US Nationals 2012 (Las Vegas)

[sa11297]

I emailed the national's organizers and I got a really quick reply. Just thought I should let you know that I really appreciate it.
EDIT: For the unofficial competition, how are the relays, mirror solve, and match the scramble judged? (inspection time and rules, +2's, etc)

 

[Riley]

For the unofficial competion on Saturday, is the 64 head to head separate for each event?

 

[IamWEB]

Is it possible to designate people to record the seminars? I know there will be plenty of people recording stuff, but not everyone posts their videos on the forum.
Making sure it's all recorded > Bits and pieces in clips on YouTube.

 

[flee135]

Can I change my partner for team solve and team blind to Ian Bourn? There was a change in plans. I am Mitchell Lane btw.

Yup, it's changed.

I emailed the national's organizers and I got a really quick reply. Just thought I should let you know that I really appreciate it.
EDIT: For the unofficial competition, how are the relays, mirror solve, and match the scramble judged? (inspection time and rules, +2's, etc)

The details will be explained before each event. As a quick reply, though, every event will have a 15 second inspection total, so if it's a relay, you get 15 seconds no matter how many cubes you have to solve. Judges will just make sure you do the solve properly, so for example, for match the scramble, you cannot apply any turns to the scrambled cube, otherwise you get a DNF, and for mirror solve you will have a piece of cardboard between you and the cube, things like that. We will make sure that all competitors know the rules before they start the solves.

Also I think it's good to point out right now that it is possible that events may be removed. For example, if we cannot find mirrors to accommodate for the mirror solving, or if we simply have too many people registered, we'll probably have to remove a couple of things.

For the unofficial competion on Saturday, is the 64 head to head separate for each event?

I'm not sure what you mean. The 64 person head to head consists of the top 64 competitors from 3x3 round 1 on Saturday (or something close if people cannot participate), and will be an elimination bracket type of thing. It is only for 3x3 and is done separately from the unofficial competition.

Is it possible to designate people to record the seminars? I know there will be plenty of people recording stuff, but not everyone posts their videos on the forum.
Making sure it's all recorded > Bits and pieces in clips on YouTube.

I'll see what I can do to make arrangements for that, but I can't make any guarantees. If any competitors are coming to watch the seminars and want to volunteer to videotape certain ones, that would be great.

 

[Riley]

I'm not sure what you mean. The 64 person head to head consists of the top 64 competitors from 3x3 round 1 on Saturday (or something close if people cannot participate), and will be an elimination bracket type of thing. It is only for 3x3 and is done separately from the unofficial competition.

Oh, that makes more sense. Thanks. Still can't decide if I want to do feet or not, two more days...

 

[Kirjava]

Is anyone like

bringing hair straighteners

 

[antoineccantin]

Does the venue (particularly where feet is going to be done) have floor or carpet?

 

[Tyson]

Does the venue (particularly where feet is going to be done) have floor or carpet?

The venue has carpet.

 

[antoineccantin]

The venue has carpet.

Thanks

 

[MirzaCubing]

Will there be live results like last year? (If so, can you please post a link. Thanks c

 

[Tim Reynolds]

Will there be live results like last year? (If so, can you please post a link. Thanks c

Yes, but we don't have a link yet. It will be posted when available.

 

[flee135]

Void cube is now added to the unofficial events. If you've already registered before this was added, you can register for the event during registration on the day of the competition or you can just let me know directly and I can change it.

 

[sa11297]

Void cube is now added to the unofficial events. If you've already registered before this was added, you can register for the event during registration on the day of the competition or you can just let me know directly and I can change it.

wait what? I find that weird for two reasons: first, void cubes aren't very common for people to have and second, isn't the only difference between it and the 3x3 the edge parity? either way, I will take part if I can. Can I use a 3x3 without the center caps...?


And sorry if what I said above was completely wrong.

 

[JBCM627]

Will there be live results like last year? (If so, can you please post a link. Thanks c

Live results will be posted here:
http://live.cubing.net/USNationals2012

 

[Weston]

You know what we should have? We should have non swively-chairs with adjustable height.
Something like this http://www.pianoworks.com/getDynamicImage.aspx?dir=itemimages&path=Hydraulic-Piano-Bench532.jpg&w=309&h=309
It's probably too late (and too expensive) to get them though.

 

[blakedacuber]

will anyone be video'ing all the seminars? preferably all of every seminar?

 

[Riley]

Nice prizes/awards. Can someone please respond to my email? I sent it via the contact button on the 21st. It's about my feet and pyraminx registration that I made on the 21st.

 

[Kian]

The US Nationals 2012 Organizational team is happy to announce that there will be monetary prizes for our events this year! Below you can find out the prizes you could win in a week's time! Our US National Champion in 3x3 will even receive a free trip to Worlds 2013 (details listed)!

See our website at http://www.cubingusa.com/usnationals2012/events.php for awards or check the listing below.

Awards

Plaques will be given to top 3 competitors in all events, except 3x3 Speedsolve, which will receive a special prize. Cash prizes wll be given out in the following events for the following amounts (prizes are for 1st place or for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd):
Event
2x2 Speedsolve $100
3x3 Speedsolve $500 and Trip to Worlds*, $300, $200
4x4 Speedsolve $200, $100, $50
5x5 Speedsolve $200, $100, $50
6x6 Speedsolve $100
7x7 Speedsolve $100
3x3 One-Handed $200, $100, $50
3x3 Blindfolded $200, $100, $50
3x3 Fewest Moves $100
Square-1 $100
Pyraminx $100
Megaminx $100
Rubik's Clock $100
4x4 Blindfolded $100
5x5 Blindfolded $100
3x3 Multiple Blindfolded $100

Special certificate awards will also be given to winners in the following categories:
3x3x3 Speedsolve, Under 6 Years Old Award
3x3x3 Speedsolve, Under 8 Years Old Award
3x3x3 Speedsolve, Under 10 Years Old Award
3x3x3 Speedsolve, Under 12 Years Old Award
* The trip to Worlds Championships 2013 will be given to the first place competitor with United States nationality. Compensation will be limited to flight and hotel reimbursements only, and will be limited to a total expense of $1,000. Some restrictions apply. Contact event organizers for details.

 

[Bob]

Nice prizes/awards. Can someone please respond to my email? I sent it via the contact button on the 21st. It's about my feet and pyraminx registration that I made on the 21st.

Nobody responded to your email because it doesn't appear you sent one. I searched my inbox and have no emails from Riley Woo. Did you send it with a different name?

You know what we should have? We should have non swively-chairs with adjustable height.
Something like this http://www.pianoworks.com/getDynami...path=Hydraulic-Piano-Bench532.jpg&w=309&h=309
It's probably too late (and too expensive) to get them though.

LOL seriously? You just posted a picture of a $575 bench. There are 22 stations in the main hall alone. I don't think it would be worth spending over $12,000 on chairs. :/

 

[masterofthebass]

chairs. :/

benches*