Grand Prix Toronto (Spring 2018)
Organizer: | ChannelFireball |
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Judge manager: | CFBEvents Staff Manager |
Event type: | Grand Prix |
REL: | Competitive/Professional (GP) |
Format: | Team Trios Constructed |
Event date(s): | May 18, 2018-May 20, 2018 |
Location: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Venue: | Enercare Centre 100 Princes' Blvd #1 Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada |
Applications accepted through: | Feb. 23, 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 Toronto #2 of 2018 on May 18th - 20th 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, February 23rd, 2017.
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 $300CAN 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 $450CAN 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 |
$300CAN/day |
1 box/day | |
Lead |
$450CAN/day |
2 boxes/day | |
Operations Team |
$300CAN/day |
1 box/day | |
Side Event Scorekeeper |
$450CAN/day |
2 boxes/day | |
Main Event Support Scorekeeper |
$500CAN/day |
3 boxes/day |
Saturday Only |
Event Setup Team |
$300CAN/day |
1 box/day |
Thursday Only |
Event Strike Team |
$450CAN/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 Tournament Center, the company handling all staffing for this Grand Prix. Submission of Tax and/or TIN information (for example, a Social Security Number in the United States) is required in order to work at this event.
You can see a copy of a blank Tournament Center contract here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0dmaay28cc273gs/2017.11.01%20-%20TC%20CSA.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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John Alderfer
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Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Appeals Judge |
Abraham Corson
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Jon Goud
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Antonio Jose Rodriguez Jimenez
|
Level 5 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
W. Matt Williams
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Appeals Judge |
Steven Zwanger
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Appeals Judge |
Michael Hill
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Klaus Lassacher
|
Level 4 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Tobias Vyseri
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Brandon Welch
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Meg Baum
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jona Bemindt
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Eric Dustin Brown
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
CJ Crooks
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Head Judge |
Robert Hinrichsen
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Aaron MacLean
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Matt Marheine
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Elliot Raff
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Charlotte Sable
|
Level 3 (Magic Judges Finland) | Floor Judge |
John Temple
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Gerard Trpin
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Jason Wong
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Alice Araujo
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Scorekeeper |
Jordan Baker
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Scorekeeper |
Guy Baldwin
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Abeed Bendall
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Sierra Black
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Jeremy Blackwell
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Andrew Blizzard
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Kris Burningham
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Tyrone Cabral
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Dominik Chłobowski
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Adam Cousins
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Ryan Darris
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Jan de Vlaming
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Kenny Dolson
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jeffrey Emery
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Maxime Emond
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Standby |
Isa Flues
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Lamberto Franco
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Alex Frank
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Standby |
Darren Gamble
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Kentaro Guthrie
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Bryan Henning
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Chris Hrichishen
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Sam Hung
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Gessi Hurd
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Steve Lee
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
Sam Lewis
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Jessica Livingston
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Jason Malott
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
James Mckay
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Kaitlin McLachlan
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Cassidy Melczak
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Rick Miles
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Andrea Mondani
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Scorekeeper |
Philippe Monlevade
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Christina Paz
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Justin Purcell
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Norman Ralph
|
Level 2 (UK Magic Officials) | Scorekeeper |
Jason Riendeau
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Zeev Romm
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Graham Schofield
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Nick Sirman
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Gregory Titov
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Stephen Tran
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Michele Vianello
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Andrea Wallace
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Bradley Boose
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Renee "Lady" Buhr
|
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
Michael Isaacs
|
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
Matthew Johnson
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Inn Oh
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Joshua Quimby
|
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
Joseph Sapp
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Peter Strauch
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Joachim wessmark
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Richella Wyss
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Talia Bael
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Matt Braddock
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
Rob Castellon
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Christopher Chop
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Angus Davis
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Jacob Ender
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Jessica engelen
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
Nicolas Glik
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Ellis Gyöngyös
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Michael Gyssels
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Dylan Harkness
|
Uncertified | Standby |
Leon Henderson
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Kacey Hogan
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Io Hughto
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
Adam Jennings
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Rio Kivell
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Brian Leonard
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Megan Linscott
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Wouter Maenhaut
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Duncan McGregor
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Vanessa Nguyen
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Lonneke Onrust
|
Uncertified | Staff |
michael plummer
|
Uncertified | Standby |
Steve Port
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Christopher Richter
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Jon Saso
|
Uncertified | Tournament Organizer |
Mashi Scanlan
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Jeremy Sivaneswaran
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
CFBEvents Staff Manager
|
Uncertified | Judge Manager |
Sara VanderWal
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Lyle Waldman
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Edwin Zhang
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |