StarCityGames.com 2017 Keystone Program - GP Atlanta
| Organizer: | Jared Sylva |
|---|---|
| Judge manager: | Star City Games |
| Event type: | Grand Prix |
| REL: | Competitive/Professional (GP) |
| Format: | Standard |
| Event date(s): | Nov. 10, 2017-Nov. 12, 2017 |
| Location: | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Venue: | GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW Exhibit Hall B5 Atlanta, GA 30313 |
| Applications accepted through: | Sept. 4, 2017 |
Event Information
Announcing the 2017 StarCityGames.com Keystone Program!
StarCityGames.com is proud to announce the 2017 StarCityGames.com Keystone Program. This initiative will offer a limited number of StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorships to Level 2 and Level 3 judges at each StarCityGames.com Magic: The Gathering Grand Prix in 2017. Unlike previous years, 2017 StarCityGames.com Keystone applications will be specific to each of our GPs.
StarCityGames.com recognizes how vital exceptional leadership and event management skills are to the success of Grand Prix events, and the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program is for judges who exemplify these skills. By providing additional travel sponsorships to attend StarCityGames.com events, the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program recognizes and rewards 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 2 and 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 Google application form.
The application window for the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program - Grand Prix: Atlanta will close at 11:59 PM Eastern time onSeptember 4th, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted.
Sponsorship offers for the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program - Grand Prix: Atlanta will be sent on, or before, September 11th, 2017.
Expectations
Judges accepted for the StarCityGames.com Keystone Program must commit to being on staff for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Grand Prix: Atlanta. These judges will also be expected to take a more active role in planning and executing leadership roles at Grand Prix: Atlanta.
Judges at Grand Prix: Atlanta are expected to prepare for the event by reviewing the Comprehensive Rules, Magic Tournament Rules, Infraction Procedure Guide, and Judging at Regular REL documents. These documents can be found at the Magic: The Gathering Document Center. As certified representatives of the Magic Judge Program, judges are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times. Judges are expected to arrive on time and in appropriate attire to begin judging at the start of their assigned shifts. The Head Judge will be arranging main event shifts for Saturday and Sunday and StarCityGames.com will assign side event shifts including all Friday schedules.
Judges at Grand Prix: Atlanta should dress in Magic Judge Program attire including Official Magic Judge shirt, black pants, black belt, and comfortable black shoes. During breaks, or any other time that a judge is off duty, judges should remove or cover their Judge shirt. If you do not have a black Magic Judge shirt, one will be provided for you.
Compensation
All Judges selected for StarCityGames.com Keystone Sponsorships at Grand Prix: Atlanta will receive a Grand Prix: Atlanta playmat along with an exclusive gift. Compensation for the weekend will be determined by level of sponsorship. All Keystone Sponsorship amounts are for all 3 Days of GP Atlanta.
- Level 3 - Side Events Leadership Position (Sides Lead, Swiss Lead) - $1,575
- Level 3 - Floor Judge Position (assignment at the discretion of Head Judge) - $1,425
- Level 2 - Floor Judge Position (assignment at the discretion of Head Judge) - $1,200
All judges accepted for Keystone Sponsorship at Grand Prix: Atlanta will be required to sign an agreement for their work at Grand Prix: Atlanta. Compensation will be in the form of a check, which will be provided at the end of your final shift of the weekend or mailed out after the event. International judges will receive their compensation in the form of a PayPal payment after the event. Judges will be required to fill out a valid W-9 (domestic) or W-8 BEN (international) US tax form in order to receive their compensation.
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 judge qualities
- Previous performance at StarCityGames.com events
Staff Members
| Name |
Level |
Role |
|---|---|---|
|
Dan Collins
|
Level 5 Judge (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Shawn Doherty
|
Level 5 Judge (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
W. Matt Williams
|
Level 5 Judge (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
John Alderfer
|
Level 4 Judge (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Jared Sylva
|
Level 3 Judge (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
|
Charles Ferguson
|
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
|
Kali Anderson
|
Uncertified | Staff |
|
Nicolette Apraez
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Meg Baum
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Eric Dustin Brown
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Lamberto Franco
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Star City Games
|
Uncertified | Tournament Organizer |
|
Riki Hayashi
|
Uncertified | Judge Manager |
|
Jeff S Higgins
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Carlos Ho
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Nate Hurley
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Eric Smith
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Edwin Zhang
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
|
Nicholas Zitomer
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |