University of Nottingham Open 2014 - Feb 22/23 - UK Comp!

[Erik]

aaand there go my podiums.

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I'm bribable ;-)

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But I am slow nowadays

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Still looking for a good (cheap) place to stay, link to buslines pls?

 

[ryanj92]

[Still looking for a good (cheap) place to stay, link to buslines pls?

Okay, here are all the ones off the top of my head that I am familiar with and pass by campus from accessible locations:

https://www.nctx.co.uk/timetables-tickets-maps/buses-lines/bus/36
£1.70 (£1 with valid student ID), correct change only. Leaves from outside the Victoria centre (middle of the city), you'll want to get off at Uni North Entrance (the bus has an on-board display which tells you where you are)

http://www.catchyourbus.co.uk/businfo/City/y36/y36mftochilwell.html
£1.60 (£1 with valid student ID), gives change. Same route as the 36, just a different bus company.

https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/services/indigo
£1.70 (£1 with valid student ID), gives change. Leaves from the broadmarsh bus station (2mins from the train station), and you'll want to get off at the QMC main entrance (uni north entrance is 2 mins walk from there). Also, runs 24/7 (but is £3.50 after midnight, so unless you're on your own a taxi is probably cheaper).

https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/services/i4
£1.70 (£1 with valid student ID), gives change. Also leaves from broadmarsh bus station, passes by uni north entrance so if there's an i4 around that'll be the best option.

All of these are pretty regular aside from sunday morning, so whichever location you're travelling from, you shouldn't have to wait too long for one Hope this is useful.

E: whoops, i forgot the direct to campus one
https://www.nctx.co.uk/timetables-tickets-maps/buses-lines/bus/34
£1.70 (£1 with valid student ID), doesn't give change. Leaves from behind the broadmarsh bus station, you can get off right by the science department. The first bus isn't until 8:15 on a sunday, though, so only really useful for saturday

 

[MichaelErskine]

Suggestions for places to stay anyone?
Wollaton Park Travelodge says £144 for 2 nights, which seems a little excessive

I have a couch if you're stuck for somewhere Daniel

 

[NevinsCPH]

Btw, any update on schedule?

 

[ryanj92]

Btw, any update on schedule?

Not yet, no, sorry!
The uni is being super unhelpful and not getting back to us on confirming venue times for us - be assured that you'll know as soon as we know!

 

[NevinsCPH]

Ok, I thought so too that we will know it as soon as it's done. Just wanted to know what issues occurred.

 

[ryanj92]

Ok, I thought so too that we will know it as soon as it's done. Just wanted to know what issues occurred.

Alrighty Chris told me that he doesn't envision much change in the schedule from the provisional one if we get the hours we want, shich honestly should be fine.

 

[Lumej]

To Erik/anyone still looking for a cheap room: http://www.igloohostel.co.uk/ 16 pounds for a 10 bed dorm.
Could be quite nice if some people decide to stay there.
It's in the city center though, so not really close to the Uni, but there are the busses, thanks ryanj92.

Other than that I came across this: http://groveguesthouse.co.uk/ half an hour on foot from Uni, but more expensive.

Does anyone know of something closer and/or cheaper?
If not I'll probably book at the igloo soon.

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

Hey guys,
Sorry we've been kind of quiet on the schedule front, but the uni is really not being helpful with the room booking details and so I'm not happy saying anything for definite yet.

However, this is the current provisional schedule, and as long as we get the times for the room we want, it will look like this. http://sdrv.ms/1dk8Uf4 (PDF on skydrive)

 

[Ollie]

Hey guys,
Sorry we've been kind of quiet on the schedule front, but the uni is really not being helpful with the room booking details and so I'm not happy saying anything for definite yet.

However, this is the current provisional schedule, and as long as we get the times for the room we want, it will look like this. http://sdrv.ms/1dk8Uf4 (PDF on skydrive)

Is there a 'best' time to do 4/5BLD? Or do you think you're going to be ahead of schedule for the most part of the weekend?

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

Is there a 'best' time to do 4/5BLD? Or do you think you're going to be ahead of schedule for the most part of the weekend?

Not sure at the moment, this is something that's still being considered, and the situation will change depending on the times we get.

 

[ryanj92]

Hi everyone,

We've had to change the venue of the competition (for reasons) to room A1 in the Coates building. Fortunately this is within a 2 minute walk of Pope A14, so in terms of travel and accommodation there's nothing to worry about. Room A1 is accessible from entrance 1 of the Coates building (the end closest to campus).

This room is smaller than our initially intended venue, so we will be promptly closing registration, as we cannot take any more people. As such if you are registered already, please make sure you can definitely make it, so your place can be passed on in good time if necessary. Also, please make sure that if you are bringing guests/parents, keep these to a minimum if possible and make sure that if circumstances change that you let us know via email so we know exactly how many people we are expecting.

You all should know this already, just felt it was worth reiterating in the given circumstances!

Also, Chris should now be able to get the schedule up pretty promptly, so keep an eye out for that.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

So yeah, what Ryan said, although we are no longer accepting new registrations. If you cannot make it, please contact us so that we know, since how we arrange the room and the competitor groups will depend on the number of people attending. Schedule should go up later today.

EDIT: Schedule is up! http://www.ukca.org/?page_id=896

 

[angham]

I average 12 on clock and won't make finals o_0

 

[NevinsCPH]

Just to inform you organisers beforehand, my train arrives at 9:30, lets hope 50minutes is enough for me to walk from the station to venue for 3bld.

 

[Ollie]

Just to inform you organisers beforehand, my train arrives at 9:30, lets hope 50minutes is enough for me to walk from the station to venue for 3bld.

I think there's a bus, number 5? Someone from Notts will comfirm this

 

[NevinsCPH]

Oh that would be really helpful knowing that I don't have to walk all the way xx

 

[ryanj92]

Just to inform you organisers beforehand, my train arrives at 9:30, lets hope 50minutes is enough for me to walk from the station to venue for 3bld.

Which station? For buses from the city centre, refer to my post a page or so back.

 

[Laradoodle4]

Okey dokey so who do I ask if I wanna change events?

 

[Mollerz]

Okey dokey so who do I ask if I wanna change events?

Just post it here, what's going down then? :b