Possible Washington DC Open 2009

[Evan Liu]

We have not made the competition official yet, but we have booked the venue for Jan. 30.

We will gladly answer any other questions you all may have about the competition itself. We hope to have every event except feet, though 6x6 and 7x7 will not be on the initial schedule.

 

[4Chan]

I *may* go.
Ever since I've started going to university, money has become increasingly tight.
So, the chances of me attending are extremely slim, but I have family in that area.
and, I've traveled up north to compete before.

If I do go, that sounds like an awesome list of events.
I think a two day competition would be great!

 

[blah]

Might be able to crash my friend's place while I'm there. I'll see if I can afford the air tickets :rolleyes:

 

[ShadenSmith]

Way too close to Christmas for me to make it. If it wasn't near the holidays I'd go.

 

[Kian]

Hmm, this will depend on where/when Rutgers has their bowl game. But I would love to go if I can.

Btw, if you want this to be official, you should really check on the availability of a WCA delegate or else that's just not gonna happen.

 

[Edmund]

My sister is back from college and it's Christmas time so I couldn't make it but at almost anytime I could make it to D.C., assuming my grades were good enough.

 

[Evan Liu]

I am sorry I didn't mention this earlier, but December 19, January 2, and January 30 are still possibilities. However, the chances of those occurring are slimmer than the dates on the poll, as the venue we have for the dates on the poll are not available for these dates, save January 2nd.

@Kian:

St. Petersburg Bowl: Dec. 19, Big East vs. C-USA
Meineke Car Care Bowl: Dec. 26, Big East vs. ACC
International Bowl: Jan. 2, Big East vs. MAC
Papajohns.com Bowl: Jan. 2, Big East vs. SEC

Those are the possible bowl games for Rutgers on the potential competition dates that would prevent you from coming.

 

[Edmund]

Jan 30 would prob be best for me.

 

[fanwuq]

Jan 30th would be great. Make it 2010, not 2009.
Make sure to include FMC!

 

[Bob]

I reserve Christmas break for (non-cube related) travel & vacation. Dec 24 to Jan 1 are out. Jan 2 is a Tuesday and I have work that day.

 

[rowehessler]

you should have it in early to mid january. Having it on the 26th means some people may have to travel on christmas day if they aren't that close, and i doubt anyone loves cubing THAT much

 

[masterofthebass]

you guys forgot about the jews. we don't care if a comp is on christmas! (hmm... new idea for next year?) If its in the first week of January, its a possibility for me, but after that, probably not.

 

[Tim Reynolds]

If it's one of the days right after Christmas, I might be able to go. Need to check my travel plans with parents though.

January is unlikely, unless really really early.

 

[fanwuq]

I reserve Christmas break for (non-cube related) travel & vacation. Dec 24 to Jan 1 are out. Jan 2 is a Tuesday and I have work that day.

No, Jan 2 is a Saturday.

 

[Bryan]

Just curious, but did you secure a delegate for this date already?

Also, you may want to change the title to "Possible Washington DC competition" since you're still in the planning stages.

 

[cmhardw]

If I am voting for my own personal selfish reasons I voted none of these dates as I will be visiting family on the West Coast at that time. If the competition is held before or after the Christmas holiday and New Year season then I would have a very strong likelihood of coming, as D.C. is very close for me.

Obviously a competition should be held on the dates that are the most convenient for the most people. If the holiday dates work best for most people who would attend, then I say definitely hold the competition over the holiday.

Chris

 

[Evan Liu]

We (the organization team) have been discussing the date based on both our and your preferences, and the potential dates have now been edited to be Jan. 2, Jan. 16, and Jan. 30. Those are the new dates we decided would be best for more people than not. Sorry to those who are only able to come during the holidays, it just didn't work out. I edited the original post to reflect these changes. Yes, the name should be changed to Washington DC Open (Winter) 2010. (Originally we were thinking of a date as early as this month, but that also fell apart.)

Obviously, the poll can be disregarded, and instead we would like to hear your opinions on the above dates through posts. Currently, we are favoring Jan. 30, but we do intend to compromise with the vox populi.

 

[Bob]

I reserve Christmas break for (non-cube related) travel & vacation. Dec 24 to Jan 1 are out. Jan 2 is a Tuesday and I have work that day.

No, Jan 2 is a Saturday.

Whoops, I was looking at February. It looks like I will probably be hungover on January 2 instead of working.

Is there a competition MLK weekend in 2010 in California?

 

[Evan Liu]

I reserve Christmas break for (non-cube related) travel & vacation. Dec 24 to Jan 1 are out. Jan 2 is a Tuesday and I have work that day.

No, Jan 2 is a Saturday.

Whoops, I was looking at February. It looks like I will probably be hungover on January 2 instead of working.

Is there a competition MLK weekend in 2010 in California?

Not that I know of... (i.e. there isn't one announced) Someone from that area could probably answer that better.

 

[tkcube1]

I live 10 minutes away from DC so I would defintally be there. Apparently that my sister's friends bro is mitchell stern which is kinda cool i guess. Make it one a weekend or holiday or something.