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German Nationals 2024

Organizer: White Rabbit Community Game Store
Judge manager: Heiner Michels
Event type: Nationals
REL: Professional
Format: Mixed Formats
Event date(s): June 28, 2024-June 30, 2024
Location: Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Venue: Veranstaltungszentrum Kaue
Uechtingstraße 79E
45881 Gelsenkirchen
Applications accepted through: May 6, 2024 (Anywhere on Earth)
Time remaining: 5 days

Event Information

Dear all,

White Rabbit Community Game Store has received the honour to organize the 2024 German Nationals. We are absolutely looking forward to this event and will do our best to make it a memorable success for everyone involved!

The main days will be 29 and 30 June, with a welcome event preceding the main event days on Friday 28 June.

Judge Hub will be our central platform for coordinating this side of the event.

Last update: 29 April 2024
Intended date to finalize judge staffing: 10 May 2024

Event Outline (updated 29 April 2024)

  • Welcome Event on Friday (REL: Casual)
  • Nationals Saturday (all Swiss): 3x CC, 3x Booster Draft,, 3x Booster Draft (REL: Competitive)
  • Nationals Sunday: 3x CC (Swiss), Top 8 CC Single Elimination (untimed)) (REL: Competitive)
  • Scheduled and on-demand side events will be held on Saturday and Sunday, including National Festival Side Events (MST Sealed Deck on Saturday and Pro Quest+ on Sunday)
  • For all infos visit https://fabnationals.de/

Roles (adjusted 29 April 2024)

  • We are looking for judges to help with the event.
  • The player cap is 160. Planning 1 Floor Judge per 35 players the roles are as follows:
    • Floor Judges (4 to 5)
    • Stream Judge (1) (designation can rotate among Judges)
    • Head Judge (1)
  • In total we are therefore looking for: 1 HJ plus 6 FJ plus 1 FJ on standby

As a judge/standby your presence is expected as follows

  • Sunday, 30 June: 08:00 - 22:00*
  • Saturday, 29 June: 08:00 - 22:00*
  • Friday, 28 June: Presence not required, but welcome

The expected shift length is approximately 10–11 hours. We are planning a one-hour lunch break and at least two short 15 minute breaks.

Either way: Remember to bring an extra pair of socks per day...

Judge Conference and Judge Station

  • A Judge Conference can be held on Friday, depending on your demand. An extra event will be added for this on Judge Hub.
  • An extra room (Judge Station) is reserved at the venue for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Other topics

  • 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.
  • The event will be streamed live.
  • It would be preferable to assign all staff a singular role for the whole weekend and not switch roles from day to day.
  • Staff will be selected based on level, experience, geographic position and active involvement in the community.

Compensation (added 29 April 2024)

  • Travel Compensation: Up to 80 € travel cost per person will be compensated (upon presentation of train tickets, fuel expenses, lodging etc.)
  • Foods and Drink: Food and drinks will be available at the venue free of charge
  • Booster Displays: Every Judge will receive 2 booster displays per day worked
  • LSS Judge Recognition Kit: Every Judge will receive one (1) such kit

These info are final dated 29 April 2024. We intend to finalize judge staffing: 10 May.

Thank you very much for your application. Please feel free to contact us for more information if required!

Best regards,
the White Rabbit Event Team

Staff Members

Note: As you are not on staff for this event, some users may be hidden from the staff list, in accordance with their privacy settings. You can always see the full staff list if you are either part of the staff yourself, or otherwise, after the event is over.

Name Level Region Role
Sascha Krey
Uncertified Europe - German-speaking Tournament Organizer