Cuthbert's Open 2013 (UK)

[BillyRain]

Venue for Cuthberts Open 2013.

This event is only using a small portion of the space.

 

[~Adam~]

I'm having an anxiety attack from all the people already =O

 

[BillyRain]

I'm having an anxiety attack from all the people already =O

Meh It will just be the same as our meets at RFH..... just with... stackmats and... judges

 

[~Adam~]

I was only joking =)

I can see some people thriving in the environment and others having their hands turn into jelly though.

 

[BillyRain]

I was only joking =)

I can see some people thriving in the environment and others having their hands turn into jelly though.

It will definately be interesting

Faz has broken a few WR's in public I think.

Arex????

 

[ryanj92]

Looks great it's quite weird to imagine a competition where the dominating noise isn't cube clicking... We'll just have to be extra loud

 

[scotzbhoy]

Finally got around to registering, hopefully there'll be some drop outs. Billy was mentioning the possibility of extending the capacity, so hopefully I'll be able to compete. Since it's in a public place, I may just come and spectate, even if I can't compete.

 

[antoineccantin]

Is it just me or are UK comps the only ones with competitor limits?

edit: And they're all 2 day. But that's just awesome.

 

[~Adam~]

Is it just me or are UK comps the only ones with competitor limits?

edit: And they're all 2 day. But that's just awesome.

I do know that when you realise you forgot to register at 6am when you wake up for work there can be a horrible feeling in your stomach while you load the WCA page. Is it full? Aaaaaarrrrrrrggggghhhhh!

 

[TMOY]

Is it just me or are UK comps the only ones with competitor limits?

It is just you, I've seen competitor limits in various other comps. The reason is always the same: limited capacity of the venue.

About 2 years ago, the comps for which you had to register quickly were German comps. One of them got even filled in 5 minutes (and no, I'm not exaggerating, it was actually 5 minutes). Now you have to pay in advance for these comps, which soilves the problem.

 

[LucidCuber]

It is just you, I've seen competitor limits in various other comps. The reason is always the same: limited capacity of the venue.

About 2 years ago, the comps for which you had to register quickly were German comps. One of them got even filled in 5 minutes (and no, I'm not exaggerating, it was actually 5 minutes). Now you have to pay in advance for these comps, which solves the problem.

Yes I remember going to the registration site about 10-15 minutes after the advertised opening and I assumed I would be one of the very first on the competitor list, turns out they had reached the limit and I couldn't go :/

 

[BillyRain]

Advance payment of registration fees is something that I would like to see in the future.

It would help organizers with venue fees/upfront cost and would also help to prevent people from just not turning up. Especially if the fee was non-refundable once paid.

STTA

 

[~Adam~]

So, it looks like I'm heading up on Sat evening with Sarah. Will confirm closer to the time.

Don't think she even wants to compete, just looking forward to the night out, company and atmosphere of the competition.

 

[BillyRain]

So, it looks like I'm heading up on Sat evening with Sarah. Will confirm closer to the time.

Don't think she even wants to compete, just looking forward to the night out, company and atmosphere of the competition.

Need me to remove you from 2x2 and 4x4 then I guess?

 

[~Adam~]

Yes please. Then she has to come =)
I'll have a chat to Tim to see what he wants to do and get him to contact you when he decides.

 

[CubeRoots]

this is gonna be sick. Just saw the venue picture

 

[scottishcuber]

Maybe I'll finish EG1 before Cuthbert's.

 

[~Adam~]

Maybe I'll finish EG1 before Cuthbert's.

That. So much that.

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

So I'm starting to get stuff planned for this, I think I'll be staying at the Travelodge. Price is currently £33 each for Friday and Saturday nights, as I'll be traveling back on sunday. Anyone interested in sharing? PM if so.

 

[vidinh4]

Can't wait for this! One question is anyoneselling any cubes at the competition because all I know is that Cuthbert's Toys are there and they are selling rubiks brand cubes.