Calling Birmingham

Living Realms is excited to announce the opening of the Calling Birmingham 2023 Judge and Staff Applications!
This is your chance to be part of the team in the role of a Judge, Admin, or Scorekeeper. 

The applications will close on Monday, April 10th, 2023 at 23:59 (anywhere in the world). 

A selection will be made and communicated by Monday, April 17th, 2023.

Please ensure you read through the full application before applying.

EVENT INFORMATION
Dates: 28th-30th July, 2023
Venue: National Exhibition Centre, HALL 11, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham

 
The Calling weekend will include events over three days as follows:
Friday 28th July
Scheduled Side Events
On Demand Events

Saturday 29th July
Calling Main Event Day 1 – Classic Constructed
Scheduled Side Events
On Demand Events

Sunday 30th July
Calling Main Event Day 2 – Classic Constructed
Battle Hardened – Blitz
Scheduled Events
On Demand Events

ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS
We are looking for judges, scorekeepers, and admin staff to help with the event in the following roles:

Friday (11:30am to 9:30pm) – Shift lengths 10-11 hours
Head Judge
Team Lead
Floor Judge
Scorekeeper
Event Admin

Saturday (7:30am to 9:30pm) – Shift lengths 10-11 hours
Head Judge
Appeals Judge
Team Lead
Floor Judge
Scorekeeper
Event Admin

Sunday (7:30am to 9:30pm) – Shift lengths 10-11 hours
Head Judge
Appeals Judge
Team Lead
Floor Judge
Scorekeeper
Event Admin

The outline of roles, responsibilities, and shift times above is an estimate of our staffing requirements for the event. Please note that these are subject to change, and may be adapted upon our final staff selection for the event. Your actual shift call times will vary by role.

If selected as part of the event staff, you will be expected to work a minimum of two days. Applicants who apply for all three event days will be given higher priority. The expected shift length is approximately 10-11 hours with a one-hour lunch break and at least one thirty-minute break.

Judges are expected to arrive on time and in appropriate attire. Predominantly black pants, or similar, and predominantly black shoes. If you have one or multiple yellow judge shirts, please bring them to the event. Additionally judge shirts can be provided in limited quantities. (Solicitation in the form)

Judges and Scorekeepers may be assigned to any of the following:
Calling
Battle Hardened
Scheduled Events
On Demand Events
Admin Staff may be assigned to any of the following:
Registration
Customer Service
Prize Wall
Event Ops

STAFF COMPENSATION
The staff outlined below, will receive the following per day worked, based on their role for that day:

Floor Judge: 150 GBP and 2 boxes of current set product
Event Admin: 150 GBP and 2 boxes of current set product
Scorekeeper: 150 GBP and 2 boxes of current set product
Team lead: 250 GBP and 2 boxes of current set product

Based on the unique nature and responsibility of certain roles, If you are selected to one of the following, you will be required to work all three event days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Rather than receive compensation on a per day basis, these positions will instead receive a fixed compensation, which is cumulative of their confirmation of work for the entire Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the event.

Appeals judge: 800 GBP and 8 boxes of current set product
Head judge: 1050 GBP and 8 boxes of current set product

STAFF RECOGNITION
All staff members, regardless of the number of days worked and their role, will receive a selection of promotional items for the event. This promotional gift is an expression of appreciation for the contributions from all staff working this event. These items should not be considered as part of, or in lieu of, your staff compensation for the event. Additionally, all staff members who are Certified Level 1 or above with the Judge Program will receive a selection of judge specific promotional items.
A staff celebration with food, drinks, and booster drafts, will happen during the event weekend. The exact details of the staff celebration will be confirmed and communicated closer to the event.

 

To apply for the above please apply via the Judge Hub page.

Any questions regarding staffing and applications please email applications@livingrealms.events

 

Thank you and see you soon!

The LR Team