at the GameStar in Salem, OR at their Lancaster Dr location, on Saturday, December 20th. We are expecting around 45 players and would like to have 1 floor judge and 1 judge on standby. The event will start promptly at 10:00am and we expect all judges to be on the floor, ready to work at 9:15am. Judges are expected to work through the entire swiss portion of the event.

Judges at this event are expected to be professional, punctual, and current on all relevant rules and policies. This includes familiarity with the Comprehensive Rules, Infraction Procedure Guide, and Magic Tournament Rules. Judges are expected to conduct themselves professionally at all times. Judges will be expected to adhere to the dress code of an official Magic Judge shirt, black bottoms (pants, skirt, etc), black belt, and comfortable black shoes. If you do not have a judge shirt you may wear a black button-down shirt.

Strongly encouraging L1s seeking Competitive REL experience to apply.

Important judge related information:

  • Floor Judges will receive 1 box of Khans of Tarkir and lunch for compensation. 
  • The Standby Judge will receive free entry to the PPTQ unless activated.

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Brandon Welch
Level 4 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Standby
Lisa Bieker
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Head Judge
Joe Saban
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Standby
Alexander Skelton
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Tournament Organizer