One-Answer WCA Competition and Regulations Question Thread

[brododragon]

Is having a logo on your cube illegal for bld?

 

[xyzzy]

Is having a logo in your cube illegal for bld

https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/#3l

 

[brododragon]

https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/#3l

I have a sticklerless cube. How should I get around this.

Also, why is that rule there?

 

[ProStar]

I have a sticklerless cube. How should I get around this.

Also, why is that rule there?

Z3cubing has a vid on how to get logos off that are printed on.

It's a rule because it could help with realizing orientation.

 

[Hazel]

Z3cubing has a vid on how to get logos off that are printed on.

It's a rule because it could help with realizing orientation.

On some cubes, you can't feel the logo at all - however, the WCA doesn't allow these either because then there's no question. Logo = not legal. It's easier that way.

 

[brododragon]

Z3cubing has a vid on how to get logos off that are printed on.

It's a rule because it could help with realizing orientation.

I’m probably going to just get a spare center cap from speed cube shop. I like logos

 

[kadabrium]

can skewbs have logos on ''corner'' pieces? they are really the ones acting as centers after all.

 

[Kit Clement]

can skewbs have logos on ''corner'' pieces? they are really the ones acting as centers after all.

No

 

[Deleted member 51471]

My MGC elite logo was engraved. The ink itself has scratched off, but the dent is still there. Is this okay for BLD ?

 

[CodingCuber]

My MGC elite logo was engraved. The ink itself has scratched off, but the dent is still there. Is this okay for BLD ?

Same with my mgc logo, but you can still feel it. I think if you can feel it it’s not legal

 

[Hazel]

My MGC elite logo was engraved. The ink itself has scratched off, but the dent is still there. Is this okay for BLD ?

That would not be legal. You'll have to either see if it's possible to get a replacement center cap without the engraving on it, or just use a different cube for BLD.

 

[BenChristman1]

So, if a person were to organize a competition, first, where do they get the timers and mats? Second, where does the money come from to reserve a venue?

 

[PetrusQuber]

So, if a person were to organize a competition, first, where do they get the timers and mats? Second, where does the money come from to reserve a venue?

Probably a local cubing organisation, e.g. the UK has UKCA supporting Guildford Open 2020. As for the venue cost, competitor fees, same organisation as before, WCA, organiser pool money, etc.

 

[cubeshepherd]

So, if a person were to organize a competition, first, where do they get the timers and mats? Second, where does the money come from to reserve a venue?

The equipment tends to be provided by the local delegate, cubing club (if there is either), or if you are flying a delegate out then they can bring the timers/displays with them.

For the cost of the venue, most of the time it is recovered from the registration fees, so even if you put out a $200-800 deposit to reserve the venue, you can reimburse yourself (or whoever paid for the deposit) after the registrations fees start to come in.

Depending on where you are the delegate you use should be able to help you with that all.

 

[Tabe]

So, if a person were to organize a competition, first, where do they get the timers and mats? Second, where does the money come from to reserve a venue?

The delegate provides the equipment. For the venue, it depends. Some areas can front the venue money from saved funds, others need the organizer to pay and then get reimbursed.

 

[G0ingInsqne]

Today, I took my cube to school and after I took it out of my bag it was scratched, and there are lots of black and grey markings on the white side. Is this comp legal, and how can I clean it off? Thanks

 

[PetrusQuber]

Try a damp towel with a bit of soap. Rub it on the grey areas. Dry it off. I think it is comp legal, but only just.

 

[G0ingInsqne]

Try a damp towel with a bit of soap. Rub it on the grey areas. Dry it off. I think it is comp legal, but only just.

I wiped it with a damp paper towel and it didnt seem to help. Thanks!

 

[PetrusQuber]

Keep rubbing it repeatedly, any idea what caused the marks? Most substances wear off after being repeatedly rubbed. I got ink on my GTS2M once, I got a towel, and rubbed it repeatedly for a bit, worked.

 

[ProStar]

Today, I took my cube to school and after I took it out of my bag it was scratched, and there are lots of black and grey markings on the white side. Is this comp legal, and how can I clean it off? Thanks

Should be competition legal, as the marks aren't super noticeable.