US Nationals 2009

[DavidWoner]

So yeah... will that venue be large enough? It may seat up to ~300, but it looks like it would be really cramped if ~200 people + media showed up.

If it says anything, the Cincy Spring was pretty crowded with 35 competitors in a 100-person auditorium.

I agree, people generally like to spread out. I don't think Annenberg is quite big enough. Especially since you said you could only reasonably fit 4 tables on the stage.

 

[Dene]

So yeah... will that venue be large enough? It may seat up to ~300, but it looks like it would be really cramped if ~200 people + media showed up.

If it says anything, the Cincy Spring was pretty crowded with 35 competitors in a 100-person auditorium.

There is no chance that Annenberg will be big enough, it's as simple as that. Annenberg might be better as a side events room.

 

[Bryan]

I think every year it should be held on the opposite coast, like going from CA to oh, let's say, NJ for example, just so people* with "I am not taking you across the country to cube" parents can go.

*me

I think Bryan Logan would have an issue with this idea...

I'm guess jcuber would even have an issue if Florida was considered an option.

 

[AvGalen]

Charlie (and Joey, and Chris), are you reading this?

Now we can really start planning

 

[joey]

I am reading.

 

[Mike Hughey]

It's fun comparing yourself to the qualification times here. I qualify for all the BLD events, and then two surprises: megaminx and master magic. I really stink at megaminx and master magic. I guess that just shows that most everyone else in the USA also stinks at them.

I'm also currently the last-place US qualifier at all 3 of the BLD events, and next-to-last for megaminx. It's like you picked the cutoffs just for me!

 

[Swordsman Kirby]

It's fun comparing yourself to the qualification times here. I qualify for all the BLD events, and then two surprises: megaminx and master magic. I really stink at megaminx and master magic. I guess that just shows that most everyone else in the USA also stinks at them.

I'm also currently the last-place US qualifier at all 3 of the BLD events, and next-to-last for megaminx. It's like you picked the cutoffs just for me!

Well, multi you're kinda... 1st...

 

[Mike Hughey]

It's fun comparing yourself to the qualification times here. I qualify for all the BLD events, and then two surprises: megaminx and master magic. I really stink at megaminx and master magic. I guess that just shows that most everyone else in the USA also stinks at them.

I'm also currently the last-place US qualifier at all 3 of the BLD events, and next-to-last for megaminx. It's like you picked the cutoffs just for me!

Well, multi you're kinda... 1st...

Actually, no, I don't qualify for multi. The rule (that just got posted) is:
3. In order to qualify for the final round, competitors must achieve 2 points in under 10 minutes, 3 points in under 30 minutes, or more than 4 points in 1 hour.

Since I've never done a multi in under an hour in competition, I don't qualify.

Edit: The way I read this rule, only the following US competitors prequalify for multi:
5 Rowe Hessler 4/4 18:34 USA Kearny Kardinal 2008
6 Alex Cook 5/6 36:35 USA Captain's Cove 2008
7 Alexander Yu 3/3 11:03 USA Princeton Open 2008
8 Timothy Sun 3/3 15:08 USA Beijing Spring Open 2008
10 Andy Tsao 2/2 9:02 USA EPGY California Open 2008

The site says there are 16 qualifiers. So either the rule is wrong, the number of qualifiers is wrong, or I am misinterpreting the rule.

 

[jcuber]

I think every year it should be held on the opposite coast, like going from CA to oh, let's say, NJ for example, just so people* with "I am not taking you across the country to cube" parents can go.

*me

I think Bryan Logan would have an issue with this idea...

I'm guess jcuber would even have an issue if Florida was considered an option.

That is why I suggested NJ. Actually, Florida would be less of a problem because my great grandmother lives there and I could go and "visit her". (actually I would, but after or before the nationals)

 

[moogra]

At least you prequalify for something useful. I only prequalify for magic unless I miraculously get much better in a month or two.

 

[Swordsman Kirby]

It's fun comparing yourself to the qualification times here. I qualify for all the BLD events, and then two surprises: megaminx and master magic. I really stink at megaminx and master magic. I guess that just shows that most everyone else in the USA also stinks at them.

I'm also currently the last-place US qualifier at all 3 of the BLD events, and next-to-last for megaminx. It's like you picked the cutoffs just for me!

Well, multi you're kinda... 1st...

Actually, no, I don't qualify for multi. The rule (that just got posted) is:
3. In order to qualify for the final round, competitors must achieve 2 points in under 10 minutes, 3 points in under 30 minutes, or more than 4 points in 1 hour.

Since I've never done a multi in under an hour in competition, I don't qualify.

Edit: The way I read this rule, only the following US competitors prequalify for multi:
5 Rowe Hessler 4/4 18:34 USA Kearny Kardinal 2008
6 Alex Cook 5/6 36:35 USA Captain's Cove 2008
7 Alexander Yu 3/3 11:03 USA Princeton Open 2008
8 Timothy Sun 3/3 15:08 USA Beijing Spring Open 2008
10 Andy Tsao 2/2 9:02 USA EPGY California Open 2008

The site says there are 16 qualifiers. So either the rule is wrong, the number of qualifiers is wrong, or I am misinterpreting the rule.

Yay! But 3/3 sucks.

I think the numbers were just for "anyone who has 2+ points."

 

[PatrickJameson]

Hey, I actually qualify for magic .

 

[jcuber]

And pogo-cubing.

 

[ThePizzaGuy92]

i just noticed, i can qualify for every non-BLD event except v-cubes.
I'm beginning to think i wont be able to go.
is there no southern california carpoolers?

 

[Sir E Brum]

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.

If your mom needs any convincing, my entire staff identifies with your icon.

Haha. I am a fan of the icon too.

 

[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.

If your mom needs any convincing, my entire staff identifies with your icon.

Haha. I am a fan of the icon too.

That last post kind of confused me, what did Tyson mean? I'm sure he didn't mean that he liked the icon I have lol. Sorry if I'm totally wrong, it's late here and I may just be confusing myself. I guess I probably should be prepared for someone's reply to make me look stupid.

 

[JBCM627]

He has a grade-A staff.

 

[idpapro]

TO: thepizzaguy92

id be willing to go with you, but i live in fresno

 

[ThePizzaGuy92]

TO: thepizzaguy92

fresno? thats kinda far up, the trip isn't so bad for you.

 

[Tyson]

*Jumps for joy* Yay!!!

Yayayayay!!! I can go!!!! (150 miles away about)

Patrick, command them to open registration!!! (10 AM, Main Stage, Wear padding??? WTF???)

P.S. - I was there for EPGY....I hope it's big enough too...kinda insane lol. It's gonna be soooo packed. The housing should also be...interesting, haha

Thanks to Tyson Mao, Leyan Lo, Shelley Chang, Dan Dzoan, Lucas Garron, and the SUPER, ULTRA, MEGA, FABULOUS Bob Burton for making my wildest dreams come true

P.P.S. - Reading the schedule it seems like it's going to be wild. I hope dinner will be good...

We're working on reserving a larger auditorium.

I'll update everything once we get confirmation of Dinkelspiel Auditorium.

http://picasaweb.google.com/leyanlo/Dink?authkey=ISBaeEncZbA#