I'm going to my first comp in 2 weeks and I need advice

[Michael Wimberly]

Not in pyra ?

They're not doing Pyra

 

[cuberswoop]

So if you haven't heard yet, I'm finally going to my first official comp (yay), and it is in 2 weeks. So I need some general advice, info, basically anything I should know before going. Also how to not get too many nerves because I tend to get very nervous quite easily in new situations.

socialize and try to help judge. try to find a group at a table and ask if you can sit with them.

 

[abunickabhi]

Socialize a lot in your first comp,

You can be competing focused in your future competitions yooo

 

[That0newe1rdo]

socialize and try to help judge. try to find a group at a table and ask if you can sit with them.

Agreed, 100 % judge as much as possible imo.

Some guy at my comp showed me a better way to handle skewb Z-Perms, which was very helpful, and when I had noticed someone else had a simple 3 sledge case but didnt notice, I showed them what to do (after their solve obv).

Its one of THE best ways imo to learn smth new in cubing.

 

[Michael Wimberly]

Also, here's the comp I'm going to if anyone is curious.

Virginia Beach Spring 2026 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

They're holding FTO as an unofficial event there too, which is cool ig.

 

[That0newe1rdo]

Also, here's the comp I'm going to if anyone is curious.

Virginia Beach Spring 2026 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

They're holding FTO as an unofficial event there too, which is cool ig.

bro americans are so lucky there's rarely any unofficial ones in the UK, and when there is its usually Rubik's themed and no one likes.

 

[bluecubing]

bro americans are so lucky there's rarely any unofficial ones in the UK, and when there is its usually Rubik's themed and no one likes.

Americans are lucky not because of comps but because of hamburgers

 

[Michael Wimberly]

Americans are lucky not because of comps but because of hamburgers

Actually I had a really good burger last night. No heart attack yet.

 

[Michael Wimberly]

Alright day after the comp here's how it went

I got very nervous on 3x3 R1 and ended up with a 20.77 ao5 despite a counting 16
There's a new 6x6 FWR2 it's 1:14 I think (I unfortunately missed it as I was in the scrambling area waiting for a scrambled cube how convenient)
I got 2 seconds faster than my global for Skewb R1 with a 9 second average but totally bombed finals
I got to try someone's FTO and I love it (the diansheng neo)
yeah that's about it, it was very fun

 

[acrystal]

Alright day after the comp here's how it went

I got very nervous on 3x3 R1 and ended up with a 20.77 ao5 despite a counting 16
There's a new 6x6 FWR2 it's 1:14 I think (I unfortunately missed it as I was in the scrambling area waiting for a scrambled cube how convenient)
I got 2 seconds faster than my global for Skewb R1 with a 9 second average but totally bombed finals
I got to try someone's FTO and I love it (the diansheng neo)
yeah that's about it, it was very fun

NAH first comp like this mustve felt majestic

 

[That0newe1rdo]

defo not farming reactions

I got 2 seconds faster than my global for Skewb R1 with a 9 second average but totally bombed finals

people who did the same here like this post

 

[acrystal]

defo not farming reactions

people who did the same here like this post

i have never made it, even to the second round lol

 

[Thomas.Caleb]

Planning on going to another comp

 

[Michael Wimberly]

Planning on going to another comp

yes this one

RVA Spring 2026 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

 

[Thomas.Caleb]

yes this one

RVA Spring 2026 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

Have you registered

 

[Michael Wimberly]

Have you registered

I'm going to tomorrow because I won't have time today as my parents need to look over it with me

 

[Mike Hughey]

yes this one

RVA Spring 2026 | World Cube Association

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as...

www.worldcubeassociation.org

Hmm, definitely not my favorite events, but very generous cutoffs, and I'm going to be in the area. I wonder if I should go?

Very glad you had a good experience at your first competition!

 

[Thomas.Caleb]

Hmm, definitely not my favorite events, but very generous cutoffs, and I'm going to be in the area. I wonder if I should go?

Very glad you had a good experience at your first competition!

You two can meet