Possibility for a WCA Competition in Perth, Western Australia

Wow. This is amazing. I never would have thought that there would be a competition in Perth this is great. (I live 40mins away) I will definitely come along and I know a few people who might come too. Also, UWA is an excellent venue.
 
jordan12 said:
I will definitely come along and I know a few people who might come too.
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The more the merrier! WCA competitions are competitive in nature but new competitors are welcome to participate to improve their personal best times and meet other enthusiasts. :-)

It'd be good to figure out how many cubers in WA would be interested in attending a Perth competition.

You don't have to be able to solve the Rubik's Cube in 8 seconds to compete, or 20 seconds, or 30 seconds. You just need to be willing to give it a go and have the motivation to keep improving. It might take you 5 minutes, then 2 minutes, then 1 minute, then 40 seconds, then 30 seconds, then 20 seconds, then 10 seconds. Hopefully competitions can help as motivational milestones in achieving your goals.

Tim.
 
Frankly the chances of me going are 0/1000000000000,
My solves are 45 seconds!
I was just considering other FASTER cubers in Melbourne....

BTW are you coming to the meet on the 4th??? I am....
 
swanny said:
I was just considering other FASTER cubers in Melbourne.... BTW are you coming to the meet on the 4th??? I am....
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Yeah, most schools would be back at the start of February.

It looks like it'll rain and be windy on Saturday but the temperature might be 30 degrees. I've promised a friend that I'll go cycling with them so I'll probably do that unless the weather is really bad.

Tim.
 
Hi guys, a last reminder for this Sunday's competition at UWA! :-)
The venue as stated at the competition page is at:

The University of Western Australia
Wilsmore Lecture Theatre, Room G108
Tattersall & Wilsmore, Chemistry Building
35 Stirling Highway

The timetable has been finalised. The new V-2 will be there in all of its
three(!) glorious forms. I may compete with one of them, but they will all
go to the winners (their packaging is uber cool).

Weather-wise, it seems it is going to be a FANTASTIC day (mid 20s Celsius)
just beside the Swan River bank, and I can try to arrange some sort of small
feast (food & soft drinks) so that during our lunch break we can also chat
(and some of you test their cubing skills) while watching the view!

I will bring some other nice puzzles from my collection for everyone to try out
while we are there. So essentially it will be like a huge picnic LOL

I would like to personally thank Anders and Tim, as without them, Perth would
have to wait forever to get one WCA event going on in the west.

I also appreciate the effort of all the participants, and I thank them too. It will
be great to see all of you soon!

Finally, for those who did not make it this time because of the timing (and with
the other Aussie events happening within a couple of weeks), I assure you,
there will be more future competitions as I will definitely be around. We will
start the talks for next year right after this one ends, and ensure it doesn't
clash with other future events (or Toy Fairs in my case LOL).

See ya all! :-)


Pantazis
 
kastellorizo said:
Hi guys, a last reminder for this Sunday's competition at UWA! :-)
The new V-2 will be there in all of its
three(!) glorious forms. I may compete with one of them, but they will all
go to the winners (their packaging is uber cool).
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As prizes? I thought they were being unveiled at MOA2011, I hoped it would be V-2s, as V-cubes sent a message to Tim saying x-7x7 I think.
kastellorizo said:
Weather-wise, it seems it is going to be a FANTASTIC day (mid 20s Celsius)
just beside the Swan River bank, and I can try to arrange some sort of small
feast (food & soft drinks) so that during our lunch break we can also chat
(and some of you test their cubing skills) while watching the view!

I will bring some other nice puzzles from my collection for everyone to try out
while we are there. So essentially it will be like a huge picnic LOL
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Sounds perfect :tu
I'm not sure as to whether Tim or Anders are bringing the scrambles, but to the one that is, if it's not too much hassle could you print some extra events for a final in a few events? With only 13 competitors, and I know the scramble looks tightish already, I still feel there will be spare time.
I don't see 4x4 and 5x5 taking up 2hrs. If someone could get mine and Josh's out of the way (and I assume Chloe could based on the fact that she's not competing in those events, yet she's decent at 3x3), then Josh and I could scramble for everyone else :p
Also we'll need everyone helping out, as you said. Groups are essential here, as in some events all, or most people are competing.

I'm excited, looking forward to meeting the Perth cubers ;)
 
Yeap I know what you mean about the prizes. But the package I received from Konstantinos is supposed
to be the prizes. I received no 6x6x6s or 7x7x7s, just the three 2x2x2s (one black flat, one white flat, and one pillowed).
Maybe it is because this event is too small to have any sort of "global' impact!
(as stated, I will use one of them to break my half minute record on the 2x2x2 - no laughs allowed!!!)

Of course, there will also be some Cubedrons and DoTS as prizes, by definition!

And I am sure some of the events will end faster than the others, and we may end up doing more!
After all, nothing is carved on stone. Tim also pointed that out.

Finally, yes, there will be future competitions, 99% at the same area. I will personally make sure of that!

:)

Pantazis
 
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kastellorizo said:
Yeap I know what you mean about the prizes. But the package I received from Konstantinos is supposed
to be the prizes. I received no 6x6x6s or 7x7x7s, just the three 2x2x2s (one black flat, one white flat, and one pillowed).
Maybe it is because this event is too small to have any sort of "global' impact!
(as stated, I will use one of them to break my half minute record on the 2x2x2 - no laughs allowed!!!)
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Awesome, the winners will be the first people outside Greece to own V-cube 2s!
So are there two up for prizes? If you're just temporarily using one, you could buy a Shen Shou (Ghost Hand), or Lan Lan from me as your main :p
kastellorizo said:
Of course, there will also be some Cubedrons and DoTS as prizes, by definition!
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I wasn't aware of this, cool.
kastellorizo said:
And I am sure some of the events will end faster than the others, and we may end up doing more!
After all, nothing is carved on stone. Tim also pointed that out.
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Sweet, sounds fun.

Anyone have plans for Saturday? I think me Tim, Josh and Andrea may be going to some beach, though not sure. Any locals have retrogradations? :p
I think the hotel we're staying at has a pool, so if there's noone who wants to do anything, I'll just go to the pool :p

I can't wait :D
 
Tim Major said:
If someone could get mine and Josh's out of the way (and I assume Chloe could based on the fact that she's not competing in those events, yet she's decent at 3x3)
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Sure, but keep in mind I have never touched a 5x5 before in my life.



And is anybody else's family coming? I have probably five or more family members who want to tag along but I don't want people to be annoyed with them or anything if it's too many people. I could tell them not to come if you guys would prefer.
 
Tim, all three will be given away, I just cannot fight the temptation to use one of them to compete!
(I am sure many of will understand me regarding this issue!)

As for more people coming, the amphitheater is big enough to accommodate enough! :-)

Only one request to everyone: Please no food inside the theater. In fact, the UWA Campus
is so amazing with so many picnic spots, that it is almost like an insult to nature to eat indoors!!!

:-P


Pantazis
 
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