One-Answer WCA Competition and Regulations Question Thread

[GenTheSnail]

Thanks! I feel asking the delegate when I get there would be just a little too late to bring ID...

I personally never needed to bring my ID, but I know that differs in different regions. It would always be a good idea to shoot your delegate an email asking what ID would be necessary.

 

[daniel zusman]

I've been waiting for my wca id approve for like a month now. how long does it usually take?

 

[Liam Wadek]

It should be created once the competition you attended has the results up on the WCA.
If the results of the competition is on the WCA and you still don't have your WCA ID, contact the delegate(s) of the competition.

Update: I think this one is you, though?:

Daniel Zusman | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

 

[Kit Clement]

More questions...
What is the intro to competing about? I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to make it, especially at 9:15.

It's typically an introduction on how the competition flow works and how to be a judge for the competition. While Cyotheking has a good video that covers the competing side of things, it doesn't cover all of what a judge does and is not competition-specific. I'd recommend coming on time to this part of the schedule if it's your first time.

And lastly, what sort of ID do I need? Birth certificate, passport,etc?

This varies by region. Technically, by the regulations, you need something that proves your country of citizenship, such as a government ID or passport. However, in the US, this is often relaxed, as the typical 14 year old competitor likely has neither of these things. Thus, we typically just assume that everyone is from the US unless they pick a different citizenship, and in that case we verify since they would have to have a passport to be in the US under that circumstance. To contrast, I believe that in Europe they check identification of all new competitors since it's more common for all kids to have a passport.

 

[PetrusQuber]

It's typically an introduction on how the competition flow works and how to be a judge for the competition. While Cyotheking has a good video that covers the competing side of things, it doesn't cover all of what a judge does and is not competition-specific. I'd recommend coming on time to this part of the schedule if it's your first time.



This varies by region. Technically, by the regulations, you need something that proves your country of citizenship, such as a government ID or passport. However, in the US, this is often relaxed, as the typical 14 year old competitor likely has neither of these things. Thus, we typically just assume that everyone is from the US unless they pick a different citizenship, and in that case we verify since they would have to have a passport to be in the US under that circumstance. To contrast, I believe that in Europe they check identification of all new competitors since it's more common for all kids to have a passport.

I don’t know if I can make it though... I’m relying on my parents to drive me there, and I don’t think they’d be too keen waking up early just to arrive for a introduction I don’t even need. So just asking if it’s like really necessary.

 

[Tabe]

I don’t know if I can make it though... I’m relying on my parents to drive me there, and I don’t think they’d be too keen waking up early just to arrive for a introduction I don’t even need. So just asking if it’s like really necessary.

If this is your first competition, yes, you need to go to it.

 

[PetrusQuber]

Ok then. I guess I’ll be waking up early on Sunday morning...

 

[mark49152]

Ok then. I guess I’ll be waking up early on Sunday morning...

You're in the UK, right?

Bring your passport as ID, and don't worry about missing the intro to competing. They just explain how to do it. Watch some videos, like CyoTheKing's, practise with a stackmat to get used to it, and maybe ask someone to show you when you do arrive if you're still unsure or if you don't have a stackmat. It's not hard as long as you know what to expect. Make sure to arrive in plenty of time for your first event as if you're late, you're out.

My first time tip would be to start straight away when they call 8 seconds. The next 4 seconds pass in no time, and when they call 12 seconds you'll panic. Inspection goes much quicker than you'd expect: )

 

[PetrusQuber]

You're in the UK, right?

Bring your passport as ID, and don't worry about missing the intro to competing. They just explain how to do it. Watch some videos, like CyoTheKing's, practise with a stackmat to get used to it, and maybe ask someone to show you when you do arrive if you're still unsure or if you don't have a stackmat. It's not hard as long as you know what to expect. Make sure to arrive in plenty of time for your first event as if you're late, you're out.

My first time tip would be to start straight away when they call 8 seconds. The next 4 seconds pass in no time, and when they call 12 seconds you'll panic. Inspection goes much quicker than you'd expect: )

Thanks!

 

[GAN 356 X]

You can manually twist it back but you have to do it before you stop the timer.

What if you twist back another corner instead to make the following case easier? Or if you dont know which corner it was that twisted?

 

[AbsoRuud]

What if you twist back another corner instead to make the following case easier? Or if you dont know which corner it was that twisted?

You won't know that you have a corner twist until you see that you have a corner twist, at which point you can twist any corner once, to fix it.

 

[Blakers22]

So I have some questions about my first comp. Do I have to bring my own timer and mat. And do I have to volunteer to judge and scramble. Please help!

 

[Skittleskp]

No, you don't have to bring your own timer and mat. You are not required to judge and scramble but its helpful.
Irecommend you read this.

https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/files/WCA_Competition_Tutorial.pdf

 

[Blakers22]

Thanks, that really helped

 

[Skittleskp]

Thanks, that really helped

Ya, no problem!

 

[Tabe]

So I have some questions about my first comp. Do I have to bring my own timer and mat. And do I have to volunteer to judge and scramble. Please help!

You do not have to bring a mat or timer. You will not be asked to scramble. However, you may be required to judge. It's easy and they'll teach you how to it.

 

[Skittleskp]

You do not have to bring a mat or timer. You will not be asked to scramble. However, you may be required to judge. It's easy and they'll teach you how to it.

If you explain to the judges that it's your first comp they might excuse you from judging. But, I agree it's very easy to learn and pick up.

 

[GAN 356 X]

You do not have to bring a mat or timer. You will not be asked to scramble. However, you may be required to judge. It's easy and they'll teach you how to it.

I judged on the second day of my first comp. Its really fun cos you can see really good cubers close up doing there thing! remember to say 8 and 12 at the right time, I messed that up a few times now

 

[Tabe]

If you explain to the judges that it's your first comp they might excuse you from judging. But, I agree it's very easy to learn and pick up.

In my area, you are required to judge and/or run, first comp or not. It's not really an issue, and you can get out of it, but it IS required here.

 

[AbsoRuud]

Judging here is required only for people who aren't at their first comp, but I judged at my first comp. Judging isn't something you should avoid. I actually enjoy it and don't consider it a chore that must be done. You get to see many cubers solve their cube, from super fast ones to slower ones. So definitely try judging when you have a chance.