Grand Prix Hartford 2018

Organizer: ChannelFireball
Judge manager: Christopher Richter
Event type: Grand Prix
REL: Competitive/Professional (GP)
Format: Modern
Event date(s): April 13, 2018-April 15, 2018
Location: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Venue: Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103
Applications accepted through: Jan. 19, 2018

Event Information

GP Hartford

CFBEvents is excited to invite you to join an amazing community of people who will create some tremendously fun Magic: the Gathering experiences for guests of Grand Prix Hartford on April 13th - 15th 2018. This application will allow you to apply to be a Judge, Lead, Operations Team Member and some Scorekeeper positions for this Grand Prix.

Please be sure to read the entire application carefully before applying. The application window will close at 11:59 PM (23:59) PST on Friday, Janurary 19th, 2018.

2 or 3 day positions

In an effort to create opportunities for as many people as possible, we are offering two day positions (Friday/Saturday & Saturday/Sunday) in addition to three day positions. Applicants available for two day positions will be given higher priority than those only available for three day positions. Please select only those groups of days for which you are available to work.

Most operations and scorekeeping positions are three day commitments which require availability from Friday morning at 8:00 AM (8:00) through Sunday evening at 8:00 PM (20:00). As you are answering the application questions, please select only those groups of days for which you are available to work.

ExpectationsPlease note that you may apply for multiple roles, and may have more than one role over the course of the weekend.  If you are selected as a judge, you may be asked to take on operations tasks if needed.

 

JUDGES

 

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

 

If selected to judge, you will be expected to work a minimum of two days, either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.  Some number of judges will be selected to work all three days.  

 

If selected for a lead role, you will lead a group of judges performing the roles outlined above. Judges will be accepted for lead positions by day. When applying for a lead position, please make sure to indicate the minimum number of days you require being in a lead position with lead compensation. In most cases, applicants accepted in a lead role for one or two days will be offered a non-lead role for the remaining days of the event.

 

Judges working towards their Day Two Team Lead certification will not be paid the lead rate.  The judge assigned to supervise and assess a candidate for the Day Two Team Lead certification will receive the lead rate.

 

OPERATIONS

 

If selected for the Operations Team, you may be asked to work in one or more of the following areas:

 

Most Operations Team Members will be expected to work all three days, although a few may be scheduled to work Saturday and Sunday only.

 

SCOREKEEPERS

 

Scorekeepers will work with registration, and perform results entry along with any other scorekeeping duties on the side events stage.  Most scorekeepers will work on side events all weekend, however there is the opportunity to work as the Main Event Support Scorekeeper on Saturday.

 

ALL STAFF

 

The typical shift length is 10-12 hours with a one hour lunch break and at least two fifteen minute breaks.  Typical shift length for leads is 10-14 hours with a one hour lunch break and at least two fifteen minute breaks.  Please note that leads on the main event are expected to work all eight rounds on Day One and through the end of the Top 8 on Day Two.  In order to give us flexibility in scheduling the event, all Operations Team members are expected to be available from 8:00 AM (8:00) Friday morning until at least 8 PM (20:00) on Sunday.

 

If you are selected for this event, you are responsible for monitoring the event forum for important news prior to and during the event.

Thur Set up

We will need help on Thursday to assist with preparing the hall and other miscellaneous setup.  Anyone selected to join us on Thursday will receive $200.00 plus one Booster Box for the day.  Lunch and dinner will be provided.

 

This shift starts at 10:00 AM (10:00) on Thursday and continues until the room is fully set up for the GP.  This typically takes between ten and twelve hours.   Our goal is to be completed by 8:00 PM (20:00).  However, the shift can go later if all of the setup tasks are not complete.  If you select this as an option, please be prepared for physical tasks, and please make sure you are available for the full day.

Sun Strike

We always appreciate having a hard working and fun-loving crew to tear down the hall and pack up the equipment with us on Sunday night.  The Strike shift will start at 4:00 PM (16:00) on Sunday and will go until the GP is completely packed up (generally Midnight, (00:00), occasionally later). This shift has a one hour dinner break.  If selected, you will receive $300.00 and two Booster Boxes for the shift.

 

Please be prepared for physical work, both in your attire and capabilities. Lifting and loading are a large part of the duties. Because of this, you are free to wear whatever attire allows you to be the most comfortable while doing this work.  Please be aware that you will also be late in attending the staff party which starts at 9:00 PM (21:00), but we always save a little extra cheer of for the Strike Team to celebrate a job well done!

Compensation

All staff members will receive a playmat in addition to: 

Role

Cash

Product*

Notes

Judge Staff

$200/day

 1 box/day  

Lead

$300/day

 2 boxes/day  

Operations Team

$200/day

 1 box/day  

Side Event Scorekeeper

$300/day

 2 boxes/day  

Main Event Support Scorekeeper

$400/day

 3 boxes/day

Saturday Only

Event Setup Team

$200/day

 1 box/day

Thursday Only

Event Strike Team

$300/day

 2 boxes/day

Sunday Only

*Product will be in the form of boxes from the most recent standard set. 

Standby

If selected for standby that would mean that you are not confirmed to work on any day, but that you agree to show up and be "activated" as necessary. Standby staff will be added to the event and will be included in forum communications. We may add those on standby to staff before the event begins, or even on site. If you are not activated in advance, we encourage you to show up and play. Staff selected for standby will get their choice of either five draft vouchers (for use at regular drafts) or the Constructed Fanatic package, which will give them entry in up to six constructed events over the weekend.

 

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.

Paperwork

Please note that all staff are independent contractors and will be required to complete appropriate paperwork which includes a contract with ChannelFireball Events for this Grand Prix.

 

You can see a copy of a blank contract here:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/q85s8mbcclpzm60/CONTRACTOR%20SERVICE%20AGREEMENT.pdf?dl=0 

Staff Party

We love celebrating the hard work and fantastic job our team does at each and every event.  As usual, there will be a post event staff party with desserts, drinks, and lots and lots of drafting!  The party runs from 9:00 PM (21:00) until at least 12:00 AM (0:00) on Sunday night after the event.  Information and location will be provided to staff during the Grand Prix.  We hope that everyone on staff will be able to stay and join us for the festivities!

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Paul Baranay
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Head Judge
Dan Collins
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Abraham Corson
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Shawn Doherty
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Jon Goud
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Matthew Karr
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - South Central Floor Judge
John Brian McCarthy
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
W. Matt Williams
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Steven Zwanger
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Appeals Judge
Seth Arar
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Nicolette Apraez
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Michael Arrowsmith
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Meg Baum
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Eric Dustin Brown
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Maria Alex Chernov
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Nicola DiPasquale
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Federico Donner
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Floor Judge
Adrian Estoup
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Floor Judge
Carlos Ho
Level 3 (Judge Academy) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Jonah Kellman
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Jason Lemahieu
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Staff
Jose Nazareno
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Floor Judge
Jacen Simon
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Eric Smith
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Jared Sylva
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Appeals Judge
Hans Wang
Level 3 (Judge Academy) Greater China Floor Judge
Riva Arecol
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Nathaniel Bass
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - South Central Floor Judge
Sierra Black
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Andrew Blizzard
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Stephen Brown
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Christopher Cahill
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Sean Calvo
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
William Carrig
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Leo Castellblanch
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Mani Cavalieri
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Benjamin Coursey
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Ryan Darris
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Tournament Organizer
Arick Dickerman
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Alfred Dziewit
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Adam Eidelsafy
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Ben Eldridge
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Jeffrey Emery
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
George Gavrilita
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Europe - East Floor Judge
Omar Gonzalez
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Braulio GutiƩrrez
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Benjamin Harris
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Jeff S Higgins
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Joshua Hudson
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
David Incorvati
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Daniel Jackson
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
David Jimenez
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Joe Kaiser
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Jacob Kriner
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Joshua Kryder
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Woosuk Lee
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Greater China Floor Judge
Jessica Livingston
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Staff
Alex Martin
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Leonardo Martins
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Brazil Floor Judge
Kaitlin McLachlan
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Cassidy Melczak
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Raoul Mowatt
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Matt Newnam
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Christina Paz
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Jeff Phillips
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Scorekeeper
Tate Prodigalidad
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Justin Purcell
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Meg Rickman
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Christopher Rumore
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Graham Schofield
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Samantha Short
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Alexander Smith
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Michele Vianello
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Andrea Wallace
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Staff
Chris Wendelboe
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Phillip Wulfridge
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Joseph Achille
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Nick Casali
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Raymond Cheung
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Matt Cooper
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Tony Houst
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Adam Jaekel
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Matthew Johnson
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Staff
Hector Julian
Level 1 (Judge Academy) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
James Montero
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Jenn O'Keefe
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Joseph Previti
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Ryan Pulicari
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Liz Richardson
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Kristin Allison
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Scorekeeper
Zachary Apony
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Talia Bael
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Matt Braddock
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Scorekeeper
Joshua Campbell
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Rob Castellon
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Russell Deutsch
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
James Edwards
Uncertified None Floor Judge
Joshua Gang
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Ashley Gardner
Uncertified USA - Plains Floor Judge
Nicolas Glik
Uncertified Iberia Staff
Jonah Gray
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Kacey Hogan
Uncertified USA - Southeast Staff
Daniel Homer
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Coral Hughto
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Io Hughto
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Luke Kennedy
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Brian Leonard
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Megan Linscott
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Ben MacCrae
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
April Miller
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Vanessa Nguyen
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Staff
Christopher Richter
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Judge Manager
Phillip Robinson
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Staff
Jon Saso
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Tournament Organizer
Mashi Scanlan
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Staff
CFBEvents Staff Manager
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Staff
Craig Teppert
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Natalie Vaughan
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge