UK Open 2010

[MrMoney]

Some info on how to get there cheapest How far is the venue from the airport? Any closeby hotels? How long does the competition last on sunday?

Kk hugs!! Joeeey I am comming to beat you in BLD or totally fail

 

[joey]

You will be able to fit 3 people at least.

Last year I got Thom, Rowan and Charlie into my TINY room. You can do it too

@charlie: Animals!!

Hm MrMoney: maybe I will practise BLD before this comp

 

[kinch2002]

All official events will be held with the exception of multi, feet and big BLD. We aren't sure about FMC yet

You're clearly trying to keep me away, but don't worry I'll still turn up for clock . But seriously, it's awesome to have more events than last year and it's nearer for me Looking forward to it

 

[CharlieCooper]

Some info on how to get there cheapest How far is the venue from the airport? Any closeby hotels? How long does the competition last on sunday?

Kk hugs!! Joeeey I am comming to beat you in BLD or totally fail

Flying is a good idea. From the airport you can take a bus to the train station which costs £6 approximately (seems to change every time Joey and I use it) and takes 30 mins. The venue is about 15 minutes walk from there or you can get a 8/9 bus. There will be hotel information next week but there is a hostel that is about £15 a night (maybe less if you book in advance) and is quite close, or various more expensive hotel options.

 

[Toad]

All official events will be held with the exception of multi, feet and big BLD. We aren't sure about FMC yet

You're clearly trying to keep me away, but don't worry I'll still turn up for clock . But seriously, it's awesome to have more events than last year and it's nearer for me Looking forward to it

Team BLD pls.

 

[CharlieCooper]

You will be able to fit 3 people at least.

Last year I got Thom, Rowan and Charlie into my TINY room. You can do it too

@charlie: Animals!!

We did squeeze in just fine, and the rooms at UWE are bigger than yours I think.

I prefer cowboys, but I'll have animals just for you.

All official events will be held with the exception of multi, feet and big BLD. We aren't sure about FMC yet

You're clearly trying to keep me away, but don't worry I'll still turn up for clock . But seriously, it's awesome to have more events than last year and it's nearer for me Looking forward to it

FMC may change, not sure yet! Interesting BLD is remaining off the menu though, sorry!

 

[Olivér Perge]

New UK competition: awesomeness!

I might come, but not sure, since I just got a new job and I have to make my work time fit with the possible flights.

By the way, I just love how these threads turn into a chat really quickly!

 

[CharlieCooper]

New UK competition: awesomeness!

I might come, but not sure, since I just got a new job and I have to make my work time fit with the possible flights.

By the way, I just love how these threads turn into a chat really quickly!

I really hope you can make it Olivér, I miss you so much!

 

[Zyrb]

I AM COMING!!! My dad agreed after some convincing and now I want to ask some noob questions

1. How do I register, Its my first competition

2.Should I bring all my cubing stuff?

PS. any suggestions for a newcomer like me would be appreciated

 

[MrMoney]

Zyrb: Registering will be possible sometime next week. Keep yourself updated at the WCA site. Registering is quite easy, just click on the competition and REGISTER ^^

Bring ALL your c0bes, there is always a possibility to sell/trade/buy c0bes if someone else also wants that.

I need V-cube 5-6-7 ^^

 

[Kirjava]

Anyone wanna trade a gigaminx for a 7x7x7?

 

[CharlieCooper]

I AM COMING!!! My dad agreed after some convincing and now I want to ask some noob questions

1. How do I register, Its my first competition

2.Should I bring all my cubing stuff?

PS. any suggestions for a newcomer like me would be appreciated

I will post in here when the registration is open. It should be whenever Ron gets a moment to update the WCA site and there is a big button that says register. He is busy with the German Nationals competition at the moment though, so it may not happen until after this weekend. Bring all of your stuff and compete in as much as you can, that way you get a lot more out of the experience. Everyone is really friendly and we are so used to newcomers don't worry about doing 'noobish' because it happens all the time

 

[Zyrb]

Zyrb: Registering will be possible sometime next week. Keep yourself updated at the WCA site. Registering is quite easy, just click on the competition and REGISTER ^^

Bring ALL your c0bes, there is always a possibility to sell/trade/buy c0bes if someone else also wants that.

I need V-cube 5-6-7 ^^

I dont have any V cubes yet, but thanks for the advice

Edit: and thank you charlie =)

 

[CharlieCooper]

OH also, Joey do you still have your destroyed 7x7? I have a broken piece in mine (Kris did it while I was away... while I admire his 7x7 habits, I wish he'd be more delicate...) and need a replacement

 

[Cride5]

Ace!

If there's time for FMC, that'd also be ace!

Any closeby hotels?

Last time I was down in Bristol I stayed in the youth hostel .. and it's almost a stone's throw away from the venue -
[URL="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&q=from:Bristol+YHA+Hostel+to:Bristol+at+Armada+House]see map[/URL]. Great hostel as well, nice rooms, good breakfast and a bar.

 

[Zyrb]

Whats FMC?

 

[CharlieCooper]

Whats FMC?

Fewest Moves Competition. You have an hour to find the shortest possible solution to a scramble and you may use up to three cubes to help you. You write down your solution according to the standard notation and then the results are all checked.

 

[Olivér Perge]

Whats FMC?

It's shorten for Fewest Moves Challenge, Fewest Moves Competition or Fewest Moves Count.

Basically you have a scramble, a pen, a paper and an hour to come up with the shortest solution.

EDIT: Ninja'd.

 

[Zyrb]

Oh I see. Sounds difficult but fun!

 

[Olivér Perge]

Oh I see. Sounds difficult but fun!

It's rather fun then difficult.