Speedcubing World Championships 2011 Date and Location

[TimMc]

Looks a bit small though. Remember we will be looking at possibly 500+ competitors.

It looks like you could comfortably fit 400 people in there. I wonder if they have another function room to fit 200-300 people for side events?

Tim.

 

[RCTACameron]

Judging by Faz's floor plan, it looks like you could fit almost 450 in there. Also, look at this.

http://baiyokesky.baiyokehotel.com/index.php?main_page=service&id=20

RAINBOW HALL & SKY ROOM on 17th floor
Both are newly renovated with a cozy atmosphere, the places could make any of your choices; from business conference to theme wedding. Rainbow Hall can accommodate 1,200 persons (Theatre Style) and Sky room can accommodate 250 persons (Theatre Style).

It seems like fitting 500+ comfortably would be easy.

 

[Stefan]

I suggest Corvo:
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=distance+Melbourne+corvo
Wanna make it as hard as possible to already know the winner before the competition.

Ooh, even better idea: let's just have it in a bar where minors aren't allowed.

 

[BC1997]

thats a first and not a bad idea actually

 

[cmhardw]

3. Bangkok has an extremely large airport, and flights aren't expensive

For you perhaps

In all seriousness I think this hotel is an excellent potential venue, and I would love the opportunity to travel to Thailand. I just couldn't resist bringing up the point about flight costs. Cost depends, in a large part, on your originating location as well

Chris

 

[Dene]

Ya and with the weakening US$ Chris is getting really worried about flights

 

[04mucklowd]

Its pritty dangerous in Bangkok

 

[masterofthebass]

Ooh, even better idea: let's just have it in a bar where minors aren't allowed.

Best idea I've ever heard.

 

[StachuK1992]

Best idea I've ever heard.

Damn you.
I'm guessing 21 is the definition of not being a minor, at least for bars?
I want to say 18, but country, etc matters.

 

[Kian]

The only thing I'd like is for slightly more notice than we had in 2009. Obviously there were some problems that year which resulted in a delayed announcement, but I do hope for as much notice as possible. Of course, given that the WCA has to work with Seventowns and I have no idea what sort of challenges they face I cannot expect anything from them, as I am wholly ignorant of the situation. I'm just hoping.

I suggest Corvo:
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=distance+Melbourne+corvo
Wanna make it as hard as possible to already know the winner before the competition.

Out of curiosity, how did you come up with Corvo? Obviously you were trying to find a place that was as far from Melbourne as is earthly possible, but was it some sort of program or did you just put in guesses from a map?

 

[Stefan]

Out of curiosity, how did you come up with Corvo?

Mainly with this neat tool: http://www.zefrank.com/sandwich/tool.html

Hmm, I just noticed Dene lives about as far away from me as possible

 

[Ethan Rosen]

One thing to note when talking about some countries as destinations, is that travel isn't always free (free as in free speech, not free food.) Several countries that have been suggested, including Australia and China, require visas for tourists to enter. I haven't done much research about how restrictive the visa rules are or how hard they are to get for most of the suggested countries, but I think this is something that should be considered when choosing a destination.

 

[TimMc]

One thing to note when talking about some countries as destinations, is that travel isn't always free (free as in free speech, not free food.) Several countries that have been suggested, including Australia and China, require visas for tourists to enter. I haven't done much research about how restrictive the visa rules are or how hard they are to get for most of the suggested countries, but I think this is something that should be considered when choosing a destination.

You can stay in Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa if you hold a passport from:

• Australia
• Canada
• New Zealand
• United Kingdom
• United States of America

Australia has slightly harsher entry requirements, compared to Thailand, with tourist visas which may cost as much as AU$20 through ETA...

TSA?

Tim.

 

[cmhardw]

You can stay in Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa if you hold a passport from:

• Australia
• Canada
• New Zealand
• United Kingdom
• United States of America

Since Thailand seems a likely possibility at this point with the successful Asian Championship I found on world travel guide:

Visas:

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for touristic stays of up to 30 days (if entering via an international airport) or 15 days (if entering by land from a neighbouring country), provided they hold valid passports, sufficient funds (10,000 baht per person or 20,000 baht per family) and confirmed airline tickets to leave Thailand within the time allowed by their visa, except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Romania and Malta who do need to obtain a visa before travelling to Thailand;
2. nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who may apply for visas on arrival for stays of up to 15 days. A fee of 300 baht is payable for this visa.

Read more: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/thailand/passport-visa#ixzz14wcsAZgm

So it seems that possibly many Europeans will need time to apply for VISAs if the competition is held in Thailand.

Chris

 

[Dene]

Mainly with this neat tool: http://www.zefrank.com/sandwich/tool.html

Hmm, I just noticed Dene lives about as far away from me as possible

you too.

Also, using that tool it seems the very north west of Spain is directly opposite Christchurch. I'd have to be living way out east in the ocean to be directly opposite Germany XD

 

[BC1997]

Well i guess theres always euro2012

 

[Ranzha]

I think we should hold it here:
37.2670°, -121.8097°

Not really.
But in all seriousness, I'm liking this Thailand idea. The venue seems like a suitable choice. It looks comfortable and open. =D

One thing a lot of people don't recognize is that just because it's easy for you does not mean it's easy for other people. You can't make everyone happy. This concerns date too. Seeing as that the past few WCs have been in October, students whose schooling is in session may not like the dates previously chosen.

 

[aronpm]

One thing a lot of people don't recognize is that just because it's easy for you does not mean it's easy for other people.

Yeah, that's why people don't want it to be in Thailand.

 

[Crazycubemom]

Bali

 

[TimMc]

One thing a lot of people don't recognize is that just because it's easy for you does not mean it's easy for other people. You can't make everyone happy.

There's not much difference in travel when comparing "Europe to California" and "Europe to Thailand". When you consider how far Americans have to travel to get around to the rest of the world it becomes an issue. :-/

Tim.