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The '''World Cube Association''' (abbreviated as '''WCA''') is the ruling and organizing entity for [[speedsolving]] [[Rubik's Cube]] and other [[puzzle]]s. Although the organization does not yet have legal status, all of the top [[speedcuber]]s regard the WCA as the official organization when it comes to keeping track of cubing records and competitions.
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The '''World Cube Association''' (abbreviated as '''WCA''') is the ruling and organizing entity for [[speedsolving]] [[Rubik's Cube]] and other [[puzzle]]s. Although the WCA has no legal status, it is regarded by all top [[speedcuber]]s as the official organization for cubing competitions and records.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
  
The WCA was founded by [[Ron van Bruchem]] and [[Tyson Mao]], who started off as the two board members. [[Gilles Roux]] joined in October 2004 and [[Masayuki Akimoto]] joined the board in September 2005. [[Gilles Roux]] retired from the board in Nowember 1 2008.
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The WCA was founded by [[Ron van Bruchem]] and [[Tyson Mao]], who were also the first members of the [[WCA Board]], the governing body of the WCA. [[Gilles Roux]] joined as a board member in October, 2004, and [[Masayuki Akimoto]] in September, 2005. [[Gilles Roux]] retired from the board in November, 2008, and [[Masayuki Akimoto]] retired in the beginning of 2012. In July 2012, [[Sébastien Auroux]] and [[Tim Reynolds]] joined as board members.
  
==Requirements for an Official Competition==
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==Requirements for an official competition==
  
 
The following is taken from the official WCA [http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/ regulations]. The following things are necessary for an official competition:
 
The following is taken from the official WCA [http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/ regulations]. The following things are necessary for an official competition:
 
* The WCA Board must approve the competition.
 
* The WCA Board must approve the competition.
 
* The WCA regulations must be followed.
 
* The WCA regulations must be followed.
* There must be a WCA delegate (appointed by WCA Board) attending the competition.
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* There must be a [[WCA delegate]] (appointed by WCA Board) attending the competition.
* The competition must be clearly announced, and should be announced at least a month before the competition starts.
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* The competition must be clearly announced, at least two weeks before the competition starts.
* The competition must have at least 12 competitors.
 
 
* The competition must be accessible for the public.
 
* The competition must be accessible for the public.
 
* The [[Stackmat]] timer (at least Generation 2) must be used for time measurement.
 
* The [[Stackmat]] timer (at least Generation 2) must be used for time measurement.
  
Note that if a competition is recognized by the WCA all times achieved during official events there will be regarded official, and that that is the only way to get official times. Because of this, competitions that are not WCA-official tend to get much less interest, because it is impossible to set official records by attending them.
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Official results can only be set at WCA-official events. Because of this, non-WCA-official competitions tend to receive much less interest.
  
==Website==
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== List of official events ==
The WCA also maintains a website with records and competition information:
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As of 2013, WCA recognizes the following 18 official events:
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* 3x3 Speedsolve
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* 4x4 Speedsolve
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* 5x5 Speedsolve
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* 2x2 Speedsolve
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* 3x3 Blindfolded
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* 3x3 [[OH|One-Handed]]
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* 3x3 [[Fewest Moves]]
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* 3x3 with Feet
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* [[Megaminx]]
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* [[Pyraminx]]
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* [[Square-1]]
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* [[Rubik's Clock]]
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* 6x6 Speedsolve
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* 7x7 Speedsolve
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* 4x4 Blindfolded
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* 5x5 Blindfolded
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* Multi-BLD
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* Skewb
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== Former events ==
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* 3x3x3 No Inspection (removed in ?)
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* Old Multi-Blind (removed in 2008)
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* Rainbow Cube (removed in 2009)
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* Siamese Cube (removed in 2009)
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* Rubik's Magic (removed in 2013)
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* Rubik's Master Magic  (removed in 2013)
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== Countries recognized ==
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See by continent
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* [[Africa]]
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* [[Asia]]
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* [[Europe]]
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* [[North America]]
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* [[South America]]
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* [[Oceania]]
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== External links ==
 
* [http://www.worldcubeassociation.org Main WCA website]
 
* [http://www.worldcubeassociation.org Main WCA website]
 
* [http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/ WCA official results page]
 
* [http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/ WCA official results page]
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* [https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/ WCA regulations]
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[[Category:Competitive Cubing]]
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[[Category:Organizations]]
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[[Category:Websites]]
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[[Category:World Cube Association]]

Revision as of 14:33, 8 July 2018

The WCA logo

The World Cube Association (abbreviated as WCA) is the ruling and organizing entity for speedsolving Rubik's Cube and other puzzles. Although the WCA has no legal status, it is regarded by all top speedcubers as the official organization for cubing competitions and records.

History

The WCA was founded by Ron van Bruchem and Tyson Mao, who were also the first members of the WCA Board, the governing body of the WCA. Gilles Roux joined as a board member in October, 2004, and Masayuki Akimoto in September, 2005. Gilles Roux retired from the board in November, 2008, and Masayuki Akimoto retired in the beginning of 2012. In July 2012, Sébastien Auroux and Tim Reynolds joined as board members.

Requirements for an official competition

The following is taken from the official WCA regulations. The following things are necessary for an official competition:

  • The WCA Board must approve the competition.
  • The WCA regulations must be followed.
  • There must be a WCA delegate (appointed by WCA Board) attending the competition.
  • The competition must be clearly announced, at least two weeks before the competition starts.
  • The competition must be accessible for the public.
  • The Stackmat timer (at least Generation 2) must be used for time measurement.

Official results can only be set at WCA-official events. Because of this, non-WCA-official competitions tend to receive much less interest.

List of official events

As of 2013, WCA recognizes the following 18 official events:

Former events

  • 3x3x3 No Inspection (removed in ?)
  • Old Multi-Blind (removed in 2008)
  • Rainbow Cube (removed in 2009)
  • Siamese Cube (removed in 2009)
  • Rubik's Magic (removed in 2013)
  • Rubik's Master Magic (removed in 2013)

Countries recognized

See by continent

External links