UK Open 2010

[joey]

Yes...

But 1:30 isn't really any sort of goal. You should aim for sub50 at least.

 

[Zyrb]

ok, do you know any good tip videos/threads, and I just got 2:48:56. I screamed with excitement and my dad made fun of me when when I told him why...

 

[joey]

Just practise, no need for anything when you are at that speed.

 

[Zyrb]

ok, but just so you know Im only average 35.xx normally

 

[04mucklowd]

Now I've stayed in some really rough places, but even I chose to sleep in my car that night.

5. The horrible hostel was 007 Hostel or something (the name alone should get the sirens going).

Me and Dan stayed there. Aviod at all costs.

Trust Daniel and doudou and me, Full Moon can't be worse

Trust me - I would rather sleep on Brokeback Mountain than 007.

It smelt of general horribleness, had Vicky Pollard and her boy(?)friend doing something the kids shouldn't know about behind the counter.

Dont even get me started on that place
They should have paid us to stay there
The 007 numbers looked like they had been painted with blood

 

[SEBUVER]

Yay! Finally.

On the competition in March, I couldn't go, because of my parents going on a dance weekend. On the June one, I didn't feel like going to a one day competition, and plus there was the July one. Then the July one got cancelled. But finally!

 

[04mucklowd]

Nice story

 

[Zyrb]

I'll take it your coming then?

 

[04mucklowd]

yep

 

[CharlieCooper]

Hertfordshire

Ah, I live in Birmingham. The only competition I know that has been here was UK Open 2007. I wasn't even cubing then, I wish I was.

That competition was obscenely hot and sweaty. That was my first impression... OMG WHY DON'T CUBERS WASH?

A few points to cover things that have been said in recent posts:

1. YHA is the best and probably the only hostel you'll want to stay in. There are other hotels that may have good deals (especially if you cram three in a double room or something) such as a Travelodge or Premier Inn (google is your friend). Booking in advance with them could get you a very good deal.
2. There is no registration cost for this competition as it is all funded by Seventowns rather than the ones I normally organise that aren't at all (which is why we ask for £10 a day ish to cover venue hire and materials). So really, spending some money on somewhere to stay isn't so bad!
3. Registration is not yet online because Ron has been busy with German Nationals and the WCA page hasn't been created (although I expect it will pop up today/tomorrow). In addition to registering there we will also probably ask that you e-mail [email protected] so we have your contact details/dietary requirements etc.
4. The cider boat will definitely be on our list for Saturday night and I expect we'll all go out to eat before that (somewhere kid friendly as there are some underagers amongst us). Friday night I don't mind having something at my place as a lot of people will be staying there anyway but it is bonfire night so maybe we can go and watch the fireworks. This of course depends on when everyone is arriving... which could be all sorts of times, so maybe not.
5. The horrible hostel was 007 Hostel or something (the name alone should get the sirens going).

So, money wise - money for where I will be staying and money for food?
What else?

Ahhh you won't be 18 will you? We'll probably go out on Saturday night for a bit so you'll want money for that if you can get away with being under age which is totally believable!

 

[Kirjava]

If you don't really drink uhhhhh..... £10 will probably cover it XD

 

[Toad]

If you don't really drink uhhhhh..... £10 will probably cover it XD

Ah, cool.
Make that £15 just incase.

So, cost of hostel, £15 for Saturday night, what else?

Always bring extra money cos myself and I'm sure a few others will have puzzles and stickers and various stuff for sale that you might fancy...

 

[blakedacuber]

i need to start saving XD!i wanna buy a megaminx preferably before megaminx rounds start unless i could borrow someone's
i've nevr solved one but i think by being able to solve a 3x3 i should be ale to solve it
or is there any new algos ill need??

 

[joey]

You probably shouldn't compete in it, if you haven't solved one before. It would be really annoying to judge you cos you'd be insanely slow.

 

[Toad]

Don't compete in Mega if you've never solved one before... You wouldn't be sub10 and it'd just be silly.

 

[Kirjava]

It's even annoying to compete in it if you're slow ~_~

 

[blakedacuber]

ok:L im gunna persuade my parents to buy me one when i get my maru 4x4

 

[James Ludlow]

Ok, its on WCA website now.

No registering as yet though.

 

[04mucklowd]

I love a good cider, none of that strongbow crap though

 

[Zyrb]

but I'll only be 14 on staurday night...