World Championships 2013 - Las Vegas

[MirzaCubing]

2011-Las Vegas for vacation
2012-Las Vegas for Nationals
2012-Las Vegas for Worlds

Btw, relax guys, only like half of Las Vegas is actually dedicated to gambling, drinking, etc.
There's a ton of other fun stuff (amusement parks, museums, performances in the hotels, etc.) Not too mention just being there is a thrill. Either way, there's something to do c:

 

[pjk]

Las Vegas Convention Center, awesome.

It's also the legal age limit for gambling, which technically means you aren't to be on the gaming floor of a casino if you are under 21. However, I've heard from various friends who have been to Vegas that regardless of the "Do not enter if you're under 21" signs, young children can still often be found running around.

There should still be plenty of fun to be had if you aren't 21, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

You can easily head into the casino if you're under 21. If they find out you're not 21, they'll probably kick you out. You won't be able to play any table games, because they ID you when you start.

There are plenty of shows to see in Vegas, and many other attractions. It's a fun place to be for a little while.

 

[Tyson]

US 2012 in Vegas will serve as training for our staff to run WC 2013. Las Vegas, I feel, is an ideal location for the following reasons:
-tourist attractions
-operational ease
-cost

There is plenty to do in Las Vegas besides gambling and drinking, and there is a lot of family friendly entertainment as well. In addition, it is a desirable place for foreigners to visit in the United States. Operationally, the venue is within walking distance to the hotel, though I would recommend taking a taxi, which should not cost more than $7 USD for four people.

Hotels are cheap in Las Vegas, and flights are also relatively cheap. Yes, the cost is expensive if you are an international traveler, but the cost is ALWAYS expensive if you are traveling internationally. With WC 2011 in Asia and WC 2007, 2009 in Europe, it's a good time for WC 2013 to come to the United States.

 

[RaresB]

Interesting that nationals and wc are both in Vegas, since its in NA i assume most poeple going to wc will be from NA which would mean that they prbly went to nationals, interesting, we shall see how vegas changes over the course of a year

 

[cmhardw]

This is very exciting! I am 100% definitely going, and looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones as well!

 

[drewsopchak]

Can't wait!

 

[cityzach]

WHY YOU NO HAVE THIS ON EAST COAST??
anyway i'll TRY to make it. hopefully i can.

 

[r_517]

Relatively so cheap to fly to Las Vegas from Dublin (compared to flights to China) Will give a try

 

[Ernie Pulchny]

If my parents are cool enough to travel to Las Vegas for another year for Worlds, my life would be complete. It would be my first time going to Worlds if I go there next year. One thing about Worlds that's good for me is that it's a few days after my 19th birthday, even though I'll still not be old enough to gamble yet. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed and see if my family will risk another $2,000+ for another year at Vegas.

 

[Ninja Storm]

2011-Las Vegas for vacation
2012-Las Vegas for Nationals
2012-Las Vegas for Worlds

Btw, relax guys, only like half of Las Vegas is actually dedicated to gambling, drinking, etc.
There's a ton of other fun stuff (amusement parks, museums, performances in the hotels, etc.) Not too mention just being there is a thrill. Either way, there's something to do c:

If you're going, wanna share a room?

 

[fastcubesolver]

YAY I hope i can get there.

 

[SpeedSolve]

Woot! Twice to Vegas in 2 years for the thing I love most, pretty good deal if I say so myself. Looking forward to meeting everybody!

 

[Lucas Garron]

Whee! I'm in Vegas right now for ARML (any cubers from other teams here?), but I won't be able to make Nationals this summer, so I'm excited for this.

(Amusingly, that means it'll probably be three years between Nationals for me.)

2013 is probably going to sound so much sooner very soon.

 

[megaminxwin]

I really hope I can go. Time to get out the practicing regime again...

 

[tx789]

I would like to go to a worlds but I'm in nz and I have no clue what it will cost. (Too much) ( also I've never been abroad)

 

[Vincents]

TIL that cubers REALLY REALLY want to drink and gamble.

 

[Mikel]

Do you have to qualify to be able to compete? I think I remember there being certain qualifying times for WC'11 but I wasn't sure how they worked, or if they were enforced.

 

[vcuber13]

i believe that if you have under the qualifying time you go into the first round. if you don't you go into the qualification round and then if you make the cutoff you move onto the first round.

 

[Mikel]

i believe that if you have under the qualifying time you go into the first round. if you don't you go into the qualification round and then if you make the cutoff you move onto the first round.

Okay that makes sense. I wasn't sure, because If I wasn't allowed any official solves due to my speed, my chances of wanting to go would dwindle.

 

[Carson]

Okay that makes sense. I wasn't sure, because If I wasn't allowed any official solves due to my speed, my chances of wanting to go would dwindle.

Well... you still have a year to practice...