EPGY Stanford Winter 2012

[Ravi]

Sorry for the late announcement, everyone: Stanford Winter will be on February 26, 2012. The website is here: http://ca.cubingusa.com/stanfordwinter2012

[Ranzha V. Emodrach]

Woot!
>waits a week before getting parental consent
>week before competition, no school

Also, guise:
If anyone is interested in the Skewb event but doesn't own one, I have them for sale for $8 at the competition.
They're all LanLan white Skewbs. I have seven of them. Gogo!

~R

[Riley]

I can only stay for the registration 1 events, nothing after registration 2. Is this okay? I'm fairly sure I won't make it to the OH final. I probably won't place in anything either, but if did, would I just not get it it? Thanks.

[cubingawsumness]

I SOOOOO wanna go to this comp
but I don't even have a stickered speedcube
I really am a noob...
I only have a stickerless zhanchi and I seriously doubt my parents would allow me to get a stickered one...
they would be like "You already have one", etc.
I'm sad (

[Ranzha V. Emodrach]

I SOOOOO wanna go to this comp
but i dont even have a stickered speedcube
i really am a noob
i only have a stickerless zhanchi and i seriously doubt my parents would allow me to get a stickered one...
they would be like "u already have one", etc.
im sad (

I'm sure someone will let you borrow a cube =) You can use my Dayan 5 prototype if you please. It's an off-white colour with standard BOY colour scheme.

[cubingawsumness]

I'm sure someone will let you borrow a cube =) You can use my Dayan 5 prototype if you please. It's an off-white colour with standard BOY colour scheme.

that would be nice
but im kinda scared to go to a comp
and i havent asked my parents if i can go yet

maybe ill go to the next one
do they have one sometime later this year?

EDIT: yes i know i sound really like i dunno weird
but my parents really dont think that cubing is a good thing
they were seriously hesitant to get me a zhanchi so i dont wanna push my luck
maybe when i can get consistently sub 30 or even 25 ill have a better chance

oh and another thing:
IVE NEVER USED A STACKMAT TIMER
at home i use prisma puzzle timer
so ya

sigh

[Lucas Garron]

I can only stay for the registration 1 events, nothing after registration 2. Is this okay? I'm fairly sure I won't make it to the OH final. I probably won't place in anything either, but if did, would I just not get it it? Thanks.

You can just show up and do the events you have time for. Don't worry about missing rounds.

(And if you do place in something but won't be there for the ceremony, you can pick up your certificate another time. ;-)

that would be nice
but im kinda scared to go to a comp
and i havent asked my parents if i can go yet

maybe ill go to the next one
do they have one sometime later this year?

EDIT: yes i know i sound really like i dunno weird
but my parents really dont think that cubing is a good thing
they were seriously hesitant to get me a zhanchi so i dont wanna push my luck
maybe when i can get consistently sub 30 or even 25 ill have a better chance

oh and another thing:
IVE NEVER USED A STACKMAT TIMER
at home i use prisma puzzle timer
so ya

sigh

Learning to use a Stackmat doesn't take very long, but there's a first time for everything. :-)

Depending on how your parents feel about your academics and extracurriculars, you should try to help them understand that cubing has a lot of benefits. Apart from a skill that looks impressive to people (or, say, colleges), cubing does help with things like dexterity and thinking.
Going to competitions is a fun, but for example it also motivates you to practice for goals. And if you become friends with other cubers at competitions, you'll probably learn a lot.

I would suggest the following argument: Ask them to take you to this competition so they can see what it's like. *Then* they can decide if they still think it's bad for you.

[cubingawsumness]

Learning to use a Stackmat doesn't take very long, but there's a first time for everything. :-)

Depending on how your parents feel about your academics and extracurriculars, you should try to help them understand that cubing has a lot of benefits. Apart from a skill that looks impressive to people (or, say, colleges), cubing does help with things like dexterity and thinking.
Going to competitions is a fun, but for example it also motivates you to practice for goals. And if you become friends with other cubers at competitions, you'll probably learn a lot.

I would suggest the following argument: Ask them to take you to this competition so they can see what it's like. *Then* they can decide if they still think it's bad for you.

well actually i have a friend that i might be able to convince to come to this comp with me
then maybe theyd be more willing
hm...
ill give it a try
but i dont think ill have it in time for this comp
will there be another one like in the spring or something?

[Ranzha V. Emodrach]

well actually i have a friend that i might be able to convince to come to this comp with me
then maybe theyd be more willing
hm...
ill give it a try
but i dont think ill have it in time for this comp
will there be another one like in the spring or something?

There are usually four competitions per year from Stanford and UC Berkeley each, one during each season.
So, yes. Likely enough, two.

Side note: I don't know what the status is about UC Davis, but according to what I last heard (which was quite a decent time ago), Chris Bird is up to hosting some competitions.

EDIT:

that would be nice
...
sigh

Asking your parents is the first step =)
Competitions as I see them are cuber hangouts with cool organizers and official times. You make a lot of good friends through competing. =D
Stackmat timers are simple, don't worry. Many competitors bring their own to practise with, and I'll be glad to let you use mine. Just ask anyone around.
Cubing's not a "bad" activity, not that I see. It's not necessarily popular and it may seem to be a waste of time, but it's fun to you (and to us) and it's like any other hobby--an investment in your life. Before labelling cuing as "bad", they should at least be exposed to it in some fashion. Lucas' argument is gold, man.

[mitch1234]

well actually i have a friend that i might be able to convince to come to this comp with me
then maybe theyd be more willing
hm...
ill give it a try
but i dont think ill have it in time for this comp
will there be another one like in the spring or something?

Stanford usually has 2 competitions a year if not 3. Berkeley will always have 4 a year, one per season. As Ranzha said Chris Bird has been saying he will do one but he is often not the one to follow through with things. And he is busy currently with Starcraft II tournaments. You should go to the competition, don't be afraid to ask your parents. Cubing is a great hobby that can bring you money, small fame, and increased mathematical skills to some extent. I would recommend buying a stickered cube now that way you will be used to it before the competition. Btw what do you currently average? As long as yo can solve the cube under 10 minutes you should go.