Possible UK Comp (23-25th May)

[Ollie]

Myself, Adam Greenwood and Andy Coghill are planning on organizing a 3-day competition on the Bank Holiday weekend of 23rd-25th May 2015. The plan is to hold side events (Pyraminx, Clock, Skewb, Megaminx, Feet etc) on a separate day and give competitors the option of either paying for 1, 2 or 3 days (£5 per day).
Please vote in the poll above.

Building on the success of Harrow Spring 2015, we are considering using the Harrow campus classroom again. We also like to know the following from those who competed:

1. Did you feel that the price of nearby accommodation was reasonable for 2 days? Would the prices of accommodation affect your decision to come to a 3 day comp (tl;dr - is 3 days too expensive?)

2. Was the price of using the tube everyday worth it?

For those planning on coming:

3. Would upcoming exams or exam revision get in the way of coming to a comp?

Thanks,

Ollie, Adam and Andy

 

[OrigamiCuber1]

Definitely interested although I wouldn't consider pyraminx as a side event. More people do it than 4x4. Yes the same place. What would you have as the competitor limit though.

 

[Hssandwich]

Definitely interested although I wouldn't consider pyraminx as a side event. More people do it than 4x4. Yes the same place. What would you have as the competitor limit though.

Pyraminx is definitely a side event. With a whole day for them, does that mean 5 rounds of Skewb?

Also, I need to check the dates.

 

[TDM]

In the middle of exams, so I can't come to this.
Unless you want to delay it until at least July?

 

[~Adam~]

Can't have more than 3 official rounds without 100+ competitors.

 

[OrigamiCuber1]

Is blind a side event.

 

[Ollie]

Is blind a side event.

3BLD = no
others = probably

 

[OrigamiCuber1]

Right ok. Just hoping not to fail this time.

 

[Berd]

I'd only be able to come to 1 day tops, GCSEs are looming.

 

[Randomno]

1. Did you feel that the price of nearby accommodation was reasonable for 2 days? Would the prices of accommodation affect your decision to come to a 3 day comp (tl;dr - is 3 days too expensive?)

I lived close enough to be able to drive back after day 1 and come again the second day. Not sure about doing that for 3 days.

2. Was the price of using the tube everyday worth it?

haha

3. Would upcoming exams or exam revision get in the way of coming to a comp?

hahaha

tl;dr cool

 

[Myachii]

I would definitely go to this.. if it weren't smack bang in the middle of exam season.
If this could be delayed until maybe the start of July? I think that would have a stronger turnout, as I and many others I assume would have to miss this if it were held on the dates suggested. (and it would be a nice exam reward for us )
And, if possible, could a different location be selected? I understand that the Harrow competition was a great success, but the location meant I could only attend one day at Harrow Spring.
I will obviously understand if there were more people in favour of keeping it at Harrow, but it would be nicer if it were elsewhere (perhaps the ARM building in Cambridge? Bigger venue too.)

Just my two cents.

 

[Ollie]

I would definitely go to this.. if it weren't smack bang in the middle of exam season.
If this could be delayed until maybe the start of July? I think that would have a stronger turnout, as I and many others I assume would have to miss this if it were held on the dates suggested.
And, if possible, could a different location be selected? I understand that the Harrow competition was a great success, but the location meant I could only attend one day at Harrow Spring.
I will obviously understand if there were more people in favour of keeping it at Harrow, but it would be nicer if it were elsewhere (perhaps the ARM building in Cambridge? Bigger venue too.)

Just my two cents.

Thank you for the feedback! We are open to different venues, but in order to have a 3 day comp we would need to aim for that weekend. The bank holiday in July is close to/on the weekend of WC2015 so it might be difficult to organize around that.

 

[Myachii]

Thank you for the feedback! We are open to different venues, but in order to have a 3 day comp we would need to aim for that weekend. The bank holiday in July is close to/on the weekend of WC2015 so it might be difficult to organize around that.

To be honest, I think the number of people attending WC from the UK is < the number of people who have looming exams. However, I do understand if it has to be held on these dates, and will try my best to come anyway

 

[AlexMaass]

Screw Worlds 2015?

 

[Myachii]

Screw Worlds 2015?

That should definitely be the name.
Or UK Worlds xD

 

[Ollie]

To be honest, I think the number of people attending WC from the UK is < the number of people who have looming exams. However, I do understand if it has to be held on these dates, and will try my best to come anyway

I mean, it will be hard to organize because I won't be here unless it's the week before, at which time I will very likely be working. May is just about OK because my exams will be finished.

 

[Myachii]

I mean, it will be hard to organize because I won't be here unless it's the week before, at which time I will very likely be working. May is just about OK because my exams will be finished.

Are you attending Worlds? If so, good luck and have fun
I understand if the competition can't be arranged for any other time, I guess I'll have to stick it out to November for the Champs

 

[Mollerz]

This date is fine for me, location is fine too.

 

[~Adam~]

I live South of Gatwick and with Guildford so close in space and time it doesn't make much sense having it down here. Also harder for Midlands and Northern cubers to travel.

The other idea was the WGC venue however I can't get the Tuesday off of work and don't really want to have to drive back afterwards. Also arranging comps far from home is hassle.

Both Ollie and Coggers live in London so basically that's why the venue will be in Harrow.

 

[kinch2002]

The bank holiday in July...

I wish I knew about this bank holiday, so I can get a free day off work!
The next bank holiday after May is end of August

4-5th July is reserved for another comp btw, so 11-12th wouldn't be great timing.

Indeed if it's to be 3 days then it needs to be May bank holiday.

I see a Monday side event day being clock, sq-1, mega, 6, 7, bigbld.