• Welcome to the Speedsolving.com, home of the web's largest puzzle community!
    You are currently viewing our forum as a guest which gives you limited access to join discussions and access our other features.

    Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community of 40,000+ people from around the world today!

    If you are already a member, simply login to hide this message and begin participating in the community!

US Nationals 2014 - Jersey City, New Jersey - August 1-3, 2014

Rubiks560

Nub
Joined
May 19, 2009
Messages
2,851
Location
Minnesota
WCA
2009OLSO01
YouTube
Visit Channel
I'm fine with Vegas again. I don't think people realize (myself included) how much work goes into organizing a competition like this. It's not as easy as finding a venue that can hold everyone.

And to the east coast, you hush. You get like 5 comps a month :p
 

iKiNG

Member
Joined
Jul 23, 2012
Messages
3
WCA
2007HARR02
My girlfriend and I have loved the competitions at Vegas. Could not think of a better place. So much to do on one street, easy place to travel to and great food everywhere.
 

BaMiao

Member
Joined
Apr 14, 2013
Messages
159
Location
Southern California
WCA
2013BAHR01
There are many reasons to make Vegas a regular spot for big competitions. Just to sum them up:

-Near unlimited venue options
-More rooming accommodations than you can shake a stick at
-As an existing tourist attraction, turnout should be high (kids don't have to work too hard to get their parents to take them)
-Driving distance from most of California where there are thriving communities, so staffing shouldn't be an issue
-Two years experience with large competitions

I'd say Vegas is the perfect place, and wouldn't complain if it was there every year (I am biased, of course).
 

uvafan

Member
Joined
Apr 9, 2012
Messages
995
WCA
2012LIFL01
YouTube
Visit Channel
I'm fine with Vegas again. I don't think people realize (myself included) how much work goes into organizing a competition like this. It's not as easy as finding a venue that can hold everyone.

And to the east coast, you hush. You get like 5 comps a month :p

Only in the Northeast. If you're fairly far south of the northeast, then you're out of luck.
 

Ninja Storm

Member
Joined
Oct 7, 2011
Messages
1,754
Location
Maryland
WCA
2012ELLI01
YouTube
Visit Channel
I'm fine with Vegas again. I don't think people realize (myself included) how much work goes into organizing a competition like this. It's not as easy as finding a venue that can hold everyone.

And to the east coast, you hush. You get like 5 comps a month :p

*northeast coast

Down near D.C. there's a comp every three months :p
 

FatBoyXPC

Member
Joined
Nov 28, 2009
Messages
1,796
WCA
2010LACH01
YouTube
Visit Channel
I'd love to do Vegas because I've never been and I plan on going to this one =P.

Does anyone know if Orlando has a cubing scene like California does?

Duuuude, I'm (hopefully) moving to Tampa next may, that means Orlando is only a couple hour drive or so! Are you moving to Orlando? I've been talking to Mike, Jim, and some others about the cubing scene in FL and how I'm going to hate not having anybody to cube with.
 

krnballerzzz

Member
Joined
Mar 28, 2006
Messages
927
Location
Alpharetta, GA, USA
WCA
2006KANG01
Duuuude, I'm (hopefully) moving to Tampa next may, that means Orlando is only a couple hour drive or so! Are you moving to Orlando? I've been talking to Mike, Jim, and some others about the cubing scene in FL and how I'm going to hate not having anybody to cube with.

I do not live in Orlando, I just mentioned it because it seems like a place that would have a bunch of hotels to choose from as well as a major airport and tourist attractions.
 

Maniac

Member
Joined
Jan 2, 2011
Messages
123
Location
Florida
WCA
2010KOUG01
Another Tampa cuber here. Unfortunately though I have no experience for helping organize a competition, especially with US Nationals, but if there are questions I could try to find some answers.

And of course, if anyone would be interested in organizing a smaller competition, I'd be glad to help with that too.
 

FatBoyXPC

Member
Joined
Nov 28, 2009
Messages
1,796
WCA
2010LACH01
YouTube
Visit Channel
Andrew: Har, I was hoping maybe you meant you'd be moving to Orlando soon. Aren't you a delegate?

Maniac: How many other cubers are down that way? I could organize a competition, the problem would be finding a delegate. Andrew or Chris Hardwick would be the closest guys, but I know a few cool delegates that if you pay their way there + put them up that would be cool with coming down if their schedule is open.
 

Maniac

Member
Joined
Jan 2, 2011
Messages
123
Location
Florida
WCA
2010KOUG01
How many other cubers are down that way? I could organize a competition, the problem would be finding a delegate. Andrew or Chris Hardwick would be the closest guys, but I know a few cool delegates that if you pay their way there + put them up that would be cool with coming down if their schedule is open.

Not a lot. The last competition we've had in Florida was in 2011 with only 16 competitors. But because FL comps are so rare, people travel from around. Chris was the delegate, but I think he moved to Virginia...


OT: Orlando would definitely be suitable for nationals in terms of hotels and venues. I attended a math competition (300-350 people) in a hotel event hall across the street from Universal Studios. It had one large hall and several smaller, side halls. There would be plenty of other hotels in the area as well as countless attractions.

http://www.doubletreeorlando.com/default-en.html

Just food for thought.
 
Top