Australian Open 2009

[TimMc]

Melbourne Open 2009

Hi,

I'd like to propose a competition for your chance to set an Australian Record, perhaps WR, and meet a lot of Australian Cubers.

Venue: Melbourne Central (Map)
Date: Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th of January 2009
Registration: AUD$20 Gift Voucher (you may redeem it)

Reasons behind the date:
- It's towards the end of the school holidays.
- It's in the middle of the Australian Open (Tennis) to encourage international competitors.
- It's just before Australia Day, which should prove to be a weekend that everyone puts aside for something.

Before committing more time and exhausting resources, I'd like to know how many Australians (and international competitors) would definitely be able to make it.

Please confirm via the poll and I'll list you below. Also post your Given Name(s) and Surname if this information isn't already available (i.e. through the WCA listing).

Confirmed Competitors:
Todd Baker (Todd)
Nicholas Chen (Rawn)
Reuben David (Jap)
Tim McMahon (TimMc)
Levi Reichelt (Leviticus)
Matthew Reynolds (mattyboy) ???
Sidney Tarray (shidonii)
Matthew Wanstall (Rubixcubematt)
Feliks Zemdegs (fazrulz)

Semi-confirmed:
Arnaud van Galen (AvGalen)

10

Cheers,
Tim.

 

[Rubixcubematt]

will definately be there if its on the 24-25.

 

[Faz]

definitely. No questions asked

 

[Dene]

Gah, maybe if it were a month earlier

 

[Rawn]

It takes a while to get there and back from Sydney and it's near the end of the holidays. When does school start next year?

Definitely Yes if I can get back before the holidays end. Voted Yes.

Name= Nicholas Chen

 

[TimMc]

When does school start next year?

In each state teachers resume on either the 27th or 28th of January in 2009.

Students resume around the 2nd of February 2009. Please confirm it with your school though.

Tim.

 

[Leviticus]

Why not Yes i should be there, no confirmations yet though but put me down Im sure Chris, John and Josh would come and as well, i will notify them.

-Levi Reichelt-

 

[ccchips296]

ahaha sorry levi and everyone else, i cant come if its in melbourne...parents wouldnt let me...ah well, u all have fun maybe in 2010 i might be able to make it...if it corresponds with the tennis aussie open days.

 

[36duong]

I come back from the US on the 24th
So even if I could get tickets to Melbourne, I would still be so jet-lagged wouldn't know what an Eastsheen was.

 

[Fobo911]

lol, there's not even a choice for "No"? How optimistic.

 

[TimMc]

lol, there's not even a choice for "No"? How optimistic.

Not so much optimistic. I just didn't want to incite useless posts or collect similar data

EDIT: See below.

Tim.

 

[cubeman34]

i would come but im not an awesome aussie

 

[cubeman34]

or live any where near Australia

 

[Todd]

Definately yes! (Provided its an official competition).

Name= Todd Baker

 

[AvGalen]

I voted yes, but it will depend on the cost of flying and on my job. But my intention is to come

 

[Jap]

My name is Reuben David.
I would like to compete. Even though I live in Brisbane, my mum said she would drive me to where ever it is.(Even on school days!) I'm pretty young (11.5 years old, but I have got a few decent times like 35 seconds for the 3x3x3. etc.

 

[TimMc]

My name is Reuben David.
I would like to compete. Even though I live in Brisbane, my mum said she would drive me to where ever it is.(Even on school days!) I'm pretty young (11.5 years old, but I have got a few decent times like 35 seconds for the 3x3x3. etc.

Nice enthusiasm ^^

I'd strongly recommend going by plane though. The cost of petrol plus the stress of driving 1100km might outweigh the cost of two return tickets and accommodation for the night.

I've driven up and down the east coast of Aus a few times and don't mind, but it's not everyones cup of tea ;-P

Tim.

 

[joshuali]

tim..how do you do the magic that guickly?...haha ur totally goin to own the record...

 

[TimMc]

tim..how do you do the magic that guickly?...haha ur totally goin to own the record...

heh, I looked at Erik's tutorial on YouTube and changed my method drastically :-D

I haven't practiced it much this week but I can do 1.45 without any practice. Close to 1 or sub 1 requires more >.<

Tim.

 

[shidonii]

Yes I will definately come unless something pops up.
Name: Sidney Tarray.