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Legend
The role of the delegate is to be the face of WCA during the competition, ensure fair play and abide by the regulations and the code of ethics.
As cubing is growing and still volunteer based community, we need official arbiters who do not compete, but do their job more consistently. For now, cubing parents can take up this role as they are available at competitions and do not compete and they have the maturity to abide by the regulations and the code of ethics.
It will always be easier if these arbiters are paid by the WCA or Regional Organization, and trained to be of a certain standard. For now, just competent non-cubers will make do.
Note: It always helps if the delegate is a speedcuber which makes them understand the cubing aspect of the rules easily. But it is not the only necessary eligibility.
Personal note: My personal experience of being a delegate for a year was fine. I felt the need to have delegates who are non-cubers so that the environment is more professional and the cubers can focus more on their performance, rather than worrying about fair play. I have also seen a division of attitudes that I have to bear during a competition. I have to remain strict and alert playing the role of a delegate. I have to be receptive and helping to the budding cubers and share tips and tricks. I have to get into the zone and do the solves to the best of my ability. I have to talk and interact a lot with fellow cubers and socialize. Due to various attitudes that I need to bear at once, some of my responsibilities are compromised and I am not able to function as what the situation demands. Also cubing in general became less fun for me as a trainee delegate, and I would wish if some other trustworthy non-cuber takes up this role, so that competitions function better.
Disclaimer: These are my personal opinion. I have not made this statements on behalf of my WCA responsibilities. I apologize if any misinformation is communicated here.
As cubing is growing and still volunteer based community, we need official arbiters who do not compete, but do their job more consistently. For now, cubing parents can take up this role as they are available at competitions and do not compete and they have the maturity to abide by the regulations and the code of ethics.
It will always be easier if these arbiters are paid by the WCA or Regional Organization, and trained to be of a certain standard. For now, just competent non-cubers will make do.
Note: It always helps if the delegate is a speedcuber which makes them understand the cubing aspect of the rules easily. But it is not the only necessary eligibility.
Personal note: My personal experience of being a delegate for a year was fine. I felt the need to have delegates who are non-cubers so that the environment is more professional and the cubers can focus more on their performance, rather than worrying about fair play. I have also seen a division of attitudes that I have to bear during a competition. I have to remain strict and alert playing the role of a delegate. I have to be receptive and helping to the budding cubers and share tips and tricks. I have to get into the zone and do the solves to the best of my ability. I have to talk and interact a lot with fellow cubers and socialize. Due to various attitudes that I need to bear at once, some of my responsibilities are compromised and I am not able to function as what the situation demands. Also cubing in general became less fun for me as a trainee delegate, and I would wish if some other trustworthy non-cuber takes up this role, so that competitions function better.
Disclaimer: These are my personal opinion. I have not made this statements on behalf of my WCA responsibilities. I apologize if any misinformation is communicated here.
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