StarCityGames.com Keystone Program - GP: Charlotte, GP London, & GP: Atlanta
| Organizer: | StarCityGames.com |
|---|---|
| Judge manager: | Jared Sylva |
| Event type: | Grand Prix |
| REL: | Competitive/Professional (GP) |
| Format: | Mixed Formats |
| Event date(s): | June 12, 2015-Nov. 15, 2015 |
| Location: | Charlotte, London, & Atlanta, United States |
| Venue: | June 12-14, 2015 Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 and August 14-16, 2015 ExCel Center One Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock London E16 1XL and November 13-15, 2015 Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard Northwest Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| Applications accepted through: | March 15, 2015 |
Event Information
Announcing the 2015 StarCityGames.com Keystone Program!
StarCityGames.com is proud to announce the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program. This initiative will offer a limited number of StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorships to Level 3+ judges who commit to being on staff for at least two of Grand Prix: Charlotte, Grand Prix: London, and Grand Prix: Atlanta.
StarCityGames.com recognizes how vital exceptional leadership and event management skills are to the success of Grand Prix events, and StarCityGames.com created the Keystone Program for judges who exemplify these skills. By providing travel reimbursement sponsorships to attend StarCityGames.com events, StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorships recognize and reward the judges who form the foundation of event success as the leaders both on and off the floor.
How to Apply for a Keystone Sponsorship
Only Level 3+ judges may apply for the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program. Simply click on the "Apply Now!" link toward the top of the page and answer all of the questions in the application form.
The application window for the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program - Grand Prix: Charlotte, Grand Prix: London, & Grand Prix: Atlanta will close at 11:59 PM Eastern time on March 15<sup>th</sup>, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.
Sponsorship offers for the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program - Grand Prix: Charlotte, Grand Prix: London, & Grand Prix: Atlanta will be sent on, or before, March 20<sup>th</sup>, 2015. If an earlier notification of your application's status would facilitate making travel plans, I invite you to contact me at jared.sylva@starcitygames.com after submitting your application.
Expectations
Judges applying for the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program commit to being on staff for at least two of the eligible events (Grand Prix: Charlotte, Grand Prix: London, & Grand Prix: Atlanta) for at least two days at each event. StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorships are in addition to the standard Level 3 compensation offered at these events, and judges should still apply for these events as normal.
Rules & Regulations
StarCityGames.com will provide travel reimbursement equal to the cost of travel to one of the following Grand Prix:
- Grand Prix: Charlotte - June 12-14, 2015
- Grand Prix: London - August 14-16, 2015
- Grand Prix: Atlanta - November 13-15, 2015
StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorships will be for a specific amount with a maximum sponsorship of $500.
Travel eligible for reimbursement:
- Flights, Trains, Buses, and Other Ticketed Transportation - The cost of the ticket (Judge must provide a copy of ticket purchase, including cost.)
- Driving - Mileage calculated at the United States government rate of $0.575 per mile (Mileage will be calculated for a round trip from the Judge's home address to the Grand Prix venue.)
Checks for StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorships can be collected at the second eligible event attended. If a judge is unable to attend at least two eligible Grand Prix, any StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorships will be forfeit.
Triple Crown Bonus
Judges who receive a StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorship and commit to all three events will receive a $200 travel reimbursement bonus in addition to their Sponsorship amount. This bonus can be collected at Grand Prix: Atlanta.
Selection Process
Selection for the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program will be based on many factors including, but not limited to:
- Excellence in events operations
- Exemplary performance in the qualities of a Level 3
- Previous performance at StarCityGames.com events
- Ability to attend without a StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorship
- Expected travel cost for reimbursement
StarCityGames.com Keystone Swag!
All Level 3+ judges who apply for the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program and attend two of the eligible events will receive an exclusive StarCityGames.com Judge gift, regardless of whether they receive a StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorship.
Staff Members
| Name |
Level |
Role |
|---|---|---|
|
Paul Baranay
|
Level 5 Judge (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Davide Succi
|
Level 5 Judge (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Riccardo Tessitori
|
Level 5 Judge (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
W. Matt Williams
|
Level 5 Judge (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Raymond Fong
|
Level 3 Judge (UK Magic Officials) | Floor Judge |
|
Sergio García
|
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
|
Jared Sylva
|
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) | Judge Manager |
|
John Alderfer
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Maria Alex Chernov
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Star City Games
|
Uncertified | Tournament Organizer |
|
Eric Levine
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Jernej Lipovec
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Benjamin McDole
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Scott Neiwert
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Nicholas Sabin
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Dan Stephens
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Justin Turner
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |