Modern RCQ at AGE Con

Organizer: Heroes Hideout (Florence SC)
Judge manager: Tammy Sprecher
Event type: Regional Championship Qualifier
REL: Competitive
Format: Modern
Event date(s): Aug. 17, 2024
Location: Lake City, South Carolina, United States
Venue: AGECon
245 South Church Street
Lake City, SC 29560
Applications accepted through: Aug. 7, 2024

Event Information

Heroes Hideout and Lake City Present:
AGE Cons: 4-slot MTG modern RCQ Event with $2,000 in cash and Prizes
The RCQ will be held at this year's AGE Con (Anime, Gaming, and Entertainment), this will be a 1-day event on Saturday, August 17th.
Location:
The ROB
245 South Church Street
Lake City, SC 29560
This event will be capped at 150 players, with the top 4 players receiving RCQ invites for this current season. Call and preregister, spots will fill up fast.
 
Event Registration will begin at 9:00 am when the doors open to the public.
 
Player's meeting will begin at 10:30am
 
Pairings and event will start promptly at 11:00 am
 
This will be a Comp REL event with rules enforcement, deck lists will be required, and we will follow the MTR recommendation guide for the number of rounds.
 
Pre-Registration Fees:
Please call to pre-register (843)-799-2510 (slots will fill up quick)
$50 event-($20 of each entry covers entry into the CON, and $30 covers entry into the RCQ)
 
Registration Day of:
$60 event-($20 at the door day of, and $40 to enter the RCQ)
 
For all players that pre-register please bring a form of ID and there will be a list of names at the front door, verify your name and ID. You will be given your wristband to enter the con. Please visit the Heroes Hideout booth at the CON and pick up your ticket from a staff member to present to the judges to show you are entered into the event.
 
First 32 players to call and Pre-Register will receive a Sleight of Hand promotional card
Top 16 players at event will receive a Foil Sleight of Hand Promotional Card
Top 8 players will receive RCQ top 8 Pins
 
Additional Prizing: $2000 payout if minimum of 75 players is reached, prizing will be adjusted based on number of entries. If minimum players are reached prize payout structure is as follows.
1st: RCQ Invite, Pin and lanyard, and $620 Cash
2nd: RCQ Invite, Pin, and $420 Cash
3rd and 4th: RCQ Invite, Pin, and $240 Cash
5-8th: Top 8 pin and $80 Cash
9-16th: $20 Cash
 
If you have any questions please reach out to us and let us know:
Ph.: (843)-799-2510
Email: Florence@heroeshideoutsc.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeroesHideoutSC
 
JUDGE INFORMATION
This is the first time this convention is running a comp event so there will be a learning curve for everyone.  Patience, flexibilty, and understanding are required for this event.  We are looking for 1-3 more judges (one potentially being a score keeper) to help us launch this inaugural event.
Call Time - 10AM
Dress Code - Judge Shirt (from any event/time) if you have one, otherwise business casual.  Comfortable Shoes
Application - Cover Letter required with judging experience
Compensation 
Free badge into the convention both days - $35 value
If numbers are not met Judges not activated will receive free entry - $40 value
Slpit amoungst Judges - 
$6.50/player - up to 75
$7/player - 76-100
$7.20/player - 101+

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Charles Johnson
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Team Lead
Tammy Sprecher
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Head Judge
Preston Sprecher
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Jeremy Woods
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Team Lead
Bryan Biscoll
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Mark Williams
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southeast Floor Judge