Edited Tommy Lee (Jan. 28, 2019 08:33:55 AM)
Originally posted by Travis van Rooyen:
In your circumstance I would suggest talking to the t.o. about being listed as head judge and recieving some kind of compensation. Even if it is something as little as free entry to the event. So at least that solves your pay to play problem.
Sanctioned tournaments require the physical presence of a Head Judge during play to adjudicate disputes, interpret rules, and make other official decisions.MTR 1.7 Head Judge
Originally posted by John Brian McCarthy:
Travis makes a great suggestion here. Ultimately, this is a conversation between you and your TO - there's no obligation for you to take calls just because you're a certified judge, only if you're hired as a judge for that event (in fact, there's also no obligation for players to adhere to your rulings if you're not empowered by the TO as a judge for the event…).
One key thing to consider when discussing this with the TO is whether you have an obligation to show up. If you'd stayed home and watched Netflix, who would take those calls? If the answer is “Whoever is working the register, and they don't know anything about Magic,” the TO should be paying you enough to add this obligation to your schedule. If the answer is “The TO would deputize another experienced player who volunteered, and it would be fine,” then maybe the TO doesn't need to pay you and you don't need to take calls if they'd be disruptive to your match.
Regardless, your duty to answer calls stems from your role at the event, not your certification. As Travis suggested, talk with the TO to clarify your role at the event and the compensation that comes with those expectations. I'd recommend talking with folks in your local Slack to see what the going rate is for judges in your area for play-and-judge situations like this one.
Edited Tommy Lee (Jan. 31, 2019 08:55:03 AM)