Grand Prix Las Vegas 2018

Organizer: ChannelFireball
Judge manager: CFBEvents Staff Manager
Event type: Grand Prix
REL: Competitive/Professional (GP)
Format: Mixed Formats
Event date(s): June 14, 2018-June 17, 2018
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Applications accepted through: March 23, 2018

Event Information

GP Vegas

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 Las Vegas on June 14th - 17th 2018. This application will allow you to apply to be a Judge, Lead, Operations Team Member and some Scorekeeper positions for these Grand Prix.

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

2 - 4 day positions

In an effort to create opportunities for as many people as possible, we are offering positions rangings from two to four days. Most appliants will be accepted for a three day position (either Thursday / Friday / Saturday or Friday / Saturday / Sunday ). Some applicants may be accepted for two days, but those will be rare situations. There will be some spots open for all four days. Please select only those groups of days for which you are available to work.

Most operations and scorekeeping positions are four day commitments which require availability from Thursday 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, however due to the nature of this event most judges will work three days.  Some number of judges will be selected to work all four 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 four 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 Friday and 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 both / either Day Ones and through the end of the Top 8 on Day Twos.  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.

Tue and Wed Set up

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

 

These shift start at 10:00 AM (10:00) each day and continue until the room is fully set up for the GP.  This typically takes between ten and twelve hours on each day.   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 both days.

Sun and Mon 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 and Monday.  The Sunday strike shift will start at in the mid to late afternoon on Sunday and will go until late that night, generally 11PM or midnight. This shift has a one hour dinner break.  Strike will continue on Monday and start in the morning until everything has been packed away. The Monday stirke will be a full day of work. To be avaiable for this Monday strike do not plan on being able to leave before 8 PM on Monday. If selected, you will receive $300.00 and two Booster Boxes for any days on strike.

 

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

Friday and Saturday

Event Setup Team

$200/day

 1 box/day

Tuesday and Wednesday

Event Strike Team

$300/day

 2 boxes/day

Sunday and Monday

*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 

Please also note that all selected applicants will be checked against the National Sex Offender Registry located at https://www.nsopw.gov.

 

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
John Alderfer
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Appeals Judge
Paul Baranay
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Head Judge
Brook Gardner-Durbin
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Travis Lauro
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Western Provinces Floor Judge
Daniel Lee
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Eliana Rabinowitz
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Joseph Steet
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
W. Matt Williams
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Steven Zwanger
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Amanda Coots
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Klaus Lassacher
Level 4 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Tobias Vyseri
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Western Provinces Floor Judge
Ward Warren
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Brandon Welch
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Ryan Wood
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Nicolette Apraez
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Michael Arrowsmith
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Sashi Balakrishnan
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Southeast Asia Floor Judge
John Carter
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Maria Alex Chernov
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Samuel Duralde
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Adrian Estoup
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Floor Judge
Hector Fuentes
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Jeremie Granat
Level 3 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Floor Judge
Carlos Ho
Level 3 (Judge Academy) Hispanic America - North Appeals Judge
Nate Hurley
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Jonah Kellman
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Matt Marheine
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Jacob Milicic
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Elliot Raff
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Alejandro Raggio
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Floor Judge
Gerard Trpin
Level 3 (International Judge Program) France Floor Judge
Yukio Victoria
Level 3 (Judge Academy) Hispanic America - South Floor Judge
Patrick Vorbroker
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Minh Vu
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Hans Wang
Level 3 (Judge Academy) Greater China Appeals Judge
Emilien Wild
Level 3 (International Judge Program) BeNeLux Floor Judge
Alex YEUNG
Level 3 (Judge Academy) Greater China Floor Judge
Yu Win Yew
Level 3 (Judge Academy) Southeast Asia Floor Judge
Inês Aguiar Branco
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Iberia Staff
Christian Aguilar
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Jordan Baker
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Staff
Nathaniel Bass
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - South Central Floor Judge
Ken Bearl
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Plains Floor Judge
Abeed Bendall
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Western Provinces Floor Judge
Sierra Black
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Rob Blanckaert
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Andrew Blizzard
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Steven Boston
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Casey Brefka
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - South Central Scorekeeper
Zackary Cash
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Javier Castellan
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Mani Cavalieri
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Angela Chandler
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Misha Chernov
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Eric Cheung
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Brian Couchman
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Benjamin Coursey
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Matthew Dale
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - South Central Floor Judge
Ryan Darris
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Staff
Zeke Davis
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Arick Dickerman
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Lloyd Dodson
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Staff
Joseph Dunlap
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Adam Eidelsafy
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Jeffrey Emery
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Jeremy Fain
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Nuno Falcao e Cunha
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Iberia Floor Judge
Lee Fisher
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Xander Forral
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Jeph Foster
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Lamberto Franco
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Italy and Malta Floor Judge
Daniel Gallegos
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Justin Gardner
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Plains Floor Judge
George Gavrilita
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Europe - East Floor Judge
Paul Gebhart
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Billy Gilmore
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Floor Judge
Omar Gonzalez
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Nathaniel Graham
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Plains Floor Judge
Kentaro Guthrie
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Canada - Western Provinces Floor Judge
Braulio Gutiérrez
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Alfonso Hernandez
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Chris Higashi
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Scorekeeper
Jeff S Higgins
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Steven Hill
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
John Hornberg
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Darren Horve
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Daniel Jackson
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Wiley Jephson
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
David Jimenez
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Paul Johnson
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Australia and New Zealand Floor Judge
Max Kahn
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Kyle Knudson
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Scorekeeper
Perry Kraker
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Emmanuel Leal
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Eric Lee
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Sam Lewis
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Jessica Livingston
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Staff
Jason Malott
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Leonardo Martins
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Brazil Floor Judge
Mark Mason
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Standby
Megan McGuire
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Kaitlin McLachlan
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Kyle McQuilkin
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Cassidy Melczak
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Staff
Erik Mock
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Philippe Monlevade
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Brazil Floor Judge
Patrick Nelson
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Scorekeeper
Jason Ness
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Canada - Western Provinces Staff
Sherwin Ng
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Gabriel Palomino
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Hispanic America - South Standby
Christina Paz
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Ben Petrila
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Jeff Phillips
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Scorekeeper
Tate Prodigalidad
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Kali Rainwater
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Bel Robelen
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Nicholas Sabin
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Chris Schafer
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Plains Floor Judge
Graham Schofield
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Chase Shank
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Staff
Danny Simard
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Tyler Simmons
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Andre Tepedino
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Brazil Floor Judge
CoriAnn Theroux
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Staff
Dave Tuite
Level 2 (Judge Academy) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Staff
Amelia Wales
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Canada - Western Provinces Standby
Andrea Wallace
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Staff
Raymond Wat
Level 2 (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
James Watson
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Brendan Whatley
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Adam White
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Terrance Armstrong
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Standby
Trevor Baker
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Garth Beavers
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Staff
Renee "Lady" Buhr
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Staff
Brandon Cox
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Stephen "Jack" Cummings
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Staff
EJ Drew
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Staff
Allyson Eichorn
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Sean Estes
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Kyle Falbo
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Staff
Joseph Harner
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Staff
Kyle Hilliar
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Standby
Jason Howlett
Level 1 (UK Magic Officials) United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Scorekeeper
Matthew Johnson
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Staff
Angela Kraker
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Staff
Tim Langermann
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Staff
John Lawson
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Standby
Richard Littrell
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific Northwest Standby
Christopher Paxton
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Ellen Petrila (Jackson)
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Scorekeeper
Joseph Previti
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Liz Richardson
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Joseph Sapp
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Staff
Edrick Sarkissian
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Pacific West Standby
Peter Strauch
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Plains Staff
Roger Valerio Zuniga
Level 1 (Judge Academy) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Lauren Wiltgen
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Chris Wong
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific West Scorekeeper
Bree Yard
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - Plains Standby
Talia Bael
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Maxwell Berry
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Holly Blue
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Rob Castellon
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Adena Chernosky
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Angus Davis
Uncertified Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Russell Deutsch
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Matthew Duggan
Uncertified USA - Southwest Standby
Nicholas Fang
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Scorekeeper
Jarrod Feight
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Joshua Gang
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Nicolas Glik
Uncertified Iberia Staff
Andrew Glover
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Michael Gyssels
Uncertified Canada - Eastern Provinces Floor Judge
Nick Hable
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Scorekeeper
Dawna Havnar
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Staff
Leon Henderson
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Kacey Hogan
Uncertified USA - Southeast Staff
Io Hughto
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Scorekeeper
Ayrea Hurley
Uncertified USA - Southwest Scorekeeper
Zachary Ledford
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Standby
Clint Lee
Uncertified United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa Floor Judge
Will Levin
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Eric Levine
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Appeals Judge
Megan Linscott
Uncertified USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Ben MacCrae
Uncertified USA - Northeast Staff
Wouter Maenhaut
Uncertified BeNeLux Staff
Vanessa Nguyen
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Staff
Steve Port
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Staff
Paloma Ribeiro Ceresani
Uncertified Brazil Staff
Christopher Richter
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Staff
Phillip Robinson
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Staff
Jon Saso
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Tournament Organizer
Mashi Scanlan
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Staff
Jordan Schroeder
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Andrej Selivra
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
CFBEvents Staff Manager
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Judge Manager
Julian Walker
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Staff
Morgan Williams
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Staff
Riley Williams
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Jennifer Wong
Uncertified USA - Pacific West Floor Judge
Ryan Zacharias
Uncertified Canada - Western Provinces Staff