Welcome!

Hello, judges, and thank you for your interest in judging at Grand Prix: Miami! Below, you will find all the information you need to apply for the GP. If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact us at <judge@starcitygames.com>.

The Head Judge for this event is Damian Hiller (L4 - Argentina).

All L2+ judges are eligible to judge on the main event. L1 judges and uncertified judges will be assigned to public events.

The Application Process

Applications for Grand Prix: Miami are only accepted through JudgeApps.

Compensation

Local (L1) and Area (L2) judges will receive 36 packs of Dragon's Maze for each full day volunteered.

Regional (L3), International (L4), and Professional (L5) judges will receive 54 packs of Dragon's Maze for each day volunteered.

All certified judges volunteering for at least two days will receive a selection of promotional foil cards from our friends in the Magic Judge program.

Food, Lodging, and Travel

Each judge will receive a $20 meal stipend per day volunteered.

Star City Games will offer hotel sponsorship to judges on an as-needed basis. Please be clear regarding the nights for which you would require accommodation in order to attend. Judges will not receive a deduction in product compensation for receiving hotel sponsorship.

The nearest airport to Grand Prix: Miami is Miami International Airport (Airport Code: MIA). Cab fare from the airport to the convention center is approximately $32. There is also a less expensive shuttle option; see the taxi rate map at <http://www.miami-airport.com/pdfdoc/TAXI_RATE_MAP_March_2012.pdf> for details.

Judge Certification

Judge certification for L1 and L2 is available at this event. If you are interested in testing, please make explicit mention of this in your application. Before requesting certification, please review the requirements for your desired level and ensure that you have already met the pre-test requirements.