Hairy Tarantula Challenge Series - October 2017

Hello Judges, and welcome to the 2017 Hairy Tarantula Challenge Series! We have one solicitation per month of events. Please read this whole listing as it has details on applications, acceptances, and compensation.

EVENTS

This solicitation is for the following events of the HTCS:

October 7 Modern PPTQ for PT Rivals of Ixalan
October 21 Modern StarCityGames.com Invitational Qualifier
October 28 Sealed PPTQ for PT Richmond

We are looking for at least one L1+ judge per event, as well as L2+ Head Judges for each of the PPTQs.

EXPECTATIONS

Judging is a lot of fun, but it's also hard work. During your event, you may be asked to do any of the following:

• Take judge calls
• Clean up trash
• Push in chairs
• Clear aisles
• Post Pairings/Standings
• Clean up trash
• Distribute product
• Push in chairs
• Crowd Control
• Clean up trash
• Perform Deck Checks
• Watch Magic
• Push in chairs
• Clean up trash!

Judges are expected to read the relevant documents for their event(s), including:

• Magic Comprehensive Rules (CR)
• Magic Tournament Rules (MTR)
• Infraction Procedure Guide (IPG)
• Judging at Regular REL (JAR)
• Release Notes for appropriate set(s)

Judges are also expected to arrive at their call time (roughly 45 minutes before their event is scheduled to start), in appropriate attire (Magic Judge shirt or black button-up shirt; black cargo pants, slacks or skirt; comfortable black shoes).

COMPENSATION

Compensation is based on event.

For IQs, Judges will be paid $120

For PPTQs, Head Judges will receive $160

For all other events, Floor Judges will be paid $100

Amounts are in cash. You may choose to receive your compensation in store credit, with a 25% bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

Click the "Apply Now" button at the top of this page. Make sure to denote which event(s) you are available and/or applying for. Applications will be accepted until September 25. Late applications will be accepted for later events in the month, but will be given lower priority than applications received before the deadline.

If you have any questions, please send us an email at hairytmagic@gmail.com with "JUDGE -" at the beginning of the subject line.