Thinking of a large Los Angeles competition soon...

[ianini]

Yeah, as I get responses it's looking more and more like 10/24 for us.

We can do 2 competitions the same weekend (we've done it with Caltech), but it does slightly affect attendance (like maybe ~5 person difference?).

As long as you have scramblers it works out. I just mentioned it because we totally failed once with sq-1 and megaminx and someone had to teach me how to scramble them.

Well let's just see how this comp runs out then we can decide if we want to do double weekend comps in the future.

And I know enough people willing people to help scramble anything.

@keemy: thanks. Adam told me he has 8 timers/displays so that can be enough. and if we need more, we could just borrow peoples' stackmats and use them as timers with out displays. (we've done it at Caltech comps before)

 

[Weston]

Sounds great Ian. I'll be there almost for sure.
I have also been looking for free venues for competitions. I'll let you and Adam know when I find a good one.

 

[Tyson]

Bob and I have had our share with bad first time organizers. If this were to happen, there would only be a very limited number of events offered.

http://www.cubingusa.com/harvard/events.php

First time organizer at Harvard. You can't just find a venue and then expect Adam to do all the work for you. This has unfortunately been a problem on the east coast with Bob so we've decided to clamp down ambitious schedules for first time organizers.

 

[ianini]

Bob and I have had our share with bad first time organizers. If this were to happen, there would only be a very limited number of events offered.

http://www.cubingusa.com/harvard/events.php

First time organizer at Harvard. You can't just find a venue and then expect Adam to do all the work for you. This has unfortunately been a problem on the east coast with Bob so we've decided to clamp down ambitious schedules for first time organizers.

I never said Adam would do all the work. All he would do is provide the displays/timers and just be there so the competition is legal. I just came back from the venue and it's already confirmed. All I need to do is sign some paperwork and we're clear.

Edit: Here are some pics of the venue:

Spoiler

 

[Tyson]

I never said that you said that Adam would be doing all the work. Where's Bob when you need him to say something...

 

[ianini]

I never said that you said that Adam would be doing all the work.

Then where's the problem here?

 

[Slowpoke22]

I think the "problem" here is that there are too many events scheduled, especially for an organizer's first competition. Removing the larger cubes (at least 5x5-7x7, sorry Chris) would make the scheduling a bit more realistic, but even then everything would need to be very efficient to run smoothly. With the events list as it is, it's quite certain that we'd run behind schedule. From what I've observed at previous competitions, overlapping events won't overlap as flawlessly as you hope.

 

[ianini]

I think the "problem" here is that there are too many events scheduled, especially for an organizer's first competition. Removing the larger cubes (at least 5x5-7x7, sorry Chris) would make the scheduling a bit more realistic, but even then everything would need to be very efficient to run smoothly. With the events list as it is, it's quite certain that we'd run behind schedule. From what I've observed at previous competitions, overlapping events won't overlap as flawlessly as you hope.

Well nothing is official yet so I will remove 6x6/7x7. I was actually quite uncertain as to how it would work so I guess it'd be easier not to have those events this competition.

 

[Weston]

I think the "problem" here is that there are too many events scheduled, especially for an organizer's first competition. Removing the larger cubes (at least 5x5-7x7, sorry Chris) would make the scheduling a bit more realistic, but even then everything would need to be very efficient to run smoothly. With the events list as it is, it's quite certain that we'd run behind schedule. From what I've observed at previous competitions, overlapping events won't overlap as flawlessly as you hope.

Well nothing is official yet so I will remove 6x6/7x7. I was actually quite uncertain as to how it would work so I guess it'd be easier not to have those events this competition.

Don't forget, I am willing to help with anything you need. Just as long as I have time to warm up for OH.

 

[ChrisBird]

I think the "problem" here is that there are too many events scheduled, especially for an organizer's first competition. Removing the larger cubes (at least 5x5-7x7, sorry Chris) would make the scheduling a bit more realistic, but even then everything would need to be very efficient to run smoothly. With the events list as it is, it's quite certain that we'd run behind schedule. From what I've observed at previous competitions, overlapping events won't overlap as flawlessly as you hope.

Well nothing is official yet so I will remove 6x6/7x7. I was actually quite uncertain as to how it would work so I guess it'd be easier not to have those events this competition.

='[

It's all good tho =p

 

[ianini]

I think the "problem" here is that there are too many events scheduled, especially for an organizer's first competition. Removing the larger cubes (at least 5x5-7x7, sorry Chris) would make the scheduling a bit more realistic, but even then everything would need to be very efficient to run smoothly. With the events list as it is, it's quite certain that we'd run behind schedule. From what I've observed at previous competitions, overlapping events won't overlap as flawlessly as you hope.

Well nothing is official yet so I will remove 6x6/7x7. I was actually quite uncertain as to how it would work so I guess it'd be easier not to have those events this competition.

='[

It's all good tho =p

Really sorry Chris, I just don't want my first competition to be a complete bomb.

 

[ChrisBird]

I think the "problem" here is that there are too many events scheduled, especially for an organizer's first competition. Removing the larger cubes (at least 5x5-7x7, sorry Chris) would make the scheduling a bit more realistic, but even then everything would need to be very efficient to run smoothly. With the events list as it is, it's quite certain that we'd run behind schedule. From what I've observed at previous competitions, overlapping events won't overlap as flawlessly as you hope.

Well nothing is official yet so I will remove 6x6/7x7. I was actually quite uncertain as to how it would work so I guess it'd be easier not to have those events this competition.

='[

It's all good tho =p

Really sorry Chris, I just don't want my first competition to be a complete bomb.

Yeah of course, I'm kidding.

 

[ianini]

Don't forget, I am willing to help with anything you need. Just as long as I have time to warm up for OH.

Thanks, I'll need all the help I can get. Let's see:

8 timers, 8 judges, ~2 runners, and ~2-3 scramblers = 12-13 people.

 

[Lucas Garron]

8 timers, 8 judges, ~2 runners, and ~2-3 scramblers = 12-13 people.

That means you need, like, 20. Expect a lot of your judges to be out of commission at any point (competing or practicing themselves, eating lunch, taking a break, being inefficient/confused).

 

[ChrisBird]

8 timers, 8 judges, ~2 runners, and ~2-3 scramblers = 12-13 people.

That means you need, like, 20. Expect a lot of your judges to be out of commission at any point (competing or practicing themselves, eating lunch, taking a break, being inefficient/confused).

Oh oh oh! Pick me! I can do that!

 

[ianini]

8 timers, 8 judges, ~2 runners, and ~2-3 scramblers = 12-13 people.

That means you need, like, 20. Expect a lot of your judges to be out of commission at any point (competing or practicing themselves, eating lunch, taking a break, being inefficient/confused).

Oh oh oh! Pick me! I can do that!

Chris, we don't have enough time for that!

 

[ianini]

After my visit with the venue, it's pretty much confirmed. The dean will e-mail me once it's all square. Once I get the confirmation over the weekend, I'll get a website up with all the info from this thread all organized onto a webpage.

And what should I call this comp? I was thinking something generic like Los Angeles Open 2010 or Los Angeles Open Fall 2010.
P.S. I live 5 minutes from the venue.

 

[PhillipEspinoza]

Maybe if you have more than one organizer for this competition, the proposed schedule can happen. But as it is, I do have to say that it looks rather ambitious.

Another idea: Maybe with enough planning ahead of time, there can be a California Open 2010/2011 which would be a 2-day event combining Norcal and Socal organizational teams. Or maybe you can have a Socal Open. Just some thoughts.

Also, depending on the date, I would most likely attend. I would be able to help out too with whatever (I only have one main event, 3x3 speed, and maybe OH).

 

[ianini]

Maybe if you have more than one organizer for this competition, the proposed schedule can happen. But as it is, I do have to say that it looks rather ambitious.

I think I'm going to stick with the original schedule. I just want this to be a straight forward competition: Once one event ends then the new one begins on schedule. (I'm going to get flamed for this because I know this is hard or nearly impossible to do)

 

[shelley]

8 timers, 8 judges, ~2 runners, and ~2-3 scramblers = 12-13 people.

That means you need, like, 20. Expect a lot of your judges to be out of commission at any point (competing or practicing themselves, eating lunch, taking a break, being inefficient/confused).

Yeah, pretty much. When people say they'll help out, it doesn't mean they're willing to judge/run/scramble for 8 hours nonstop. That stuff is exhausting. And most of the people who are volunteering will likely want to compete in some events too.

If you've never organized a competition before, don't make your first one a large one. It's easy to bite off way more than you can chew. You should also prepare to make some sacrifices, i.e. not competing yourself to help the competition run smoothly.