Rubik's New Zealand Speedcubing Championships 2009

[jbrungar]

How is that the same as requiring 2 people to break the WR for a car to be given? Thats saying if only 1 does, then no one gets a car.

 

[Dene]

Ah I see. The way it was in the e-mail, it was ambiguous and could be interpreted both ways.

 

[jbrungar]

Yea, the exact clause in the t&c is "No more than one "Beat the 3x3 World Record and Win" competition prize will be awarded. In the event that multiple competitors meet all of the conditions of Clause 9, the prize will only be awarded to the first competitor to achieve this, regardless of whether a later competitor manages to beat their time."

 

[Dene]

Heh. Oh well, I didn't read that . I read through the terms and conditions once; that was enough for me

 

[andatude]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh!!
I want to go soooo BAD!!

I'll be in Auckland New Zealand from the 10th of July to 26th of July. I'll be there with just my sister and hanging out with my family in Auckland. But the comps in Wellington. I asked my Dad if i could go during the trip and he said no because i was meant to be spending time with my dad's side family. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.

 

[Faz]

Up to 29 registered competitors. A Japanese one too! Although it may be a fake - Surname = Suzuki.

Looks like we may use more displays for the 3x3 round.

 

[Dene]

None of the registrations are fake; remember Joshua goes over every registration.

 

[*LukeMayn*]

So Dene, what are you averaging these days? I'm about 17's no improvement.
Some TV program asked if I wanted to do an interview... Don't know if I should accept...

 

[Dene]

I'm still about 15-16. I have been really bad, but I am getting back into shape. I am also practising pyra now, as it seems likely that we will get to do it and I need to beat my terrible times. My aim is sub10 avg, but I need a better pyra to guarantee that (I have ordered one that will hopefully be nice, but I'm not sure if it will get here in time).

 

[Faz]

Can I use someone's pyra at the comp?

 

[TimMc]

Some TV program asked if I wanted to do an interview... Don't know if I should accept...

You should

It's good free publicity and you might score something out of it. After all, anything that attracts viewers or sells papers is good for business.

Just check out what type of TV program it is, and try to gauge what the interview will be like beforehand. They may or may not do research into the subject. If they don't, then be prepared for the stereotypical set of questions that you'd expect from a random stranger in public... such interviews can be painful to experience but that's life (just with an added camera).

Tim.

 

[felix]

Article on stuff.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/2561010/Josh-warms-up-for-cuber-speed-carnival

 

[Faz]

Heh, I'm mentioned in that!
Looks pretty cool.

 

[jbrungar]

There were 2 newspaper articles and a tv item on friday. This week Luke and Dene are doing tv interviews on tv3 sunrise.

And Faz, you can use my pyra.

 

[Faz]

Are Luke and Deney doing them together?

Looks like 3x3 will take the most time, probs have to use all 8 displays?
OH and BLD can be knocked off in half an hour each.

I would hazard a guess at saying we would use all 8 displays for BLD, seeing as there are only 7 competitors, and we wouldn't have to wait 3+ minutes for a station.

Are you planning on using all the equipment, because atm it seems like a good idea.
Has the museum replied about the time frame yet?
Also, which other events are you planning?

Btw, have you worked out a schedule yet?

 

[Dene]

We aren't doing it together as we live at opposite ends of the country
We haven't arranged anything about the competition yet. Once registration is closed (personally I think it will be open entry on the day, but that is not up to me) I have been asked to give a general idea as to how long I think each event will take.
Events will be added appropriately; as it stands I think you can look forward to many side events.

 

[felix]

There were 2 newspaper articles and a tv item on friday. This week Luke and Dene are doing tv interviews on tv3 sunrise.

And Faz, you can use my pyra.

Do you have links?

 

[Faz]

Leaving tomorrow morning.
Josh, give me an email about the friday night setup, cos I'll come along to that. [email protected]
I will probably have some internet access there, but nothings confirmed.
Looking forward to meeting you all!

Stuff for sale:

3x3 and 4x4 textured tiles - 7 New Zealand dollars each
5x5 smooth tiles - 8 Nzd

Random pyraminx set: Aqua, Fluro orange, bright pink and black (What was I on - 3 NzD

I may be selling my white mefferts, but I'm not sure about that yet.

 

[Faz]

Sry, kinda had to double post.

Arrived in Auckland this afternoon.
Any news about the schedule at all? Will there be registration at the door?
Friday night setup? etc.

Is everything pretty much organised?
Sorry for all my questions.

Also, will we prioritise the side events? Have a list of them from 1st to last?

 

[Dene]

Registration "closes" today. There will be more information coming very soon. I think the schedule will roughly go:
OH
3x3
BLD
2x2
4x4
5x5
Whatever else we have time for
3x3 final.