[Help Thread] Advice and Tips for Competitions

[JustinTimeCuber]

Yeah.

 

[EvilGnome6]

1. Are competitors also responsible for being judges for events ( I think that's what you call the people who sit beside the table during the solves)? Or is this taken care of by volunteers at the event?

I think it should be noted that the regulations state that all competitors must be available to judge or scramble if called on. If they refuse, the delegate can disqualify them from the competition. Don't let it get to that point. If there's a call for volunteers, step up and pitch in.

 

[AlexMaass]

1. Are competitors also responsible for being judges for events ( I think that's what you call the people who sit beside the table during the solves)? Or is this taken care of by volunteers at the event?

I wouldn't make a person who is new to competitions to judge, it's bad if you know how to judge or scramble and don't help out if judges/scramblers are needed.

 

[EvilGnome6]

I wouldn't make a person who is new to competitions to judge, it's bad if you know how to judge or scramble and don't help out if judges/scramblers are needed.

I just ran a competition where only 12 of the 50 competitors had competed before. The only way to run the event was to get new competitors to pitch in.

 

[AlexMaass]

I just ran a competition where only 12 of the 50 competitors had competed before. The only way to run the event was to get new competitors to pitch in.

I mean competitors who know how to judge.

 

[mark49152]

I mean competitors who know how to judge.

Judging is easy even for new competitors. Just ask someone experienced to explain what to do, and then don't be afraid to jump straight in. It is a great way to learn people's names, and watch faster solvers up close.

 

[biscuit]

To all Australian speedcubers/General cubers,

I heard that there is a competition named Sydney Summer 2015 with will be on the 19th December at Redfern Town Hall,Sydney.
I am just wondering if you think if I am ready for a competition yet because I do not think there might not be a possible chance I the future.

I am a 50sec avg solver ao5vand pb 42.05

Here is what I know:
Cross: takes me around 10 secs to do (including inspection)
F2L:Ok I guess, my initutve F2l is not that bad(going to learn lags for the long cases by comp)
Oll: Case 21,22,26,26,27 and Bar,L and All( that is most of 2look lol except 4 algs)
Pll: Ua,Ub,H,Z and beginner alg Pll(R' F R' B2 R F R' B2 R2) and will learn rest of 2look Pll as well before comp.
I also know Y perm and want to learn Some easy Pll algs before comp.

Also say hi to me if I go to comp!

Yes.

If you can solve it in under 10 minutes, you're ready to go.

 

[CubeDatCube]

Things to Bring to a Cube Comp - Cubes, Hardware, Supplies etc.

Hello

I'm not that new to speedcubing now but I am going to my first comp in a few days.

Apart from my main and backup cubes, which supplies and hardware etc. should I bring?

Thanks

 

[JethroNull]

I don't know if there's really anything special a competitor needs to bring. Maybe your own stackmat timer, if you have one, to practise between solves?

Also, I'll see you there

 

[biscuit]

Yeah, bring a stack mat or a phone with a cube timer on it. If you want to trade any cubes, bring those. Bring money for lunch and buying cubes... That's about all I can think of.

 

[Goosly]

Food. Don't forget food. Food is the most important thing to bring. Did I mention food?

 

[willtri4]

I always bring superglue and a screwdriver for repairs.

 

[EvilGnome6]

Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to volunteer when the organizers ask for help with judging.

 

[CubeDatCube]

I don't know if there's really anything special a competitor needs to bring. Maybe your own stackmat timer, if you have one, to practise between solves?

Also, I'll see you there

Ok, thanks JethroNull.

Hope to see you there :tu

 

[CubeDatCube]

Food. Don't forget food. Food is the most important thing to bring. Did I mention food?

Ok, I'll bring food.

But do you mean like lunch or just snacks?

There'll probably be cafes around as it is in Uni.

 

[cmhardw]

Don't practice too much on the day of or right before your event. Take your #2 cube with you as a practice cube between solves when doing your attempts. Do slow, untimed solves for these.

And yes, definitely bring snacks and don't forget to drink water too.

Have fun!

 

[Porcupine01]

I’m going to my first comp in June, does anyone have any tips for a first? Thanks in advance!

 

[rubik2005]

Don't worry about speed, for it's not something we will judge you for. The best tip would be talk to people, socialize, and simply enjoy your time there. Maybe you can try new cubes to see if they fit you and find a new main, but you don't have to.

If you want to perform well, use a stackmat at home (or something similar), and maybe have family members watch you to deal with the pressure aspect.

But again, comps shouldn't feel like an Olympic event, but rather a fun, social time

 

[Porcupine01]

Thanks, I sure will, also, could I start a convo with you?

 

[BenChristman1]

It’s only partially finished, but here is a thread that I made:

How To: WCA Competitions

This is a guide for anybody who wants to attend their first WCA (World Cube Association) competition. There are many rules and common courtesies to follow at WCA competitions, so there is a lot to learn before you go to your first one! Obviously, (at the time of writing) there are not very many...

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