US Nationals 2012 (Las Vegas)

masterofthebass said:
Welcome to US Nats. DO NOT wait to register if you are going.
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Actually, it looks like they're not raising the rates by much if you register late. If I understand it correctly, there's no penalty until May, and then only the base fee goes up, and only by $5 per month. For those of us doing lots of events, that's almost no incentive at all to register early. I thought I remembered last year that the penalty was much steeper. Of course, not preregistering at all (just showing up for the competition) is killer, but that's perfectly reasonable - it absolutely should be.

I would imagine it's probably a bigger deal to book the hotel room. That's probably the biggest reason to book early, and it's probably quite important. Actually, if you want to consider upgrading to the really nice suites, the prices are cheaper now to get them direct from the hotel site than they are with the group rate. (The penthouse suites are about the same price as the regular rooms were at one of the previous Nationals!) But it is hard to beat a decent room for $45 a night.
 
AustinReed said:
Not really diggin' the prices ($104 for me). I'm scared what they'll be right before it closes.
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We've outlined the fee increases on the registration page. The base fee increases by $5 each month starting in May. So if you register in July you'll be paying $119.

Just don't show up and register at the door.
 
Mike Hughey said:
Actually, it looks like they're not raising the rates by much if you register late. If I understand it correctly, there's no penalty until May, and then only the base fee goes up, and only by $5 per month. For those of us doing lots of events, that's almost no incentive at all to register early. I thought I remembered last year that the penalty was much steeper. Of course, not preregistering at all (just showing up for the competition) is killer, but that's perfectly reasonable - it absolutely should be.

I would imagine it's probably a bigger deal to book the hotel room. That's probably the biggest reason to book early, and it's probably quite important. Actually, if you want to consider upgrading to the really nice suites, the prices are cheaper now to get them direct from the hotel site than they are with the group rate. (The penthouse suites are about the same price as the regular rooms were at one of the previous Nationals!) But it is hard to beat a decent room for $45 a night.
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O... I misread the page. I thought it was $5 per event after may 1st! Increasing the base fee seems a little more reasonable, but still... its a hefty amount of change.
 
Mike Hughey said:
I would imagine it's probably a bigger deal to book the hotel room. That's probably the biggest reason to book early, and it's probably quite important. Actually, if you want to consider upgrading to the really nice suites, the prices are cheaper now to get them direct from the hotel site than they are with the group rate. (The penthouse suites are about the same price as the regular rooms were at one of the previous Nationals!) But it is hard to beat a decent room for $45 a night.
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We're looking into this. Not only do we want to give you the best rates, we need people to book through our group as part of the conditions for using this venue.
 
shelley said:
We're looking into this. Not only do we want to give you the best rates, we need people to book through our group as part of the conditions for using this venue.
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For what it's worth, it seemed like the reason the deal was so good was because I was looking at it for 3 nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). It wouldn't have been that good without the 3-night discount. But then, I think it's a given that people booking for Nationals are probably going for at least 3 nights.

There's a good chance we'll just get the regular room, not a suite - that price is hard to resist. But we haven't decided for sure one way or the other yet.
 
I feel sorry for you US cubers paying so much, at AusNats it was $2 rego and you can compete in all events for no extra. If you're a member of RMIT it is even free.
Good luck to everyone.
 
Tim Major said:
I feel sorry for you US cubers paying so much, at AusNats it was $2 rego and you can compete in all events for no extra. If you're a member of RMIT it is even free.
Good luck to everyone.
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And plenty of other competitions are free. US Nationals is on the same caliber as Worlds/Euros, but without the extensive sponsorship from Rubik's. Obviously $112 to compete in everything is a steep price, but at least you get /something/ out of it. AusNats had 35 people. US Nats last year had 200. Don't compare apples to oranges.
 
When I booked the hotel, they couldn't find the group rate under "United States National Rubik's Cube Championship". When you call, ask for the "World Cube Association" rate.
 
I have an question for you: should nubs like me go to Nationals even if I don't meet most of the cutoffs?

I mean, I do meet most of the hard cutoffs.

Another question: why is feet very expensive? I know this should go in the OAQT, but I feel it is more appropiate to put it here.
 
brandbest1 said:
I have an question for you: should nubs like me go to Nationals even if I don't meet most of the cutoffs?

I mean, I do meet most of the hard cutoffs.

Another question: why is feet very expensive? I know this should go in the OAQT, but I feel it is more appropiate to put it here.
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Yes to your first question. To your second the answer is that we want to deter entry from people that aren't serious about it. It's a very difficult event to run for a number of reasons.

samchoochiu said:
wth so if we register now and have a receipt of say $40 and if we don't pay by May 1st we have to pay the new increased price????
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You are not registered until you pay.
 
kirtpro said:
I registered earlier today but was unable to pay. How can I retrieve my registration?
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It has been customary that international competitors do not need to pay registration. I would send an e-mail to the organizers to confirm that is still the case.


samchoochiu said:
@kian
What do you mean?
If we register, we're on the list. Does that not mean we are registered?
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You are not on the list until you have paid.
 
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