UK National Championship 2026
| Organizer: | LR Event Management |
|---|---|
| Judge manager: | Piotr Slusarski |
| Event type: | National Championship |
| REL: | Competitive |
| Format: | Mixed Formats |
| Event date(s): | July 4, 2026-July 5, 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle, United Kingdom |
| Venue: | The Biscuit Factory, 16 Stoddart St, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN |
| Applications accepted through: |
May 8, 2026
(Anywhere on Earth)
Time remaining: 7 days |
Event Information
We’re excited to announce the opening of our United Kingdom National Championships 2025 Judge and Staff Applications!
Application deadline: 8th May
Selection communication: 11th May
This is your chance to be part of the team in the role of a Judge. A selection will be made and communicated when the application closes. Please ensure you read through the full application before applying.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates: 4-5th July 2026
Venue: The Biscuit Factory, 16 Stoddart St, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AN
Event page: https://fabtcg.com/en/organised-play/2025/national-championships-2025/160/uk-2025-national-championship/
The weekend will include events over several days as follows:
Saturday: National Championship Day 1 + Side Events
Sunday: National Championship Day 2 and World Championship Qualifier
ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS
● Saturday (All day) – Shift lengths 10-11 hours
- Head Judge (L2)
- Floor Judges
● Sunday (All day) – Shift lengths 10-11 hours
- Head Judge (L2)
- Floor Judges
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. 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.
STAFF COMPENSATION
The staff outlined below, will receive the following per day worked, based on their role for that day:
● Head Judge: £100 + 2 Booster Boxes
● Floor Judge: £100 + 2 Booster Boxes
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."