[Help Thread] Advice and Tips for Competitions

[TEGTaylor]

just remember in order of importance...
1. have fun
2. make friends
3. don't make noob mistakes like restarting the timer right after, or asking to start over
4. be good...nuff said
5. get good times, or no just do good for yourself don't say omg he got a sub 12 average, Im gonna come in last

 

[Bierproever]

My first competition, question

Vid says it all^^

Thanks !

 

[cincyaviation]

try not to look out at the crowd before solving, makes you nervous

 

[Bierproever]

I'll keep that in mind , thanks

 

[SuperNerd]

Don't focus on the time. Focus on the solving. You shouldn't even care about the time until after the competition.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

In my view, the point of competition is not to win, I guess, but to be able to meet other cubers in your community. You will be able to learn from them, as I did, try other cubes that might fit you good, and build confidence.

 

[Andreas737]

I actually did way better at the competition that I expected! On the first I got a pop but after that, I guess I work better under pressure.

 

[Bierproever]

Hmm, I'll try doing that, but I do want at least one good time, for me that sub-50. Don't plan on winning anything .
Maybe I'll ask Erik Akkersdijk for some tips when I'm there (I saw that he is coming too^^)

 

[Bryan]

Vid says it all

And for the literate crowd, he just wants advice so he doesn't look ridiculous.

 

[ZamHalen]

Don't be good so that no one will ever want to watch you.(I've never been to a comp but from what I've seen that's a pretty good idea).

 

[CubesOfTheWorld]

Wear jeans, a T-shirt, and those are the ground rules for stuff to wear. Make sure you make yourself at home while your there. It's a cuber's paradise.

 

[Dene]

Wear jeans, a T-shirt, and those are the ground rules for stuff to wear. Make sure you make yourself at home while your there. It's a cuber's paradise.

I suggest shorts and a t-shirt. >_>

 

[buelercuber]

Wear jeans, a T-shirt, and those are the ground rules for stuff to wear. Make sure you make yourself at home while your there. It's a cuber's paradise.

I suggest shorts and a t-shirt. >_>

what about shortshorts?
who wheres those?

 

[iasimp1997]

For me, competitions are meant to be fun. A chance to meet fellow cubers and spend time with people who don't think you're a nerd. Just relax and meet some cool people there. And try to get good times.

 

[kprox1994]

Wear jeans, a T-shirt, and those are the ground rules for stuff to wear. Make sure you make yourself at home while your there. It's a cuber's paradise.

Remember this thread?

 

[sooland]

bring some hot pockets!

 

[shelley]

Vid says it all

And for the literate crowd, he just wants advice so he doesn't look ridiculous.

Thanks Bryan. I don't need to waste 30 seconds watching a video to get something I can read in 2 seconds. What a waste of bandwidth.

 

[Lorenzo]

Wear jeans, a T-shirt, and those are the ground rules for stuff to wear. Make sure you make yourself at home while your there. It's a cuber's paradise.

I suggest shorts and a t-shirt. >_>

Some people wear pajamas. Seriously.

 

[Bierproever]

Wear jeans, a T-shirt, and those are the ground rules for stuff to wear. Make sure you make yourself at home while your there. It's a cuber's paradise.

I suggest shorts and a t-shirt. >_>

Some people wear pajamas. Seriously.

Problem, I don't wear pyjama's

 

[shelley]

Wear jeans, a T-shirt, and those are the ground rules for stuff to wear. Make sure you make yourself at home while your there. It's a cuber's paradise.

I suggest shorts and a t-shirt. >_>

Some people wear pajamas. Seriously.

Jeremy's won the Best Pants (trousers for you non-Americans) award several times now. He's definitely onto something.