Melbourne Summer Open 2010

Zane_C said:
I just atempted a BLD solve, I had it nearly all memorized in about 3 minutes (that's good for me), I was about to put on my BLD fold and then my dad started talking to me about something, Lol I didn't want to be rude and tell him to **** off, but after he realized I was concentrating he left.
My memo got screwed up after that, and I got a DNF.

So the time limit is 10 minutes? cause i've been getting a few seconds over.
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You can go over 10 minutes. However the organisers can set a time limit.
Please be clear on the regulations before the competition.
 
Should I help with running/scrambling/judging for events that I'm not in? I'm happy to help if it is needed, and I'm happy to learn notation for scrambling stuff, or learn to judge and I guess running should be easy.
 
richardzhang said:
I might be a bit late cause my plane lands at Avalon at 8.35AM is it okay if i am about half an hour late?
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It should be ok but we can't really have everyone doing this...

I will revise the schedule to take the number of competitors for each event into account. Considering how popular 3x3 is, I'll probably put some other events first to give people time to settle in.

bf, 4x4, 5x5 could be pushed forward. It's worth noting that 4x4 and 5x5 are combined finals, so cutoff times of 2min for 4x4 3min for 5x5 will apply (you'll get to do 2 solves and if they're below the cutoff then you can finish your next 3 solves for an average of 5). That way we wont lose heaps of time and the events will be kept competitive. :)

Tim.
 
richardzhang said:
I might be a bit late cause my plane lands at Avalon at 8.35AM is it okay if i am about half an hour late?
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I'm just going to say that it is up to the discretion of the organisers as to whether to allow you to compete or not. Personally, I think it is harsh to stop you from entering altogether, however prepare to miss out on participate in certain events if you do.

If Tim's in a good mood, you might be able to arrange something with him in advance.
 
Dene said:
If Tim's in a good mood, you might be able to arrange something with him in advance.
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lol yeah, I'll definitely try to work something out for those traveling interstate or from overseas.

Considering Richard's going to be about 30 minutes late and isn't doing: bld, sq1, or pyra; we could push those events forward.

If anyone else thinks that they might have issues with arriving at 9:30am then please send me an email (link on website) and I'll be able to sort something out. It'll be easier for me to plan it out if you register online first so that I can figure out what events you're doing.

NY in 8 hours :-)

Tim.
 
TimMc said:
Dene said:
If Tim's in a good mood, you might be able to arrange something with him in advance.
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lol yeah, I'll definitely try to work something out for those traveling interstate or from overseas.

Considering Richard's going to be about 30 minutes late and isn't doing: bld, sq1, or pyra; we could push those events forward.

If anyone else thinks that they might have issues with arriving at 9:30am then please send me an email (link on website) and I'll be able to sort something out. It'll be easier for me to plan it out if you register online first so that I can figure out what events you're doing.

NY in 8 hours :-)

Tim.
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Do you rekon 1 hour is enough time to get from avalon airport to the venue?
 
richardzhang said:
Do you rekon 1 hour is enough time to get from avalon airport to the venue?
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It's about 30 to 40 min from Melbourne Airport (Tullaramine) to the venue;
and about 50 min to 1 hour 10 min from Avalon Airport (Avalon) to the venue.

1 hour should be enough if there aren't delays and you've just got carry on. Otherwise I'd give yourself 1 hour 30 min to be safe.

Tim.
 
TimMc said:
richardzhang said:
Do you rekon 1 hour is enough time to get from avalon airport to the venue?
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It's about 30 to 40 min from Melbourne Airport (Tullaramine) to the venue;
and about 50 min to 1 hour 10 min from Avalon Airport (Avalon) to the venue.

1 hour should be enough if there aren't delays and you've just got carry on. Otherwise I'd give yourself 1 hour 30 min to be safe.

Tim.
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THANK YOU SOOO MUCH TIM!
 
Tim: In the email you send out before the competition (assuming you will be sending one), you should specify the time limits for 4x4 and 5x5. (2 solves, sub x, continue to do the average)

Maybe just put it up on the site.

IMO the time limits should be

4x4: Sub 2
5x5: Sub 3

Don't want people holding us up for an hour with ~8 min solves :p

We can always set up another station or 2 if it looks like it is taking too long.
 
I'm planning on ordering some more puzzles tomorrow and recieving them before the competition, because the stickers on my type FII are getting a bit worn.

two 3x3x3's (not sure which types), megaminx and a square 1.

Can any of you's recommend a good type of 3x3x3?
I'm thinking of a type AII and maby a C4U cube, but I'm not sure how good they are.
 
A ii are ok.

@Faz Yeah, I'll send an email out to the currently registered competitors in a few days. And then will repeat the same email as more register.

Tim.
 
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