Las Vegas mock tournament conference — judge/team lead application

About this event

Join us for the Las Vegas mock tournament judge conference on April 14 at Darkside Games! The format for the mock tournament will be four-back Rivals of Ixalan sealed with no entry fee and no prizes. Players should be at the venue by 12:30 p.m. for the start of the event.

Judges and presenters should be at the venue by noon for pre-event preparation (venue will be opened one hour before the event.) Expect the event to run about seven to seven-and-a-half hours.

This application is for:

• Judges: Level 1 and newer Level 2 judges looking to improve their craft by taking calls, helping players, and working through roles as assigned by the judge team.

• Team Leads: Level 2 judges looking to help mentor judges by serving in a leadership role.

This conference will be run as a competitive-level tournament, with four teams (deck checks, floor coverage, paper, logistics). The format and other details about it will be announced in the next few days.

What is this event for?

This event is intended for judges to develop their skills in a competitive setting. At the end of each round, there will be a team debrief where "lessons learned" during the round will be shared and we can discuss best practices and feedback.

Who can participate?

All certified judges are encouraged to attend and participate. This application is specifically for those who are looking to gain event experience and practice their craft as a judge, aid in mentoring newer judges as a team lead, or improve their skills as a scorekeeper.

Those who wish to participate as a player or presenter should follow the link below. Feel free to apply for both roles. If you have a preference for roles, please note it in your cover letter.

How (and where) do I apply?

All applicants will need to fill out the application and submit a cover letter with the "Apply" button. If you are interested in applying to also be a presenter or a player, click the following link: https://apps.magicjudges.org/events/9561/

Please use this opportunity to receive feedback on your cover letter.  Apply to this event as though you were applying to work a large event.  Please include your goals, experience, and other skills that would encourage a tournament organizer to accept your application.

Will there be foils?

Since this is an official regional conference, there will be foil support. Foil support is only for applicants who are accepted to the conference and who are certified judges at the time their application is accepted.

I have more questions!

All questions should be directed to judge manager John Hornberg, conference coordinators Jordan Johnston or Eliana Rabinowitz, or regional coordinator Angela Chandler.