Grand Prix Hartford 2018
Organizer: | ChannelFireball |
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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
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.
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.
Please 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:
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Work on one of the Main Event Teams (pairings, slips, floor management, deck checks, end of round, etc.)
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Judge Scheduled Side Events
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Judge On Demand Events
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:
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Information Desk
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Registration
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Prize Wall
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VIP Attendant
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Video Coverage
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Special Operations
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Other Event Operations Duties
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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 |
Role |
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Paul Baranay
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Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Head Judge |
Dan Collins
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Abraham Corson
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Shawn Doherty
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Jon Goud
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Matthew Karr
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
John Brian McCarthy
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
W. Matt Williams
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Steven Zwanger
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Appeals Judge |
Seth Arar
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Nicolette Apraez
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Michael Arrowsmith
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Meg Baum
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Eric Dustin Brown
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Maria Alex Chernov
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Nicola DiPasquale
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Federico Donner
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Adrian Estoup
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Carlos Ho
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jonah Kellman
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jason Lemahieu
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Jose Nazareno
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Jacen Simon
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Eric Smith
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jared Sylva
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Appeals Judge |
Hans Wang
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Riva Arecol
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Nathaniel Bass
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Sierra Black
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Andrew Blizzard
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Stephen Brown
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Christopher Cahill
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Sean Calvo
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
William Carrig
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Leo Castellblanch
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Mani Cavalieri
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Benjamin Coursey
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Ryan Darris
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Tournament Organizer |
Arick Dickerman
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Alfred Dziewit
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Adam Eidelsafy
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Ben Eldridge
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jeffrey Emery
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
George Gavrilita
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Omar Gonzalez
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Braulio GutiƩrrez
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Benjamin Harris
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jeff S Higgins
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Joshua Hudson
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
David Incorvati
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Daniel Jackson
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
David Jimenez
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Joe Kaiser
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jacob Kriner
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Joshua Kryder
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Woosuk Lee
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Jessica Livingston
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Alex Martin
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Leonardo Martins
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Kaitlin McLachlan
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Cassidy Melczak
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Raoul Mowatt
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Matt Newnam
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Christina Paz
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Jeff Phillips
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Scorekeeper |
Tate Prodigalidad
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Justin Purcell
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Meg Rickman
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Christopher Rumore
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Graham Schofield
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Samantha Short
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Alexander Smith
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Michele Vianello
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Andrea Wallace
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Chris Wendelboe
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Phillip Wulfridge
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Joseph Achille
|
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Nick Casali
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Raymond Cheung
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Matt Cooper
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Tony Houst
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Adam Jaekel
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Matthew Johnson
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Hector Julian
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
James Montero
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jenn O'Keefe
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Joseph Previti
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Ryan Pulicari
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Liz Richardson
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Kristin Allison
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
Zachary Apony
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Talia Bael
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Matt Braddock
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
Joshua Campbell
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Rob Castellon
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Russell Deutsch
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
James Edwards
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Joshua Gang
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Ashley Gardner
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Nicolas Glik
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Jonah Gray
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Kacey Hogan
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Daniel Homer
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Coral Hughto
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Io Hughto
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Luke Kennedy
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Brian Leonard
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Megan Linscott
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Ben MacCrae
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
April Miller
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Vanessa Nguyen
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Christopher Richter
|
Uncertified | Judge Manager |
Phillip Robinson
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Jon Saso
|
Uncertified | Tournament Organizer |
Mashi Scanlan
|
Uncertified | Staff |
CFBEvents Staff Manager
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Craig Teppert
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Natalie Vaughan
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |