Virginia Open 2008?

[Kit Clement]

Hey, I'm all set to go for this event, but I need a place to stay, because I am 17 and can't check into a hotel without an adult. If someone could help me check in and get a room, could you please PM me?

 

[Lotsofsloths]

Good luck Kit on finding a place to stay. I would really enjoy you coming!

I will also send an email with all of this information AND more, but I would like to point out this. The building itself does not have a visible address, but there will be a big sign next to it(most likely saying: "Rubik's Cube Competition, Virginia Open 2008", or something to that extent.), and here is a picture of the building:

That is from the RIGHT side of Landrum Dr, looking towards the left. So obviously the venue will be left side of Landrum. Once you enter the building, there will be signs directing you to the room. The doors are hard to open, be sure to pull hard.

 

[Mike Hughey]

It's so funny. I'm an alumnus of William and Mary - I was a chemistry (and music) student there 25 years ago. I just got a newsletter from the Chemistry Department of William and Mary that has a whole bunch of pictures of the building - they're real proud of it now that they've just moved in. It was nice getting lots of pictures of the building for the competition I'm about to attend! Really wild coincidence.

 

[MistArts]

Is there nearby places to eat for my dad?

 

[Lotsofsloths]

It's so funny. I'm an alumnus of William and Mary - I was a chemistry (and music) student there 25 years ago. I just got a newsletter from the Chemistry Department of William and Mary that has a whole bunch of pictures of the building - they're real proud of it now that they've just moved in. It was nice getting lots of pictures of the building for the competition I'm about to attend! Really wild coincidence.

Would you mind posting the pictures?

@MistArts:
Goto and search:

category: "Restaurants" loc: 612 Landrum Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Then look at the map. For lunch, I suggest the 6th link down, Aroma's.
Its a nice casual place, with good sandwiches.

 

[Mike Hughey]

It's so funny. I'm an alumnus of William and Mary - I was a chemistry (and music) student there 25 years ago. I just got a newsletter from the Chemistry Department of William and Mary that has a whole bunch of pictures of the building - they're real proud of it now that they've just moved in. It was nice getting lots of pictures of the building for the competition I'm about to attend! Really wild coincidence.

Would you mind posting the pictures?

They're small, black-and-white, and mostly of the inside of the building, so I'm not sure how much they would help. Also I'd have to find a place to upload them to. I'm not sure they're really worth the effort, but I can try if you really want me to.

 

[Lotsofsloths]

@Mike:
No, thats fine, you do not have to.

 

[cwdana]

Can you re-post the official competition website in the first comment on this post?

 

[Lotsofsloths]

Yea sure. *edited*

 

[fanwuq]

I just realized that it starts at 9AM. It takes me over 3 hours to get there. If I go, I'd only do FMC, OH, BLD, and 4x4. (Possibly Magic).
Unless... Is it possible for me to pre-qualify for 2nd round of 3x3?

I'll probably get there around 11:30 if I go.

 

[Lotsofsloths]

I just realized that it starts at 9AM. It takes me over 3 hours to get there. If I go, I'd only do FMC, OH, BLD, and 4x4. (Possibly Magic).
Unless... Is it possible for me to pre-qualify for 2nd round of 3x3?

I'll probably get there around 11:30 if I go.

Thats usually only for big competitions. I don't think we can do it. I suggest you just come early.

 

[MistArts]

I just realized that it starts at 9AM. It takes me over 3 hours to get there. If I go, I'd only do FMC, OH, BLD, and 4x4. (Possibly Magic).
Unless... Is it possible for me to pre-qualify for 2nd round of 3x3?

I'll probably get there around 11:30 if I go.

Thats usually only for big competitions. I don't think we can do it. I suggest you just come early.

Just do the same thing I do. I'm 2 1/2 hours away though. Maybe he can do late solves?

 

[Lotsofsloths]

I just realized that it starts at 9AM. It takes me over 3 hours to get there. If I go, I'd only do FMC, OH, BLD, and 4x4. (Possibly Magic).
Unless... Is it possible for me to pre-qualify for 2nd round of 3x3?

I'll probably get there around 11:30 if I go.

Thats usually only for big competitions. I don't think we can do it. I suggest you just come early.

Just do the same thing I do. I'm 2 1/2 hours away though. Maybe he can do late solves?

Late solves sound good. I'm not sure if I can do them, but I will try.

 

[fanwuq]

I just realized that it starts at 9AM. It takes me over 3 hours to get there. If I go, I'd only do FMC, OH, BLD, and 4x4. (Possibly Magic).
Unless... Is it possible for me to pre-qualify for 2nd round of 3x3?

I'll probably get there around 11:30 if I go.

Thats usually only for big competitions. I don't think we can do it. I suggest you just come early.

Just do the same thing I do. I'm 2 1/2 hours away though. Maybe he can do late solves?

Late solves sound good. I'm not sure if I can do them, but I will try.

Good! I'll try to make it and have time for late solves...

 

[Lotsofsloths]

I will try and get your solves done in lunch or before.

 

[Lotsofsloths]

Location: 540 Landrum Lane, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
There are 2 entrances to the building. The entrance on Landrum Lane, and the one on the other side. The entrance on Landrum Lane will be closed and locked and the other will be open. Both will have bright yellow signs next to them pointing to which of them is the right entrance. A parking lot is closer to the correct entrance. Once inside the building, there will be paper signs leading you to the venue room.

When: November 29th, Saturday, 2008
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Entry fee: $10. This will help pay for pizza(for lunch) and refreshments.

Events: 2x2, 3x3, 3x3 one hand, 3x3 blindfold, 3x3 fewest moves, 4x4, 5x5 blindfold, Pyraminx, Magic, Master Magic
Note that 5x5 and 4x4 BLD have been removed from the event list. We will compete in these events if time allows.

For non-competitors whom get bored at the competition, Merchants Square is within walking distance from the venue: http://www.merchantssquare.org/.
For a hotel very close to the venue: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10198477O.html

 

[flee135]

hm, I guess I can start practicing for events other than big cubes BLD then.

Since big cubes BLD is removed, is it possible for me to sign up for Pyraminx now? Also, if I manage to find someone to lend me a magic and master magic, can I sign up for those events as well?

 

[Mike Hughey]

hm, I guess I can start practicing for events other than big cubes BLD then.

Since big cubes BLD is removed, is it possible for me to sign up for Pyraminx now? Also, if I manage to find someone to lend me a magic and master magic, can I sign up for those events as well?

The 5x5x5 BLD is not removed - 5x5x5 speed is. Felix, it depends on how the football games go this weekend as to whether or not Jason Baum will be there next weekend. If he can't make it, would you be willing to do 5x5x5 BLD? (Are you prepared/interested to try it?) I need someone to compete against to make it legal, and it looks like you and Jason are the only ones able to do it.

I really really am hoping to do 5x5x5 BLD there!

 

[Bryan]

I need someone to compete against to make it legal

Give Rebecca a dollar to DNF.

 

[flee135]

hm, I guess I can start practicing for events other than big cubes BLD then.

Since big cubes BLD is removed, is it possible for me to sign up for Pyraminx now? Also, if I manage to find someone to lend me a magic and master magic, can I sign up for those events as well?

The 5x5x5 BLD is not removed - 5x5x5 speed is. Felix, it depends on how the football games go this weekend as to whether or not Jason Baum will be there next weekend. If he can't make it, would you be willing to do 5x5x5 BLD? (Are you prepared/interested to try it?) I need someone to compete against to make it legal, and it looks like you and Jason are the only ones able to do it.

I really really am hoping to do 5x5x5 BLD there!

I'm not sure, but directly under, it reads that 4x4 and 5x5 BLD are both taken out. I assumed that Daniel just typed it incorrectly when he put down 5x5 BLD. It also wouldn't make sense to remove 4x4 but not 5x5. If we're trying to save time, I would think it should be the other way around, if anything.

I was looking forward to 4x4 BLD, since I actually just learned late July. I've never tried 5x5 BLD, but I do know how. I just don't I could memorize so many things and execute it correctly just yet (I've only gotten about 4 successful 4x4 BLD solves out of about 15 or so, each taking around 30 minutes...).

As for competition, I'm really no competition at all, since I'm putting much of my effort into the speed events. But I understand what you're saying . Hopefully things will change before/during competition day.