MIT Spring 2012: Big 2-day competition

[irontwig]

There aren't many 2-day competitions in the US

Does anybody have a decent explanation for this? It seems to me that due to the lower population density and thus longer distances of the US compared to the Europe you would have more 2-dayers to make the longer journey worthwhile.

 

[Mike Hughey]

Does anybody have a decent explanation for this? It seems to me that due to the lower population density and thus longer distances of the US compared to the Europe you would have more 2-dayers to make the longer journey worthwhile.

I've been hesitant to hold a 2-day competition largely because the majority of competitors at our competitions are quite young (under 16 - meaning they can't drive themselves to the competitions), and so are brought by their parents. Parents tend to already complain about the competitions being too long even on a single day; I have a feeling the complaints would go up for a 2-day event. My competitions already run pretty long; I try to make them as fun as possible - it seems like most of the parents put up with it on account of that. But I still do get a few complaints from the parents.

Anyway, I'd guess that might have something to do with it: since competitors tend to be younger in the US vs. Europe, we have to deal with satisfying the parents more than Europeans do.

Another issue for me would be the venue - it's much easier to book a venue for one day than it is for two days in a row.

 

[Robocopter87]

Blegh. Ignore me, I found the page where all the info is.

 

[BlueDevil]

I'll be there, plus I live close, so having a two-day comp is no big deal for me.

 

[Kian]

More people should register for this because it's going to be awesome.

 

[JillianFraser]

I'm hoping to be there! =)

 

[TheAwesomeAlex]

I might go even though my school does not have a holiday. The problem is where will i stay?

 

[Robocopter87]

More people should register for this because it's going to be awesome.

I'm not really registering yet because I'm no absolutely positively sure that I'm able to come. I'm sure its the same way for others as well. Lol, I say this even though I know you know this.

And yes it will be awesome.

But I'm pretty sure its a go for me

 

[TheAwesomeAlex]

I hope i will come

 

[CoryThigpen]

Don't everybody get excited all at once, but I'll be making my 2x2, pyraminx, and clock debut. I've had the clock for two days and am sub-20. Looking to do big things!

 

[fastcubesolver]

:/ Any way you can look into getting a little better lighting for the weekend?

agreed.

 

[Rubiks560]

I'm like 90% sure I can go. Time to start practicing 2x2 again...

 

[JyH]

I'm like 90% sure I can go. Time to start practicing 2x2 again...

 

[TheAwesomeAlex]

Registered!!!!!!!! I am going!

 

[CoryThigpen]

Alex, are you going to do the Magic?!

 

[timspurfan]

Don't everybody get excited all at once, but I'll be making my 2x2, pyraminx, and clock debut. I've had the clock for two days and am sub-20. Looking to do big things!

Nice man! I think I'll see everyone there

 

[TheAwesomeAlex]

Alex, are you going to do the Magic?!

nope

 

[onlyleftname]

Hey Tim, can you add Master Magic to Avik Roychowdhury's registration? Thanks.

 

[Tim Reynolds]

Hey Tim, can you add Master Magic to Avik Roychowdhury's registration? Thanks.

Done.

 

[Kian]

Hey Tim, can you add Master Magic to Avik Roychowdhury's registration? Thanks.

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