StarCityGames.com Season 1 Regionals Presented by Pastimes

Organizer: Alan Hochman
Judge manager: John Temple
Event type: Other
REL: N/A
Format: Modern
Event date(s): June 2, 2018
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Venue: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Utopia Ballroom
Applications accepted through: May 14, 2018

Event Information

On behalf of Pastimes, thank you for your interest in making this one of the best events of the year. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, professional individuals to deliver exceptional guest service through the entire event.

 

The staff will consist of more than just judges. We are also looking for great people to help with scorekeeping and registration. If you or someone you know is interested in helping in one of these areas, please share this info with them. If they do not have easy access here, please have them email us at john@pastimes.net and let us know of their interest.

 

Please be sure to read the entire application before applying. The application window closes on May 14th, 2018.

 

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 their black Magic 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, closed-toed shoes. Please make sure your shirt is neat prior to the event. If you need a judge shirt, or an additional one, we can provide that if you let us know in advance.

 

Staff in administrative or retail roles will be provided with a Pastimes shirt and are expected to wear black pants, black socks, and comfortable, closed-toed shoes.

 

This application covers all event roles, including judging, scorekeeping, and registration. We need to fill the following roles for this event:

-Registration: Engages players and takes event registration

-Judge: Engages players, assists with game rulings
 

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.

 


All Staff members will receive Lunch and Dinner in addition to:

Floor Judge $100 or $125 Store Credit


Registration $100 or $125 Store Credit


Standby Free Entry if not activated



 

Floor Judges will be released after Swiss rounds are complete.

 

Standby means that you are not confirmed to work, but that you agree to show up and be "activated" as necessary. You will be included in forum communications, and we may activated you before the event begins. You will also receive free entry into the event if not activated.

 

To apply for Standby status, please select "Standby".

 

For this event you will be an independent contractor for Pastimes, Inc. You will need to submit a W9 and submit to a background check. At the end of the year will we send you a form 1099 for your taxes and there will be no tax withholding onsite as this is the contractor's responsibility. If you have any questions about these requirements please contact alan@pastimes.net.

 

Testing opportunities may be available at this event. If you are interested in testing, please note that in your application. Any staff requesting testing will be able to test only if requested at least two weeks prior to the event with all prerequisites completed and the event has available judges to proctor tests.

 

If you have any questions about any part of this application or this event please contact John Temple at john@pastimes.net.

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Nick Gajary
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Floor Judge
Raoul Mowatt
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Jordan Baker
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Scorekeeper
Kriz Cardona
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Meg Baum
Uncertified USA - Pacific Northwest Head Judge
Alan Hochman
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Tournament Organizer
Jason Lauborough
Uncertified USA - Plains Floor Judge
Charles Milutinovic
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Blake Smith
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
Alexander Smith
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge
John Temple
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Staff
Karl Weisling
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Floor Judge