Welcome to DreamHack Dallas 2023!
All applications for this event should be submitted through this google form
https://forms.gle/4C7rs6ScJeNDJCRBA
Please do not apply via Judge Academy, or your application will not be seen.
Event Details
June 2-4, 2023
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX
This event will host the U.S. Regional Championship. There will also be $10k Open events on Saturday and Sunday.
The Head Judges for the RC include Abe Corson and Tobias Vyseri
Roles and Compensation
A three-day badge is included for all accepted applicants regardless of number of days on staff.
Administrator – $350/day
Manage specific areas of an event with extra trust and responsibility. There are a very limited number of administrator roles available.
10k Open Head Guru – $350/day (applies to all days on staff)
The Head Judge of the Saturday and Sunday $10ks. Gurus selected for this position will be expected to act in Administrator roles on days they are not Head Judging.
Guru / Judge – $250/day
Floor judges, registration staff, prize wall staff.
Standby – $250/day, if activated
We need some extra staff to be available if needed. If you are willing to come to the show and play, but judge last minute if needed, please apply for standby.
We expect a judge conference Thursday evening prior to the festival (June 1).
This application closes April 10th.
Staff selections are expected no later than April 17th.
Why “guru”? Guru is a term of respect for a teacher who guides members of a community. The term judge has an overtone of authority and enforcement. This can lead to an adversarial relationship dynamic among players and judges. Thus, I went looking for a term that could convey a more holistic approach to helping fans have a great time at events. I very open to suggestions if someone has a better term that demonstrates a nurturing connection to community rather than an enforcement paradigm.
To everyone, thank you for taking the time to apply. We appreciate you and your efforts. Events like this run out of staff positions before we run out of qualified candidates, and we look forward to working with all of you in Dallas or at a different show in the future.
