Sydney Autumn 2012

[Moops]

Hey Moops, long time no post

Yeah, Melbourne cubers coming late was really the only reason the comp messed up. Other stuff was successful, I hope I had explained well during demonstration.
Soz but, what's your name?

Haha I don't post much but I check these threads 2-3 times a week. I'm Brendan. Judged your solves in the first 3x3 round.

 

[kirtpro]

Haha I don't ost much but I check these threads 2-3 times a week. I'm Brendan. Judged your solves in the first 3x3 round.

ohhhhhh all right then thank you

 

[TimMc]

Competition dates?

The list below isn't definite. I think Andrea has a better list on her laptop. The competitions below are just a draft. Actual dates/venues should be changed to suit the organisers in each area.

Melbourne Winter 2012

• June 30?
• Venue RMIT?

Perth Winter 2012

• July 7?
• Venue?

Newcastle Winter 2012

• July 21?
• This deserves its own thread.
• How many local competitors would there be? (<100km from the venue)
• Venue?

Sydney Cube Day 2012

• USyd CUBESOC had really friendly members.
• The USyd Holme building was a great venue (maybe limited to 40 competitors)
• CUBESOC's experience with the competition may have been tainted by Melbourne cubers showing up 4 hours late... I'd love to work with them in the future though (at a specific time, and show up on time...)
• Ideally CUBESOC would propose a competition if there's demand. So this listing is just a suggestion. It might not be suitable (exam period over? uni closed??)
• November 23?

@WCA Delegates in Sydney:
We're in no rush at the moment to nominate a candidate to be a WCA delegate in NSW. By we, I mean Dene and I. If the demand for competitions becomes too much for us then we'll need to identify a suitable candidate to recommend to the WCA Board.

Tim.

 

[megaminxwin]

So nothing yet on AusNats?

Also what's up with naming every November competition Cube Day? Is it because of Dutch Cube Day or what?

 

[TimMc]

So nothing yet on AusNats?

Also what's up with naming every November competition Cube Day? Is it because of Dutch Cube Day or what?

It'd be good if AusNats was at "The Cube" at Federation Square around the end of August, start of September. Otherwise, USyd?

"Cube Day" doesn't have to be in November. I just called it that because of Melbourne "Cup Day".

Tim.

 

[MadeToReply]

Eh as long if its on a saturday i can go so i dont think i can go to Sydney cube day

 

[rubiksarlen]

Shouldn't this be categorized under the "Speedcubing in Melbourne/Sydney" thread?

I don't think it will get many views as most people won't click on this thread already as the comp is already over.

 

[megaminxwin]

It'd be good if AusNats was at "The Cube" at Federation Square around the end of August, start of September. Otherwise, USyd?

"Cube Day" doesn't have to be in November. I just called it that because of Melbourne "Cup Day".

Tim.

We can keep it in Melbourne, it should be easier for lots of people anyway.

@Cube Day: Right. That's... actually pretty clever. But eh.

 

[TimMc]

We can keep it in Melbourne, it should be easier for lots of people anyway.

There's a fairly even split between competitors in Melbourne and Sydney:
42 competitors at Melbourne Cube Day 2011 (8 weren't from Victoria)
41 competitors at Sydney Autumn 2012 (7 weren't from NSW)

So Sydney Autumn 2012 was the second largest competition in Australia.

Tim.

 

[megaminxwin]

There's a fairly even split between competitors in Melbourne and Sydney:
42 competitors at Melbourne Cube Day 2011 (8 weren't from Victoria)
41 competitors at Sydney Autumn 2012 (7 weren't from NSW)

So Sydney Autumn 2012 was the second largest competition in Australia.

Tim.

I suppose that's a good point. Then again, I'm not the one organising it, you can put it wherever you think is good. I'm going to sleep.

 

[RCTACameron]

There's a fairly even split between competitors in Melbourne and Sydney:
42 competitors at Melbourne Cube Day 2011 (8 weren't from Victoria)
41 competitors at Sydney Autumn 2012 (7 weren't from NSW)

So Sydney Autumn 2012 was the second largest competition in Australia.

Tim.

It is probably still more convenient to have it in Melbourne though, because both of the delegates living in Australia are in Melbourne. I guess my opinion is probably a bit biased though.

Melbourne Winter 2012

• June 30?
• Venue RMIT?

Perth Winter 2012

• July 7?
• Venue?

Newcastle Winter 2012

• July 21?
• This deserves its own thread.
• How many local competitors would there be? (<100km from the venue)
• Venue?

Tim.

Wow, 3 competitions in the space of a month? :O So would RMIT more likely be the cafeteria, spiritual centre or other?

 

[kirtpro]

It is probably still more convenient to have it in Melbourne though, because both of the delegates living in Australia are in Melbourne. I guess my opinion is probably a bit biased though.

lol
for arguments sake:
TimMc to get a chance to redeem himself with Sydney folk lol
Let Sydney cubers have more experience (Melbourne people have had heaps already)
I've gone over there a lot of times, I'd like comps at my area


edit:

Brother in law, Laurence, was taking photos throughout the day
I asked him if he could upload the pictures onto flickr
Here's the link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/79332973@N03/sets/72157629873039017/
I'd say post credits and source link if you're going to use it

 

[Daryl]

I'm not talking about venue, quality wise. I'm asking about venue, location wise. "Your distance from the two places, which do you prefer"

edit:

My question to everyone is:
Which location is closer to home?
Newcastle
or
Sydney Uni

I'm asking to get an idea as to the whereabouts competitions should be held

Sydney CBD of course. I can go to Newcastle too if it is held on 21st July, not sure if I can go if it is held on 14th of July.

 

[kirtpro]

Results

http://worldcubeassociation.org/results/c.php?i=SydneyAutumn2012

 

[andojay]

Well WOW

well wow
sorry we were late but fog got in our way
as Kirt did said '...messed up but fun...' and you know, it was! Fun
great turnout! cubing in australia does look like it's getting bigger after every competition
we just need to keep telling everyone and encouraging them to compete
Remember it's about having fun and beating yourself not beating the person next to you!
speaking about competitions yay on a few more girls rocking up!
i think there was about 5 of us girls competed.

from the sounds of it. the CBD sounds like great place to hold a competition
also it does have a lot to offer in the accommodation department for traveling competitors (although i haven't looked into accommodation yet in newcastle)

Awesome! @photos from Kirt's bro in law!
photos from Luke should be done by the end of the week.
I will post it here once they are

 

[jblake17]

I suppose that's a good point. Then again, I'm not the one organising it, you can put it wherever you think is good. I'm going to sleep.

lol
for arguments sake:
TimMc to get a chance to redeem himself with Sydney folk lol
Let Sydney cubers have more experience (Melbourne people have had heaps already)
I've gone over there a lot of times, I'd like comps at my area


edit:

Brother in law, Laurence, was taking photos throughout the day
I asked him if he could upload the pictures onto flickr
Here's the link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/79332973@N03/sets/72157629873039017/
I'd say post credits and source link if you're going to use it

Nice pics, and just curious, what kind prizes/awards were given out?

 

[jblake17]

The list below isn't definite. I think Andrea has a better list on her laptop. The competitions below are just a draft. Actual dates/venues should be changed to suit the organisers in each area.

Melbourne Winter 2012

• June 30?
• Venue RMIT?

Perth Winter 2012

• July 7?
• Venue?

Newcastle Winter 2012

• July 21?
• This deserves its own thread.
• How many local competitors would there be? (<100km from the venue)
• Venue?

Sydney Cube Day 2012

• USyd CUBESOC had really friendly members.
• The USyd Holme building was a great venue (maybe limited to 40 competitors)
• CUBESOC's experience with the competition may have been tainted by Melbourne cubers showing up 4 hours late... I'd love to work with them in the future though (at a specific time, and show up on time...)
• Ideally CUBESOC would propose a competition if there's demand. So this listing is just a suggestion. It might not be suitable (exam period over? uni closed??)
• November 23?

@WCA Delegates in Sydney:
We're in no rush at the moment to nominate a candidate to be a WCA delegate in NSW. By we, I mean Dene and I. If the demand for competitions becomes too much for us then we'll need to identify a suitable candidate to recommend to the WCA Board.

Tim.

hey Tim, is there the possibility that the Sydney/Newcastle comp would be held at the end of term 2 for schools in Sydney or even over a weekend during the school term? Its just I always seem to be away for the school holidays. (which is why I missed Sydney Autumn)

 

[TimMc]

Wow, 3 competitions in the space of a month? :O So would RMIT more likely be the cafeteria, spiritual centre or other?

Melbourne Winter 2012 will most likely go ahead on the 30th of June but I'm not sure if the Perth competition will go ahead (venue?). Then it'd just be the Newcastle competition on the 21st of July, about a month after Melbourne.

Probably the cafeteria or other....

hey Tim, is there the possibility that the Sydney/Newcastle comp would be held at the end of term 2 for schools in Sydney or even over a weekend during the school term?

We usually try to schedule competitions during school holidays so that students are available to attend. There'd probably end up being fewer competitors if it was during an exam or testing period.

The next Newcastle/Sydney competitions should be thought of as separate competitions, hopefully scheduled at least a month a part.

Tim.

 

[pkvk9122]

Ummm, Tim, Are our 4x4 results going to go up on WCA?

pkvk9122

 

[TimMc]

Ummm, Tim, Are our 4x4 results going to go up on WCA?

pkvk9122

Yes. I'll let you know when they're up.

Tim.