2025 United States Nationals Weekend - Las Vegas - Leadership Positions
Organizer: | Star City Games |
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Judge manager: | Jared Sylva |
Event type: | Nationals |
REL: | Competitive |
Format: | Mixed Formats |
Event date(s): | June 6, 2025-June 8, 2025 |
Location: | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Venue: | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 |
Applications accepted through: |
March 31, 2025
(Anywhere on Earth)
Time remaining: 3 days |
Event Information
Thank you for your interest in applying for a Leadership role at United States Nationals Weekend. Below, you will find all the information you’ll need to apply. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at judge@starcitygames.com. We look forward to working with you!
SCG JUDGE DISCORD
We will be utilizing the SCG Judge Discord for event information and updates as well providing more direct access to our staff before, during, and after events.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must be Level 2 at the time of application. Please complete all questions to the best of your ability. Note that Leadership roles are eligible for, but not guaranteed, travel sponsorship.
The application window for this event will close at 11:59 PM Pacific time on Monday, March 31st, 2024.
EVENT INFORMATION and AVAILABLE POSITIONS
United States Nationals Weekend will take place on June 6-8, 2025 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
Available Roles
- Scheduled Events Lead - $1,250 and four (4) boxes of current set
- Battle Hardened Head Judge - $1,050 and four (4) boxes of current set
- Arsenal Judge (3-Day) - $900 and four (4) boxes of current set
Judges may apply for any mix of roles over the weekend, simply mark the shifts that you are applying for in the Application Form. If you anticipate being unable to arrive on time or are requesting special accommodation for the beginning or end of your shifts, please contact us at judge@starcitygames.com.
AVAILABLE ROLES AND COMPENSATION
Scheduled Events Lead (3-Day) - $1,250 and four (4) boxes of current set
The Scheduled Events Lead is expected to plan for all side events including pre-event briefings and being a pre-event resource for staff. At the event, the Scheduled Events Lead is responsible for all tournaments that do not have a contracted Head Judge, as well as taking appeals and conducting investigations for their events.
To apply to be the Scheduled Events Lead at United States Nationals Weekend you must be Level 2 and should be comfortable managing many (5-6) concurrent Flesh and Blood events with a large (10-12) staff of judges.
Battle Hardened Head Judge (3-Day) - $1,050 and four (4) boxes of current set
The Battle Hardened is a one (1) day event played on Sunday with rounds based on attendance. The Judge selected to Head Judge the Battle Hardened is expected to plan for the event including selecting teams and leads, pre-event briefings, and being a pre-event resource for staff. At the event, the Head Judge is responsible for the Battle Hardened including taking appeals.
To apply to be the Head Judge of the Battle Hardened at United States Nationals Weekend, you must be Level 2 and should be confident in your ability to run a 300 player Battle Hardened event with a large (8-10) staff of judges at Competitive REL.
Arsenal Judge - $900 and four (4) boxes of current set
Judges selected for Arsenal Judge positions at United States Nationals Weekend are expected to be leaders within the Floor Judge staff. Arsenal Judges work approximately 12-hour shifts and are more likely to be used as leads on main events.
Approximate shift times:
- Friday – 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
- Saturday – 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
- Sunday – 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
To apply to be an Arsenal Judge at United States Nationals Weekend, you must be Level 2 and should be confident in your ability to be a leader on the floor and to support all levels of Flesh and Blood events.
EXPECTATIONS
Judges at Star City Games events are expected to positively contribute to the atmosphere of the event. They should behave in a professional manner at all times and constructively engage with players and other staff to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all attendees. Judges are expected to arrive on time and in appropriate attire to begin judging at the start of their assigned shifts.
Judges are expected to prepare for each event by reviewing the Tournament Rules and Policy, Comprehensive Rules, and Penalty Guidelines. These documents can be found at the Flesh and Blood Rules and Policy Center.
JUDGE UNIFORM
Judges at United States Nationals Weekend should bring their own Flesh and Blood judge shirt. If you do not have one, one will be provided for you. For the rest of your uniform, please arrive with black pants and black, comfortable shoes. We ask that you do not wear a hat or other prominent accessories while on shift.
During breaks, or any other time that a judge is off duty, we suggest that you remove or cover your Staff Shirt to indicate you are not available.
If you have concerns, or religious reasons that our dress code is an issue for you, please reach out so we can discuss accommodations.
CONTRACT AND TAX INFORMATION
Judges are independent contractors and will be required to sign an event contract for their work at SCG CON. Compensation for judges that are residents of the United States will be provided in the form of a check at the conclusion of your final shift of the weekend or mailed to your address following the event. International judges will receive their compensation in the form of a PayPal payment the week following the event instead. All Judges are required to submit a valid US tax form (W-9 or W-8 BEN) to Star City Games, to receive compensation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Judges wishing to apply for this event after the application window has closed should email judge@starcitygames.com. Please note that late applications will be considered at a lower priority than those received during the official application window.
Leadership Applications for United States Nationals Weekend will close at 11:59 PM (Pacific) on Monday, March 31st, 2024.
Offers for Leadership positions at United States Nationals Weekend will be sent on or before Friday, April 4th, 2024.
Information on United States Nationals Weekend will be posted at fabnationals.us