Grand Prix Metz 2017 (ChannelFireball)

Organizer: ChannelFireball
Judge manager: Christopher Richter
Event type: Grand Prix
REL: Competitive/Professional (GP)
Format: Sealed Deck
Event date(s): Aug. 25, 2017-Aug. 27, 2017
Location: Metz, France
Venue: Venue Info
Applications accepted through: June 9, 2017

Event Information

GP Metz


On behalf of ChannelFireball, I want to thank you for your interest in working at Grand Prix: Metz The dates for this event are August 25th, 2017 through August 27th, 2017. (We will also need some additional help on Thursday, August 24th for set up.)  Please be sure to read the entire application carefully before applying. The application window will close at 23:59 on Friday, June 9th, 2017.

 



This application covers judging, administrative and operational roles for the Magic Grand Prix. Judging roles include: working on the Main Event, Scheduled Side Events, and/or On Demand Events. Administrative and Operations roles include: Registration, Info Desk, VIP, Special Ops and Prize Wall.  In addition to these judging and administrative positions, we are offering leadership roles such as Main Event Team Lead, Side Events Lead or Operations Lead. There will be questions at the end to select which roles you are interested in applying for.

 

Please note that you may apply for multiple roles, and may have more than one over the course of the weekend.  If you are selected for judge staff, you may still be asked to take on administrative tasks if needed.  If selected for a judging role, you may be asked to do any of the following:

 

    Work on one of the Main Event Teams (paper, floor management, deck check, stage)

 

    Judge Scheduled Side Events

 

    Judge On Demand Events


If selected for Administration / Operations staff, you may be asked to do any of the following:


    Information Desk


    Registration


    Prize Wall


    VIP Attendant


    Other Event Operations Duties


If selected for a Lead role, you may be asked to do any of the following:

 

•    AM or PM Scheduled Side Events Lead

 

•    AM or PM ODE Lead

 

•    AM or PM LCT Lead

 

•    Team Lead on the Main Event

 

If you are accepted as a Lead you may be asked to take on other non-Lead roles at the event, however, you will be compensated at the Lead rate for the all days you are staffed (this does not include set-up day on Thursday).  L2s that team lead on Sunday that are working towards the TL recommendation will receive the leadership rate for that day.  In addition, some judges not originally selected for Leadership might end up serving in that position. In those cases, they'll receive the Leadership rate for those days they serve in a leadership position.

 

Everyone selected for judge staff will be expected to work at a minimum two days, either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.  A small number on judge staff would be seleced to work all three days.  Anyone selected to work in an administrative position is expected to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  All staff are expected to be available until at least 8 PM (20:00) on Sunday.


You may send any questions regarding the above information generally or your application specifically to judge@channelfireball.com. 

 

If you are selected for staff, you are responsible for monitoring the event forum for important news.


 



All staff members will receive a Grand Prix: Metz STAFF playmat in addition to the following: 

 

Judge / Administration / Operations Staff: €150 and one box of Standard product per day

Lead Position: €225 and one box of Standard product per day

 

The per day compensation rate covers Friday, Saturday and Sunday.


If you are selected for a Lead position for one or more days, you may be asked to perform non-Lead responsibilities on the other days that you are scheduled.  Your compensation for all days worked at this event will be at the Lead position level. (This does not include Thursday Set-Up)

 

You may opt to receive all or a portion of your compensation in ChannelFireball Store credit at a rate of 130%.  For example, instead of receiving $100 cash, you can receive $130 in store credit.  (All CFB credit is calculated in USD$, Euro compensation would be converted.) In order to receive this credit you must inform the judge manager two weeks prior to the start of the event that you wish to use this option.


 


We will need staff on Thursday to assist with preparing the hall and other miscellaneous set up. 


Anyone selected to work on Thursday will receive the daily rate of €150 and one box of Standard product.  Lunch and dinner will be provided.

 

This shift will likely start at 10 AM (10:00) on Thursday and will continue until the room is set up for the GP.  This typically takes between nine and twelve hours.   Our goal is to be completed by 8 PM (20:00), however, the shift can go later if all of the set-up tasks are not complete.  If you select this as an option please be prepared for physically taxing set-up tasks and make sure your availability is open all day Thursday.

 

 

 

As this is a limited event e are offering an extended shift on Saturday lasting the full nine rounds of the main event, for staff who would prefer to work a longer shift for increased compensation. Extended shifts allow us to run a smoother main event and adds more stability for the judge staff.  If you are interested in applying for this, please indicate in the question portion of your application. The additional compensation for the extended Saturday shift is 1 box of product.

 

Selection for extended shift may not be decided when the staff is initially chosen.  We will get the extended shift information out to staff as soon as it becomes available.

 

 


We need a crew on Sunday night to tear down the hall and pack up the equipment.  This shift will start at 2 PM (14:00) on Sunday and will go until the GP is completely packed up (generally Midnight, 24:00, or later).  If selected for this, you will receive 2 boxes of Standard product in addition to your normal daily compensation.

 

This work is very physical in nature and you need to be able to lift and move large and heavy items for extended periods of time throughout this shift.  You will also be late in attending the judge party which starts at 9 PM (21:00).


 


You may apply for one or both statuses: Confirmed or Standby.

 

•Confirmed means that you are confirmed to work the event. Staffing needs vary day-by-day, but Friday staffing will be posted shortly after final selections are made. To apply for Confirmed status, please select "Full Sponsorship.”

 

•Standby means that you are not confirmed to work on any day, but that you agree to show up and be "activated" as necessary. You will be included in forum communications, and we may activate you before the event begins, or even on site. If you are not activated in advance, we encourage you to show up and play. Judges selected for standby will receive free entry into the main event and vouchers for three free On Demand drafts.

 

Please apply for all status types you will accept. If you select Standby and Confirmed, we will consider you for Confirmed staff first. If you select Confirmed, but do not select Standby, we will not consider you for Standby.


 


Please note that all staff members are independent contractors and will be required to complete appropriate paperwork prior to beginning their shift.  We will be working with Tournament Center regarding appropriate paperwork and compensation. Some paperwork will need to be filled out prior to the event or on site.  Additional information on this will be posted as we receive it.



 

We will be posting information about a hotel block as we receive it.

 

 

 

As always at ChannelFireball Grand Prix, there will be a post event staff party with food, drink, and lots and lots of drafting!  The party will run from 9 PM (21:00) to 2 AM (02:00) on Sunday night after the event.  Information on location will be provided to staff during the Grand Prix.

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Francois Grossi
Level 5 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Emmanuel Gutierrez
Level 5 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Florian Horn
Level 5 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Khanh Le Thien
Level 5 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Àre Maturana
Level 5 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
John Brian McCarthy
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Sophie Pages
Level 5 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Mikaël Rabie
Level 5 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Jacopo Strati
Level 5 (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Davide Succi
Level 5 (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Steven Zwanger
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Elise Bouaziz
Level 4 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Sashi Balakrishnan
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Southeast Asia Floor Judge
Jona Bemindt
Level 3 (Judge Academy) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Guillaume Beuzelin
Level 3 (Judge Academy) France Appeals Judge
Oli Bird
Level 3 (International Judge Program) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Matteo Callegari
Level 3 (Judge Academy) Italy and Malta Head Judge
Anna Cotti
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Dustin De Leeuw
Level 3 (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Kevin Desprez
Level 3 (Judge Academy) France Appeals Judge
Jack Doyle
Level 3 (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Scorekeeper
Jeremie Granat
Level 3 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Lev Kotlyar
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Europe - North Floor Judge
Stefan Ladstätter-Thaa
Level 3 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Jason Lemahieu
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Staff
Jackson Moore
Level 3 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Alexis Rassel
Level 3 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Daniel Schuster
Level 3 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Gerard Trpin
Level 3 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Niels Viaene
Level 3 (Judge Academy) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Emilien Wild
Level 3 (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Jason Wong
Level 3 (Judge Academy) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
saverio adamo
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Mathieu Andre
Level 2 (Judge Academy) France Floor Judge
Sander Baars
Level 2 (Judge Academy) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Guy Baldwin
Level 2 (Judge Academy) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Sylvain BOISBOURDIN
Level 2 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Ryan Darris
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Scorekeeper
Alex de Bruijne
Level 2 (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Raphaël Delbarre
Level 2 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Luke Dowling
Level 2 (International Judge Program) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Mark Dragstra
Level 2 (Judge Academy) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Jonas Drieghe
Level 2 (Judge Academy) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Arseniy Egorov
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Russia and Russian-speaking countries Floor Judge
István Fejér
Level 2 (Judge Academy) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Isa Flues
Level 2 (Judge Academy) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Lamberto Franco
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Christian Genz
Level 2 (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Cyril Germain
Level 2 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Ralph Glätsch
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
David Guteša
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Europe - East Floor Judge
Patrick Hannesschlager
Level 2 (International Judge Program) France Standby
Toby Hazes
Level 2 (Judge Academy) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Gabor Hegyi
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Europe - Central Scorekeeper
Tristan Hof
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Standby
Julien Laronde
Level 2 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Tomasz Ludkiewicz
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Europe - Central Floor Judge
Aline Martins
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Brazil Floor Judge
Cassidy Melczak
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Andrea Mondani
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Philippe Monlevade
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Brazil Floor Judge
Jason Ness
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Canada - Western Provinces Staff
Virgil NGUYEN
Level 2 (Judge Academy) France Standby
Philip Ockelmann
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Tomas Ornowski
Level 2 (Judge Academy) France Floor Judge
Jasper Overman
Level 2 (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Arnaud Perrouin
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Fabio Pierucci
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Raphael Pistorius
Level 2 (Judge Academy) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Norman Ralph
Level 2 (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Dirk Schlösser
Level 2 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Standby
Ivan Stefanov
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Europe - East Floor Judge
Jaspa Stritt
Level 2 (Judge Academy) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Zdenek Sury
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Europe - Central Floor Judge
Samuele Tecchio
Level 2 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Zoltán Tóth-Bajnóczi
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Europe - Central Floor Judge
Giorgos Trichopoulos
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Europe - East Floor Judge
Gediminas Usevičius
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Europe - North Floor Judge
Antoine Vallet
Level 2 (Judge Academy) France Floor Judge
Witold Waczynski
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Europe - Central Floor Judge
Olivier Wallerand
Level 2 (Judge Academy) France Standby
Raymond Wat
Level 2 (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Anna Zielińska
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Europe - Central Floor Judge
Trevor Baker
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Thibaut Clausse
Level 1 (Judge Academy) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Declan Doherty
Level 1 (Judge Academy) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Jochen Frenster
Level 1 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Jason Howlett
Level 1 (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Joseph Sapp
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Staff
Julien Winter
Level 1 (International Judge Program) France Scorekeeper
Rodney Bedell
Uncertified USA - Northeast Standby
Théo CHENG
Uncertified France Floor Judge
Elias Chountalas
Uncertified Europe - East Floor Judge
Arthur Cohen
Uncertified Iberia Floor Judge
Rachel Gilbey
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Nicolas Glik
Uncertified Iberia Staff
Kacey Hogan
Uncertified USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Io Hughto
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Scorekeeper
Jaroslav Karban
Uncertified Europe - Central Floor Judge
Enoal Le Moigne
Uncertified France Standby
Luke May
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Scott Neiwert
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Lonneke Onrust
Uncertified BeNeLux Floor Judge
Christopher Richter
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Judge Manager
Jon Saso
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Tournament Organizer
Mashi Scanlan
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Staff
Charles-Henri Turpin
Uncertified France Floor Judge
Olivier Wattel
Uncertified BeNeLux Floor Judge