Belgian Nationals 2025
- Date
- Nov 22 - 23, 2025
- City
- Hasselt, Belgium
- Venue
Hogeschool PXL
- Address
- Elfde-Liniestraat 24, 3500 Hasselt
- Details
School cafetaria
- Contact
- Organization team
- Organizers
- Clara Verbraeken, Els Bergmans, Félicien Steux, Lisa Leukemans, Matthias Schegers, and Simon De Prins
- WCA Delegates
- Clara Verbraeken, Lisa Leukemans, Nicolò Simone, Théo Naedenoen, and Tim Lugtigheid
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
Photography and Press
There will be journalists and photographers present at the competition.
If you have any concerns or issues regarding being photographed or filmed, it is your own responsibility to notify us or the photographers.Every competitor receives a T-shirt. Mention your shirt size (XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL-3XL) in your registration comments!
English :
Don't forget to read the different tabs.
Show up at least 30 mn before your first event.
For the new competitors, be present for the tutorial.Nederlands :
Vergeet niet de andere tabs te lezen.
Wees aanwezig minstens 30 mn voor je eerste event.
Voor de niewe deelnemers, wees aanwezig voor de tutorial.Français :
N'oubliez pas de consulter les differents onglets.
Présentez-vous au moins 30 mn avant votre première épreuve.
Pour les nouveaux compétiteurs, soyez présents pour le tuto.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitors
- 192
- Registration period
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Online registration opened and closed .
- Registration requirements
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This competition is over, click here to display the registration requirements it used.Create a WCA account here if you don't have one.
If this is not your first competition, associate your WCA ID to your WCA account here.
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 200 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is €35 (Euro).
The registration fee has to be paid through Stripe here once registered.
If your registration is cancelled before you will be refunded 50% of your registration fee.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until on the Register tab.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.
Any spectator can attend for free.
More info on the Registration tab.
Every competitor receives a T-shirt. Mention your shirt size (XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL-3XL) in your registration comments! - Highlights
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Click here to display the highlights of the competition.
Patrick Ponce won with an average of 5.92 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Antonie Paterakis finished second (6.64) and Imanuel Müller finished third (7.15).
| Event | Name | Best | Average | Representing | Solves | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | Patrick Ponce | 5.59 | 5.92 | United States | 6.16 | 5.77 | 5.83 | 5.59 | 6.88 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | Imanuel Müller | 1.28 | 1.51 | Germany | 1.28 | 1.34 | 2.20 | 1.89 | 1.29 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | Patrick Ponce | 20.62 | 21.51 | United States | 21.83 | 20.68 | 27.35 | 20.62 | 22.02 | |||
| 5x5x5 Cube | Patrick Ponce | 41.21 | 45.32 | United States | 45.08 | 42.39 | 50.85 | 48.49 | 41.21 | |||
| 6x6x6 Cube | Patrick Ponce | 1:26.57 | 1:31.58 | United States | 1:35.00 | 1:33.16 | 1:26.57 | |||||
| 7x7x7 Cube | Patrick Ponce | 2:07.07 | 2:15.09 | United States | 2:24.06 | 2:14.14 | 2:07.07 | |||||
| 3x3x3 Blindfolded | Maxime Madrzyk | 19.56 | DNF | France | 29.46 | 19.56 | DNF | |||||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | Patrick Ponce | 8.02 | 9.51 | United States | 8.25 | 8.02 | 9.97 | 10.30 | 11.03 | |||
| Clock | Joran Pauwels | 3.14 | 4.12 | Belgium | 4.53 | 3.42 | 3.14 | 4.40 | 4.77 | |||
| Megaminx | Imanuel Müller | 38.98 | 40.26 | Germany | 41.15 | 40.41 | 39.22 | 42.97 | 38.98 | |||
| Pyraminx | Andrey Che | 2.34 | 2.81 | Russia | 3.17 | 2.73 | 2.54 | 3.46 | 2.34 | |||
| Skewb | Elias Malomgré | 0.97 | NR | 2.65 | Belgium | 2.42 | 2.46 | 3.81 | 3.08 | 0.97 | ||
| Square-1 | Joran Pauwels | 7.20 | 9.08 | Belgium | 13.36 | 9.55 | 7.20 | 8.42 | 9.28 | |||
For the finals of 3x3, 2x2, 4x4, OH, Clock, Pyraminx, and Skewb, 8 spots will be reserved for the fastest Belgian competitors. Advancement from the previous round will first include the 8 best competitors from Belgium, followed by the remaining top competitors regardless of region. This is in accordance with Regulation 9p2b.
This competition is open to everyone. Registration starts on September 22, 2025.
The entry fees for competitors is €35, guests can attend free of charge. This must be paid in advance, by following the instructions below.
When 200 competitors have completed their registration by paying the entry fee, registration will be closed and a waiting list will be started.
How to register
- Fill in the form on this site.
- Pay the entry fee. You can only pay by credit card via the WCA website!
- Then, we will accept your registration and your name will show up on the registration list. Your registration will only be accepted as soon as we have received your payment.
Cancellation
If you registered but are unable to attend for some reason, you can cancel your registration by sending an email to the organizers. If you do this before November 14, 2025 (the Friday before the competition), we will refund half of your entry fee.
Change events
You can change the events you are registered for on on this site, until the Friday before the competition.
English
If it's your first time attending a WCA competition:
- You must register or login on the WCA website.
- You must register to the competition (tab "General info" on the competition page).,
- Please have a look at this video, explaining how competitions work. There will also be a tutorial for new competitors right before the 3x3x3 event (on Sunday morning).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPL3eV-A0ww&t
Français
Si c'est votre première compétition WCA:
- Vous devez vous inscrire ou vous connecter sur le site de WCA.
- Vous devez vous inscrire à la compétition (sur la page de la compétition, onglet "Information générale").
- Merci de jeter un oeil à cette vidéo, explicant le déroulement d'une compétition. Il y aura aussi un tutoriel pour les nouveaux compétiteurs avant que le 3x3x3 ne commence (le dimanche matin).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPL3eV-A0ww&t
Nederlands
Als dit je eerste WCA competitie is:
- Maak een account of login op de WCA website
- Schrijf je in voor de wedstrijd (tab "Algemene informatie" op de wedstrijdpagina)
- Kijk even naar deze video, die uitlegt hoe een wedstrijd verloopt. Er zal ook een uitleg zijn voor nieuwe deenemers net voor 3x3x3 (zondagvoormiddag).
By car
Participants and their guests may use the PXL parking facilities (P7 + P8). We recommend using Parking 7 (see the picture). From there, it’s just a short walk across the bridge to the venue.

By public transport
The venue is located approximately a 30-minute walk from Hasselt railway station. Alternatively, one can take a bus from the station to the swimming pool and walk the remaining 200 meters.

Competitors should have received an email to order sandwiches (deadline: 15/11).
On site, there are vending machines for drinks, these only accept coins.
There is an Albert Heijn next to the parking area, and this store is open on both weekend days.
Every competitor will receive a T-shirt featuring the competition logo. Please indicate your preferred size (XS–S–M–L–XL–XXL–3XL) in the comments section of your registration.
If no size is specified, size M will automatically be assigned.
Competitors who wish to order additional T-shirts are requested to contact the organizers to make the necessary arrangements.
Competitors who have been accepted from the waiting list are not guaranteed the size they originally requested. We will do our best to ensure that the size you receive is as close as possible.
We would like to thank our sponsors, Hogeschool PXL and AtoutCubes.

AtoutCubes is an online cube store with over 4,000 items in stock in France, delivering worldwide from €5. The store supports the competition by offering prizes and discounts. In addition to its online presence, AtoutCubes also has a physical store open to the public, located in Bayonne (France, department 64).
Website: https://www.atoutcubes.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/atoutcubes
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/atoutcubes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atoutcubes

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Englisch
Q: I can’t come to the competition anymore, what should I do?
A: Please let us know as soon as you know you can no longer come. Competitions usually fill up pretty quickly and notifying us of your absence allows us to accept someone from the waiting list. 50% of your payment will be refunded if you unsubscribe before Friday, November 14 at 8:00 PM.
Q: I am on the waiting list. What happens now?
A: If a competitor drops out before Friday, November 14, at 8:00 PM, their spot will be allocated to the next person on the waiting list. If a spot does not become available for you, you will receive a full refund. In case you wish to drop out of the waiting list please email us at the contact link on the General Info page, and we will remove you and issue a full refund.
Q: Can I change the events I am registered for?
A: Yes you can change your events until Friday, November 14, at 8:00 PM. You can change your event selection on the register tab.
Q: Do I have to bring my own equipment to participate?
A: Make sure to bring cubes for all events you are competing in and look after them, you don't want them to go missing. However, there is no need to bring a mat or timer, unless you want to use them for your training.
Q: What do I do when I arrive?
A: The first thing you do when you arrive is find the registration desk. If you are a new competitor, remember to take with you an identity document it may be requested at the registration desk. The person who will welcome you can then guide you and answer your first questions.
Q: When can I leave the competition?
A: You are more than welcome to leave whenever you want. If you have no more events left then you are not required to stay.
Q: How do I find results?
A: All the results will be found on this page a couple of days after the competition, once they have all been checked and uploaded. If you are looking for live results, they can all be found on WCA live.
Nederlands
V: Ik kan toch niet meer naar de competitie komen, wat moet ik doen?
A: Laat ons zo snel mogelijk weten als je niet kunt deelnemen. Omdat competities vaak snel vol raken, kunnen we jouw plek dan doorgeven aan iemand op de wachtlijst. Meld je je af vóór 22 september om 20:00 , dan ontvang je 50% van je inschrijfgeld terug.
V: Ik sta op de wachtlijst. Wat gebeurt er nu?
A: Als een deelnemer zich voor 22 september om 20:00 afmeldt, wordt diens plek toegewezen aan de volgende persoon op de wachtlijst. Als er geen plek voor jou vrijkomt, ontvang je een volledige terugbetaling. Mocht je je willen uitschrijven van de wachtlijst, stuur ons dan een e-mail via de contactlink op de Algemene Informatie pagina. Wij verwijderen je dan van de lijst en betalen het volledig bedrag terug.
V: Kan ik de onderdelen waarvoor ik me heb ingeschreven nog wijzigen?
A: Ja, je kunt je onderdelen wijzigen tot 22 september om 20:00. Je kunt je keuze aanpassen via het tabblad aanmelden.
V: Moet ik mijn eigen materiaal meenemen om mee te doen?
A: Vergeet niet je eigen kubussen mee te nemen voor alle onderdelen waarvoor je bent ingeschreven. Let er goed op dat je ze niet kwijtraakt. Een mat of timer hoef je niet mee te brengen, tenzij je ze graag voor je eigen training wilt gebruiken.
V: Wat moet ik doen als ik aankom?
A: Het eerste wat je moet doen bij aankomst is naar de registratie tafel gaan. Als je een nieuwe deelnemer bent, neem dan een identiteitsbewijs mee. De persoon die je ontvangt kan je verder wegwijs maken en je eerste vragen beantwoorden.
V: Wanneer mag ik de competitie verlaten?
A: Je bent vrij om te vertrekken wanneer je wilt. Als je geen onderdelen meer hebt, ben je niet verplicht om te blijven.
V: Waar vind ik de uitslagen?
A: Alle uitslagen worden enkele dagen na de competitie op deze pagina geplaatst, zodra ze gecontroleerd en geüpload zijn. Als je live resultaten wilt bekijken, kun je deze vinden op WCA live.
Français
Q : Je ne sais plus venir à la compétition, qu’est-ce que je dois faire ?
R : Faites-le-nous savoir le plus rapidement possible. Les compétitions se remplissent souvent très vite, et quand vous nous informez de votre absence, nous pouvons accepter quelqu’un de la liste d’attente. Votre inscription sera remboursée à 50 % si vous vous désinscrivez avant le vendredi 14 novembre 2025 à 20:00.
Q : Je suis sur liste d’attente. Qu’est-ce qui se passe maintenant ?
R : Si un compétiteur annule son inscription avant le vendredi 14 novembre 2025 à 20:00, sa place sera proposée à la prochaine personne sur la liste. S’il n’y a pas de place qui se libère pour vous, vous recevrez un remboursement complet. Si vous souhaitez retirer votre inscription de la liste d’attente, envoyez-nous un mail via le lien sur la page d’information générale. Nous retirerons alors votre inscription et vous recevrez un remboursement complet.
Q : Est-ce que je peux changer les événements auxquels je participe ?
R : Oui, vous pouvez changer vos événements jusqu’au vendredi 14 novembre 2025 à 20:00. Vous pouvez le faire sur la page d’inscription.
Q : Est-ce que je dois prendre mon propre équipement pour participer ?
R : Apportez vos cubes pour tous les événements auxquels vous participez, et faites attention à ne pas les perdre. Cependant, il n’est pas nécessaire d’apporter votre propre timer ou tapis, sauf si vous voulez les utiliser pour vous échauffer.
Q : Que dois-je faire à mon arrivée ?
R : La première chose à faire est de trouver la table d’enregistrement pour vous inscrire. Si vous êtes un nouveau compétiteur, n’oubliez pas de prendre une pièce d’identité : elle vous sera probablement demandée à l’enregistrement. La personne qui vous accueillera pourra aussi répondre à vos premières questions.
Q : Quand est-ce que je peux partir de la compétition ?
R : Vous pouvez partir quand vous voulez. Si vous n’avez plus d’événements, vous n’êtes pas obligé de rester.
Q : Comment est-ce que je trouve les résultats ?
R : Tous les résultats seront disponibles sur cette page quelques jours après la compétition, une fois qu’ils auront été vérifiés et enregistrés. Si vous cherchez les résultats en direct, ils sont disponibles sur WCA Live.
Time limit
If you reach the time limit during your solve, the judge will stop you and your result will be DNF (see Regulation A1a4).
A cumulative time limit may be enforced (see Regulation A1a2).
Cutoff
The result to beat to proceed to the second phase of a cutoff round (see Regulation 9g).
Format
The format describes how to determine the ranking of competitors based on their results. The list of allowed formats per event is described in Regulation 9b. See Regulation 9f for a description of each format.

