Central/Southern Indiana Judge Conference

Organizer: Patrick Nelson
Judge manager: Patrick Nelson
Event type: Judge Conference
REL: N/A
Format: No Format
Event date(s): Sept. 17, 2016
Location: Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Venue: Game Preserve Bloomington
101 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Applications accepted through: Aug. 16, 2016

Event Information

I am very pleased to announce the first Indiana Judge Mini-Conference of 2016, hosted in Bloomington, IN. This mini-conference is capped at 20 attendees and has a very specific focus, so please read all the details below and decide if this event is for you.


What is this Mini-Conference about?

This gathering will be specifically about improving on your current skills, as well as the Level 1 to Level 2 advancement process.


Who can attend?

This mini-conference is open to any Level 1 who desires to learn more about judging at regular and competitive REL and desires to learn more about reaching Level 2. Be prepared to get involved with interactive presentations focused on competitive judging, community involvement, and mentoring. Due to the cap, those in the area will get first preference. Circumstances will be considered for those outside the area.

Where/When is it?
This mini-conference will be hosted at The Game Preserve in Bloomington, IN on Saturday, September 17th at Noon.
Attendees can expect to receive a thank you gift for attending all day.

What will we be doing?
The schedule will be as follows, pending any changes:

11:45-12: Check-In

12-12:10: Welcome

12:10-1: Judging at Regular REL

1:10-2: L1 to L2: Walk through MTR and IPG

2:10-3: Taking a Call/Basic Investigation Skills

3:10-4: L1 to L2: A walk through the Comprehensive Rules

4:10-5: Going Infinite: How to Impress Tournament Organizers and get Staffed for Events

5:10-6: Presenter Panel/Open Questions

We will be determining a location for a post-event judge dinner.


If you would like to attend, please fill out the questions in the application and get ready to learn on September 17th!


Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Marcos Sanchez
Level 3 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Presenter
Patrick Nelson
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Staff
Nathan Abbott
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Holly Barra
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Jimmy Brandlein
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Benjamin Carney
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Patrick Cobley
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Presenter
Andrew Croy
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Joshua Dillard
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Attendee
David Elden
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Presenter
Howard Feiock
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
John Goodman
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Daniel Gore
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Austin Graham
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
daniel hall
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Tristan Harding
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Joshua Lewis
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Bradly Linville
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Joel Mcalister
Uncertified USA - Plains Attendee
Michael Miles
Uncertified USA - South Central Attendee
Sam Robinson
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Matt Sauers
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Presenter
Justin Shortino
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Richard Staley
Uncertified USA - South Central Attendee
Alexander Strange
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee