byu
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Lucas - is there a deadline for pre-registering?
San Francisco Open 2009
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Lucas Garron
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Not yet; I'll say that the deadline is the 12th if you want discounted entry into the museum.
If you're just unsure about a few events (like 4x4x4), you can sign up now and it's no problem if you change them on competition day.
byu
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What is the time limit for BLD 3x3x3. I want to compete, but it might take me more than 10 minutes, since I am still not that good
Unknown.soul
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I would come with my grandparents because my grandma is having surgery on her knee, but I can't because of the following:
-I don't have any cubes to practice with
-My uncle will give my grandparents my 3x3 and Square-1
-I am getting a 2x2 and 4x4 from PuzzleProz tomorrow, that would be about a week to practice those
-My V5 from pjk (once again, thank you!) would probably arrive after the competition
I'd really like to meet everyone who's going, but I won't be there.
-I don't have any cubes to practice with
-My uncle will give my grandparents my 3x3 and Square-1
-I am getting a 2x2 and 4x4 from PuzzleProz tomorrow, that would be about a week to practice those
-My V5 from pjk (once again, thank you!) would probably arrive after the competition
I'd really like to meet everyone who's going, but I won't be there.
Ellis
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100+ pre-registered competitors... 
Lucas Garron
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Taiwan Winter Open has 116, and it's still a month before the competition.100+ pre-registered competitors...
Dene
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Oh boy, they have a lot registered for 7x7. It says unofficial, but it might not be!
happa95
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Taiwan Winter Open has 116, and it's still a month before the competition.100+ pre-registered competitors...
YAY! Our little community is starting to grow!
Lucas Garron
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News: ABC7
Leyan and I went to the Exploratorium to film a segment about the competition. Supposedly, it'll air on ABC7 Bay Area news at 5 today (possibly tomorrow?).
EDIT: Video. Mildly entertaining.
Leyan and I went to the Exploratorium to film a segment about the competition. Supposedly, it'll air on ABC7 Bay Area news at 5 today (possibly tomorrow?).
EDIT: Video. Mildly entertaining.
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Divin3
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Ok,I just signed up for a 3x3 speedsolve and this will be my FIRST competition.I would like to know some tips on how to stay calm and everything I need to know about competitions.I avg about 35 sec solves.I still use 2 look oll and pll.I will be there alone with no friends because they all don't want to go because they don't speedcube.I really need a good cube,so do you think they will sell some nice DIYs there?Advice and tips and info greatly appreciated =).
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LOL "You look at it just for ONE second, then put on the blindfold.."
happa95
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ahahahahaha he thought we look at a cube for 1 second for BLD!
edit: damn, toast beat me to it
edit: damn, toast beat me to it
Unknown.soul
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Maybe they were talking about Ville when they took that quote... lol
Divin3
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Ok,I just signed up for a 3x3 speedsolve and this will be my FIRST competition.I would like to know some tips on how to stay calm and everything I need to know about competitions.I avg about 35 sec solves.I still use 2 look oll and pll.I will be there alone with no friends because they all don't want to go because they don't speedcube.I really need a good cube,so do you think they will sell some nice DIYs there?Advice and tips and info greatly appreciated =).
byu
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Your averages are about the same as mine, and like you, SF09 will be my first competition. Maybe we could meet up a little early before the competition starts and practice? If you'd like that, I can meet you at the entrance to the competition on Sunday. Hope to see you there!
byu
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Didn't you just ask this in a separate thread? OK, well, in case you forgot about that one, I offered to meet you at the entrance of the competition on Sunday, and we can practice and talk about tricks and stuff, since this will a first competition for both of us, and we have about the same averages.
Unknown.soul
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Lucas says that they will have Type A DIY kits (which are pretty good cubes) in black and white for $10. I won't be attending as I am going to a wedding, now I'm pulling my hair out because there will be many custom puzzles there
If I had known that earlier, I would have gone just as a spectator.Divin3
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Sorry byu I just took the advice to sticking to this thread.
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A few tips for you guys:
- Even though you want to get fast times, try not to turn too fast and make sure to look ahead as much as you can.
- Don't be nervous about being on stage - unless you tell someone to watch you, nobody's going to. Treat it just like a practice solve.
- Take a couple of deep breaths before each solve, and request a chair if you feel unsteady on your feet. It's important to be calm and focused.
Good luck!
- Even though you want to get fast times, try not to turn too fast and make sure to look ahead as much as you can.
- Don't be nervous about being on stage - unless you tell someone to watch you, nobody's going to. Treat it just like a practice solve.
- Take a couple of deep breaths before each solve, and request a chair if you feel unsteady on your feet. It's important to be calm and focused.
Good luck!
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