Melbourne Summer Open 2010

[Faz]

Well, if you can spare an hour, then we'd be happy to set you up with the stuff.

We think we will have plenty of time.

 

[aronpm]

So there will probably be 4x4x4 BLD and MultiBLD events? If so, I'll need to start practising!

(I still need to confirm that I'll be able to go...)

 

[Faz]

Yes, as long as you are willing to put aside the time, we can set you up in a corner or something.

Tim - do you have 4 stopwatches? If not, I can buy an extra.

 

[Tim Major]

Yes, as long as you are willing to put aside the time, we can set you up in a corner or something.

Tim - do you have 4 stopwatches? If not, I can buy an extra.

I don't mind holding up a piece of paper for 10 minutes-1hour, as long as I can cube OH with the other hand
I still don't get why someone doesn't just bring a music stand or use http://www.stefan-pochmann.de/spocc/blindsolving/blindfolds/images/shield2.jpg
I think either would be a really good idea. I've seen music stands used before.

 

[Anthony]

I don't mind holding up a piece of paper for 10 minutes-1hour, as long as I can cube OH with the other hand

I don't recommend doing that, it can be very distracting to the competitor.

I've seen music stands used before.

We used music stands at US Nationals, they seemed to work pretty well.

 

[Faz]

Err music stands = no.

And ZB FTW - you will be holding up paper.

We will make it 5 or 10 minute shifts or something.

 

[TimMc]

I've 3 stop watches <.<

Tim.

 

[Dene]

faz: you can't change the judge - the judge has to be the same for the entire event. Don't forget that for every long event you need a judge for each competitor.

Also, guys, I wouldn't get your hopes up that there will be time for all the extra events. For a first competition I would be very surprised if we got through more than the basics (2,3,4,5,OH,BLD,pyra,sq1+some finals).

 

[Bryan]

faz: you can't change the judge - the judge has to be the same for the entire event.

Are you sure?

 

[Dene]

faz: you can't change the judge - the judge has to be the same for the entire event.

Are you sure?

Good point. The regulations certainly do not clearly state it, however I think that it is strongly implied, as throughout the entire regulations for judging solves the term used is always "the judge". I only noticed in one case "a judge" (I might have missed some there). The judge implies to me that the same judge is used from the very start to the very end of the solving procedure.

 

[Faz]

Dene - trust me, we will have plenty of time. I think we are getting the venue from 9:30 - 5:30.

 

[Tim Major]

Err music stands = no.

And ZB FTW - you will be holding up paper.

We will make it 5 or 10 minute shifts or something.

You only need to hold the paper while they are actually solving, and just make sure they don't make any turns during the memo (I doubt anyone here would do that, but you never know...). Normally the solving wouldn't go for more then 10 minutes, though I guess if Paul goes for a 7 cube multi you might.

 

[Faz]

Also, for those looking for somewhere to stay, My parents said that 2 people are able to stay in my house (1 trundle bed, 1 blow up bed), for the Friday night, and probably the Saturday night.

This invitation extends to those coming from overseas like Dene and Mazei.

Please send me a private message if interested.

Also, I am 10 minutes away from the venue (walking)

EDIT: 1 spot taken. I'll reserve the other one for Dene, if he wants it. Otherwise, mazei, if you want, you can stay here.

 

[blah]

I'm interested. Would you also be willing to pay for my air ticket?

 

[Faz]

Of course (not).

 

[mazei]

Its okay faz, my sis studies there. So it'll probably be my accommodation.

 

[Faz]

Ok.

Once Matt books the venue (which he pretty much already has), then it will be announced. I sent an email off to Ron and Tyson. I expect it to be announced in 1-2 weeks. Ron just replied, and said it is all good.

Hi Feliks,

Sounds great!
I hope after this competition Dene can recommend an Australian WCA Delegate.

Have fun,

Ron

Registration will be on speedsolving.com.au, once Tim sorts that out.

Confirmed events are:

2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, Pyraminx, 3x3OH, 3x3BLD, Magic, Square-1, 2x2 and
3x3 finals of 8.


Other events will probably be added, as we have plenty of time to get
through these.

Eg: Megaminx, Pyraminx final, 3feet, 4BLD, MultiBLD, 6x6, 7x7

So, just some notes:

Date: Saturday the 30th of January 2010
Time: 9:30am - ~6pm
Delegate: Dene Beardsley
Location: Stonnington Baptist church, Armadale.
Registration will be held on speedsolving.com.au - Tim will set this up.
Approximate number of competitors, and entry fee: 20-30 people expected,
and between 10 and 20 AUD to enter. (This will be finalised)

 

[RainbowBoy]

YES!
No school!
Time to start practicing my guts out!

 

[Tim Major]

YES!
No school!
Time to start practicing my guts out!

Lucky, my school doesn't finish until the 18th.

For the events and so on, aren't we having Clock? And if not, isn't it in the possibilities? I hope so, because I like clock, even though I don't have one. I normally hate computer cubes/puzzles, but I don't mind computer clock, which means I should love actual clock. Oh, and I still haven't looked up a solution.

 

[Faz]

Yes, if we have the time, and the timing station.