Australian Open 2009

[Rubixcubematt]

We really need a Rubik's Cube Club lol It would make it a lot easier with some form of entity and a group of people to back it. At the moment there's a few individuals that are keen on the idea, but a few are concerned about the turnout etc.

Tim.

If they are concerned of the turnout, that would be pretty stupid. All things take time. Sure, it may be a bit disappointing if only a few people start it and show up, but you start it anyway and then advertise, and it will eventually grow. And even if we have a small comp, we could probably still get it on the news, which will probably get people involved and join the cube club. These are just my views on what could probably happen if we act now.

 

[AvGalen]

My predictions, based on my organising experience and the trend in this thread:

* It will be organised
* It will not be official
* Tyson and I will not be there
* 15 people will pre-register, 11 of them will show up, 4.2 other "speedcubers" will show up as well and 5.41 locals/passer-by's will attend after a little pursuation
* All competitors will have had a great time
* All organisers will be proud, but semi-exhausted
* After analysing the video, the WCA will supply hints/tips/recommendations that need to be followed for the next Australian tournament
* That tournament will be in "Australian Spring" 2009
* People will not drink enough (coffee!!!)
* Pizza and chinese will be the foods of choice

Have fun everyone and see you during "Australian Spring Open 2009"

 

[Dene]

Oooh I could come in spring!

 

[Faz]

Spring - noooo!!!!! , that's next September!
Wait, Arnaud, did you include the fact that its summer here right now?
Is the date still going to be 24/25th of Jan?
If the comp is for spring, we can have another small comp at matt's church during easter holidays??? (No prizes this time Tim )




Mmm. chinese food sounds great.

 

[TimMc]

(No prizes this time Tim

lol, already got enough tiles?

Tim.

 

[AvGalen]

Spring - noooo!!!!! , that's next September!
Wait, Arnaud, did you include the fact that its summer here right now?
Is the date still going to be 24/25th of Jan?
If the comp is for spring, we can have another small comp at matt's church during easter holidays??? (No prizes this time Tim )...

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* After analysing the video, the WCA will supply hints/tips/recommendations that need to be followed for the next Australian tournament
* That tournament will be in "Australian Spring" 2009

In case it is still not clear:
The "soon to be held" competition will in "Australian Summer" (winter where I live)
What I expect to be "the next Australian tournament" will be in "Australian Spring" (autumn where I live)

 

[aznblur]

I'm coming down to Melbourne on the 5th. Only going to be staying for a few days. It'd be awesome if we could have a meetup sometime then.

 

[TimMc]

I'm coming down to Melbourne on the 5th. Only going to be staying for a few days. It'd be awesome if we could have a meetup sometime then.

I'll be at uni each day until 12:30pm so I'm up for a meet.

Tim.

 

[GerrySly]

I can come in whenever so I'm up for a meet as well, I'd love to meet some cubers and improve my times

 

[Faz]

Me too. I'll be back from Sydney on the 5th. I can meet up on tuesdays, fridays, thursdays and weekends.

 

[jkcuber]

is it possible to only go on 1 day

 

[TimMc]

is it possible to only go on 1 day

I doubt it's going to happen in exactly one month from now :-(

It's possible to organise the events so that people can participate in some on just one day. But you'd probably miss out on some events by only turning up on one day. This would ideally be announced a month in advanced, i.e. now but... >.<

Tim.

 

[stallard]

i really like the idea of a cube club. i cant wait to go to my first cube comp it will be sick as... i have been thinkung of going over seas just to speed cube in a comp..

 

[Faz]

Hi. I don't know when and if i will get internet access over the next week and a bit. I will regain access on January 5th.

Cube club sounds like a good idea. We can have regular meetings at melbourne central.

Regarding the competition. I think that we should eliminate all events that would have 5 or less competitors. This means bye bye to sq 1, pyra, megaminx, and master magic. Does anyone even have a master magic?

Location and Date: We should definitely hold it before school holidays are over, because people coming from sydney and brisbane are only available at those times. If 1 month is too close, then we should change the date to easter holidays. However, take account the fact that we organised and ran a great competition at the church and we only started organising it about as month prior to the date.

Tim - can you get melbourne central booked? If not - is matt's church still open? I think that room was fine, there is plenty of space for at least 30 people. So, if melbourne central is unavailable , I say we have another bash at the church function room. If so, it would be around 2 bucks to enter.

 

[TimMc]

Tim - can you get melbourne central booked? If not - is matt's church still open? I think that room was fine, there is plenty of space for at least 30 people. So, if melbourne central is unavailable , I say we have another bash at the church function room. If so, it would be around 2 bucks to enter.

Yeah it's possible. But we should have some more unofficial competitions until the turnout increases. Maybe have it fortnightly on weekends.

Tim.

 

[Faz]

I say monthly. We can start getting the club together and register people.