US Nationals 2009

[Tyson]

US Nationals 2009 has been announced:

http://caltech.cubingusa.com/usnationals2009/

The website is still under development. Unfortunately, I am learning HTML and I'm having a bit too much fun.

Edit: Here is a link where you can add your flight times so you can coordinate with others:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tPhpnT8wYr1WLfRbvENfkcg

 

[puzzlemaster]

haha i live on the eastern coast plus i dont' average so well so it wouldn't be a good investment of money...although i'd love the experience

 

[abr71310]

* An event involving cake
* An event involving cooperation
* An event involving Patrick Jameson and a pogo stick

Do I want to know what's going to happen at the US Nationals??

And I wonder, is there any lodging nearby?? -- despite being west coast, in August I don't think I'm doing anything major so I might just come out and hang. ;PP

 

[Ryanrex116]

I am so happy that it will be held there. I am sure it will be very fun.

Unfortunately, I probably won't qualify for a lot of the events.

 

[Unknown.soul]

Maybe I can come, I'll have to ask my parents and my uncle in San Jose.

 

[James Kobel]

You had way too much fun making this. And what the hell is up with that link to www.lucasgarronspants.com???

 

[shelley]

Ack. Tyson, that's not supposed to be public yet! (Though if you've registered and paid you're taken care of)

 

[Tyson]

* An event involving cake
* An event involving cooperation
* An event involving Patrick Jameson and a pogo stick

Do I want to know what's going to happen at the US Nationals??

And I wonder, is there any lodging nearby?? -- despite being west coast, in August I don't think I'm doing anything major so I might just come out and hang. ;PP

We're working on securing housing on campus for everyone who wants it so it should be very cheap and convenient.

And registration isn't open quite yet.

 

[Odin]

Aww i was hoping it would be held some where close to me ): looks like im not going!

 

[Bryan]

For the qualification times, why the cut-off of July 1st? Seems like you'd be eliminating a lot of chances to qualify by eliminating all July competitions. I'm just wondering because this kind of encourages me to hold my summer comp in June instead of July.

I don't think I'd qualify anyway, and not sure if I'll be able to make it this year.....

 

[Unknown.soul]

Wait.. what?
*reads*

If you meet the qualification, you will proceed directly for the first round of the event. If you do not, you will instead enter into the qualification round of the event. The qualification round theoretically ensures that every participant, regardless of prior credentials, has an opportunity at the championship title.

Oh...

 

[ConnorCuber]

It's nice to know that Bob Burton is fabulous!

Heh, I hope I can come, its a 24 hour drive, but my family can make it a week of vacation hopefully.

EDIT:

In the events page, at the bottom under the heading "Notes" it says

"2. Your first round solution must be under 50 moves to proceed to the final round." I think that it should specify that it's for FMC

 

[JBCM627]

For the qualification times, why the cut-off of July 1st? Seems like you'd be eliminating a lot of chances to qualify by eliminating all July competitions. I'm just wondering because this kind of encourages me to hold my summer comp in June instead of July.

Probably because it helps them to be more sure of numbers in advance.

I'd still like to see sumo wrestling as a mystery event...

 

[Bryan]

For the qualification times, why the cut-off of July 1st? Seems like you'd be eliminating a lot of chances to qualify by eliminating all July competitions. I'm just wondering because this kind of encourages me to hold my summer comp in June instead of July.

Probably because it helps them to be more sure of numbers in advance.

I would think the transition of someone going from having to compete in the pre-qualification round to going directly to the first round isn't that bad of an impact.

 

[Bob]

It's nice to know that Bob Burton is fabulous!

Heh, I hope I can come, its a 24 hour drive, but my family can make it a week of vacation hopefully.

EDIT:

In the events page, at the bottom under the heading "Notes" it says

"2. Your first round solution must be under 50 moves to proceed to the final round." I think that it should specify that it's for FMC

It's a footnote.

 

[Tyson]

Okay fine. I'll change it to July 31, 2009. Cool?

It's been changed to July 31, 2009 so any competition in July will count for qualifications. I don't imagine anyone can complain about this, right? I mean, you probably shouldn't be holding a competition in August right before nationals anyway.

Though I mean, if there are issues with this... and someone wants to hold a competition in early August for the sake of qualification, let me know. I probably won't have an issue with allowing it. The cut-off date allows us to determine exactly who has made it.

 

[JBCM627]

For the qualification times, why the cut-off of July 1st? Seems like you'd be eliminating a lot of chances to qualify by eliminating all July competitions. I'm just wondering because this kind of encourages me to hold my summer comp in June instead of July.

Probably because it helps them to be more sure of numbers in advance.

I would think the transition of someone going from having to compete in the pre-qualification round to going directly to the first round isn't that bad of an impact.

Good point. What say ye, Tyson?

 

[Speedcuber023]

I'll make sure I get to go this year. I hope school beginning won't be an issue. Although, I think I can use that to my advantage; I can convince my mom it will be my last "big fun thing" before school starts up. Plus I have at least two competitions before Nationals to try to prequalify. I can always use the whole "I'll get to see the college" to my advantage aswell. See you there.

 

[Jhong253]

Okay fine. I'll change it to July 31, 2009. Cool?

It's been changed to July 31, 2009 so any competition in July will count for qualifications. I don't imagine anyone can complain about this, right? I mean, you probably shouldn't be holding a competition in August right before nationals anyway.

Though I mean, if there are issues with this... and someone wants to hold a competition in early August for the sake of qualification, let me know. I probably won't have an issue with allowing it. The cut-off date allows us to determine exactly who has made it.

Haha, now I've changed my mind. Indiana Fall open shall now take place on August... 10th! (10th is still "early" and Jim's delegating so I'm not the one to blame)

------end of sarcasm------

btw, why have soooo many delegates? Is Tyson alone not enough?

 

[abr71310]

Okay fine. I'll change it to July 31, 2009. Cool?

It's been changed to July 31, 2009 so any competition in July will count for qualifications. I don't imagine anyone can complain about this, right? I mean, you probably shouldn't be holding a competition in August right before nationals anyway.

Though I mean, if there are issues with this... and someone wants to hold a competition in early August for the sake of qualification, let me know. I probably won't have an issue with allowing it. The cut-off date allows us to determine exactly who has made it.

Do you think that Canada will host the CCC 2009 (or Canadian Open 09 or w/e) during July??? ><