Pastimes Masters Series 2nd Quarter 2018

Organizer: Alan Hochman
Judge manager: John Temple
Event type: Other
REL: N/A
Format: Mixed Formats
Event date(s): April 15, 2018-June 30, 2018
Location: Niles, Illinois, United States
Venue: Pastimes
8502 W Golf Rd.
Niles, IL 60714
Applications accepted through: March 23, 2018

Event Information

Welcome to the Pastimes Masters Series Quarter 2!

On behalf of Pastimes, thank you for your interest in making our Masters Series one of the best series of the year. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, professional individuals to deliver exceptional guest service through the entire Masters Series experience.

Please be sure to read the entire application carefully before applying.

The application window closes on March 23rd, 2018.

Acceptance notification (estimated) will be posted March 26th, 2018.

Expectations

All staff members are expected to perform in a professional manner that reflects positively on the rest of the event staff, Pastimes, Wizards of the Coast, and the Judge Program. We desire team members that seek to promote a fun, exciting environment for everyone to enjoy.

Judges are expected to wear an official Judge shirt which should remain tucked in and buttoned to the next to the top button or higher, an undershirt, black belt, black pants, black socks, and comfortable, close-toed shoes.

Event Needs

This application covers all roles for the Masters Series.

MegaPoint events are regular REL and may be Head Judged by any L1+
$1k Qualifier events are Comp REL and may be Head Judged by an L1 with a recommendation from an L2+ or any L2+
Team Constructed $1.2k Qualifier events are Comp REL and may be Head Judged by any L2+
All $2.5k+ Qualifier event are Comp REL and may be Head Judges by any L2+.

We are looking to staff the following events...
Apr 15 - Modern $1k/SCGIQ
May 5 - Modern MegaPoint
May 12 - Team $2.5k
May 13 - Legacy MegaPoint
May 19 - Standard MegaPoint
May 26 - Modern $1k
June 10 - Legacy $1k
June 30 - Pauper MegaPoint

If you are selected for any position, please check the forum periodically for important news. You may send any questions regarding the above information specifically or your application in general to john@pastimes.net.

Pastimes Magic Masters Series Compensation

MegaPoint Event (4-5 Rounds, no cut)

Head Judge - $80

Floor Judge - $65

ScoreKeeper - $75

$1000 Prize Payout or $1200 Team Prize Payout - Maximum of 7 rounds with Top 8 Cut
Head Judge - $125
Assistant Head Judge - $100
Floor Judge - $75
ScoreKeeper - $100

$2500 Prize Payout - Maximum of 7 rounds with Top 8 Cut

Head Judge - $175

Assistant Head Judge - $125

Floor Judge - $100
ScoreKeeper - $125

Assistant Head Judge is a new role for Pastimes events, this is a mentorship role designed to assist a newer HJ with someone more experienced in handling the issues that may come in a larger tournament. An Assistant HJ is not an appeals judge but someone to help guide the HJ and be a source of information.

Status types

You may apply for one or both statuses: Confirmed or Standby.

Paperwork

For this event you will be an independent contractor for Pastimes, Inc. You will need to fill out a W9 and we will send you a form 1099 for your taxes at end of the year. There will be no tax withholding onsite as this is the contractor’s responsibility. Background checks will also be performed on all members of the staff.

Questions

If you have any questions about any part of this please contact
john@pastimes.net
Thank you, and we hope to see you at one of our Masters Series events!

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Alan Hochman
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Tournament Organizer
Jason Lauborough
Uncertified USA - Plains Floor Judge
Trinidad Ruiz
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Blake Smith
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
John Temple
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Staff