Illinois Open 2008?

[McWizzle94]

I've been waiting to go to a competition for a while now, and there hasn't been any here since I started cubing. I want to try to start one in Naperville. For those who don't know, Naperville is about an hour west of Chicago. It's the 3rd best place to live in the nation . anyway, I want to know if there is anyone else in this area that wants to help. I can't do this alone, because I have never been to a competition and don't really know exactly how things work. If there is anyone interested in helping out, let me know. Peace out!

 

[DavidWoner]

it would probably be 1000 times easier if you just did it in chicago. there are more choices for venues, and the hotels and public transportation would make it easier for competitors.

 

[Bryan]

it would probably be 1000 times easier if you just did it in chicago. there are more choices for venues, and the hotels and public transportation would make it easier for competitors.

It doesn't matter if there are more choices for venues, you just need to find one that's affordable. CTA trains do run from Chicago to Naperville, and I'm guessing that hotels in Naperville are probably cheaper than in Chicago.

I'm a WCA delegate, and I've run two competitions and have timers and displays. So I could help out if you need it.

 

[McWizzle94]

is there anyone in the area that could help? i haven't been to a comp before so i need some help finding a venue and stuff

 

[xspamx]

Bryan is from Minnesota and said he could help out..

 

[McWizzle94]

Bryan is from Minnesota and said he could help out..

yea but minnesota is kinda far so he probably doesn't know that much about the area

 

[Bryan]

Bryan is from Minnesota and said he could help out..

yea but minnesota is kinda far so he probably doesn't know that much about the area

So, you want to organize a competition in your hometown, but you want someone else to find you the venue? :confused:

You may want to list what things you're looking for help with, or at least what you're providing. I know some cubers from Chicago.

 

[McWizzle94]

after looking more into this, i think it will be difficult to organize a competition. I think I'm gonna hold off the comp until im a little bit older ( i am only 13 so its kinda really hard)

 

[joey]

what does age have to do with it..? I don't see a problem organising one. (or co-organising)

 

[philkt731]

Yeah maybe get your dad or another cuber thats oder that lives near you to help you to organize it.

 

[Lotsofsloths]

after looking more into this, i think it will be difficult to organize a competition. I think I'm gonna hold off the comp until im a little bit older ( i am only 13 so its kinda really hard)

Yea, that is a bit young..
Wait till your 13 and 1/2!
Thats when I started to organize mine.

 

[King Koopa]

after looking more into this, i think it will be difficult to organize a competition. I think I'm gonna hold off the comp until im a little bit older ( i am only 13 so its kinda really hard)

Dude I can help, I live in Kansas City. I know I am far away, but I don't want to loose the chance for a midwest comp.

 

[McWizzle94]

Yeah maybe get your dad or another cuber thats oder that lives near you to help you to organize it.

I already talked to my dad, and he helped a little, but there is not really any cuber near here that i know of that can help. Also, I haven't been to any competitions at all so I really don't have any idea of how stuff works at a comp.

 

[philkt731]

another thing you could do is email bob burton with your questions regarding organizing a competition, he is very experienced with that

 

[McWizzle94]

another thing you could do is email bob burton with your questions regarding organizing a competition, he is very experienced with that

thats a good idea, but i think im still gonna hold off organizing a comp for now. I might try again later though. however, i do want to thank all of you for your help and suggestions and stuff

 

[Bryan]

http://www.visitnaperville.com/newsite/Features/conference.php
http://www.visitnaperville.com/newsite/Features/meetingplanners.php

It looks like the Naperville Visitor Bureau might assist you in finding a venue.

If you or your dad has questions, I can answer them.

 

[McWizzle94]

http://www.visitnaperville.com/newsite/Features/conference.php
http://www.visitnaperville.com/newsite/Features/meetingplanners.php

It looks like the Naperville Visitor Bureau might assist you in finding a venue.

If you or your dad has questions, I can answer them.

i really appreciate your help, but i think i should at least go to one competition before i start my own.

 

[cmv0116]

Here is a guide to holding you rown competition:
http://cubewhiz.com/competition.html

 

[xspamx]

Dude I can help, I live in Kansas City. I know I am far away, but I don't want to loose the chance for a midwest comp.

The More Midwest Competitions The Better!!

 

[King Koopa]

Dude I can help, I live in Kansas City. I know I am far away, but I don't want to loose the chance for a midwest comp.

The More Midwest Competitions The Better!!

Agreed, and I don't feel that it's fair that the east and west coast get more comps