Registration Fee: PHP 450.00 base registration for 3 events, Additional PHP 50.00 per event

First-Time Competitor Registration Fee: PHP 300.00 base registration for 2 events, Additional PHP 50.00 per event

The registration fee will cover the following:

• Competitor ID
• Certificate of Participation

** Please also note that certificates provided are in digital format, kindly include in the proof of payment if you wish to receive a physical printed copy of the Certificate of Participation.

The registration fee is non-refundable, including when deleting an event.

Payment Method:
Slots are secured via payment-first system. You may pay for your registration fees via:

GCash Express Send
Account Name: Jacob Miko Tan
Account Number: 09154083476

FOR FOREIGN COMPETITORS
Registration payments may be paid by competitors travelling from other countries through cash until the day of the competition with an advance notice with proof of travel at least two weeks before the competition in order to fully secure the registration slot. Please contact the Cubers and Friends Organizing Team regarding the payment and registration, or if you wish to pay through another preferred method of payment.

Please indicate the name of competitor, and events registered or number of events registered in the message tab in the GCash app before sending payment, and send the receipt of payment to the Cubers and Friends Organizing Team through e-mail at cubersandfriends.org@gmail.com. Failing to confirm your registration payments through e-mail will render your registration null, void, and non-refundable.

However, registration payments paid within a grace period of 48 HOURS after registration slots are filled may be refunded, else the NO-REFUND policy applies henceforth.

FIRST TIME COMPETITORS

All newcomers are required to read the WCA First-time Competitor Guide document to familiarize yourself of the WCA regulations used to govern WCA-sanctioned competitions. Additionally, please watch this competitor tutorial by WCA Senior Delegate Kit Clement of the USA.

ALL COMPETITORS

Please make sure to bring your Vaccination Card in case that the venue requires you to present it.

When you arrive at the competition venue, kindly follow the following steps:
1. Head to the registration table and sign on the competitor masterlist.
2. Get your Certificate of Participation, Event Schedule and grouping/officiating Team Assignment. You will be assigned to officiate at some point during the competition so be sure to take note of your assignement to avoid being disqualified. As per WCA Regulation 1e2, all competitors must be ready to officiate when called or assigned to. Declining such assignment merits disqualification at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
3. Go inside the venue hall and wait for the competition to start.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is there an age limit to compete?
A: None! Everyone is welcome to compete regardless of age.

Q: Should I bring my own timer?
A: No need to! Just bring your cube and yourself, as competitors are expected to use their own puzzles in competition.

Q: What is the time limit?
A: The time limit for 3x3 is ten (10) minutes. You may refer to the events tab regarding time limits for all other events.

Q: When does registration end?
A: Registration ends on April 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM GMT+8, or when the eighty (80) competitor limit is reached. Waitlisted competitors may be admitted until April 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM GMT+8.

Q: Do you accept walk-in registrations?
A: Walk-in registrations are accepted. You may also add events until competition day.

Q: Do you accept refunds?
A: Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstance, including when removing or deleting event from registration. However, registration payments paid within a grace period of 48 HOURS after registration slots are filled may be refunded, else the NO-REFUND policy applies henceforth.

1) From España Blvd., turn right to Padre Paredes St.

2) Head straight until you see the building to your left.

2.1) For competitors without their own vehicles, you may enter the main gate directly, ask the guard for the Multipurpose Hall and they will direct you accordingly.

2.2) For competitors with vehicles, proceed to the gate to the right.

On Lunch Period

Please note that there is only 2 fast-food restaurants, KFC and Mcdonalds, that are walking distance (200 meters away) from the venue. There are no other restaurant establishments near the venue. Please consider bringing your own lunch, or ordering from food delivery platforms such as GrabFood or FoodPanda for best convenience during lunch.

Parking is a first come, first serve basis.

There is limited parking space inside the venue, the rates of the parking area is 40.00 PHP for the first 3 hours, and 10.00 PHP for every hour afterwards to be paid to the guard on duty.

Beginner's SampaLuck 2024 is officially sponsored by QY Toys! Podium finishers will receive the following prizes below courtesy of QY Toys:

For the latest updates and announcements regarding the event, please visit the official Facebook page of the Philippine Cubers Association, and the official Facebook page of Cubers and Friends.

You can also join the official facebook community group of the PCA by clicking here.