Battle Hardened Manila 2024

Neutral Grounds and Unbox are excited to host the first ever Battle Hardened Event in the Philippines! Thus, we're equally excited to finally open the staff solicitations for the event. We are looking for experienced judges to support the event and make it a successful and memorable one. This is your chance to be part of the team as a judge. :)

The application window will close on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Staff sellections will be sent within 7 days after the application window closes.

Please read all the details below carefully before submitting your application.

EVENT DETAILS:

Venue: Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center
Date: February 3-4, 2024

Judges will be expected to cover the following events for Saturday and Sunday:

• Saturday: Battle Hardened (Blitz) and side events
• Sunday: PTI Event (Classic Constructed) and side events

* Side Event details to follow.

* Friday's Super Armory at Unbox Greenhills will be handled by the TO staff separately.

STAFF EXPECTATIONS

- Once accepted as a judge, bear in mind that our goal for the weekend is for all participants a wonderful experience: players, judges, guests, vendors, and organizers alike. Thus, good customer service skills will be of great value to us.
- Judges are expected to uphold the LSS Judge Code of Conduct, and to be familiar with the most updated Procedure and Penalty Guidelines, the Tournament Rules and Policy, and the Comprehensive Rules. 
- Since the event is happening on the release weekend of Heavy Hitters, judges are also expected to have read the rules and policy updates and release notes related to the new set. 
- All accepted judges are expected to help promote the event (on social media and in your local communities) and to assist players with pre-event inquiries by directing them to the proper channels (event page / organizer FB pages).
- Some of you may be tasked with assisting with event logistics such as distributing products, arranging tables / table numbers, putting up pairing and announcement boards, assisting with event announcements, and helping with side events.
- Please be aware of the event registration page for Battle Hardened Manila and be ready to share with players when promoting the event or assisting with inquiries. https://playevents.ph/

Expected Call Time: 9 AM (may be subject to change depending on final player count)
Shift Length: 10 - 12 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. Additional judge shirts may be provided in limited quantities. Please wear comfortable shoes.

STAFF COMPENSATION

The staff outlined below, will receive the following per day worked:

• Floor Judge: 1 box of Heavy Hitters 

Meals to be provided.

STAFF RECOGNITION

All level 1 judges and above working both days will receive a selection of promotional items for the event. These promotional gifts are an expression of appreciation for the contributions from working this event. These items should not be considered as part of, or in lieu of, your staff compensation for the event.

STANDBY

In case the event becomes bigger than expected, we may need to activate additional judges on the day, or close to the day of the event itself. Tick the check box for standby if you're willing to be a reserve/standby judge. Standby judges will get free entrance to the event but will only get Staff Compensation and Staff Recognition if activated for both days and if you meet the requirements indicated above.