sk8erman41
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I was going to do that too, but it says that the email that I submitted has already been used to register for this comp, but I am not on the competitor list as I was going to pay at the door
Colorado Springs Open 2015
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I was going to do that too, but it says that the email that I submitted has already been used to register for this comp, but I am not on the competitor list as I was going to pay at the door
Me
Veteran
Same thoughts, I'm glad I saw this. Hopefully everyone who registered sees this too.
Maybe I've just never noticed, but why is Daniel Hayes in the registered list but has no events under his name?
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sk8erman41
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Another update from the FB page:
Adam: I noticed that the competitors list shrunk down to 20 and the instructions now say "new" sign ups will require payment up front. I registered early on but was going to pay at the door and am no longer on the list. Should I re-register with payment to secure my spot or am I already on your list with the grandfathered rule of payment at the door? I will definitely be attending.
Daniel Hayes: Hmmm, That's interesting. I can still see your registration on the admin page (along with everyone else who registered before I flipped the switch that said "must pre-pay"). I'll have to see if there is a way to have non-paid competitors show up. Currently you should *not* need to re-register, as I still have your registration
edit- another update:
Daniel Hayes: Ok, I have recovered the registration for everyone who signed up before we flipped the switch. You all should have your spots reserved!
Adam: I noticed that the competitors list shrunk down to 20 and the instructions now say "new" sign ups will require payment up front. I registered early on but was going to pay at the door and am no longer on the list. Should I re-register with payment to secure my spot or am I already on your list with the grandfathered rule of payment at the door? I will definitely be attending.
Daniel Hayes: Hmmm, That's interesting. I can still see your registration on the admin page (along with everyone else who registered before I flipped the switch that said "must pre-pay"). I'll have to see if there is a way to have non-paid competitors show up. Currently you should *not* need to re-register, as I still have your registration
edit- another update:
Daniel Hayes: Ok, I have recovered the registration for everyone who signed up before we flipped the switch. You all should have your spots reserved!
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spdqbr
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Yeah, sorry about the mix up, guys. When I flipped the switch to force pre-pays it hid everyone who had not paid. I didn't notice, because everyone was still showing up on the admin page.
We should be good now, sorry for the confusion!
Also
We should be good now, sorry for the confusion!
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This is because I haven't actually signed up for anything. Time permitting I may do 3x3, but I want to make sure we're running smoothly, so I don't currently plan on actually competing in anything.
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gj matt
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To answer your questions:
1. *correction: it was accidental, daniel didnt notice because everyone still showed up on the admin page
2. We have not done that but the registrations are simply not displayed and are still active.
3. We have been seeing what we can do as far as space with the venue.
As far as I believe, Daniel has restored the registration page in order to display everyone who signed up, we just wanted to make sure that there weren't registrations filled for people who weren't going to show up that would prevent others from showing.
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JTW2007
BattsMan
Awesome, thanks for getting that fixed Daniel.
Me
Veteran
But now I see it that you're taking a slot from someone who would otherwise compete?
This makes me question the registration process. Do you qualify as a "competitor" if you're not registered to compete in any events? Could people conspire to fill up a competition and register in no events?
I'm actually a little surprised there's nothing in the regs about this. Something along the lines of "A competitor must be registered to participate in at least one event." But this is might be more of a CubingUSA site issue ultimately.
Thatoneguy2
Regular
Not really a big fan of having a competitor limit, seems kinda unfair to people who just found out about this or if they were waiting to see if they could go. It only took 13 hours before it got full after that post too.
I can see why you would want a limit for time and stuff though, so I guess it's necessary...I just wish there wasn't one.
I can see why you would want a limit for time and stuff though, so I guess it's necessary...I just wish there wasn't one.
AJ Blair
Veteran
This is really an accomplishment. We managed to fill up a location after being an inactive state for almost two years. All this means is that we will have to find a larger venue for the next competition, which I find very exciting after competing in several 20 - 25 person competitions here over that last 4 years or so.
JTW2007
BattsMan
I didn't realize how big 55 is until you said this.
EDIT: Also over half the signups are new competitors.
spdqbr
Regular
You make a very good point. But you'll notice there are 56 registered competitors. It auto-registered me when I created the site, though you are correct that I probably should have removed my registration to limit confusion.
And I agree with the other comments here, I really wish we hadn't had to limit the number of competitors. But as AJ said, we were used to comps with about 30 competitors, and really didn't expect this kind of turnout. It took us by surprise, and we did the only thing we could to ensure that the competition runs smoothly, (hopefully) on time, safely, and enjoyably. And in fact I'm still a bit worried about having 55 people along with their support friends and/or family crammed into a classroom.
AJ and Jackson make other excellent points as well. This area has been dormant for quite a while due to an outflux of people who help organize and run competitions. We are now faced with the biggest competition the region has *ever* seen, comprised mostly of people who have never been to a competition before. We are ecstatic to have this kind of interest, but it does put a heavier burden on the staff. We'll be relying heavily on those of you who have competed before to help judge, scramble, and show new competitors the ropes.
This comp is going to be a learning experience for everyone (it already has been for me). We'll use this competition to learn what the community wants, how well equipped we are to deal with it, and what we need to improve upon. What we learn here will be used to hold a bigger comp where we can hopefully accommodate everyone who wishes to compete. And hopefully it won't take two more years to do it!
Me
Veteran
So no Megaminx, or too early to call?
This may have been a more packed competition: Princeton Open 2008. Although, now that I look at it again, the cutoffs were pretty strict, and 5x5 and 5BLD were dropped. I do remember it being hectic though.
I hope I'm not alone in saying this but I'd be willing to drop minor events (pyra & skewb) if it means more help/smoother ops.
...hype!
This may have been a more packed competition: Princeton Open 2008. Although, now that I look at it again, the cutoffs were pretty strict, and 5x5 and 5BLD were dropped. I do remember it being hectic though.
I hope I'm not alone in saying this but I'd be willing to drop minor events (pyra & skewb) if it means more help/smoother ops.
...hype!
spdqbr
Regular
I'll bring Megaminx scrambles, but would suggest nobody get their hopes up! Maybe I'm worried over nothing, and things will run smooth as silk!
spdqbr
Regular
Just trying to get the word out! X-posting from the facebook group:
gj matt
Regular
I'm guessing no megaminx at this point but I don't think pyra or skewb will get dropped.
spdqbr
Regular
I don't envision needing to drop anything other than Megaminx (and even that's a maybe, but don't get your hopes too high?) It just really depends on how quickly we can get everyone through 3-5. High number of competitors in 3 shouldn't be too big of a problem (particularly if we have a lot of people willing to help), but 4 and 5 tend to go really slowly.
sk8erman41
Veteran
Goals? Its my first comp so not sure how the nerves will handle it but I am shooting for....
2x2: ideally sub-10 realistically sub-15(12?)
3x3: ideally sub-20 realistically sub-25(22?)
4x4: ideally sub-1:30 realistically sub-1:45
5x5: ideally sub-3:00 realistically sub-3:30
pyra and skewb I will compete in but don't practice much and am mainly just doing them to get a baseline for future comps
2x2: ideally sub-10 realistically sub-15(12?)
3x3: ideally sub-20 realistically sub-25(22?)
4x4: ideally sub-1:30 realistically sub-1:45
5x5: ideally sub-3:00 realistically sub-3:30
pyra and skewb I will compete in but don't practice much and am mainly just doing them to get a baseline for future comps
JTW2007
BattsMan
2x2: sub-2:00
3x3: sub-2:00
4x4: sub-2:00
5x5: sub-1:30
pyra: sub-2:00
skewb: sub-2:00
3x3: sub-2:00
4x4: sub-2:00
5x5: sub-1:30
pyra: sub-2:00
skewb: sub-2:00
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Thatoneguy2
Regular
I see you set your goals real high.
For me (averages):
2x2: sub-6
3x3: sub-16
4x4: sub-1:20
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Bh13
Veteran
If we signed up to help judge/scramble, should we show up early?
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