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Frequently Asked Questions About WCA Competitions

Eva

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I have pre-registered for a comp and I'm shown in the list,but more people have done that (after me).
Now there are more people in that list then there are competitors allowed.
Can it be that I can't compete because there are already to many competitors inside the building?
 

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I have pre-registered for a comp and I'm shown in the list,but more people have done that (after me).
Now there are more people in that list then there are competitors allowed.
Can it be that I can't compete because there are already to many competitors inside the building?

Basically, you're on the 'waiting list'. If somebody pulls out, then the next person in the waiting list will take their place.
 

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I was there before the limit hits so I'm in then?
I didn't got a confirm email is that right or did I had entered my email wrong.
 

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I was there before the limit hits so I'm in then?
I didn't got a confirm email is that right or did I had entered my email wrong.

If your name is on the competitors' list, that means the organiser has accepted your registration and you're in. The competitors' limit is only a guideline based on the size of the venue and is decided by the organiser, who can choose to allow more people in. So, don't worry, you're in. I assume you've registered for 2AVG? Hope you enjoy it. Unfortunately, I can't make it to that one.
 

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If your name is on the competitors' list, that means the organiser has accepted your registration and you're in. The competitors' limit is only a guideline based on the size of the venue and is decided by the organiser, who can choose to allow more people in. So, don't worry, you're in. I assume you've registered for 2AVG? Hope you enjoy it. Unfortunately, I can't make it to that one.
Thanks,I was worried that I might couldn't go in there.
I'm indeed talking about 2AVG.
 

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I have pre-registered for a comp and I'm shown in the list,but more people have done that (after me).
Now there are more people in that list then there are competitors allowed.
That's pretty normal. Most organizers allow a bit more people than the limit to be in, because they know some of them won't show up without cancelling their registratioàn.
 

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If you pre-registered for a 3 day competition are you allowed to turn up for only the day your competition events are on? i.e. I registered for ABHC competition in the UK and all of my events are on the last day. Am I allowed to show up on only that day? I read the WCA rules, but I don't know what rule 2k1 means by "if the competitor fails to check in or register in time for the competition.
 

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If you pre-registered for a 3 day competition are you allowed to turn up for only the day your competition events are on? i.e. I registered for ABHC competition in the UK and all of my events are on the last day. Am I allowed to show up on only that day? I read the WCA rules, but I don't know what rule 2k1 means by "if the competitor fails to check in or register in time for the competition.

Yes you can. I have done this.
 

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If you pre-registered for a 3 day competition are you allowed to turn up for only the day your competition events are on? i.e. I registered for ABHC competition in the UK and all of my events are on the last day. Am I allowed to show up on only that day? I read the WCA rules, but I don't know what rule 2k1 means by "if the competitor fails to check in or register in time for the competition.

You would have to check with the organizing team if they have the registration table open every day.

If they do not, then you would have to go the morning of day one just to register, and then come back on the last day to compete.
 

TheNumberZero

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Why would the registration table not be open every day? Lots of people come on Sunday only.
Fair enough. I wouldn''t know because this is my first competition.
You would have to check with the organizing team if they have the registration table open every day.
If they do not, then you would have to go the morning of day one just to register, and then come back on the last day to compete.
That would be a pain if I had to do that :/
Yes you can. I have done this.
That's good to know.
Thanks all of you who replied
 
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lolamajens

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It may be a stupid question but: All visitors can come to competitions to observe and spectate for free right?
 
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