For those of you new to cubing, welcome!

This competition is great for cubers of any age and experience. We just ask you know a couple things before coming!

First, please be familiar with the World Cube Association (WCA) Regulations, found here:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/

This video will explain most of what you'll need to know for your first competition. Please note you're still required to be familar with the regulations above.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dSuMG--wm8

If you have any questions after this video, we will have a new competitor/judge tutorial the morning of the competition. That would be the perfect time to ask those questions and clear up any confusion.

If you're stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over to the "Registration" tab, click "Register", and fill out the information it asks for. This will help you get set up in the WCA's system and bring you one step closer to your first official solve!

Awards

We have a special award for our first time competitors!
We will recognize the top 3 first time competitors in 3x3 Round 1!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Am I too slow to compete?
If you can make the time limit (which is 10 minutes per solve for 3x3x3 Cube), you're not too slow to compete! When it comes to cubing competitions, the truth is, it doesn't actually matter how fast you are. Most people who go to competitions aren't competing to win. Instead, they're competing to beat their own personal competition records. But most importantly, they're here to meet other cubers! Cubing competitions are a great place to make friends who enjoy cubing just like you. If you can solve the cube, you should come!

Do I use my own cube to compete?
Yes! You are responsible for bringing your own puzzles to compete. Please refer to section 3 of the WCA Regulations for more information on what puzzles are okay to use in competition. If you have any questions, please reach out!

What is the competition like?
Competitions are a ton of fun! They're a great opportunity to meet new cubers, make new friends, and compete and get official times recognized by the World Cube Association. Competitions can be as social of an event as you would like them to be. The community is extremely welcoming and you can always sit at any table and strike up a conversation with another cuber. Competitions are great places to try new cubes as well!

Once you walk into the venue, you will most likely see your nametag at a check-in table. Once you grab your nametag, find a seat and start cubing! There will be a competitor/judge tutorial, which can be found on the schedule. After that, we will begin with the first event and will start calling events up by group. Your group numbers can be found on the back of your nametag. After you compete in an event, you will most likely also be expected to help judge another group. Competitions are very self-sufficient, so we rely heavily on the assistance of parents and cubers like you! Your assigned helping groups should also be listed on the back of your nametag. Once you are done competing in your event, you can go back to your table and continue to socialize!

How do I find results?
During the competition, WCA Live will have all of the results manually entered throughout the day. To find the live results, go to the very top of this page, then click "WCA Live". Then, scroll to this competition and you're good to go! Official results will be posted after the competition, typically within a few days to a week.

How do I get a WCA ID?
After official results are posted after the competition (see the above question), you will receive an email with information on your WCA ID.

Why am I not on the registration list yet?
Make sure you pay you registration fee in order to be eligible to be placed on the competitor list. If the competitor limit has been reached by the time your registration is completed, you will be placed onto a waitlist, which is listed in the order of when competitors pay. If you are not advanced from the waitlist before the waitlist closes (date found on Register tab), you will be issued a full refund.

What is the typical age of competitors at these events?
All ages are welcome, but in general competitors are between 10 and 20 years old. Don't let this stop you, though! Everyone can and should cube!

Are there age divisions?
Nope! All competitors compete together regardless of age.

Can I bring guests?
Guests are welcome and there is no charge for bringing them.

Is there anything else I should know before attending my first competition?
Yes! Attending your first competition can come with a lot of nerves, so try and focus on having fun and meeting new people. Always try your best and don't give up, even if you don't get the best results.

Location

This competition will be held at the following location on the UC Davis campus:

University Credit Union Center: 750 Orchard Rd, Davis, CA 95616

Parking

All parking at UC Davis is free on weekends (unless mentioned otherwise).

Closest Parking:
The nearest parking lot, Lot 25, is located right outside of the venue with plenty of spots available.

Parking Structure:
If the parking lot is filled, we recommend parking at the Pavilion Parking Structure which typically has plenty of available spots. This parking lot is a 5 minute walk from the venue.

Food

Segundo Dining Commons is a 4 minute walk from the University Credit Union Center and offers a buffet at $15.00 for guests. You can view their menu here. (It's best to check the menu on the day of the competition since the menu is changed frequently.)

There are other dining options on campus which can be found here. Please note that some of these locations are not open during the weekend.

There is also a variety of food places located in Downtown Davis, which is a 16 minute walk or a 7 minute drive away.

There will be a raffle at this competiton!

Each competitor will receive a free raffle ticket from the front desk, which you can use to enter the drawing for the puzzle of your choice.

Please write your name on the back of the raffle ticket to make it easier to announce winners.

You can win one ticket for each of following categories below. You may claim your ticket at the front desk.

• First time competitor
• Achieve a new personal record (max one ticket).
• Staff member (any returning competitors can staff!)
• TBD

(Raffle is tentative and subject to changes)

Group will be created closer to the competition date. To see your competing groups and staff assignments, visit Competition Groups.

Competition Groups will be updated with Round 2 groups before the start of each round.

We are looking for dedicated staff members for this competition.

The staff application form will close on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM. https://forms.gle/GYvfGbudgp8Toq5UA

While we will ask staff members to judge, staff members should also expect to be assigned other tasks (namely running, scrambling, and/or data entry). If chosen as staff, you are expected to stay throughout the competition, fulfill all of your assigned staff duties, and provide help when needed.

Staff benefits include:
First priority for lunch
Registration refund, based on a performance review
Get to know your fellow staffers
Free raffle ticket!

The staff fee reimbursement will happen after the competition is over. We reserve the right to deny any reimbursement if you don't fullfill your staff duties.

Picnic Day is one of the largest student-run events in the nation, attracting more than 70,000 visitors each year. Picnic Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18, the day before Duper Super Davis Spring 2026. We encourage all competitors and visitors to join in on this fun, campus-wide celebration.

The full day of festivities features over 200 activities (a few are noted below). You can find more information on the Picnic Day website.

Parade
Laser Beam Maze
Wiener Dog Race (Doxie Derby)
Battle of the Bands
Fashion Show
Student Organization Fair
Chemistry Magic Show
Dance Competition (Davis Dance Revolution)
Animal Events (petting zoo, vet demos, etc.)
Scavenger Hunt
Food Trucks

This competition will be trialing the new WCA Head-to-Head format, with the 3x3 Finals run as a Top 8 single-elimination bracket. Head to Head is a proposed format where competitors race simultaneously in a set-based match structure, intended to create a more exciting and spectator-friendly experience.

The format is currently part of the January 2026 WCA Regulations. More information can be found in the final explainer document.

This competition is sponsored by SpeedCubeShop! They will be providing gift card prizes for our competition podium placers.

We will recognize our following competition award winners below!

• Top 3 finishers in each event
• Top 3 new competitors in 3x3 Round 1 (announced after lunch).

This competition is organized with Davis Cube Club at UC Davis! All cubers can join the Davis Cube Club Discord Server.

Click here to be directly taken to the Discord Server!

We'll post about the competition and other Davis Cube Club related things on our Instagram! Come follow us!

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CubersLive, the live streaming and videography branch of West Coast Cubing, will stream this competition live on the West Coast Cubing, CubersLive, and SpeedCubeShop YouTube channels. Specific broadcast links will be available closer to the competition.

Want to stay connected with the West Coast community? Join the West Coast Cubing Community Discord Server! Speak with other competitors from NorCal, SoCal, Nevada, Hawaii, and Tijuana and keep in touch with fellow competitors and meet new ones! Find out about competition discussion as it happens in real time, and even announcements for competitions before registration opens!

Click here to be directly taken to the Discord Server!

We also have a NorCal Cubing Community Facebook group!