Canadian National Championship 2026
| Organizer: | Invasion Cards and Comics |
|---|---|
| Judge manager: | Frederic St-Laurent |
| Event type: | National Championship |
| REL: | Competitive |
| Format: | Mixed Formats |
| Event date(s): | July 3, 2026-July 5, 2026 |
| Location: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Venue: | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6, Canada (Room 205ABCD / 206AB) |
| Applications accepted through: |
April 20, 2026
(Anywhere on Earth)
Time remaining: 10 days |
Event Information
Applications for the Canadian National Championship Weekend are now open!
Date: July 3-5, 2026
Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6, Canada (Room 205ABCD / 206AB)
SCHEDULE
Friday: Battleground - Classic Constructed
Saturday: Canadian Nationals - Multiformat, Side Events
Sunday: Canadian Nationals - Classic Constructed, World Championship Qualifier - Silver Age, Side Events
ROLES
We are looking for various roles over the event weekend, the description below is a broad overview to give you some context.
Floor Judge (Level 1 or 2)
You will help run side events as a Head Judge or be a Floor Judge or Team Lead (Level 2 required) at a competitive tournament. You will be required to work Saturday and Sunday with a possibility of being staffed on Friday if you are available, depending on player count.
National Championship Head Judge (Level 2)
This position is staffed for three days.
You will be the Head Judge of both the National Championship on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the Battlegrounds on Friday. This requires you to plan and communicate your event with your leads and floor judges as well as execute the event throughout the weekend.
You will be required to be in contact with other leadership positions and the event organizer before the show to organize the staff schedule as well as sending out team briefings for your judges.
During the event, your focus is to enable your team to fulfill their tasks as well as take care of their wellbeing and foster feedback.
This role has a focus on multiformat tournament logistics, mentoring, rules and policy.
World Championship Qualifier Head Judge (Level 2)
You will be the Head Judge of the World Championship Qualifier on Sunday. This requires you to plan and communicate your event with your leads and floor judges as well as execute the event on the day.
You will be required to be in contact with the National Championship Head Judge and the event organizer before the show to organize the staff schedule as well as sending out team briefings for your judges.
During the event, your focus is to enable your team to fulfill their tasks as well as take care of their wellbeing and foster feedback.
This role has a focus on rules and policy.
The other days on the weekend will be as team lead or floor judge.
Scorekeeper Lead (any level)
You will be scorekeeping different events during the weekend.
You are the main scorekeeper responsible for all the events.
This position is staffed for all event days in this role and is expected to start each day at the event.
Having familiarity with GEM and PurpleFox, especially drafting processes, is considered an asset.
Please note that these are subject to change and may be adapted upon our final staff selection for the event.
SHIFT TIMES
Your shifts each day can be in the window of roughly 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Shift lengths will be around 10–11 hours, with a one-hour lunch break and at least one thirty-minute break.
Please be aware that if you are not available for the time frame above you need to mention that in the application, it may reduce your chance of being staffed.
Your actual shift call times will vary by role and shifts.
You are required to be ready to work your shift at your actual call time, this means being in uniform and ready to listen to your briefing.
JUDGE ATTIRE
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, please answer accordingly in the application questions.
Your uniform needs to be covered when you are not on shift, unless you are in the break room.
Please avoid attire directly featuring brands or IP of other TCGs.
STAFF COMMUNICATION
We also expect every staff member at the event to update themselves on information posted in the staff Discord to be aware of general information as well as their roles and responsibilities. Usage of the staff communication medium is required.
STAFF COMPENSATION AND RECOGNITION
The staff outlined below will receive the following compensation (in CAD) per day worked based on their role for that day:
Floor Judge, Team Lead, Score Keeper
200$ and two Booster Displays of the latest Flesh and Blood set per day in this role.
National Championship Head Judge
600$ and twelve Booster Displays of the latest Flesh and Blood set for the weekend, plus a 150$ travel stipend.
World Championship Qualifier Head Judge:
200$ and four Booster Displays of the latest Flesh and Blood for that day.
All level 1 judges and above will receive a selection of promotional items for the event. These promotional gifts from LSS 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.
Travel and accommodation needs to be arranged and paid by each staff member on their own, independently of the organizer.
PAYMENT DETAILS
All staff will be required to provide an invoice for their services. Payment will be made via Interac E-Transfer, Paypal or Wise.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Deadline to apply is April 20th 2026. Offers will be sent by May 1st 2026