Stanford Fall 2009

[Bryan]

So what happened to the interesting names?

 

[Lucas Garron]

So what happened to the interesting names?

I decided to go with convention. I may make a logo and call it "Cube-A-Palooza" unofficially, though.

 

[Ranzha]

How much to register?
The site doesn't say it. Is it the same price as at Berkeley or what?
Also, I think the name should be the Stanford Super-Duper-Über-Cuber-Off 2009.
It has a good flip of the tongue to it.

 

[Lucas Garron]

How much to register?
The site doesn't say it. Is it the same price as at Berkeley or what?

It does, conveniently, under the heading of "How much will it cost?"

 

[Ranzha]

How much to register?
The site doesn't say it. Is it the same price as at Berkeley or what?

It does, conveniently, under the heading of "How much will it cost?"

I'm an idiot.
I look on the left part of the screen when skimming.
Sh*t.
Thanks, Lucas.

The probability of me going is 90%.

EDIT: How much to register for WCA ID?

 

[moogra]

$5 if you preregistered and if you compete.
$10 if you don't preregister and you compete.
If you don't compete, you don't get a WCA ID.

 

[Ranzha]

$5 if you preregistered and if you compete.
$10 if you don't preregister and you compete.
If you don't compete, you don't get a WCA ID.

I knew that.
How much is it to register to the WCA?
At Berkeley they have a $2 fee.

 

[Weston]

I shall be there. I think I have a decent chance of winning 2x2 as long as Edward or Tim don't go.
I should be low/sub 4s in competition my then.

 

[edd5190]

EDIT: How much to register for WCA ID?

Once you compete, you automatically get a WCA ID. It's just a number that the database uses to identify you, not an actual card or anything (but that would be cool. Can we look into each competitor having a WCA ID card?)

 

[Bryan]

Can we look into each competitor having a WCA ID card?)

You can print your own card.

The $2 fee is when people already have a WCA ID but don't enter it (which is inconsiderate to the organizers). New people don't have to pay $2.

 

[ChrisBird]

I'm almost positive I can go, it's exciting =D

I really really really hope there is a 6x6 event, seeing as thats my only decent event.

Thanks for setting this up Lucas =D

 

[JTW2007]

I'm hopeful that I can go to this. Are there any plans for group housing at this point, or is it small enough that that doesn't make sense?

 

[Lucas Garron]

I'm hopeful that I can go to this. Are there any plans for group housing at this point, or is it small enough that that doesn't make sense?

I'm not sure what you mean. It doesn't make sense, for the simple reason that all the housing is occupied by students during the school year.

 

[Lucas Garron]

There will be a film crew at the competition. Someone is interested in starting a TV show about extreme competitions, and they want to film competitors before and during the competition.
Important note: Since this is only an idea for a show, this is only their "pitch." The footage will probably not be aired on TV, although if the show happens they may come to future competitions to film for TV broadcast.

If you are coming to the Stanford Fall 2009, are interested in being filmed, and especially if you are from the LA area, please send me an email (find my email here) and a bit of information about you as a competitor that I could pass on to them.

EDIT: In their own words:

"We will be documenting the speedcubing competition at Stanford on the 21st and are looking for people to interview about their passion for cubing.

This will NOT be for broadcast. We will be in the area a few days before the competition and would like to shoot footage at some of the competitors homes practicing and developing strategy.

If there are competitors who are participating in the Stanford event and live in or near the Los Angeles area we would like to interview them too."

 

[mmMarco17]

Does anyone driving up to and down from Stanford for this comp from Southern California have a seat available in the vehicle? (The more you read that previous sentence, the more it will confuse you.) If so, can Marco occupy it? He will gladly put in his share of gas monies and driving time. He will, more likely than not, bring more snacks than he will know what to do with. Also, he will bring beverages of some sort. He will gladly share it amongst the vehicle folk.

 

[Lucas Garron]

Alright, popular demand wins:

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[Ranzha]

No! Not Comic Sans!
ANYTHING BUT THAT!

 

[Edmund]

Lucas, EPIC SIGN!

 

[JTW2007]

Alright, popular demand wins:

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YES.

 

[Lucas Garron]

So, my roommate/co-organizer Brett finally finished the actual logo.