LogoDFW Minicomp C 2024
- Date
- Mar 23, 2024
- City
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Venue
- Address
- 1155 Union Cir, Denton, TX 76023
- Details
Meeting Room 382
- Contact
- Organization team
- Organizers
- Ryan Pilat and Southern Cubing LLC
- WCA Delegate
- Fletcher Berry
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
This competition is part of a series. For more information, please review the Series Competitions FAQ tab before registering.
- Please review the Competitor Information tab before the competition.
- Please review the other tabs for more information on the competition.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change, as we may hold events slightly earlier or later than shown depending on whether the competition is running ahead of schedule or behind schedule.
This competition is supported by Southern Cubing LLC. To learn more about cubing in the Southern USA, including other competitions, visit Southern Cubing.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitors
- 17
- Registration period
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Online registration opened and closed .
- Registration requirements
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This competition is part of the DFW Minicomp 2024 Competition Series. Other competitions in this Series are: Note: You can submit a registration for all competitions in a Series, but only one of those registrations can be confirmed and accepted. You will only be allowed to compete in one of the Series competitions!
There is a competitor limit of 36 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is $25 (United States Dollar).
If your registration is cancelled before you will be refunded 75% of your registration fee.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
We encourage everyone to register for the events they want to compete in via your online registration, however you may add events to your registration up until the event has started.
On the spot registrations will be accepted with a base registration fee of $25 (United States Dollar).
Spectators are only permitted as companions of competitors.
Competitors may bring at most 2 guests.
There will be no refund to no-shows unless cancelled before the deadline (Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM CDT)
Registration
- Registration is first come, first served based on the order of when payment is received.
Deleting Registration/Refunds
- If you register and later realize you cannot make the competiton, you can request a 75% refund (via the contact link on the General Info tab before registration closes.
- No refunds will be awarded after Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM CDT.
Adding/Dropping Events
- Competitors may edit their registration to include more events BEFORE registration closes.
- Competitors may not add events after registration closes.
- Competitors may edit their registration to remove events. It is also acceptable to not show up for any event you do not wish to compete in.
Waitlist
- If the competitor limit has been reached, the waitlist opens. You can enter the waitlist by registering and paying the fee. Competitors will be accepted from the waitlist in the order that they paid.
- Competitors who do not make it off of the waitlist before the deadline (Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM CDT) will receive a full refund shortly before the competition.
- No more registrations will be accepted from the waitlist after Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM CDT.
Please follow all instructions or else your registration may be delayed.
In 48 hours, if you do NOT see your name on the Competitor List, then please reach out to us using the contact link on the General Info tab.
If the competitor limit is filled, you may still register and pay the registration fee if you wish, but you will be placed on a waitlist. Your registration will not be accepted unless a spot opens up.
Keep in mind this competition is part of a Series. More information can be found on the Series Competitions FAQ tab. Here is the most important information regarding registration:
If all competitions are filled with 36 competitors each, then you can be on the waitlist for all competitions. Please keep in mind:
- You will have to pay for all waitlists you wish to be on to be considered registered on the waitlist.
- Whichever waitlist you get off of first will be the one your registered. You cannot choose which one you prefer.
- A full refund will be given for any competition you did not make it off the waitlist for shortly after the deadline (Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT).
As long as registration is still open you can switch to another competition in the series, however, please keep in mind:
- If another competition is full, you will go to the end of the waitlist out of fairness to others.
- You will have to register and pay for the other competition. A 75% refund will be given for the competition you don't intend on competing in.
- Highlights
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Click here to display the highlights of the competition.
Ray Bai won with an average of 8.89 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Hutchinson Andres Martinez-Self finished second (10.81) and Joseph Hirsch finished third (11.04).
| Event | Name | Best | Average | Representing | Solves | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | Ray Bai | 5.87 | 8.89 | United States | 5.87 | 10.66 | 7.69 | DNF | 8.33 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | Ray Bai | 25.43 | 28.40 | United States | 31.06 | 30.10 | 26.00 | 25.43 | 29.09 | |||
| Skewb | Joseph Hirsch | 2.47 | 3.05 | United States | 3.66 | 2.49 | 2.47 | 3.00 | 4.23 | |||
| Event | Round | Format | Time limit | Cutoff | Proceed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 75% advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 8 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:20.00 | |
| Skewb | First round | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | Top 8 advance to next round | |
| Final | Ao5 | 1:00.00 |
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Schedule for Saturday (March 23, 2024)
This competition is a series competition with DFW Minicomp A 2024 and DFW Minicomp B 2024. You may only compete in ONE of these competitions.
Please note that all three of these competitions are on the same day, March 23rd, so you can pick whichever timeframe/event list works best for you!
| Series Competition | Timeframe | Event List |
|---|---|---|
| DFW Minicomp A 2024 | 7:50 AM - 11:15 AM | 3x3, 2x2, 4x4 |
| DFW Minicomp B 2024 | 12:00 PM - 3:25 PM | 3x3, 4x4, Pyraminx |
| DFW Minicomp C 2024 | 3:35 PM - 7:00 PM | 3x3, 4x4, Skewb |
Series FAQ
Q: Can I compete at more than one series competition?
A: No, you can only compete at one. This allows more people to compete. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Q: Can I attend any of the competitions as a spectator?
A: Due to limited venue space, we discourage spectators from attending these competitions. However, most other Texas competitions will allow spectators and we encourage you to go to some of those!
Q: Can I register for one competition and then switch to another?
A: As long as registration is still open you can switch, however, please keep in mind:
- If another competition is full, you will go to the end of the waitlist out of fairness to others.
- You will have to register and pay for the other competition. A 75% refund will be given for the competition you don't intend on competing in.
Q: If all competitions are full, can I be on multiple waitlists?
A: Yes! If all competitions are filled with 36 competitors each, then you can be on the waitlist for all competitions. Please keep in mind:
- You will have to pay for all waitlists you wish to be on to be considered registered on the waitlist.
- Whichever waitlist you get off of first will be the one your registered. You cannot choose which one you prefer.
- A full refund will be given for any competition you did not make it off the waitlist for shortly after the deadline (Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM CDT).
Q: My registration was accepted but I can no longer attend. Can I remove my registration?
A: Yes! Please let us know as soon as possible so other competitors can have your spot. If your registration was accepted, a 75% refund will be given to accommodate the processing fee as long as it is requested before the deadline.
Q: I am on the waitlist but I can no longer attend, can remove myself from the waitlist?
A: Yes! Please let us know as soon as possible so others can move up the waitlist. If you are not a registered competitor and are on the waitlist, you will receive a 100% refund.
Q: Registration closed and I didn't make it off either waitlist. What now?
A: Please be sure that you paid - if you did not pay, you were never considered fully registered. If you did pay, you will receive a 100% refund. We are also working on announcing more competitions all the time - Click here to see the full list of Texas competitions!
General FAQ
Q: How do I register for this competition?
A: Registration for this competition opens on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST and will be open until Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM CDT. You'll need a WCA Account to register. Once registration has opened, you can register at the register button to your left or at this link. Select the events you'll be competing in and any comments you'd like the organization team to know. After pressing Register, you'll be prompted to pay using Stripe. You must pay your registration fee to be eligible to compete. If there is still space in the competition and you do not receive an email saying your registration has been accepted within 48 hours of paying, please contact the organization team.
Q: How can I prepare for the competition day?
A: Competitors should understand the WCA Regulations before competing. For something a little more digestable, you can read the WCA Competitor Tutorial or watch this video guide. We will have a New Competitor Tutorial at the beginning of each Minicomp where you can learn and ask questions.
Q: Who should I ask if I have any questions?
A: Before the competition, you can contact the organization team with any questions using our contact form. During the competition, you can speak to a delegate. Your delegate for this competition is Fletcher Berry.
Q: What are groups? How can I find which ones I'm in?
A: Groups are how we determine when each competitor competes. During each round, we will have several groups that will be called up in succession. When the group in which you're supposed to compete is called, please come up to the cube dropoff table and submit your puzzle. When the group you're judging is called, come up and find an empty station to judge. Groups will be emailed to competitors in the week leading up to the competition.
Q: Do competitors need to volunteer? How do I do that?
A: We require that all competitors volunteer as Judges during the competition day. You will be assigned a group to judge in. We will go over judging in our New Competitor Tutorial at the start of each Minicomp.
Q: How old do I have to be to compete?
A: WCA Competitions are open to cubers of any age! We do not have age divisions, so all competitors compete with each other.
Q: What do I need to bring to the competition?
A: You'll need to bring the puzzles required for any event you'll be competing in. Most competitors like to bring other cubes to warm up with. All timing equipment will be supplied by the WCA Delegates at the competition.
Q: Where can I find results for this competition?
A: Live results will be visible on WCA Live and will be posted on the WCA Website shortly after the competition. If it's your first competition, you'll get your WCA ID when results are posted to the WCA Website.
Q: How can I have a competition in my hometown?
A: You can contact the Southern delegates by email here. We would love to help you organize a comp anywhere in the Southern Region!
Important Links (to come soon)
Group Sheet:
Live Results:
All Competitors
- Please try to arrive at least 30 minutes early for the events you are competing in to ensure that you are on time for that event.
- We will use regulation 9p3 as much as we can. So if you do not arrive to compete by the time the event is starting, your spot may be given up the next competitor in the rankings.
- To keep the competition running on time and to ensure we can keep all events we will be requiring competitors to also judge. Pay attention to the group assignment sheet - This is essential to keep the events on schedule. We also invite any parents or guests to also help to judge - thank you for your support. Please arrive to attend the New Competitor & Judges tutorial.
- Your delegate for this competition is Fletcher Berry. Ask him if you have any questions throughout the day!
New Competitors
- Please try to arrive early to watch the new competitor introduction.
- Additionally you can watch Kit Clement's WCA Competitor Tutorial video.
- Please be familiar with all of WCA's regulations, most importantly Article A. If you have any questions about the regulations, feel free to ask us.
- In each event we will have rounds. We will take the top competitors into subsequent rounds. After a round is completed it will be entered into WCA Live. Your name will be highlited if you are advancing to the next round.
- Each round will be divided into groups to help them run more efficiently. We will call the groups in order, along with a last call during the last group. Please come bring your puzzle up and wait in the competitor waiting area when your group is called. We are allowed to deny you the ability to compete if you do not come up by the last call.
Room Details: The competition will be held in Meeting Room 382 (3rd floor).
Parking: There are two main parking garages - the Union Circle Garage and the Highland Street Garage.
Food: The competition is inside the UNT Union, meaning there are several food options without having to leave the building. There are also several other restaurants near the venue. Here are the closest restaurants.
Lodging: There are several hotels near the venue. Here are the closest hotels.
This competition is sponsored by TheCubicle! They will be providing gift cards to the podiums.
Keep up to date about competitions and all things cubing related here!
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).
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.